There are a lot of “buzz (ed)” words around alcohol- alcoholic, binge drinker, social drinker, wino, alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, lush- to name a few. But what does it really mean when we ask ourselves “do I have a drinking problem?” A Medical or Licensed Mental Health professional is the only person qualified to actually …
Documentaries are growing in popularity as major streaming services like Netflix and Hulu release new series on well known figures in crime and pop culture. There are a good deal of addiction documentaries on these channels as well and even more produced by individuals sharing their own personal stories of addiction, recovery, its effect on …
Inpatient Drug Rehab or Outpatient Drug Rehab? How to Transition from Addiction to Sobriety Drug addiction is a complex disease involving a variety of behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors. It affects multiple pathways in the brain, especially those dealing with reward and motivation. The main sign of drug addiction is a powerful craving for a …
You Don’t Have to Face Addiction Alone When you deal with an alcohol or drug addiction and are working to overcome your bad habits and live a successful life, it’s important that you have a support network to surround you. Once you have completed your treatment program and are ready to move on with …
What to Look for When Seeking a Rehab Facility The decision to seek out a drug rehab facility is not one that’s taken lightly. In most cases, the road to seeking treatment will have been long and arduous for both the addict as well as family members witnessing first-hand the ravages of this pervasive disease. …
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