Opioids Addiction Remains a Big Problem
August 28, 2017
Opioid Addiction Remains a Big Problem: It is estimated that between 26.4 million and 36 million people abuse opioids worldwide.
Can Naltrexone Implant Cure Alcoholism?
August 14, 2017
Addiction is a chronic medical disease that can, and must be managed. There is no cure, but just like other chronic medical conditions, it can be treated and controlled.
One drink is too many, and a thousand is not enough, goes the classic adage from Alcoholics Anonymo…
The Bridge Medical Device Helping With Opioid Addictions
July 28, 2017
Very few people who start taking an opioid ever think about the challenge of detox and withdrawal, but for an addict, the process is painful and extraordinarily difficult.
Outpatient Alcohol Program: Expectations
July 20, 2017
An outpatient alcohol program is a type of alcohol addiction treatment shown to be as effective (or more effective) than residential rehab. While outpatient programs require participants to travel to a facility for treatment, they can offer flexible program times and r…
Transitioning from Treatment into Real Life
July 15, 2017
Early abstinence while actively working a quality program of recovery is like being liberated from years of the worst kind of slavery imaginable, many can’t remember the last time they have felt so free, so good. However, the real work is actually just beginning, and i…
Beyond “Day 31”: The Next Generation of Outpatient Treatment is Here
June 6, 2017 | Caitlin C., igotsober writer
The risk of relapse within 6 months of completing an inpatient treatment is high—too high. We all know that relapse is often part of recovery, but when you end up paying a small fortune for help, it seems that such a decision should come with some real reassurances, no…
Letting Go of Control With Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
May 1, 2017 | Caitlin C., igotsober writer
Supporting a friend, family member, or spouse in early recovery can be a real challenge. The temptation to take responsibility for another person’s recovery from alcoholism or an opioid addiction to substances like heroin or Oxycontin can be very strong—but micro manag…
Beyond Just AA & the Big Book
April 4, 2017 | Caitlin C., igotsober writer
Beyond the Big Book
We’re all about real solutions for real people, and we know that for some people, walking into a meeting every day just isn’t realistic in early recovery. While the AA and NA recovery communities can be a vital tool in your journey towards sobriety,…
Supporting Your Loved One in Early Recovery: How MAT Can Help
March 8, 2017
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Caitlin C., igotsober writer
Put simply: this treatment includes the insertion of a small 100% biodegradable pellet just below the skin that slowly delivers medicine into the user’s system and medically removes the desire to drink and use for months. When incorporated into a comprehensive outpatie…
How MAT Can Make a Real Difference in Early Recovery
It’s a set-it-and-forget –it solution for your physical system, which gives you the relief you need to attend to your emotional and psychological systems. Doing the work of figuring out why you picked up in the first place is hard enough—don’t make it harder by putting…