Alcohol addiction can affect people differently. These effects depend on many risk factors. Factors can include the severity of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Even whether someone is a man or woman can play a role in the symptoms of alcohol addiction, what their alcohol withdrawal symptoms look like, and the type of treatment […]
When we talk about addiction and, more specifically, addiction recovery, we sometimes refer to the five stages of change. The five stages of change in addiction are a model that describes overcoming addiction and drug abuse. What Are the Stages of Change in Addiction? The stages of change apply to other behaviors you might want […]
The cost to rehabilitate a drug addict can vary significantly. There’s no way to put a particular dollar amount on it because everyone is unique, as are their treatment needs. We can explain more about the treatment process and what affects the cost of addiction treatment. The Addiction Rehab Process Addiction treatment for a substance […]
The COVID-19 outbreak has changed all of our lives. This is true for people around the globe, as is the case with serious infectious diseases. There are so many aspects of coronavirus anxiety that can then carry over into other parts of your life. Researchers and mental health experts think the fear we feel about […]
When you’re sober from drugs or alcohol, your goal is to avoid a relapse. However, the reality is that relapse can be part of the recovery process. That doesn’t mean it is inevitable, but it’s something you always have to be mindful of. There may be relapse warning signs to watch out for, in yourself, […]
Learning how to help someone with depression often comes down to educating yourself. Depression is complex and can be debilitating. When you’re a support system for someone with depression, it’s easy to feel helpless or out of control. The reality is, you aren’t in control. The best you can do is learn about depression and […]
One of the things that people all too often see as a barrier to getting drug or alcohol treatment is cost. Many people worry that going to rehab is too expensive, or that they won’t have the ability to pay. Then, when they don’t get treatment, unfortunately, their addiction worsens because it is a progressive, […]
When you’re a parent, you may worry about your teen using illicit drugs, and yes, that is a genuine threat. Sometimes, however, the most significant danger isn’t from illegal drugs. The legal ways teens get high can be more accessible and often more harmful. Unfortunately, from household substances to prescription and over-the-counter drugs, teens get […]
The impact and effects of addiction to alcohol or an illicit drug won’t leave any area of your life untouched. At first, when you’re struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, you may be able to hide the effects. You may be able to section off your life so that your drug or alcohol use doesn’t […]
If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol, especially if you’ve done that for an extended period, you may go through withdrawal when you stop. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms result from your body and brain trying to rebalance and learn to function again after you suddenly stop drinking. In this case, you must need alcohol detox […]