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Top 5 Factors That Influence Substance Dependence
August 20, 2018 11:30 am - Addiction, Substance Abuse - Leave your thoughts
Understanding The Factors An overwhelming number of people are affected by substance dependence. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 20 million people age 12 and over reported struggling with a substance abuse disorder within the past year. Substances contributing to addiction include alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, […]
Why Drug Addiction Is a Family Affair
October 12, 2017 8:37 am - Drug Addiction - Leave your thoughts
Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just impact the sufferer but also everyone close to them, making it very much a family affair and not someone else’s problem. Partners, children, parents and other relatives and friends can all be affected by the suffering of someone close to them, which is […]
How to Prepare for a Life of Sobriety
October 10, 2017 10:39 am - Alcohol, Rehab - Leave your thoughts
There is no roadmap for recovery from addiction and everyone has a very personal journey to navigate. When someone is attending a drug and alcohol treatment program, their treatment schedule is tailor-made for their individual case and so it’s natural to expect that everyone will have their own recovery experience […]
What Are the Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic?
October 4, 2017 10:02 am - Alcohol - Leave your thoughts
There’s a common misconception that alcoholics and drug addicts are lazy social drop-outs, with no job and no prospects. In fact, this social stigma is one of the biggest obstacles faced by someone with addiction issues and yet, it is not based on fact. Many alcoholics are extremely effective, holding […]
What Is the Scientific Explanation of Addiction?
October 3, 2017 11:39 am - Addiction - Leave your thoughts
It is now widely accepted that addiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain and is characterized by a compulsion to take drugs or use alcohol despite the harmful consequences. Addiction is viewed as a brain disease as drugs and alcohol both have brain-altering effects, changing the way neurotransmitters […]
The Benefits of Residential Treatment for Mental Illness
September 26, 2017 9:17 am - Mental Health - Leave your thoughts
Mental illness does not discriminate and individuals from all walks of life are affected. Having a clear understanding of mental health problems is important for those directly affected or close to someone who is suffering when it comes to seeking and offering support at a mental health rehabilitation center. What […]
How to Combat Stress for Successful Addiction Treatment
September 21, 2017 12:07 pm - Addiction - Leave your thoughts
The stresses of life are inevitable even for the healthiest people, although responses to difficult and challenging situations and circumstances vary considerably from person to person. When someone has a history of substance or alcohol abuse, stressors often trigger addictive behavior that perpetuates the disease leading to a further decline […]
3 Myths About Drug Detox Programs Debunked
September 18, 2017 11:48 am - Detox, Drugs - Leave your thoughts
There are so many myths surrounding specialist drug detox programs that someone with addiction issues can be deterred from seeking treatment, with families and loved ones feeling just as confused as the person they need to support. Nevertheless, drug detox is a fundamental step towards a life of sobriety and […]
How to Live With an Addict Without Enabling Their Addiction
September 13, 2017 11:36 am - Drug Addiction - Leave your thoughts
Whether it’s a close friend, family member or spouse or partner, living with someone addicted to drugs or alcohol can be a very lonely place. It is not just the person going through the addiction disease from a sufferer’s point of view that feels its devastating effects – it’s a […]
Depression and Men: What Treatment Options Are Available?
August 29, 2017 2:52 pm - Depression - Leave your thoughts
Most people experience some level of mental distress that is characterized by sadness, fatigue and often a sense of hopelessness. However, clinical depression is when mental distress and melancholy continue for a significant period of time. Depression affects people of all ages, income groups, cultures and races. If you have experienced […]
