Debunking the Taboos of Drug & Alcohol Addiction
There is considerable social stigma surrounding drug and alcohol addiction, despite our greater understanding of it being a disease that can be treated. Unfortunately, for some people in great need of drug addiction treatment, they feel the taboos of addiction are such that they risk [...]
Demystifying Alcohol and Drug Detox Programs
Many people put off checking themselves into detox treatment centers, mainly because of their fears about the withdrawal symptoms they may face. There are numerous misconceptions about detox and it is also misrepresented by the media to appear as one of the most torturous experiences [...]
How Equine Therapy Assists Addiction Treatment
There are many ways of treating someone with an addiction to help them rehabilitate from substance abuse, including both medical and alternative treatments. Everyone responds to drug and alcohol treatment differently and so it’s always important to find the best therapies for each individual concerned. [...]
How Can Equine Therapy Benefit Those in Rehab?
Animals have been used for many years to assist people who are in therapy or in some type of recovery program. One of the most popular animals used by alcohol and drug treatment centers for this purpose are horses; their many outstanding qualities such as [...]
7 Signs of a High-Quality Rehab Center
People who are suffering from substance abuse disorder, especially those who have been addicted for a long time, need professional inpatient drug addiction treatment so that they can receive the most suitable care while getting them out of an environment that enabled their addiction in [...]
Benefits of a Personalized Addiction Treatment Center
The first step towards getting treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is searching for addiction treatment centers in your vicinity. If one is in California, different drug and alcohol treatment centers are depending on the level of care one needs. And although it can be [...]
What You Need to Know When Choosing an Addiction Treatment Center
An out-of-control addiction may reach a point where the substance abuser is so completely dependent on the drugs that even his normal day-to-day activities become impossible. That is where addiction treatment centers come in. Enrolling in a treatment center is one of the most efficient [...]
Why You Need Holistic Therapy Treatment
The term "holistic" is obtained from the word "holos" which is a Greek word meaning "whole." During holistic therapy treatment, a therapist looks at the underlying cause of your current state rather than addressing the immediate symptom. After discovering the underlying cause, the therapist then [...]
Benefits of Private Rehab Centers in California
Increased Confidentiality at Private Rehab Centers One of the first things discovered in the initial stages of searching for a treatment program for a drug or alcohol addiction is the wide variety of treatment options available. While this can be a bit overwhelming, it helps [...]
Rehab for Executives
High End Accommodations and Amenities More Options at an Executive Rehab Center Men and women who strive for excellence in life are willing to put in the blood, sweat, and tears necessary to succeed in their chose profession. These driven individuals work harder than most, [...]
Ranch Creek Recovery Guest Blog Featured on Smart Recovery
Smart Recovery Features Ranch Creek Recovery's Guest Blog We are excited to share that Ranch Creek Recovery was a recent Guest Blogger on the Smart Recovery website. Smart Recovery founded addiction recovery support groups that are non 12-step based and are founded on scientifically researched [...]
Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms Timeline
Addiction to opiates—whether due to taking prescribed medications following surgery or injury or due to reckless recreational abuse—leads to misery, regardless. Once opiate dependency has developed, any attempt to stop the drug will result in highly unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. The opiate withdrawal symptoms timeline can [...]