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How To Grow Your Spiritual Connection in a Drug Rehab Center

Royal Life Centers at The Haven uses a holistic approach when treating addiction. We seek to strengthen the connections between mind, body, and spirit to give our guests a full recovery. Often times, spirituality is left out of the recovery process— which leaves a guests with a void that spiritual wellness brings. Royal Life Centers […]

Does Acupuncture Help Cure Addiction?

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice of inserting needles into the skin to hit pressure points, thought to relieve physical and mental ailments. Acupuncture is based upon the belief that stimulating certain points in the human body can improve the flow of Qi or life energy. Acupuncture supposedly clears the blockages caused […]

What is Rock Bottom?

“Rock bottom” refers to the low place of addiction that each person reaches before reaching out for help. People have different circumstances and behaviors that could be considered their personal rock bottom. Hitting rock bottom is when alcohol addiction and drug abuse bring a user to their worst place, often being an overwhelming low that […]

The Definition of Recovery

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re·cov·er·y /rəˈkəv(ə)rē/ noun 1. a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. 2.the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost. The dictionary defines recovery to mean a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; also defining recovery as the action or process of […]

10 Ways to Talk to Your Loved One About Their Addiction

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It can be challenging to reach your loved one, especially if you are trying to confront your loved one about addiction in hopes of finding a solution. The best way to have your message received is by using effective communication skills. Effective communication can be achieved by remaining calm, listening, validating, acting interested, negotiating when […]

What is a “Dry” Alcoholic or a “Dry” Drunk?

A “dry” alcoholic refers to an alcoholic in recovery who is abstinent, but does not adhere to any program of recovery. Basically, a “dry” alcoholic or “dry” drunk is someone in recovery who just does not drink, but has made no other changes to themselves— including their thought patterns, behaviors, and/or relationship to their spirituality. […]

5 Differences of Holistic Treatment

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There are so many therapeutic benefits to holistic addiction treatment. At Royal Life Centers, we use a holistic approach to treat the mind, body, and spirit for a full recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Our alcohol and drug addiction treatment methods are proven effective, and promote wellness in all aspects of life. Our treatment […]

What is it Like to Go to Alcohol and Drug Rehab?

Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation can be achieved with different treatment options, or an array of treatment programs. Initially, addiction treatment should all start with a medical detox, like the service we offer in Royal Life Centers at The Haven. Usually, medical detox is followed with an inpatient program, like our residential inpatient program, to continue […]

What is an Inpatient Facility for Alcohol Addiction Like?

Alcohol Use Disorder Although alcohol dependence and alcohol use disorder are separate conditions, although those who struggle with alcohol use disorder usually have developed a dependence on alcohol. If you are unsure if you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol use disorder, please refer to the criteria below: Drinking more alcohol, or for […]

What is the Best Rehab Program for Drug Addiction?

Drug Addiction Substance Use Disorder is a compulsive or uncontrollable drug seeking and using behavior. Drug addiction is a chronic disease, and the affected will continue drug seeking and using behavior despite consequences. Effects of long term drug abuse goes beyond health concerns, the substance abuser actually changes the way their brain functions. What Steps […]