Choosing the right treatment programme can be a challenging endeavour. This series takes you through the key components of the thinking processes which are necessary to make an informed decision on selecting the best treatment centre for a loved one. Gary outlines the top things to look for in an inpatient rehab centre. Many key considerations such as length of stay, quality of care and what to expect in treatment are all covered in this post. In the next series you will learn how to reach out and ask for help.
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Most addictions require psychological and psychiatric intervention but this starts with the user being aware and willing to work on behaviour changes. A person can begin their journey of stopping addictive behaviours by following these simple guidelines below: Document the harmful effects of your addiction in a notebook List all the positive changes you would…
You forget what happened the night before, you break promises, a stressful day at work makes you think of alcohol, you feel the need to reward yourself with a drink or two and the people who care about you have raised concerns. Avoidance, memory loss, regret and guilt are some of the experiences which point…
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