If you or a loved one has recognized that substance addiction has occurred, you may be wondering what the first step to recovery is. Let our team at Ken Seeley help! Our licensed therapists and physicians are trained to work with even the most severe cases of substance addiction. We hope this will ease your…
Conducted under medical supervision, a drug detox program, also known as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), is the first step of addiction recovery. While detoxification does rid the body of harmful substances, this process is not a quick-fix treatment; it’s just the beginning of a long journey. Addiction is a chronic disease that affects individuals both physically…
Due to the impact of the Covid -19 Coronavirus, Ken Seeley Communities is taking steps to be proactive in ensuring we are taking every precaution and following infection control procedures to help keep our Staff and clients safe and healthy. We will adjust our programming to help support keeping our clients and staff safe. We…
There are many reasons why you may want to know how to help an addict, but you just don’t know where to even begin. You may not even be 100% certain that someone is suffering; nevertheless, you can’t help but wonder and fear the worst. When a loved one is struggling with the state of…
Since 2017, the use of the potent and highly addictive opiate, heroin addiction throughout the United States has continued to reach epidemic proportions, and the problem does not seem to be disappearing anytime soon. Not only are people using heroin more than ever before, but, the rate at which they are becoming addicted, demonstrates that…
Starting your road to recovery when you have an alcohol addiction disorder can seem very scary and overwhelming at first. Some people do well with an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). However, many people benefit from an inpatient program also called residential treatment. For many people starting on their road to recovery, an inpatient program is…
If you or somebody that you know is struggling with multiple substance addictions, then you’ve probably heard the term “polysubstance abuse,” but you might not know what it means. The partial definition is that an individual is abusing multiple substances. Very often, people who are suffering from mental health conditions will self-medicate with multiple drugs,…
Signs of mental illness often go undetected, especially when an individual is suffering from substance abuse. The symptoms and actions associated with substance abuse are often far more obvious, especially to friends and family. However, it is extremely important to discuss the underlying causes of addiction. Is it only substance use disorder, or is it…
When detoxing from alcohol, the manifestations can be minor to very severe. These symptoms can last anywhere from a couple of hours up to a couple of weeks. These symptoms should significantly subside within five days to about a week. Here at Ken Seeley Rehab, you have a great opportunity to help you through your…
In our society today, drug abuse is reaching epidemic proportions. While there is a wide range of drugs that an individual can struggle with, opioids have become a significant health concern. In fact, we’re now in an opioid epidemic. This epidemic is adversely impacting the lives of millions of people across the globe. Luckily, there…