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Signs Of Addictive Behavior
April 5th, 2016What Are The Signs Of Addictive Behavior? An addiction manifests itself in many ways: mentally, physically, physiologically, emotionally, behaviorally, and even spiritually. Many of these symptoms may be obvious to someone from the outside, whereas some may not. If you believe you or someone you love is struggling with an addiction, it is exceedingly important […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression
April 1st, 2016What Is Seasonal Affected Disorder? Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) is a depressive disorder that occurs due to the changing seasons. It is classified as a Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) that primarily affects those that live in northern regions and experience a notable change in the seasons. That doesn’t mean it can’t happen in the summer, […]
Professions With The Highest Rates Of Addiction
March 29th, 2016Addiction Is Not Focused Solely On The Lower Class It’s easy to think of addiction as a problem that impacts those in lower income brackets: this is certainly the story that Hollywood likes to tell. And while it’s true that many of the professions in this heading do suffer from high rates of addiction, people […]
Suicide Prevention In Early Recovery
March 24th, 2016Identifying Why People Commit Suicide In Early Recovery Every person has a different reason for considering suicide while in early recovery. These reasons may seem trite or silly to you, but they are very real to the person who feels them. The following influences are among the most common in people who either contemplate or […]
Rehabs That Provide Diabetic Diets For Addiction Treatment
March 23rd, 2016An estimated 29.1 million (or 9.3 percent) of Americans have diabetes. While 21 million people are aware that they have this disease, it is believed that 27 percent of total cases of diabetes go undiagnosed. Monitoring blood sugar, staying active, and maintaining a healthy diet is key in treating the symptoms of the disease. By […]
Do “Abstinence Only” Treatments Work?
March 17th, 2016What Are Abstinence-Only Programs? Currently, it is estimated that about 95% of treatment programs are abstinence-based. Abstinence-only programs revolve around the theory that true recovery consists of a constant state of sobriety. These programs derived themselves most notably from the Minnesota module, which includes: Protocol that is commonly based around the twelve steps to encourage […]
Signs of Xanax Abuse and Addiction
March 16th, 2016What Is Xanax? Xanax, under the generic name Alprazolam, is within the drug class of benzodiazepines. This is a family of depressant medications that affect the central nervous system and creates a calming effect through their sedative properties. Its primary use is for treating anxiety and panic disorders; according to the National Alliance on Mental […]
Can I Send Mail To A Loved One In Rehab?
March 2nd, 2016How To Stay In Contact Most facilities permit contact between individuals and their support system, including phone calls, personal visits, letters, and care packages. These methods of outreach can be very helpful in positively engaging a person and instilling a sense of confidence. These communications remind them of the life that they are fighting to […]
Signs of Heroin Use Infographic
February 23rd, 2016Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs in the world and it causes a wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological problems. These problems can change a person’s appearance, alter their physical health, and change their personality. Spotting these problems in a loved one requires understanding and spotting the various symptoms that they cause. […]
What Is The Most Common Cause Of Relapse?
February 18th, 2016Why Does A Relapse Occur? A relapse occurs when an individual returns to using after a period of sobriety. The first year out of recovery can be very daunting and the majority of relapses occur within this period. Understanding the situations and triggers that can cause a relapse, and subsequently being on the lookout for […]
What Are The 12-Steps Of Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
February 11th, 2016What Is Narcotics Anonymous? Narcotics Anonymous is a sister program of Alcoholics Anonymous that was founded in 1953 to help people recover from narcotic addiction. However, it has since expanded its parameters and welcomes people with any kind of addiction problems, including heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and even alcohol. It is an absolutely-free program that […]
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 […]
