Alcohol addiction is a terrible affliction that doesn’t receive much in the way of sympathy from the general populace. People are very quick to judge, saying that the alcoholic brought it on themselves, and that the only thing standing between them and a complete recovery from alcoholism is their own lack of willpower. Yes, it […]
Lear moreAlcoholism poses so many hurdles to overcome – much more than simply stopping the intake of this addictive intoxicant. Alcoholism is a brain disease that affects the physical, mental and social aspects of the individual, and it even impacts on those around the addict. It is therefore imperative that alcoholism rehab centres offer a comprehensive […]
Lear moreVarious addictions counsellors are in recovery from their own addictions and this can bring some value to the clinical process. Other addictions counsellors have no personal experience of being addicted and have studied extensively to be able to work in the field. I believe it’s important to have a good cross section of staffing in an […]
Lear more‘Drying out’ is a term used for alcohol detoxification. It is a period of time where no alcohol is consumed to allow the body to be purified, cleaned out and detoxified. It’s important to note that alcohol withdrawal can, in extreme cases, result in potentially life threatening seizures. Seeking medical advice prior to commencing any […]
Lear moreSelecting a quality rehab centre is a very important and often difficult decision for many families who’s loved one has become addicted. Few people know what to look for and rehabilitation centre’s can either seem so different from each other in location, approach to addiction treatment and prices that this only adds to the confusion. […]
Lear moreWhen an alcoholic cannot stop drinking and needs to have a clinical alcohol detox and perhaps further rehab at a treatment centre, can a price be put on their recovery? Yes, quality alcohol rehabilitation costs money but whats the cost of not getting treatment?! In order to get the correct care, the patient needs to […]
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