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The Importance of Treating Addictions at the Same Time
August 29, 2016 9:51 am - Drug Addiction, Treatment - Leave your thoughts
The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines addiction as a chronic and relapsing brain disease. Once hooked, an individual develops a compulsive need to use despite the consequences. It is unclear why some people have a higher risk of addiction but there are multiple factors in play such as genetics, […]
What your college student needs to know about alcohol
August 23, 2016 4:23 pm - Alcohol - Leave your thoughts
Text It is important to have some serious conversations with your children as you prepare for them to leave for college, including the risks and consequences related to drinking alcohol, regardless of whether or not your college student is underage. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, […]
Why Addiction and Mental Health Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
August 16, 2016 3:22 pm - Mental Health - Leave your thoughts
When addiction and a mental health issue are both diagnosed in the same person, the result is what is known as a “dual diagnosis”. For many people, it can be difficult to determine which is more prevalent, or which one came first. Many people who suffer from mental illness will […]
Faith Paves the Way to Recovery
August 12, 2016 2:54 pm - Christian Rehab - Leave your thoughts
Spiritually: A Fundamental Element of Recovery Many addiction recovery experts believe that dependency on drugs or alcohol affects more than the mind and the body and that a spiritual crisis is at the heart of the problem. This is supported by the tradition represented by AA, (Alcoholics Anonymous), where the […]
