Tag Archives: Treatment

How Do I Know if I Need a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program?

Woman sitting next to her car Dual Diagnosis is also referred to as co-occurring disorders and can be defined as when a person has both a substance abuse disorder and a mental illness at the same time. Either disorder can develop first and typically symptoms worsen with the development of substance use to manage the symptoms of the mental health disorder. [...]
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The Process of Medical Stabilization for Opiate Addiction

Woman thinking about how Substance abuse can cause COVID vulnerability Contributor: Staff of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center It is so easy to become addicted to opiates and so very difficult to break that addiction. Opiate drugs, this includes heroin, impact an individual on every level, physically, mentally and emotionally. Medical stabilization for opiate addiction and detox from opioid drugs is not quick nor easy. [...]
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Roommates Triggering My Addiction in Residential Treatment

Roomates discussing residential treatment Being in residential addiction treatment can usually mean sharing a room with another addict. It can sometimes be triggering to be around someone else who is struggling, but learning effective coping skills can help you navigate your recovery and healing. Connection is Key It is common in addiction treatment to want to isolate and be [...]
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Is Court-Mandated Drug Rehab Effective in the Long-Term?

Woman wondering if her treatment center will have a detox program Individuals who face charges on addiction offenses are typically sent to Drug Court instead of the traditional justice system [1]. The purpose is to keep addicted people in treatment for an extended period of time. Typically treatment is one year in duration and is the addicted person is provided with intensive treatment for their addiction [...]
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Residential Treatment – Pros & Cons of Leaving Loved Ones

Couple talking Residential treatment is extremely beneficial for substance and addiction treatment. There are many benefits and challenges to being away from loved ones while getting treatment for your addiction. Benefits of Residential Treatment Inpatient treatment ranges in length of stay depending on the severity of the addiction. This type of treatment can give you the ability [...]
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