Abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs is estimated to cost the U. S. over $600 billion annually related to lost work productivity, crime, and healthcare. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately...
This is a longer term commitment for those heavily addicted to drug and/ or alcohol who may need more time to get sober from their years of long term abuse of alcohol and drugs. These addicts have developed habits that they need to learn how...
Drug addiction, in most cases, goes untreated. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug and Health, 9.4 percent of the US population aged12 or older had to be treated for drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2007. Of...
When you enter into an inpatient rehabilitation (rehab) program, you live there with your clothing and minimal toiletries. Some personal effects such as family photos are also permitted. Most facilities do not allow cell phones, tablets, or computers to be brought along. The time that...
Those with addictive personalities are likely to struggle with multiple addictions. The thing that is interesting here is that the addictions do not have to be related at all. For example, someone with a drug addiction may also be addicted to a certain food. Those...
In the beginning, change is very difficult to any drug- or alcohol-addicted person. This is due to the possibility of changing your surroundings, friends, and sometimes family upon who you socialize. You may need to find new friends, leave your family home, or even stop...
The Facts on Addiction Therapy There are many addictions that can take control of your life. The two most prevalent are illicit drugs and alcohol. With the lifestyle we as American lead, we don’t stop to consider if the occasional glass of wine with dinner or...
With addiction, the addict becomes caught up in a viscous cycle, and he/she is unable to break from of the addiction. Understanding this cycle of addiction helps you realize the causes and issues associated with this disease....
Choosing the best rehabilitation center is critical for your success to getting clean and staying that way. There are many rehabilitation (rehab) centers all across the United States, and it can be difficult to decide which one is best for you. Find out more about...
Alcoholism is as affection characteristic to people who abused alcohol for a long period of time. Many people ask themselves after a period of drinking if they need professional alcohol detox or can try detoxing at home....