Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Blog, Drug Addiction, Recovery
Can Drug Addiction Be Cured?
April 20th, 2016Elements Of Addiction There are several factors to consider when it comes to addiction. These factors help determine the sensitivity to a drug, as well as the likelihood that full rehabilitation will stick. Aside from the physiological changes, there are psychological, emotional, and habitual elements to consider. Additionally: A person can be more susceptible to […]
The Psychology Of Addiction
April 19th, 2016Within our culture today, there are a variety of perspectives and theories about how substance abuse and addiction derives itself from a person’s life. One thing is clear—there is an intense element of psychology within an addiction; the way a person thinks, the way they interact with their experiences and those around them—these things all […]
Signs Of Benzodiazepine Abuse
April 18th, 2016The Purpose Of Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are prescription medications prescribed to help people with a variety of mental health concerns. They can be broadly classified as “depressants,” which means they depress the activity of certain areas of the brain and central nervous system. Generally speaking, they are used to help calm anxiety and stress to avoid […]
Medication Assisted Therapies For Addiction Treatment
April 13th, 2016Medication-Assisted Addiction Recovery People in drug rehabilitation often require medicinal help to complete their recovery. These medicines are designed to increase the effectiveness of rehab and to create a permanent state of soberness for people recovering from addiction. Each medicine prescribed offers a different effect. For example, some are used as a “replacement” drug, i.e., […]
Opiate/Opioid Withdrawal And Insomnia
April 12th, 2016What Is Withdrawal? Opiate withdrawal or “dope sickness” results from prolonged use and physical dependence. This physical dependence can happen with both illicit and prescribed opiates. The withdrawals can occur not only after discontinuation but also after a significant reduction of use. These can be very unsettling and uncomfortable; the time it takes for the […]
Signs Of Addictive Behavior
April 5th, 2016What Are The Signs Of Addictive Behavior? An addiction manifests itself in many ways: mentally, physically, physiologically, emotionally, behaviorally, and even spiritually. Many of these symptoms may be obvious to someone from the outside, whereas some may not. If you believe you or someone you love is struggling with an addiction, it is exceedingly important […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression
April 1st, 2016What Is Seasonal Affected Disorder? Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) is a depressive disorder that occurs due to the changing seasons. It is classified as a Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) that primarily affects those that live in northern regions and experience a notable change in the seasons. That doesn’t mean it can’t happen in the summer, […]
Professions With The Highest Rates Of Addiction
March 29th, 2016Addiction Is Not Focused Solely On The Lower Class It’s easy to think of addiction as a problem that impacts those in lower income brackets: this is certainly the story that Hollywood likes to tell. And while it’s true that many of the professions in this heading do suffer from high rates of addiction, people […]
Suicide Prevention In Early Recovery
March 24th, 2016Identifying Why People Commit Suicide In Early Recovery Every person has a different reason for considering suicide while in early recovery. These reasons may seem trite or silly to you, but they are very real to the person who feels them. The following influences are among the most common in people who either contemplate or […]
African American Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers
March 18th, 2016African Americans Abuse Alcohol More Often Than Illegal Drugs The Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration regularly releases a variety of statistics on drug addiction and treatment and found that there were 44.5 million (14.2%) African Americans in the U.S. Among this community, they found drug use statistics contrasted heavily with the national average […]
Signs of Xanax Abuse and Addiction
March 16th, 2016What Is Xanax? Xanax, under the generic name Alprazolam, is within the drug class of benzodiazepines. This is a family of depressant medications that affect the central nervous system and creates a calming effect through their sedative properties. Its primary use is for treating anxiety and panic disorders; according to the National Alliance on Mental […]
Personality Disorders And Substance Abuse: Co-Occurring Disorders
March 15th, 2016What Are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are mental illnesses where individuals have long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy. These thoughts and behaviors are very rigid and this creates problems with relationships, work or school life, everyday stresses, and other day-to-day interactions. Those suffering from personality disorders often struggle with fitting into society. […]
