U.S. Reports Of Krokodil Rumors of Krokodil use and availability are quickly spreading throughout the U.S., prompting specialists to warn that the addictive and extremely dangerous substance has reached American soil. Arizona poison control received what is suspected to be the first two cases of U.S. Krokodil use this past September. The Chicago Tribune has…
Private treatment facilities for drug addiction are among the most sought-after treatment options for addiction recovery. Private centers, unlike state-run institutions, operate at a profit; making the incentive for results all the higher. In this entry, we will discuss the benefits associated with choosing a private facility. Recovery Program Success According to a recent study…
Rehabilitation clinics are not what they used to be. Checking into such a facility – whether for a gambling addiction, drug issue or eating disorder – no longer carries the same stigma it did a decade ago. In fact, when celebrities are admitted to these facilities, the media often barely registers on the deeper tabloid…
Some of the most crucial elements of effective addiction recovery still come in the form of practices that have remained in use for thousands of years. Holistic drug therapy plays a very important role in the recovery realm, and is being used in conjunction with science to offer a more comprehensive and effective addiction treatment…
Recovery goals for individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse are rarely black and white. This is due to the complexity of the disease, varied treatment options and the patient’s individual needs. Addiction seldom occurs in isolation, but is rather connected to an individual’s emotional, social and metal functioning. As such, a patient’s recovery goals…