If you’re asking yourself whether you need medical detox, you probably already know the answer to your question. Detoxing at home isn’t always safe, and can put you at risk of a number of complications from the process. Even if you get through it without any lasting harm, it might be much more difficult than…
For many people, getting through opioid withdrawal is an experience that might not be easy but that they know is very important. It’s something that should also be done in a medical setting because it may not be safe for someone to go through it alone or unsupervised. At Wellness Counseling and Residential Detox, we…
If you need help with detoxing from alcohol or other substances, it’s important to know that there are some significant benefits of medical detox. Some people choose to detox without medical help, but they’re putting themselves at risk when they do that because they can’t get the kind of protection they receive when they have…
Heroin is a potent, illicit drug. Over the last few years, heroin abuse has increased in no small part due to the prescription opioid epidemic. As individuals who have become addicted to opioids run out of their supply or can’t find prescriptions, they turn to heroin, which is cheaper and often easier to find. The…
Anyone who needs treatment for alcohol addiction may be worried about reaching out because they don’t want to admit to having a problem. It’s not uncommon for individuals who abuse alcohol to resist getting the help they need. There are numerous reasons for this ranging from a misunderstanding about how addiction is a disease and…
Heroin is one of the most potent illicit drugs out there. Even just one use can cause someone to develop a dependency or addiction to the drug. Any struggle with substance abuse is challenging, but heroin is especially difficult. If you’re looking for help for heroin addiction, you’ve come to the right place. At Wellness…
Have you heard about people using more than one drug to achieve a desired high? This is polysubstance abuse. If you are thinking about mixing drugs to reach the desired outcome, recognize, too, that this is a very dangerous process. At Wellness Counseling and Residential Detox, we provide you with the tools and resources to…
If you’re concerned about the effects alcohol or drug abuse might be having in your life, you’re probably thinking about detox. But you should be aware of the dangers of detoxing at home. You won’t have medical help there if you need it, and that could put you in danger. Some people have serious reactions…
If you’re finding that drinking is becoming a problem in your life, and you’re ready to quit, there’s help and hope available for you. The benefits of alcohol detox are significant and can let you move into recovery in a way that’s healthier and better for you and your future. At Wellness Counseling and Residential…
Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for individuals who have been impacted by a traumatic experience. CBT during residential or intensive outpatient programs can help individuals resolve a range of emotional or behavioral problems that often stem from trauma in their childhood or early adulthood. Therapy is effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder…