Tag: detox

How To Safely Detox From Alcohol And Drugs

Rhiannon McKinnon | Posted on January 6, 2023 |

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it’s important to know that help is available. Several detoxification programs can safely and effectively help you or your loved one detox from alcohol and drugs.

The first step in any detox program is to discontinue the use of the substance(s) of abuse. This can be done under medical supervision in an inpatient or outpatient setting. detoxification programs use a variety of methods to help with this process, including counseling, medication, and other support services.

Movie Review: “6 Balloons”

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on January 20, 2020 |

Based on the way this movie opens, you wouldn’t expect to be watching a movie about heroin addiction, but what you get is something much different. As the story begins to unfold, you realize that Katie (Abbi Jacobson), is a witty control freak who leads a successful, middle-class life, but she is also plagued by […]

What is the Best Way to Get Sober?

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on December 13, 2019 |

If you’re open to it, you may want to explore other treatment options outside of your immediate location. Some people find that getting a fresh start someplace new can be highly motivating. If you’re ready to start treatment now, Nova Recovery Center offers individualized, comprehensive programs for drug and alcohol addiction. Call (512) 605-2955 to […]

Choosing Life

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on October 18, 2019 |

Matt A. spend his childhood in Plano, Texas with his two parents, an older sister, and a dog. Overall, things were nice. Although life was pretty uneventful on Matt’s end of the culdesac, his mom struggled with alcoholism and mental illness. His parents fought a lot, but somehow, the dysfunction remained contained behind an image […]

10 Key Questions to Ask a Potential Drug Rehab Center

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on June 26, 2019 |

Asking questions is an essential part of finding the right drug rehab program for yourself or a loved one. If you’ve never had to search for an addiction treatment provider, this obstacle can seem scary and overwhelming. How do you know who you can trust? How can you feel confident that you are making an […]

Sober at 20

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on March 27, 2019 |

Gabe grew up in McKinney, Texas and was raised in a very conservative home. He was homeschooled up until high school and always felt like he was at odds with the beliefs and ideas he was taught at home. He and his mother also had a strained relationship and he sensed a power struggle […]

Why Detox? The Importance of Medical Detox in Recovery

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on December 7, 2018 |

When you make the choice to stop using drugs or alcohol, a complete detox is the first step toward recovery. The extensive physical and mental effects of addiction require time and care to overcome, and without an initial detox, you won’t be able to move beyond your drug or alcohol use.

Why Residential Rehab is Recommended After Detox

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on May 18, 2017 |

The truth is that detox is often not enough to stay sober or remain clean in the long-run. In fact, without the kind of comprehensive, integrated treatment available in a residential drug rehab center or alcohol treatment center, relapse may be just one slip away.

90-Day Alcohol Treatment Programs

Shehan Karunaratne | Posted on January 31, 2017 |

A 90 day alcohol treatment program may be most effective choice when you’re struggling with an alcohol use disorder, but how long should your stay in treatment last?. That answer can vary per person, from 30, 60 to 90 days in an inpatient facility that provides a high level of structure, 24/7 monitoring and therapeutic treatment.