It’s probably safe to say that we all know at a visceral level that too much time spent on our electronic devices isn’t particularly good
Is addiction genetic? Whether you develop an addiction as the result of abusing drugs or alcohol is determined partly by genetics and partly by environmental
Appropriate treatment at an addiction treatment center can lead to long-term recovery by addressing each of these aspects of the disease. Just as other chronic illnesses can be successfully managed, addiction, too, can be overcome so that the addict can enjoy improved health and substantially improved quality of life.
Helping your loved one get the help he needs to beat a drug or alcohol addiction can transform his life and restore a promising future. While drug or alcohol treatment can be expensive, most insurance policies cover at least part of the cost of rehab,
What most Americans are now coming to understand is that punishing an addict for the disease of addiction does not cure the illness; only treatment can help people end their cycle of substance abuse.
Seeking professional help for a substance addiction is the first step to recovery, and it’s often the hardest. You may fear that life will be cumbersome and dull without drugs or alcohol, or you may have doubts about whether treatment can really work for you.
Generally, a loved one shows compulsive drug-seeking behavior when he develops an addiction; however, initial substance abuse might stem from impulsive behaviors rather than a compulsion. Recognizing the differences between these behaviors help determine the best solution to help a loved one with their substance abuse. – See more at: https://destinationhope.com/?p=4461&preview=true&preview_id=4461&preview_nonce=202f942bc9#sthash.T4CXmot2.dpuf
How can you find a tried and true addiction treatment program when someone you love needs help with a substance abuse problem? One thing to
Following the end of World War II, health professionals and scientists postulated the mechanisms behind alcoholism. Today, their findings and models have been refined and adapted into the Disease Theory of Alcoholism and is widely used to educate people on how addiction affects the brain. – See more at: https://destinationhope.com/?p=4449&preview=true&preview_id=4449&preview_nonce=45e40c7e7a#sthash.AWbOfoii.dpuf
The brain is unique in the human body for many reasons. It controls all of the important functions of our body and mind including the function of many organs, physical movement of our arms and legs, how we think and speech and memory. Its complexity continues to mystify and confound scientists and physicians. However, what is known is that the health of the brain affects the proper functioning of the human body and damage to the brain can be quite devastating. – See more at: https://destinationhope.com/?p=4464&preview=true&preview_id=4464&preview_nonce=93f35a8f43#sthash.UzKjBbJe.dpuf
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