Nutrition education can help support a variety of needs for addiction patients. However, many people don’t realize that learning how to eat properly can also help with therapeutic programs. The basic components of any nutrition therapy program include knowing how certain foods impact your weight, medical conditions, and mental health state. However, patients and their…
When it comes to prescription drugs, most people talk about the prevalence of opiate or benzodiazepine abuse. However, there are several other drugs that pose a considerable risk to those who abuse them. One of these drugs is Adderall. Understanding your brain on Adderall can help you learn why it’s so dangerous and how to…
In drug addiction recovery, clients learn how to maintain their newfound sobriety. One of the most important focuses is on learning how to cope with stress, temptations, and obstacles in life. This list of coping skills is just a sample of the many ways that people can stay on track to their lifelong recovery. Do…
When it comes to drug use, the most important thing to know is that, at any time, the only way to successfully reduce risk is by abstaining from the use of dangerous chemicals. Our genetic makeup plays a significant role in how drugs affect us; different people have different reactions to different drugs. Some people…
According to research by The National Center for Biotechnology Information, 95% of people who frequently drink alcohol are at risk of alcohol dementia. Lots of people globally are battling alcohol addiction either in their homes, colleges, or workplace and are in need of an alcohol addiction rehab center. What Is Alcohol Dementia? This is a condition…
At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, we offer dual diagnosis treatment and a gender-specific women’s rehab center so that women can address co-occurring issues in a safe space. We offer a women-only program because many women feel safer in groups of other women. Contact Crestview Recovery in Portland to learn more about drug addiction treatment for…
Can you put a price tag on health and recovery from drug abuse? Yes, in fact, you can. How much does rehab cost? More importantly, how can you pay for it? Do you need to know more about paying for addiction treatment? Call us today at 866.262.0531 for more information. What Goes into the Cost…
If you are recovering from alcohol or substance use, you are recovering from an excessive lifestyle. You used substances or alcohol excessively. Money is usually an important factor in how excessive your use was. As a result, money management is a key part of your recovery treatment program. However, like most areas of your treatment…
Deciding to reach out for alcohol or drug addiction treatment is one of the best steps toward a healthier life. For many individuals, the right starting point is in a residential drug treatment program. This type of rehab program is designed to provide clients with a safe space to work on healing physically, mentally, and…
Alcohol abuse is a serious issue affecting thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest. At Crestview Recovery, we offer both women’s and men’s alcohol rehab so people get the help they need. Yet even while parents are seeking recovery, their children may continue to suffer. Close to 1-in-5 adults today grew up with alcoholic parents. Many…