Knowing how to interact with someone who has a drug or alcohol problem can be a real struggle. You may not know how to navigate the situation in a way that is kind but also respectful. Yelling or putting them down isn’t going to help either, so here’s what you can do to help your loved [...]
People who suffer from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) are 14 times more likely to have a substance use disorder. And nearly 10 percent of Americans in the general population suffer from PTSD. The symptoms can range from intrusive memories to changes in physical and emotional reactions to avoidance. Effective treatment is needed to improve the quality [...]
The word "detox" gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean? In short, detoxification is the process of removing toxins from the body. These toxins can come from many different sources, including the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the products we use. Over time, these toxins can build [...]
When someone suffers from a mental illness, it can be difficult to manage. If left untreated, mental illness can lead to substance abuse as a way of self-medicating. This is referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Dual diagnosis treatment is designed to help those who suffer from both mental illness and substance abuse. [...]
In most types of treatment, doctors focus on alleviating the patient's physical symptoms. By prescribing medication to prevent side effects, doctors help improve their patient's quality of life. However, some complex diseases manifest in ways that are subtle and nontransparent. This particularly applies to mental disorders. More than one in four people diagnosed with a mental [...]
One of the coping mechanisms that some people resort to when dealing with problems is substance abuse or drug addiction. However, the effects are unpleasant, and this condition can lead to an imbalanced and unhealthy lifestyle, compromising a person's career, family life, and social life. If you or your loved one is suffering from substance abuse, [...]
Despite the immense stigma surrounding substance abuse, drug use is an all too common issue for both Americans and Canadians. In the US, the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that 24.6 million Americans aged 12 and older had used an illicit drug within the past month during 2013. According to the National Institute on Alcohol [...]
Drug and substance abuse is a commonly encountered scenario today which requires rehabilitative therapy. Rehabilitation centers have become quite a common establishment as more institutions focus on providing more rehabilitation services to help such patients recover from drug dependency. With numerous establishments to choose from, the process of finding a suitable drug rehab center can be [...]
Image source: Alcoholics and addicts require detoxification, counseling and/or therapy, as well as medical intervention in order to successfully undergo withdrawal and stay sober. But they also need proper diet and nutrition, one essential factor that has often been overlooked. Today, more and more treatment facilities and medical experts are giving importance to the role of [...]
There are reports of celebrities, including Zac Efron entering a drug and alcohol rehab facility to overcome a dangerous addiction. Some celebrities and private individuals are able to hide their addictions for many years, but unfortunately, their spouses are aware of the problem. When someone is using mind-altering substances, their personality changes, and they may do [...]
Marriage is one of the most beautiful dedications of love that a couple can make, but that dedication doesn’t promise problem-free living. In fact, marriage is often described as a roller coaster of highs and lows that takes unwavering strength and commitment to help make it through. And, if you suspect that your spouse may be abusing drugs or [...]
