What the Health? Understanding Obama’s 11 Year Plan for Health Reform – Infographic
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Substance abuse provides a motivation for many crimes, from petty theft to physical assault. Traditionally, law courts focus on the crime, not the underlying cause. As a result, many addicts find themselves caught in a repeating cycle of arrest, imprisonment and release. The cycle costs the legal system millions every year. More importantly, people suffering
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The DSM is often referred to as the “Bible of Psychiatry” because it provides the official definitions of psychological conditions, including addiction. Any changes made to the DSM have a major impact on the way patients with psychological conditions are treated and the types of treatment insurance companies will cover.Because psychological disorders typically lack the
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The decision to enter a rehabilitation program to receive treatment for an addiction may very well be the hardest one you ever make. It’s not easy to decide to put your life on hold, but by seeking help for your addiction, you will be starting a new life that will be rewarding beyond your expectations.Leaving
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The best way to fight addiction is to accept that it requires a life-long commitment to the process of recovery. Continuing to care for yourself and meet your needs is extremely important for you to have a successful recovery. Seeking treatment isn’t a fix for addiction. However, it does give you the tools you need
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Did you know the leading cause of relapse for those in recovery is cross-addiction? In other words, once you’ve dealt with one addiction, there is a much greater likelihood you’ll experience another one, whether to a substance or behavior. To avoid cross addiction, it’s important to be vigilant in your lifestyle habits and maintain a
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It was revealed last week that alcohol played an overwhelming part in the death of Grammy-winning recording artist Amy Winehouse earlier this year. Winehouse, who had battled substance abuse issues for many years, was found to have died as a result of alcohol poisoning, being labeled a “death by misadventure” by the London court system.