DOES OUTPATIENT REHAB WORK?

Drug and alcohol treatment programs generally fall into one of two categories — inpatient Rehab or outpatient rehab.  Both programs focus on overall rehabilitation from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and each of them has unique benefits with the same overall goal in mind, to help someone address their addiction issues.  Inpatient or residential rehab…

a woman experiencing the symptoms of addiction

Symptoms of Addiction

Do you wonder if a loved one, such as a spouse, child, or parent, uses drugs or alcohol? Perhaps you know they are, but you are unsure if they’ve developed an addiction. It is not uncommon for addiction to develop quickly or even through only a few instances of use. Similarly, the symptoms of addiction…

Coping Mechanisms for Addiction

Look around any drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Most of the people have struggled because they used harmful coping mechanisms to deal with negative feelings, thoughts, or emotions. We all struggle with painful emotions or unwanted thoughts. Situations occur that are out of our control or at least are undesirable. We react in a way…

MAT for Addiction Treatment

What is MAT for addiction treatment? Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a technique used by therapists to help people overcome opioid, heroin, or prescription painkiller addiction. It pays to understand more about the MAT program, its effectiveness, and how a doctor can tailor it to fit your addiction’s unique needs. Here at ALEF Reidsville, we’ve made…

3 Common Heroin Side Effects

Most people understand heroin causes physical short and long-term effects. For example, the dangerous drug may damage the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Additionally, it leads to infectious diseases, collapsed veins, breathing problems, or worse, death. However, personal problems, tolerance, and addiction are all heroin side effects you need to be aware of as well.…