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Using psychoactive substances for extended periods of time causes changes in brain chemistry that affect our survival instincts, approaches to conflict, pain threshold, and family values. These changes can be catastrophic, but they are treatable. Get the help you need by contacting our inpatient drug and alcohol rehab center in Maine by calling 855.607.8758. The…
Relapse is often part of recovery. Preventing relapse will be a challenge early on. The best way to maintain sobriety is to apply the relapse prevention skills you learned during treatment. If you relapse, you may feel like you are starting over from square one, but feeling guilty about relapsing will make things worse. The…
If you have insomnia during detox, you are not alone. Insomnia is a common withdrawal symptom that occurs regardless of what substance you are detoxing from. The reason you cannot sleep during detox is the sudden disruption in the addiction. The body is flushing the toxins out and beginning the healing process. This can disrupt…
If you are struggling with addiction, it is crucial to receive effective treatment as quickly as possible. But because there are so many types of rehab in ME and elsewhere, you may be overwhelmed by your options. But choosing a program that is right for you doesn’t have to be as hard as you may…
Today, more heroin addiction treatment centers in Maine recognize the importance of heroin detox programs as an integral part of recovery from addiction. One of the reasons for this is due to the high risk that detox presents to those who are trying to quit using heroin. One of the most common deterrents to rehabilitation…
If you are thinking about attending a rehab facility for drug or alcohol addiction, consider attending rehab in Portland, Maine near the beach. Our residential addiction treatment center in Portland, Maine provides you with everything you need to achieve recovery in a beautiful location near the beach. Liberty Bay Recovery Center is located in Portland,…
There are many different treatment methods that are available for drug and alcohol abuse treatment. One of these methods is a Vivitrol treatment program, which aims to specifically help you after you have completed a medication-assisted detox program. If you have completed your detox from drugs or alcohol, a Vivitrol treatment program can help reduce…
Physical dependence is a health condition that results when you chronically use a certain drug. People who are dependent on a drug will develop a tolerance to it. This means that they gradually need more of the drug to get the same effect. They will also experience unpleasant symptoms when they stop using the drug.…
You do not need to witness your teen actually using any drugs in order to deduce that they are dealing with a teen drug abuse problem and may need a substance abuse support group. They might start to act very differently, such as exhibiting paranoia and mood swings. They could decrease their socializing, either with…
We have all heard the age-old saying that honesty is the best policy. When it comes to addiction, honesty is not the only necessity for a successful recovery. Vulnerability is a critical component to recovery that helps you to achieve your goals. But what is vulnerability, and why is it so important? Read on to…