Have you ever wondered how someone could leave an unfinished glass of wine while dining out? Maybe you drank too much the night before and don’t remember anything at all past a certain time? Or maybe you need a couple cocktails to wind down after work? Sometimes it’s hard to know when — or even … Continued
Cocaine is one of the most common “party” drugs, but one with the potential to bring users to the depths of despair. How do you know when the party’s over and it’s time for cocaine rehab? Cocaine is a powerful chemical that floods the brain with pleasure-inducing dopamine to create feelings of euphoria. It’s no … Continued
Detox, residential treatment and aftercare programs all may seem alike, but The Mend’s addiction treatment tools help set us apart. Our programs use many different holistic techniques that focus on more than just overcoming the physical and psychological effects of addiction. They focus on an even deeper healing. Holistic treatment concentrates on your overall wellness, … Continued
Like alcohol, just because marijuana is legal and socially acceptable in many parts of the country doesn’t mean it can’t become a real problem. But do you really need rehab for marijuana? The mind-altering properties of pot, a result of the chemical THC in the plant, have made it popular and one of the most … Continued
There aren’t any hit songs about detox, but it’s just as essential to a successful addiction recovery plan as rehab – if not more so. Why choose detox before rehab? First, depending on the severity of your drug or alcohol misuse, detox might be medically necessary. Attempting to detox from alcohol on your own, for … Continued
Choosing to quit opiates might be the most important decision of your life. But once you actually enter opiate addiction rehab, what can you expect? First of all, what are opiates? Opiates are drugs that affect the opioid receptors in your brain. Developed from the seed of the opium plant, common examples of opiates include … Continued
It can be sobering to realize you can’t quit drinking on your own. If you’ve ever tried to get through detox at home, you know that alcohol addiction makes detox a brutal experience. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include vomiting and nausea and last for as long as a week, making it hard — and even dangerous … Continued
Making the decision to get clean and sober is a big commitment—even if it’s made one day at a time. To build recovery that lasts, you’ll need to change a lot about your life, maybe even where you live. People getting clean and sober have the option of entering into residential treatment, or trying intensive … Continued
Experimenting with drugs and alcohol is often seen as a right of passage to adulthood. But the reality is that drug and alcohol addiction don’t wait until you turn 21 to become a problem. If you’re asking yourself, “Am I too young to go to rehab?” the answer is probably no. According to a 2011 … Continued
For many, a life in recovery starts with time in rehab. But when you’re still in your addiction, that might be as difficult to visualize as a life without drugs and alcohol. If you’re thinking about making a change, you might need to know: What happens in rehab? Overall, residential treatment is designed to give … Continued
