Although it is becoming increasingly easier to access health information online or from friends and family, there are still numerous benefits to engaging the services of a professional treatment provider for mental health issues. Treatment providers offer a variety of necessary services including diagnosis, counseling, psychotherapy, and if necessary, hospitalization and medication prescription. These services …
When it comes to alcohol addiction treatment, relapse is a common feature that affects many people who leave rehab. It is important to mention that a relapse does not happen instantly, it is a gradual process that creeps in on you without notice. Hence, a relapse doesn’t begin when you start to abuse alcohol, …
Alcohol is one of the most abused substances in the world alongside drugs. When alcohol is taken excessively, there is a truckload of damage that can happen. Sometimes, death could be in the mix! When alcohol abuse is in play, it can affect the user’s behavior which could be disadvantageous to people around them. The …
Substance addiction is a serious problem that needs help. If you are thinking that your loved one or someone you know might be addicted to substances like drugs and alcohol, there are some ways to find out. Here are some of the usual signs that substance addiction is in play Loss of interest If you …
Substance addiction comes in different forms and it can happen for a variety of reasons. The intensity of an addiction varies from substance to substance. However, there are some general reasons why people become addicted to a substance. Legality: Due to the fact that substances like Alcohol and Nicotine are legal in most countries, people …
The journey to being sober and free from addiction is not an easy one. As a matter of fact, it is a lifelong process that needs the continuous use of various coping mechanisms that would equip you to combat cravings and triggers of addiction. One essential tool you need to remain clean is counseling, and …
The addiction is something which is not forced onto someone; rather it is accepted willingly by the individuals because of its effects on mind and body. The addiction has a very soothing and calming effect on the addict. It makes them forget the worries or tensions for time being and relaxes the mind. The addictive …
The single most common reason why people who suffer from alcohol addiction refuse to accept to enter addiction treatment is because they are afraid to go through the alcohol detox phase of the process. Sometimes people view alcohol detox as still being performed in the manner that it was in the 1940s and 1950s. During …
Addiction comes in many shapes. Drug addiction and alcoholism are probably the first ones that pop into our mind when thinking about addictions but it also seems like any word in the dictionary can receive the ‘aholic’ termination in order to describe a person’s dependence on getting anything in between chocolate, shopping, and computer games. …
After completing a rehabilitation program, it is up to you to take responsibility for your own actions. Rehab programs can only give you the tools and training needed to make the right decision, but ultimately it is your decision to remain sober and live the healthier, happier life you deserve. If you don’t feel ready …