Posted on January 24 , 2019
The Benefits Of Exercise For Addiction Recovery Since addiction is a disease that physically changes the brain’s structure and changes behaviors, people who have the disease need to know how to abstain from consuming alcohol. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has many types of treatment that work well for treating […]
Posted on January 23 , 2019
The strong influence that media have on the public shapes how most people think about social issues. One social reality receiving mixed portrayals is an addiction to substances. Media narratives on addiction play a critical role in defining and interpreting substance use disorders. From one end, the media promotes stigma by […]
Posted on January 22 , 2019
Inpatient Vs Outpatient Rehab: Which Is Better?When looking into addiction treatment programs, knowing the difference between inpatient vs outpatient rehab is important. The main difference for one is that patients in outpatient rehab remain living at home whereas inpatient rehabilitation patients live at the treatment facility. Each program focuses on rehabilitation […]
Posted on January 18 , 2019
Federal Legal Rights Patients With Substance Abuse History There are millions of Americans struggling with substance abuse. The prevalence of the condition makes it important to discuss the legal rights of those having problems with drugs and alcohol. Laws govern your rights while being treated in a rehab treatment center. Prior […]
Posted on January 17 , 2019
The Role Of Forgiveness In Addiction Recovery For centuries, religious leaders, philosophers, and thinkers have proposed forgiveness as one of the ways we can overcome anger, bitterness and psychological distress. It is much healthier than being preoccupied with getting back. Confucius once said, “Before you embark on a journey of […]
Posted on January 16 , 2019
Drug and alcohol addiction can take a toll on your body and mind. It can also affect how you live your life and deal with the people around you. Seeking treatment and intervention to address this condition is already a major accomplishment, but it is only the start of the long road to […]
Posted on January 15 , 2019
How Do I Know If I’m an Alcoholic? Social drinking is a part of life for many of us. When we go out with friends, it’s customary to enjoy a cold bottle of beer. Even at home, it is common for others to have a nice glass of wine before […]
Posted on January 11 , 2019
The Most Uncommon Addictions When thinking about addictions, most people talk about sex, drugs, and alcohol. While these are some of the most uncommon addictions, there are many others as well. Some of the most uncommon addictions in this world include tattoos, hand sanitizer, plastic surgery, video games, piercings, nutmeg, […]
Posted on January 10 , 2019
Menopause is a stage in a woman’s life when she experiences physiological changes that may cause significant shifts in her physical and mental health. It often happens between the ages of forty-five and fifty-five, with fifty-one being the average age. Perimenopause typically begins when a woman is in her forties, […]
Posted on January 09 , 2019
People who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol are facing some level of pain. Pain may have led to their substance abuse or it may be a consequence of withdrawal from it. Health professionals in treatment facilities are said to be having a hard time providing them much-needed relief. For example, one study revealed that rehab […]
