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3 Types of Behavioral Therapies Offered at a Rehab for Alcoholism

by Justin Kunst | Jun 23, 2018 | Addiction, rehab, Treatment

Rehab for alcoholism offers a wide variety of treatment options. There are plenty of components involved. Patients learn how to break both their physical and psychological dependence on alcohol. They go through different types of treatment options to achieve...

Press Release: Amanda Daniels Joins the Amethyst Recovery Team

by Justin Kunst | Jun 15, 2018 | Addiction, Health & Wellness, Latest News

Author & Social Media Influencer Amanda Daniels Becomes Brand Ambassador for Amethyst Recovery and New England RAW PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (June 15, 2018) – Amethyst Recovery is excited to announce that Amanda Daniels, also known as “Addict Chick,” has joined...

What Really Is Alcohol Poisoning?

by Justin Kunst | Jun 1, 2018 | Addiction, Health & Wellness

We’ve all heard about it. You might have even seen a loved one go through it. We’ve all been warned of how dangerous the effects are, but what really is alcohol poisoning? We know the effects of alcohol on the body after a few drinks. What happens when a person...

6 Features of An Effective Alcohol Program vs. One That's Not Working

by Justin Kunst | Mar 29, 2018 | Addiction, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, rehab, Treatment

There’s a difference between an effective alcohol program and an ineffective one. Effective programs are more likely to succeed and come with certain traits. Knowing what to look for is half the battle. Alcohol addiction in running rampant in...

A Comparison of Vivitrol with Suboxone and Methadone

by Justin Kunst | Mar 5, 2018 | Addiction, Rehab Aftercare, Treatment

Vivitrol is an opioid antagonist used in Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) to treat opioids, which are some of the most addictive drugs. The generic name for Vivitrol is naltrexone. The Food and Drug Administrations has approved Vivitrol injections for treating alcohol...

The Benefits and Drawbacks of a Harm Reduction Model

Jan 15, 2021

What Is Harm Reduction? In the case of substance abuse, harm reduction is a proactive approach to making drug use—both legal and illegal—as safe as possible. These practices address broad social and health issues. Harm reduction is a concept that can be applied to any...

How Being Organized Can Help Life In Recovery

Jan 7, 2021

Marie Kondo’s Netflix may have caused the latest decluttering fad, but psychologists have long known the benefits of tidiness and the positive impact it can have on the lives of recovering addicts. With nothing to lose (but everything to gain), here are 3 major ways...

Causes & Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

Dec 31, 2020

Despite being a legal substance, alcohol is very much a drug—and one that has very real and potentially fatal consequences. Alcohol poisoning is the most severe side effect of intoxication that can occur. The CDC estimates that it results in an average of 2,200 deaths...