According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Survey on Drug Use and Health,1 23.5 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2009. That’s why National Alcohol Screening Day – Today – and Alcohol Awareness Month
Interventions have been popularized on television with several shows dedicated to showing the plight of the addict and how they are saved through an intervention. It does, after all, make for great TV. And while these shows bring the dangers of addiction to primetime, they ignore as much, if not
Relapse occurs when a patient who has completes a drug or alcohol treatment program and achieved initial sobriety, falls back into their addiction by abusing substances again. It is an unfortunate byproduct of a disease that cannot be cured – addiction. Most research shows that an addict will relapse several
The family dynamic plays an important and pivotal role in addiction and its treatment. Indeed, no treatment plan is complete without addressing the family and friends of the addicted individual. Throughout the treatment process and long into recovery unconditional support from family and friends will play a crucial role in
Spotting The Signs of Addiction
Category: Addiction
As a parent, friend, or loved one, it can be very hard to spot the signs of addiction. This is true not only because these signs come in many forms, but also because it can be hard to accept that those closest to us may be suffering from this insidious
Addiction is a disease and much like other diseases, early intervention offers the greatest opportunity for a successful course of treatment. The effects of alcohol and drugs on the individual can vary drastically based on usage patterns, genetic predispositions and environmental factors making treatment more nuanced than it may seem.
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