Category: Addiction Treatment

Convince someone go rehab
How to Convince Someone To Go To Rehab

Finding out your loved one has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse is never easy. It can be incredibly painful to see your family or loved one struggle with the effects of addiction, and even more difficult to get them to stop and go to rehab. You might be tempted to drag them into recovery yourself, […]

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Client Safety in Rehab
Using Technology to Ensure Client Safety During Rehab

Client safety is essential, especially during detox. To support our mission of providing the highest quality care, Discovery Point Retreat is one of the first addition treatment centers to incorporate innovative EarlySense technology to enhance client safety and comfort. What Is EarlySense?  EarlySense technology is a monitoring device that tracks clients’ vital signs unobtrusively. EarlySense […]

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What to Expect in Addiction Recovery
What to Expect in Addiction Recovery

It takes tremendous effort to overcome an addiction to alcohol or drugs. While the recovery journey can include many challenges, the road to wellness is worth the struggle. As you begin the recovery process, it can help to understand what to expect during each phase of addiction recovery. No two recovery journeys are exactly alike, but there […]

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woman providing encouragement to someone in rehab
Words of Encouragement for Someone in Rehab

Motivation is important in long-term recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The longer a person stays in aftercare programs and sticks to their recovery plan, the less likely they are to relapse. Each day in recovery can present challenges, which is why offering words of encouragement for someone in rehab or to someone who has completed treatment […]

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Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan
What to bring to rehab? A Checklist

The thought of heading to rehab can be overwhelming. But taking this step and committing to Discovery Point Retreat is the best decision for you.  As you learn more about treatment, you will have to start considering what you’re going to pack and bring with you. Don’t stress over packing for rehab. This is a checklist created […]

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woman suffering from withdrawals from substance abuse
How Long is the Withdrawal Effect?

The withdrawal symptoms that you may experience when attempting to quit drinking or using drugs after a physical dependence range from discomfort to serious medical concerns. Together with intense cravings, these symptoms can make stopping substance abuse seem like an out-of-reach goal. However, through our supportive medical detox services at Discovery Point Retreat, you can […]

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