Signs of Benzodiazepine Addiction
Twice as many women as men are prescribed benzodiazepines, according to a drug market research firm cited by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Benzodiazepines, which include drugs like Xanax, Librium, and Valium, are prescription drugs that are used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, convulsions, and muscle pain. Benzodiazepines are listed as Schedule IV drugs under the […]
How are Sexual Abuse, PTSD and Addiction Related?
Around 18 percent of all women in the United States have been sexually assaulted in their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which also points out that 81 percent of rape victims report significant short-term and long-term impacts after an assault. According to the National Institute of Health, between 55 and 99 percent […]
Which Costs More: Treatment or Addiction?
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,
Why Evidence-Based is a Key Factor in Addiction Treatment
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 look for is the phrase “evidence-based”. In medical terminology, evidence-based means the methodology used to treat patients is established by a clinician or expert based on diverse sources of information. […]
Is Addiction a Disease?
Addiction is a complex disease that can alter a brain’s normal function. While the term ‘disease’ is often debated, countless factors affect a person’s likelihood and severity of addiction. The good news is that with preventative measures and structured treatment, people can avoid drug abuse and get the help they need to take back control of their lives.
Overcoming Depression and Addiction In 30 Days
Overcoming depression and addiction during a 30 day treatment program may seem like a tall order- and one that may be holding you back from seeking help. While 30 days may not be enough time for everyone to overcome depression and addiction, it is enough time to make a significant change in your life no […]
Are Depression and Addiction Hereditary?
Depression and addiction can sometimes be genetically-influenced. While not everyone who suffers from depression and addiction had to have a family history and not everyone with a family history will develop depression and addiction, people who do have a family history are faced with a significantly higher risk of developing them.
I think my son needs opiate addiction treatment, what do I do?
Opiate addiction treatment sounds scary and it can be hard to acknowledge when a loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol, but you aren’t alone. Many families across the United States are dealing with a loved one who has a problem with drugs or alcohol. These families come from all different backgrounds, all different ethnic groups, religions and socio-economic levels. No one is immune from addiction.
Dealing with Shame in Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is a safe place where you can work on dealing with shame. Shame and addiction often go hand in hand. Many clients do things that they deeply regret, which causes shame and which may lead to further self-medication to cope with that shame. This may then carry on in a vicious cycle. Get the help you need from addiction treatment to enter the recovery process while effectively working to handle shame and regret in a healthy manner.
What’s the Link Between Empathy and Addiction?
Empathy and addiction have a very important connection. Clients of addiction are typically not empathetic individuals. Addiction makes clients focus on themselves and they put their needs before the needs of all others. Learning how to become empathetic is vital in the addiction recovery process.