Around eighty-five percent of Americans report drinking alcohol at least one time in their life, and almost one hundred million Americans check the boxes for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Alcohol is one of the most abused substances in the world, especially as it is socially … Read more
Many physical changes may indicate addiction. These changes are so popular that people forget to look out for other types of changes that may also indicate addiction. A person with an addiction may master the act of hiding the physical changes of the disorders, but … Read more
Having a few units of alcohol once in a while doesn’t leave anyone at a grave level of risk. However, having a little too much alcohol and turning it into a heavy drinking habit will have some lasting effects on your overall health. Alcohol is … Read more
Drug abuse amongst teenagers has reached its peak in recent years. Here in San Diego, drug use among teens booked into San Diego Juvenile Hall reached its highest rate since 2000, with 62% of those interviewed testing positive for an illicit substance last year. This … Read more
People do not just get addicted to substances; some stages precede the onset of the chronic disease. To better understand addiction, it is important to understand the activities or events that lead to it. If you think you are becoming addicted to a substance, it … Read more
Dealing with an addiction can be challenging for the addicted person and their relatives, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. Relatives and close friends often feel frustrated as they watch their child, spouse, parent, or friend simply waste away due to addiction. Some people, especially parents and … Read more
Drugs and drug habits are hard to keep under your thumb. The reasons for this can be understood easily by looking at the powerful relationship between a drug user and their substance of choice. This intense relationship often supersedes any personal or romantic relationships which … Read more
As a general rule, people in our society are generally quite harsh when it comes to judging drug users and addicts. People with drug abuse problems are often disregarded and treated as if they were the bottom of the barrel of society. And yet, despite … Read more
One of the most challenging parts of beating addiction is going through the detox process. Many people suffer from addiction and find it very difficult to stop using their drug of choice because of the bad feelings withdrawal brings. Often, withdrawal symptoms are the reason … Read more
Taking the first steps toward addiction recovery can be very difficult for an addict. This is in part because they do not know what to expect from the process. Addicts may experience fear, anxiety, and nervousness when thinking about what the recovery process may look … Read more
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