The powerful emotions and complicated relationships that exist between parent, sibling or friend and the addicted person can further complicate the problem of addiction. Instead of really helping the afflicted person, you may inadvertently enable the substance abuse. Here are some of the more common mistakes friends and family members can make. These are part […]
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If one of your loved ones has a substance abuse problem, you probably know the difficulty of convincing him or her to quit and seek help in a drug recovery center. Intervention experts say the task is just as difficult for the concerned relative as it is for the loved one suffering the addiction. They
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A new pill called Nalmefene has been created and reportedly can significantly decrease one’s desire to consume alcohol. It works by blocking particular receptors in our brain that produce the feeling of pleasure from drinking alcoholic beverages. It is being pushed as the pill that could cure alcohol or opioid drug addiction. Is this good
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Effective Drug Rehab for Veterans There are cases of drug addiction where substance abuse is accompanied with mental health disorder. This is what is known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. The two problems can easily overlap and often one contributes to or causes the other. The types of drugs that are often abused have
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Here is some good news for those struggling with or affected by addiction. A recent survey has found that 10% of Americans have successfully overcome their drug and alcohol problems. 1 out of 10 may not seem like an impressive statistic at first glance but in real numbers that amounts to around 23.5 million people.
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Demi Moore has struggled with addiction throughout her career. She joins the many celebrities who have turned to drugs and alcohol as the pressures of their very public life become overwhelming. After a 911 call was placed from Moore’s house, she was admitted into the hospital and speculations reached a frenzy. Some reports said she
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Substance abuse not only affects the person involved, but also family members as well. Parents, siblings and children of addicts can have a difficult time as they watch their loved one spiraling down into a destructive and potentially fatal lifestyle. When the substance abuser is unresponsive to fervent pleas to get help, it can cause
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Statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health have shown that the use of cocaine in the United States has declined sharply. The survey showed that between 2006 and 2010 there was a 37 percent fall in the use of this drug. This result is corroborated by separate data from Quest Diagnostics Inc,
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When your loved one has a drinking or drug problem, the holidays can be difficult. Watching a loved one self-destruct makes it hard to keep a positive outlook. An addict may choose to forgo gatherings with family or friends, leaving those he cares about hurt or angry. The person with the addiction may attend parties,
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The main benefit to choosing effective drug rehab is obvious: breaking your addiction to a substance. However, what you may not realize when struggling with addiction just how far-reaching the problem is. Once you begin down your path to recovery, you’ll find your rehab affected you more profoundly than you’d ever imagine. The Support System
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