It is very hard to predict how long a client should stay in drug rehab and alcohol rehab to get the most benefit. The evidence seems to suggest that 90 days is the optimal length of stay for most people. The evidence also seems to suggest that we are poor predictors of how [...]

The Difference between Social Drinkers and Alcoholism
Alcohol’s intoxicating effects have been manipulated in ceremonies and used for celebration since the beginning of time. Although it has been made illegal for short periods due to alcohol’s addiction and addictive qualities, it has always been available as the process of making it is quite simple and [...]

When I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland opiate addiction was not as prevalent as it is today. Twenty years ago a Maryland drug rehab was seeing more admissions for cocaine and prescription drugs. Now, the same Maryland drug rehab sees more admissions for the treatment of heroin addiction and opiate addiction. In Baltimore, there [...]

Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction treatment comes in a variety of forms. Depending upon the individual’s drug of choice and the depth of addiction, different addiction treatment options are more appropriate. They can be residential, where the addict moves into a 24-hour clinic or care center focused on their recovery or non-residential in which the addict [...]