Archive: Addiction Treatment Types, Alcohol, Blog, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health
Anxiety and Addiction: A Co-Occurring Disorder
February 17th, 2016Many people do not realize that other disorders can go hand-in-hand with drug or alcohol addiction. However, once the addiction is researched more fully, a well-rounded perspective can be achieved. A person dealing with the diagnosis of two illnesses, such as anxiety and addiction, is a person with a dual diagnosis. If you think you […]
Signs of Alcohol Abuse
February 10th, 2016Drinking Beyond Safe Limits Safe is a relative term in regards to alcohol consumption. Alcohol abuse arises when casual drinking surpasses what is considered moderate or low-risk drinking. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the following is considered moderate consumption: up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per […]
Twelve Steps Of Alcoholics Anonymous Infographic
February 1st, 2016The focus of the 12-Step process is understanding that you are no longer in control of your life and need help from a higher power. That kind of structure is crucial towards regaining permanent and life-long sobriety. Essentially, you are giving your life over to something bigger than yourself. Many people in the program refer […]
Can I Keep Working While In Drug Rehab?
January 22nd, 2016The Short Answer Simply put, you can keep working while you are in rehab. Treatment centers want to improve your life and they understand that keeping you away from your career is only going to hinder your progress. Outpatient programs are perfect for people who want to work while in rehab, as they allow you […]
Can I Get My GED While In Drug Rehab?
January 14th, 2016What Are The Benefits Of Getting A GED While In Rehab? Navigating the complexities of addiction can be a complicated and exhausting process as can the task of obtaining a GED. However, rehab can provide the strategies, framework and, disciplined environment necessary for you to reach your educational goals. In fact, many individuals find that […]
How To Get Help For My Mom’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 11th, 2016Understand That You’re Not To Blame People who have grown up with a parent suffering from addiction often feel that they are to blame. This is true even as they mature and grow into young and successful adults. An article published in Salon Magazine detailed the way a woman dealt with a mother who was […]
How To Get Help For My Husband’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
January 7th, 2016Assessing Your Relationship Dynamic Every husband and wife relationship has a different dynamic, one that may or may not help contribute to his addiction. Often, husbands and wives interact emotionally in troubling ways, especially when addiction is involved. One of the most problematic relationship dynamics and the one that contributes the most to continued addiction […]
How To Get Help For My Boyfriend’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 30th, 2015If your boyfriend has an addiction to alcohol or drugs, he’s not alone: according to a Columbia University study, 40 million Americans aged 12 or older meet the qualifications for addiction to nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs. Sadly, millions of Americans do not seek the treatment they need. Talk With Him If you haven’t discussed […]
How To Get Help For My Dad’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 23rd, 2015If your father is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you understand this concept. So, how can you get your dad the help he needs to get his life back on track? In this blog article we will outline how addiction affects a family, what stance you can take on the addictive tendencies, and which […]
Signs Someone Is Hiding A Drug Problem
December 22nd, 2015Suddenly Suspicious Nature One of the first signs that someone you love is hiding a drug problem is a sudden increase in paranoid or suspicious behavior. The reason for this change is two-fold: since they are engaging in a damaging activity, they are afraid of anyone finding out. As a result, they will feel like […]
Staying Sober Over Christmas
December 18th, 2015Avoiding Depression Feelings of depression and hopelessness follow many people recovering from addiction. And these feelings are often amplified during the holiday season. Multiple studies have shown that people get hit heaviest by depression during the holiday season. This is no good for your recovery, as it can lead to a relapse or even a […]
How To Get Help For My Son’s Alcohol Or Drug Addiction
December 16th, 2015Watching For Tell-Tale Signs Drug use and addiction will change your son’s behavior in a wide variety of ways. Watch for the following symptoms and behaviors to help decide whether you want to approach your son about addiction: Excessively negative or mean-spirited personality change Sudden disinterest in activities he used to love Changing friend groups […]
