Category Archives: Addiction Treatment

  • What 5 Days of Detox Looks Like
    Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

    What 5 Days of Detox Looks Like

    Drug or alcohol detox is the first step in any addiction treatment plan. It is the short period of time, usually 3 to 10 days, during which you rid your body of its physical dependence on drugs or alcohol....
  • What to Bring to Rehab
    Wednesday, June 5th, 2019

    What to Bring to Rehab

    Inpatient rehabilitation at a treatment center can mean days or weeks away from home. You’ll need to pack necessities, from clothing to medications, to help you stay comfortable throughout your treatment. However, it’s important to note that most rehabilitation...
  • Things to Consider Before an Intervention
    Wednesday, May 29th, 2019

    Things to Consider Before an Intervention

    While interventions have become the butt of jokes on many television shows, they are a serious and important tool in helping your loved one take the first step in fighting addiction. You should always carefully consider whether an intervention...
  • Yoga Can Change Your Brain—And Helps You Treat Addiction
    Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

    Yoga Can Change Your Brain—And Helps You Treat Addiction

    Yoga has become more and more popular in the United States over the last few decades—and for good reason. The healing practice follows traditional Indian techniques to strengthen the body, relax the mind, and improve both physical and mental...
  • Does Rehab Work?
    Monday, December 10th, 2018

    Does Rehab Work?

    Simply put, YES. Rehab does work (for some people), and for others… maybe not so much… or maybe… just not right away. I know from my own personal experience that I neither found a quick fix from a 30-day...
  • Addiction to Codeine: Detox, Treatment and Rehab for Opioids
    Monday, May 21st, 2018

    Addiction to Codeine: Detox, Treatment and Rehab for Opioids

    Codeine is a mild opiate, typically prescribed as a minor pain reliever or cough suppressant. When patients use it as prescribed, codeine is relatively safe. However, when codeine is used recreationally and in combination with alcohol or other narcotics,...
  • The Importance of Pain Management in Rehab and Recovery from Painkillers
    Friday, April 13th, 2018

    The Importance of Pain Management in Rehab and Recovery from Painkillers

    Here at Harmony Place, we understand the importance of pain management during rehabilitation for painkiller addiction. Our clients’ struggles with painkiller addictions often are rooted in chronic pain. Many began taking painkillers due to constant back pain, arthritis or...
  • Addiction Treatment Therapy Types that Work Best for Preventing Relapse
    Friday, April 6th, 2018

    Addiction Treatment Therapy Types that Work Best for Preventing Relapse

    Overcoming addiction is an extremely difficult and arduous process. Preventing relapse, therefore, is a vital part of recovery. There are countless reasons why relapse prevention is important. Most people overcoming addiction will experience thoughts and urges to go back....