Inpatient care is a type of care in which patients are admitted to a hospital for some time. With the development of modern medicine, outpatient clinics are now available to patients, but some people still need hospital treatment for physical trauma or severe illnesses. Listed below are some benefits of […]
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Dual Diagnosis: Alcoholism and Depression
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 16.6 million adults above the age of 18 and 697,000 adolescents met criteria for diagnosis with an alcohol use disorder in 2013. Alcoholism can cause many serious physical health problems, and it may also cause depression and other mental […]
How to Manage Life Post-Rehab Recovery
60% of the people who remain sober after Alcohol Use Disorder treatment can avoid relapsing for life. However, getting to that point is challenging. 2/3rd of the people who sign up for substance abuse treatment relapse before completing their program. 85% relapse after the treatment, which is where post-rehab recovery […]
How do I quit drug use?
The initial step to beat chronic drug use is to accept that you have an issue and choose to make a move. Most of the people struggling with drug use seem to not accept the fact that they have a problem. They seem to perceive their drug use as something […]
Opiate Addiction is a Treatable Disease
Opiate addiction is now a national problem. This disease is often caused by the need to relieve pain, not get high. The prescriptions are legal with a low dosage. The patient may build up tolerances for the drugs and need higher dosages. If the doctor won’t renew the prescriptions, patients often look for similar drugs on the […]
Addiction: Spotting the Signs and Getting Help
I can spot an addict right away. Or, at least, that's what I once thought until addiction plagued our household. Finding out that someone you care about is suffering from addiction right under your nose can be a very emotional experience. When you watch movies or television shows that depict […]
Signs of Drug Use in Teens and Young Adults
Even before our children arrive, our thoughts are filled with hopes and dreams about whom and what they will become. Most of us never dream that our children will grow up to abuse drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, drug and alcohol use in children and teens is on the rise, especially […]
What Type of Rehab Best Suits You?
There are a ton of addictions out there—some you probably haven't even realized. Treatment can vary slightly depending on the type of addiction you are tackling, but there are a few different approaches you can take to enhance your road to recovery. Find out which type of rehab is right […]
5 Useful Tips for Helping Someone with an Addiction
What will you do if you find out your best friend is addicted to drugs? When you discover your son, daughter, brother, or cousin is struggling with alcohol abuse? Do you confront them? Do you reprimand them? What should you do or say to help them? How do you deal […]