Don’t Go at It Alone: The Top Benefits of Hiring an Interventionist (And How to Choose One)
Drug and alcohol interventions are an opportunity for loved ones to nudge the addict in their life towards making better decisions for themselves and seeking treatment. While many people choose to host an intervention on their own, others prefer to hire an interventionist
Interview with Clinical Director Ciara Levine
[caption id="attachment_9783" align="alignnone" width="258"] Ciara Levine, Clinical Director (Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, RN, PMHCNS)[/caption] Recovery Today Magazine sits down with BrainSpark Health's Clinical Director Ciara Levine to discuss the power of NAD+ IV Therapy. [audio mp3="https://twutw6sb68-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ciara-Levine-Interview-d8859.mp3"][/audio]
A Quick Start to Recovery: Short Term Rehab Benefits and Options
It can be hard to break the cycle of addiction, and it can be even harder to do so alone. Over 20 million Americans a year find themselves in the throes of an addiction battle. If you count yourself as
Inpatient vs Outpatient Treatment: What’s the Difference?
Sadly, alcohol abuse is responsible for approximately 88,000 deaths each year and takes away roughly 2.5 million years worth of potential life that could have been lead! This is why the need for rehabilitation programs is so critical. However, when you
A Clean Slate: 5 Tips on How to Stay Sober After Treatment
There's a saying that most addicts are probably familiar with: "Recovery is a journey that never ends." Once an addict, always an addict. Now, that doesn't mean there's no hope for recovery. What it does mean is that maintaining sobriety after
The Forgotten Chapter in Bill W.’s Struggle with Addiction
[caption id="attachment_10188" align="alignright" width="303"] Photo courtesy of WNPR.com[/caption] William Griffith Wilson, or Bill W., is regarded as the father of addiction treatment due to his leadership in establishing Alcoholics Anonymous. While Bill W. pioneered a movement that has helped millions achieve
The Secret To Minimal Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Over the years, we have heard and seen of the horrors that occur with patients beginning their initial detox and recovery from Opioids, Alcohol and other combinations of substances. There is no doubt that the side-effects such as tremors, nausea,
Why 12-Step Programs for Addiction Recovery Need Help
The 12-step program for addiction recovery was introduced in 1935 and many professionals serving patients in recovery swear it is the only path to wellness. While the twelve-step program has helped many people, the vast majority of people seeking help