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Why Cold Turkey is the Wrong Choice
March 23, 2017 4:19 pm - Alcohol - Leave your thoughts
The term cold turkey is used when an individual gives something up straight away. In regards to alcohol abuse, quitting cold turkey is not recommended and is actually dangerous to the individual. Stopping alcohol abuse with no plan in place and no medical assistance can lead to major health complications […]
Does Natural Alcohol Detox Result in Success?
March 21, 2017 3:34 pm - Detox - Leave your thoughts
When it comes to alcohol detox, most patients will enter a treatment facility and go through detox with the assistance of medications. It can be very dangerous to try and quit alcohol use cold turkey without medical assistance. However, some patients do not want to use drugs in order to […]
6 Myths About Drug Detox Between Men and Women
March 17, 2017 8:48 am - Detox, Drugs - Leave your thoughts
Both men and women are known to abuse drugs and alcohol, with both genders needing to seek drug and alcohol treatment. There are many myths in place when it comes to drug and alcohol use based on gender that can hinder individuals from seeking treatment. It is important to note […]
Cognitive Testing and Alcohol Rehab Centers: What to Expect
March 14, 2017 12:03 pm - Alcohol, Rehab - Leave your thoughts
Alcohol rehab centers use several forms of treatment to be able to assist individuals who have an alcohol addiction problem. From therapy to testing, professionals employed by the treatment center work hard to find solutions for every patient. Cognitive testing is one such treatment option that alcohol treatment centers are […]
Steps to Expect When Entering Drug and Alcohol Rehab
March 9, 2017 8:34 am - Alcohol, Drugs - Leave your thoughts
If you or a loved one are entering drug and alcohol rehab for the very first time, you may be nervous as you do not know what to expect. First of all, congratulations for taking the first step to recovery. You will find that when you are willing to enter […]
Families and Addiction
March 8, 2017 11:32 am - Uncategorized - Leave your thoughts
Families and Addiction Often the addict, our loved one, goes into treatment, leaving the family at home. Numerous times we hear “I didn’t affect my relationships” or “my children never knew there was a problem”. Unfortunately, this is simply not true. Children know when something is off with mom […]
Who Are We?
March 8, 2017 11:29 am - Uncategorized - Leave your thoughts
Who Are We? The million dollar question we often pose to clients in treatment is who are we? The answers a therapist, counselor, or case manager will get varies depending in the individual they are working with. Often, clients respond with what they identify as, be it their name, […]
Aaron’s Story
March 8, 2017 11:27 am - Uncategorized - Leave your thoughts
My name is Aaron N. and my life was completely and utterly unmanageable before coming to treatment at His House. Seeking treatment at this facility was the best thing to happen to me in over 10 years. Prior to treatment, life consisted of little else then simply going through the […]
Bobby’s Testimonial
March 8, 2017 11:25 am - Uncategorized - Leave your thoughts
This is the story of a young man born to a great, fortunate family with a silver spoon in his mouth. After receiving 12 years of private school education and substantial academic scholarships to the colleges of his choice, this soon to be revealed addict appeared to have the […]
Ranay’s Testimony
March 8, 2017 11:23 am - Uncategorized - Leave your thoughts
My name is Ranay. My sobriety date is October 23, 2015. I am an alcoholic and drug addict. My life before recovery was uncertain, dangerous, and marked with desperation and an absolute void of any will to live. I knew I was set to die (sooner, rather than later) from […]