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Working towards sobriety is a process. There is no cure for addiction, but there are tools to help people stay away from substances and situations that put them at risk. Exercise may be one of those tools for some people. It is a way to help stimulate the brain and...

Millions of Americans struggle with addiction to drugs and alcohol, and every year, thousands seek recovery at treatment centers like America's Rehab Campus. For some, this may be their first visit to a treatment center. Others, however, may be taking a second or...

Addiction is not something that happens overnight. It typically takes a lot of time for it to occur as the brain and behaviors change. Repeated substance abuse that happens over a period of time leads to these changes. Every person's experiences are a bit different,...

Helping someone with a problem requires having an understanding of what caused the problem in the first place. While blind assistance can be helpful, there are times where that help can be taken advantage of. Take a moment to learn more about supporting your friend or...

Thanks to decades of research and studies, addiction is now known to be a disease that can change the way someone functions internally and externally. The disease is complex in nature and impacts the mind and body in multiple ways. Understanding how addiction works is...

The reasons behind why one turns to drugs or alcohol can range from overall factors such as societal pressures to individual impacts from traumatic experience or genetic predisposition. Regardless of the cause, it's important to tackle these issues head on. Doing so...

Like many other illnesses, addiction is influenced by a wide range of underlying factors. Many of these factors, such as genetic makeup and environment, may make some people more prone to addiction than others. It's important to recognize that the risk factors for...

Opioids are powerful drugs necessary for the treatment of severe and acute injuries and illnesses when pain is significant. However, misuse of them is a big risk. That is why most doctors will offer these drugs when they are the only option and, in some situations,...

Finding work after achieving your initial sobriety can seem like a huge milestone and hurdle at the same time. It's easy to get excited about your new lease on life, but the stresses that come with work can make maintaining that sobriety a challenge. It takes a...

Substance abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of people worldwide. If you suspect that a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, it's important to recognize the signs and take action to help them get the treatment they need. At America's Rehab...

Part of our mission at America's Rehab Campus is to help our local community overcome the stigma of addiction treatment by changing what it means to be in rehab. We do this because we understand that choosing to start treatment is often harder than completing the...

Starting the next chapter of your life by entering recovery can feel overwhelming. Questions about how long it will take, what treatment means, how insurance will help, and countless others can be hard to ignore when you don't have the answers in front of you. To make...

As the holidays approach, individuals currently in recovery are preparing to handle an increase in exposure to alcohol and potential triggers. Even if you love the holidays, the parties and events held by friends and family members can be a challenge to get through...

The end of the year brings with it some of the most beloved celebrations and holidays. Everyone takes time to look back on their year and take stock of what they've overcome and what they're thankful for. Being in recovery during the holidays can make it difficult to...

The first step towards recovery from any addiction is accepting the fact that your condition is best handled by a team of professionals. Starting rehab gives you the support and medical attention needed to break away from dependencies and discover what drives your...

The holidays are here, and that means festive music and everyone being a bit more merry than usual. For some, this is the most wonderful time of the year! For others though, the holidays present a challenge to overcome. Not only do you see alcohol as part of several...

It can be difficult to see someone you care about go through the struggle of addiction. Whether you've had this happen or you're the one currently battling this disease, it's important to understand that it can severely change how one behaves. There's no excuse for...

Diving into how addiction can quickly overtake your lifestyle, it's important to first understand that addiction isn't simply a lack of willpower. Addiction is a lifelong disease that can be diagnosed and treated, just as most other diseases. Even though there's no...

During the holidays, it can be difficult to maintain sobriety and avoid drug use. For many, it's one of the most challenging times for their recovery. The good news is that there are tools you can use to help you avoid triggers and temptation and keep your commitment...

Halloween is just around the corner, and the things most parents are scared about have nothing to do with ghouls and goblins. Every year comes with concerns around the candy children receive when going trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Each door is a chance...

The National Institute On Drug Abuse states that addiction treatment should assist you in doing the following. First, it should help you stop using drugs. Second, it should help you stay drug-free. Finally, it should help you become a productive member of society, at...

The emotional and psychological challenges that come with addiction can be extremely difficult to manage, making the idea of starting recovery seem impossible. Drug and alcohol dependence turn everything you think about and want into the substance you're abusing. It...

One of the biggest motivators behind seeking out addiction treatment is the goal of having a new, sober lifestyle. Part of this includes new hobbies and interests that don't revolve around alcohol or drug use which can be a challenge if your previous outings consisted...

How Do We Help Our Children Not Fall Into Addiction? Whether it be through media or other children, exposure to drugs and alcohol can happen at a very young age. As a parent, it's impossible to know everything your little one has seen or heard throughout the day which...

Labor Day weekend is almost here which means family and friends gathered together to celebrate with an extra day off work and beautiful weather. The festivities are meant as a chance to escape from the regular stress of daily life and work, but it's not so simple for...

There's no doubt among the addiction research community that drug addiction treatment is the most effective approach to substance abuse. If the individual seeking treatment is also dependent on drugs or alcohol, it's an additional safety concern if they try to stop...

Why get help from drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation? For people with a substance use disorder, it can be hard to see life any other way. You may think that things cannot get better. That does not have to be the case. There are numerous benefits of...

When a loved one is in need, it's only natural to jump to their aid and give them whatever they ask for to help. Unfortunately when it comes to addiction, the requests made are in the best interest of the addiction itself and not your loved one's well-being. It's a...

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is one of the tools many people have access to for working on addiction recovery. IOP is a very different program from residential treatment, with the main benefit being that a person is able to go home each day. Yet, for many...

Chances are you've been exposed to the world of addiction in one way or another. Whether you've been through it personally or know a loved one who has, you know that addicted individuals are unable to simply quit through sheer will. Even if there's an attempt to...

The formation of a drug dependence happens over time when an individual consumes a specific drug repeatedly. There are 6 types of drug dependence based on the type of substance being abused. These are alcohol, cannabis, hallucinogens, cocaine, opioids, and...

Addiction is a slippery slope that many who suffer from it aren't prepared for. It doesn't take long for everything in an individual's life to focus solely on acquiring and using drugs. The impact isn't felt by only the user though. Friends and family members are all...

Father's Day is just around the corner and the country will celebrate dads old and new. Raising a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences one can go through. For fathers managing both a child and a struggle with addiction, enjoying their parenting can be a...

What Are the 5 Stages of Drug Dependence? Identifying the development of drug dependence and addiction is one of the most effective ways to know when to intervene and stop the individual from continuing down the rabbit hole. The most recent diagnosis materials for...

How Do You Help a Person Who Has an Addiction? It's becoming more common to know someone who has had their life changed due to addiction. Whether it's through personal struggles of that of a loved one, substance abuse and addiction have turned into an unfortunately...

How Can Addiction Mask Past Hurts, Habits, and Hang Ups? For some people, drug and alcohol addiction is brought on by the need to find a way to deal with past pain and trauma. Without a doubt, it becomes necessary for an individual to find a way to stop thinking about...

How Can We Prevent Drug Abuse Among Youth? Drug use among teens significantly declined in 2021, according to a University of Michigan report. However, it's important to remain vigilant to protect your child or to ensure they seek help for substance use disorders. As...

What Are 5 Ways to Prevent Addiction? Addiction is not a disease that happens to someone else. It can happen to many people. When it occurs within your family, you could be at a loss of what to do to stop it. And, for an estimated 100,306 people from 2020 to 2021,...

How Can You Help Someone With a Substance Use Disorder? It can be difficult watching a loved one go through the struggles of battling a substance use disorder, or SUD. With how common addiction and SUD are, there's a good chance that someone close to you has...

How Does Drug Use Impact Relationships? Drug addiction is a complex disease that is very rarely something that just impacts a single person's life. It infects many of the relationships of those who are battling addiction as well. If you have an addiction or love...

Knowing when a person has an addiction is not always easy to do, it often is hard to identify the characteristics of addictive behavior. There are plenty of instances in which a person may be using drugs or alcohol and does not officially meet the criteria for...

How does addiction happen? For anyone with a loved one battling addiction, it is critical to understand what is happening, but it is often hard to understand why. Addiction is a disease, something people cannot control once it begins. Yet, there is a process that...

Addiction, known as substance use disorder, is a lifelong disease that impacts both the body and mind. Our brain is responsible for everything our body does even if we aren't actively thinking about it. Passive functions such as breathing, blinking, digesting and...

Addiction is not a disease that happens to someone else. It can happen to many people. When it occurs within your family, you could be at a loss of what to do to stop it. And, for an estimated 100,306 people from 2020 to 2021, addiction led to overdose resulting in...

Addiction is an extremely difficult disease to manage and overcome on your own. What makes addiction even harder to address is that it can manifest in anyone regardless of their circumstances. That being said, there are certain risk factors associated with addiction...

At America's Rehab Campuses, we understand it can be scary to give up control over certain aspects of your life to focus on recovery. One concern you may have is how long you will spend in a treatment program. It may be important for you to return to your day-to-day...

Drug and alcohol detoxification is a natural process that helps the body get rid of the toxins that build up from routine use. For many people, detox means a time of not being able to use these substances after spending months or years using them. Detox is worrisome...

Alcohol use disorder, more commonly known as alcoholism, is a chronic, worsening condition that impacts a person's wellbeing and health. What makes alcohol addiction challenging is that many people can drink alcohol without being at risk for developing an addiction....

There's no questioning that the world has gone through significant changes in recent years. With this has come an immense sense of worry and concern about where we're heading on both a global and individual level.If you're one of the over 21 million Americans...

Making any big change can seem like a massive undertaking. When we see others doing it, we often only see the beginning and end of their journey. Behind the scenes lies multiple roadblocks, setbacks and challenges that had to be overcome along the way. Our skewed...