Sports coaches have historically helped drive their athletes to career success. The same methods apply to a recovery coaching program, one designed to help people in recovery succeed in reaching their goals. The primary focus of a recovery coach is that of helping the client stay sober. They also help you understand why being sober…
When family members or loved ones start abusing drugs, there are often telltale signs. Despite that, trying to pin down which drugs they use is hard when they suffer from polysubstance abuse. It’s the reason why seeking professional help is so important. However, what is polysubstance abuse, and how do experts treat it? What Is…
Teaching people how to prevent drug addiction relapse is one of the most vital elements of rehab. Doctors achieve this goal in several ways, including educating people about triggers and coping skills. At Sunflower Wellness Retreat, we understand the importance of teaching people how to avoid relapse. For that reason, we offer mindfulness based relapse…
For people not wanting to participate in a 12 step program, or those needing an alternative to the 12 steps for other reasons, a SMART Recovery program is that option. Like the 12 steps, SMART Recovery works well for multiple forms of addiction, such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, and other behaviors. You also gain access…
For decades, the debate has raged over the question of whether or not addictions are diseases. Historically, experts would typically classify most addictions as a type of mental or psychological disorder, many times a behavioral disorder. The problem with this position is it fails to consider several factors found in what many experts agree are…
Treating drug addiction requires more than a “one-size-fits-all” approach. It requires an understanding of how drugs impact people’s lives and tweaking the treatment to fit their needs. In general, a rehab center will refer to this approach as individual treatment programs. This personalized strategy typically offers quicker recovery than a standard approach to addiction treatment.…
Codeine is a narcotic. Some people have found a way to abuse it recreationally. They mix the syrup form into soda to mask the taste. It is commonly referred to as lean. Exactly what is lean, and is it an addictive drug? What is Lean? Therapists at a top-quality Kansas substance abuse treatment center now…