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The Main Criteria for Consideration When you decide you need to get help for your drug addiction, there are several questions to write down which are important to you. You will be seeing these people on a regular basis, especially if you are putting yourself … Read more
Rehabilitation Treatments Depend on the Patient Typical treatment plans for alcohol use disorder (AUD) will cover three levels of programs: a 30-day program, a 60-day program, and a 90-day program. There is an interview and physical first, along with input from your doctor if your doctor determines … Read more
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is a difficult state of mind when you have been in a traumatic event, and you relive the moments repeatedly. You may have feelings of wishing you had done something different so you would have won the situation. You also … Read more
What is a Dual Diagnosis? When someone checks into a treatment center, whether voluntary or not, a diagnosis must be made of both the substance the person is addicted to and the person’s mental state. Unfortunately, the mental state may have been evident in the … Read more
What is Alcohol Poisoning? Alcohol poisoning occurs when consuming too many drinks within a short time, such as two hours. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rising to 0.08 percent or higher, will usually happen after consuming four drinks (for women) or five drinks (for men), according … Read more
Common Cases of Dual Diagnosis in Substance Abuse and Mental Health? Substance abuse occurs when anyone indulges in illicit drugs, even regular prescription drugs, alcohol, and more. Depending on what a person takes and how often this occurs, mental health issues can also manifest, creating … Read more
