by experience2017 | Feb 7, 2019 | Living Sober
Cravings Are a Normal Part of the Recovery Process If you have been using drugs or alcohol for an extended period of time – and you make the brave decision to get sober – you should expect to experience frequent (and random) cravings for awhile. This is completely...
by experience2017 | Jan 31, 2019 | Alcohol Rehab
Alcoholism is Not A Moral Failing – It is a Brain Disease Many people who have been afflicted with the disease of alcoholism (now commonly referred to as an “Alcohol Use Disorder”) struggle tremendously with accepting they have an illness. In fact, most problems...
by experience2017 | Jan 24, 2019 | Alcohol Rehab
The Gender-Neutral Truth About Alcoholism The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines an alcohol use disorder (also commonly known as an “AUD” or “alcoholism”) as “a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by an impaired ability to...
by experience2017 | Dec 13, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
Finding the Best Men’s Treatment Program In Westminster, California With all of the alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs in California and across the United States, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider and so...
by experience2017 | Nov 15, 2018 | Drug Detox
Do You Think You Might Be An Alcoholic or An Addict? If you have been abusing addictive substances like alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, or prescription opioids, you may be wondering, “How Do I know if I am an addict or an alcoholic?” The truth is,...
by exrecadmin | Nov 8, 2018 | Alcohol Rehab
The Heavy Burden of Alcohol Abuse In the United States It is no secret that alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. The stuff is legal and woven into the very fabric of American culture. Think about it. Alcohol is served at ballgames, BBQs,...
by exrecadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
Helping a Loved One Commit to Rehab Few things are harder than watching a loved one struggle with drug or alcohol dependence. Addiction can ravage the body and corrode mental health; it can lead to financial, legal, and relational problems—and as an onlooker,...
by exrecadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
IOP at a Glance Addiction rehab comes in many forms—and as you pursue recovery, it’s important to choose the treatment method that best fits your needs. For many individuals, that might mean residential treatment. It is also worth considering intensive outpatient...
by exrecadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
What is PHP Treatment? One of the key tenants of addiction treatment is that all people are different—and thus, what works in one person’s case may not work as well for someone else. That’s why addiction treatment centers, like Experience Recovery, provide a full...
by exrecadmin | Oct 10, 2018 | Addiction Recovery
It’s not uncommon for those who struggle with addiction to also have related mental health disorders. For example, someone who’s dealing with alcoholism might also struggle with depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The relationship between addiction and other mental...
