When someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol stops using, they will go through a period of withdrawal. The first stage is the one that most people are familiar with: the acute stage. During the acute stage of withdrawal, you can experience the physical symptoms of withdrawal such as shaking, vomiting or headaches. The…
What sets The Dunes apart from other treatment centers is that we believe there is one addiction disorder and many expressions of it. This view comes from the Syndrome Model of Addiction, which considers addiction to be a complex condition with multiple signs and symptoms. This is why addiction is expressed in many different ways.…
No one imagines having to deal with a loved one who is struggling with addiction. But the reality is that millions of people suffer from the disease, and it can happen to anyone. Many of today’s drug addictions start at the home medicine cabinet, not on the streets. We are now seeing hardcore substances like…
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or FASD, refers to a range of impairments that are caused by exposure to alcohol in utero. The effects include impaired growth, intellectual disabilities, vision problems and speech and language delays. FASD can also cause a cluster of facial features such as small eyes, a thin upper lip and a flat…
Recovery does not come to a close when you exit the doors of a treatment facility. Instead, it’s a lifelong, ongoing process that involves making smart choices, managing stress levels and implementing healthy coping skills. There’s no other way to say this – The rehabilitation facility you choose will influence your success in recovery. What…