Addiction Treatment

The addiction treatment blog category for Northbound Treatment covers a very wide variety of topics. First, let’s discuss what addiction treatment involves.

Addiction Treatment is the process of addressing the psychological and physical symptoms that come along with abusing substances like drugs or alcohol. Treatment encompasses programs like detox, residential treatment, and outpatient treatment to create a well-rounded rehabilitation process that results in long term sobriety.

There are many different treatment options available to individuals. This category will cover all of them, and discuss what makes them different and similar. Depending upon a person’s addiction and personal situation will depend on what treatment option will work best.

The Northbound Treatment blogs will often contain a blend of many different viewpoints. Therefore, it is not recommended to be used as professional medical advice. If you believe that you or someone you love is suffering from substance abuse or mental illness, you should speak with your doctor.  However, if you do not have a doctor, we can help offer you recommendations based on your own personal situation. Please give us a call at (866) 511-2458 to discuss your options. 

aftercare

What Are the Elements of Successful Aftercare for an Addict?

The worst part of addiction rehab is adapting to the world once you get back out. You’re faced with integrating back into your home, returning to work, and making amends with family. Sometimes the stress is enough to turn people back to the addiction that they just fought away. The key factor of avoiding this […]

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Addicted to Sedatives: 11 Signs and Symptoms of Depressants Abuse

An estimated 5 million Americans over the age of 12 use sedatives non-medically every year. The use of antidepressants as a recreational drug has increased by over 400 percent over the past four years. Part of the reason why this trend is growing is literature and Hollywood culture which praises the misuse of sedatives. Movies,

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is addiction a disease

Know the Facts: Is Addiction a Disease? Is it Genetic?

Addiction reportedly costs the United States more than $740 billion each year. This is accounting for crime, health care costs, and loss of productivity.  Anyone who suffers from addiction should first know they’re not alone. Beyond that, having an addiction doesn’t make you an inherently bad person.  There are a lot of factors which might

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alcohol and depression

How to Help Your Loved One Who Struggles with Alcohol and Depression

Do you have a loved one suffering from depression? It’s very possible you do or will at some point. Nearly 7% of all American adults have had a major depressive episode in the last year. If they’ve turned to alcohol, things could be even worse. We know you want to help them beat the destructive cycle of alcohol

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trauma and addiction

The Surprising Link Between Trauma and Addiction: How to Get Help Before It’s Too Late

Both drugs and alcohol addiction have been consistently on the rise in the United States for the past several years.  No matter what kind of addiction you’re struggling with, we understand that the idea of getting help can feel as scary and overwhelming as it does appealing.  This is especially true if you suspect that

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