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Addiction: How do I help a friend?
How do I help an addict or alcoholic friend? Don’t blame yourself, blame addiction! Being a friend to an addict or alcoholic is no easy task. Addiction is a devastating […]
Relapse
What is relapse? A relapse is defined as a period of deterioration that happens after a pattern of improvement. In treatment for substance use disorder, relapse occurs when someone in […]
What is heroin and how do you detox from it for good?
Many people do not understand the typical heroin user. Heroin use does not only happen under bridges and in back alleys, it is a street drug but that does not […]
Can I stop cocaine without rehab?
It is possible to quit cocaine without admitting to rehab. However, it is likely that the period of abstinence achieved during this try could be short-lived. A person who quits […]
The 3 Stages of Rehab and How it Works
Alcohol and drug rehab is typically broken down into three different stages, with abstinence based recovery as the long term aim. The three stages at rehabilitation clinics include: Detoxing Detoxing […]
Addiction and 7 Signs of Self-Denial
While many of us think of addiction as a bold-faced disease in which the addict loses their job and their home, the truth is that it is often much more […]
The Problem Drinker
I feel that the topic of ‘problem drinker’ is necessary to mention due to a vast number of people falling into this category as opposed to ‘alcoholic’. That is to […]
Alcoholism
I feel that alcoholism needs to be brought to people’s attention to create more awareness on the topic and the effects it has on an individual.Through this understanding it is […]
How much does it cost to go to rehab?
This frequently asked question can be somewhat confusing and breeds uncertainty as we surf the net day after day searching for what seems like endless websites all offering something different. […]
What is withdrawal?
Having been through a number of withdrawals myself, I deem it necessary to enlighten others on the process, what it entails and what you can do about it. Withdrawal indicates […]
Impacts of Social Isolation and Stress on Problem Drinking
Alcoholism can be a slippery slope during this time of social distancing. These are stressful times—for all of us. Many of us are worried about our own health and the […]
10 Reasons Why People Continue to Use Drugs
The irrationality of decision-making in addiction. A key characteristic of drug addiction is that the individual suffering from it continues to use despite harmful consequences. The behavioral economic perspective views […]
Worried About Alcohol Use During the Pandemic?
Knowing your genetic risk is key to knowing your chance of developing problems. Posted May 08, 2020 Quarantinis. Jokes about happy hour, any hour. Social media is being flooded with […]