With many innovative programs designed to meet the needs of those suffering from substance abuse, sober living is about “living” not just surviving. Many facilities provide sober living homes for their patients, but at the Mountain Village Inpatient Recovery Center we provide much more. In the company of other recovering individuals and a staff of […]
The holistic approach to treatment of pain arising from an injury focuses on 1) relieving pain and inflammation without harming the body and 2) promoting the body’s healing response so that the area of injury is healed as quickly and completely as possible. Let’s look at these two strategies in detail so that you understand […]
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Smokers Anonymous, Over-eaters Anonymous, are all variations of the 12 Step Program, billed as a “non-denominational rehabilitation program” for people with substance abuse and other psychological, social and physical issues. The pain, turmoil, and devastation caused by addiction needs to come to an end. Help is needed. Help is available. Today can […]
Quick History of Alcohol & Alcoholism Americans have a complicated history with alcohol. At the end of the 19th century, politicians, women’s groups, and churches banded together to convince lawmakers to outlaw alcohol. In 1919, the U.S. Congress passed the 18th Amendment, making the sale and distribution of alcohol illegal. Alcohol consumption declined but did […]
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is no walk in the park. In order to help ensure a successful and long-lasting sobriety, family and friends must take on a number of responsibilities. In this entry, we will discuss the roles of family throughout the recovery process. Intervention If a loved one is struggling with drug […]
When it comes to addiction, no two people ever share the same exact storyline. Some attempt to self-medicate coexisting mental disorders, while others use substance abuse as an escape from work or family stressors. Even in cases where two individuals share an addiction to the same drug, health complications, tolerance levels and additional factors contribute […]
Heartthrob/actor/rockstar Jared Leto recently spoke to U.K. magazine The Big Issue about his consideration to deal drugs as a struggling teenager. Mr. “Angel Face” (Fight Club – 1999) recently wrote a letter to his teenage self for The Big Issue outlining his rebellious youth, and how the actor/musician might have easily slipped into a world […]
Alcoholism is the only known disease to affect the entirety of the body’s systems and cells. It affects the digestive, cardiovascular and circulatory systems alongside a number of organs, including the liver and brain. Because alcohol does not expel toxins and steals nutrition cells, it is not uncommon for alcoholics to become malnourished. As such, […]
A 12 step dual diagnosis concerns a diagnosis of addiction to both alcohol and drugs. This usually begins with one or the other substance and as the addiction grows stronger the need for a stronger “fix” begins. This leads to the patient seeking out other forms of addiction to soothe the addiction which leads to […]
What is treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders? The actual term, Integrated Dual Disorders is used for those who suffer from some type of addiction along with suffering from some form of mental illness. The treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders is an approach that helps people recover by offering mental health and substance abuse services together, in one […]
