by Jodee Redmond | Oct 21, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
Many experts agree that addiction is a chronic illness. As a chronic illness, it doesn’t have a cure. Instead, it must be managed over a long time with continuing treatment. People with chronic illnesses don’t always follow their ongoing treatment plan to the letter,...
by Jodee Redmond | Oct 15, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
Addiction is a loaded topic. People have deep-seated attitudes and opinions about addiction, some of which have been passed down over more than one generation. Our attitude about addiction is reflected in the words we use to talk about it. How we talk about addiction...
by Jodee Redmond | Aug 17, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
Acute vs. Chronic For a patient with an acute illness, such as strep throat or even appendicitis, the treatment is very specific. It occurs over a limited time and then finishes. Addiction treatment doesn’t work in the same manner. Addiction is a chronic illness that...
by Jodee Redmond | Aug 8, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
Simply being in recovery from substance use disorder doesn’t mean that life’s circumstances stop. People who have been in treatment for drug and alcohol addiction can and do sometimes require surgery for other illnesses or issues. With the right planning, it’s...
by Jodee Redmond | Jul 30, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
Twelve-step programs are one of the most popular types of addiction treatment available to people living with substance abuse. This type of peer-directed program was originally developed in 1935 to help those battling alcohol addiction. Now a number of similar...
by Jodee Redmond | Jul 18, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery |
Holistic therapy focuses on the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. This treatment approach is offered at many drug and alcohol treatment centers and forms part of a client’s overall treatment plan. Holistic medicine has a number of basic premises associated with it....
