Religion may or may not be the opium of the masses; however, results from a study carried out at the Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland state that religion plays an important role in keeping people away from substance abuse. The study was led by Gerhard Gmel and it concluded that drug abuse by Swiss who Read More…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most famous recovery programs with millions of members all over the world. It is a helpful and supportive group for many who adhere to the 12-step process. Some believe it is hard to be sober without the program. While AA can be a great place to connect, learn, Read More…
Meth abuse affects the working of the brain. Treatment for meth addiction includes helping the brain recover normal functioning. Knowledge about meth withdrawal helps plan the treatment process. The withdrawal happens in two stages. The symptoms are felt more acutely during the first stage that may last for up to one day from the last Read More…
Many families struggle to help a loved one with addiction. It is hard to know what to do to support the person without overstepping boundaries into enabling. Alcohol and prescription drugs can be equally as devastating as heroin or other drug addictions. Family members need to learn how to support without enabling and address underlying Read More…
Affluent people – the rich ones with cars, bungalows, servants – do not know want. When affluent people become addicts, they face obstacles to recovery that other people don’t. Let’s try and understand why. In the 1990s, one word entered our lexicon – affluenza. It describes the condition of rich folks who have a poor Read More…
Percocet use for pain relief is considered a narcotic with a prescription needed to administer the drug. People who get high on Percocet use it without medical purpose and the euphoric feelings can cause lots of problems. Oxycodone, the active ingredient in Percocet, can be highly addictive when not used according to the prescription. Find Read More…
Mandatory addiction treatment can help some teens with drug or alcohol problems. It depends on the teen, the program and many other factors. Learn more about court ordered rehab for teens who use drugs and alcohol. Juvenile Justice System and Rehab Early intervention is critical when working with adolescents who have contact with Read More…
Addiction recovery can be a challenge. Society can appear to be judgmental and that can be disheartening for the recovering addict. Addiction taxes mind and body. The process of recovery addresses this state of physical and mental weakness. In times of weakness and despair, it is worth remembering that life after detoxification is beautiful and Read More…
Addiction recovery can be a challenge. Society can appear to be judgmental and that can be disheartening for the recovering addict. Addiction taxes mind and body. The process of recovery addresses this state of physical and mental weakness. In times of weakness and despair, it is worth remembering that life after detoxification is beautiful and Read More…
The science of interventions has much to tell people about how and why interventions for people with addictions work. It is a tricky situation to confront a loved one with active addiction but it is done with best intentions and, when done well, can lead to the person seeking treatment and entering a whole new Read More…
