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Signs Binge Drinking Has Turned Into an Alcohol Problem
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseIs your Friday night tradition going to the bar to drink away your week of workplace worries? When you go out with friends, do you normally wake up on one of their couches because you were too intoxicated to drive home? These regular events might point to a binge-triggered alcohol problem.... Continue reading →
Items to Pack for Drug Rehab
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseDrug rehabilitation offers a chance for you to break the hold of addiction. This process is done in a facility that maximizes privacy and security for all patients. Those who undergo drug rehab often live in residences that contain the comforts of home, including beds and laundry services.... Continue reading →
A Look at the Relationship Between Depression and Substance Abuse
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseThe relationship between depression and substance abuse often demands that sufferers receive dual diagnosis treatment. These conditions present at the same time due to a myriad of reasons. Depression can cause those who suffer from it to seek relief in drugs or alcohol. They may find that when... Continue reading →
A Look at the Addictive Process In the Body
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseAddiction changes multiple aspects of a person’s life, including their physical, emotional, and social health. In particular, it can make an addict physically dependent on his drug of choice. The following information on the addictive process can help to explain why extricating oneself from... Continue reading →
The Relationship Between Substance Abuse and Mental Health
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseDrug and alcohol abuse is often approached with a dual-diagnosis strategy to address both addiction and mental health disorders. This method is highly successful for long-term treatment, because drug use and mental health problems are closely intertwined. Here is a closer look at this complex... Continue reading →
Gastric Bypass Surgery and Alcoholism
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseAlcoholism may be fueled by a number of emotional or mental problems, but some people tend to have more addictive personalities. Evidence for this has been seen in patients of gastric bypass surgery.
As this video explains, the difficulties following surgery may lead patients to consume... Continue reading →
Prescription Drug Overdoses Among Women
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseThe United States is facing a drug epidemic among female Americans. This video reports on how prescription drugs are contributing to a skyrocketing rate of medication overdoses.
Studies indicate that women are vulnerable to prescription drug overdoses for several reasons. First, women are... Continue reading →
Prescription Drug Abuse In the U.S. Military
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseThe face of addiction can be seen in all demographics and socioeconomic groups. As this video explains, even those in the military can succumb to chemical dependency.
Members of the military may not abuse street drugs such as heroin and cocaine, but statistics indicate that approximately... Continue reading →
The Medical Definition of Addiction
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseDoes someone you love suffer from addiction? Knowing what this term means can help you find out. This video explains the central tenets of addiction.
For a person to have a chemical addiction, he must exhibit a high tolerance for a drug. Tolerance refers to how much of a given chemical a... Continue reading →
The Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
March 23, 2017 Posted in: Press ReleaseMake no mistake—prescription drug abuse can be dangerous and deadly. This video reports on how prescription drug abuse can ruin the lives of those who suffer from it as well as their loved ones.
Prescription drug abuse has surged. Central to this epidemic is how easy it is for individuals... Continue reading →