There are different reasons why people start using drugs or alcohol, but not all of them will become addicted. People who are vulnerable to addiction usually have a physiological, genetic or psychological predisposition toward addictive behavior. When an individual is addicted chemically...
An addict who is looking for help to recover from drug or alcohol addiction has two options to choose from: Peer Support vs. Professional Treatment for Addiction He can select a professional treatment program at a rehabilitation center or peer support recovery...
Most addicts are in denial and don’t believe or will not admit they are addicted to drugs. Even when their addiction creates a problem they will have an excuse to cover-up the truth. By not confronting addiction head-on the addict probably won’t...
Marijuana is the most abused illegal drug in the U.S. and its use was estimated to be about 4.2 million people in 2013. The drug consists of the dried leaves, flowers, stems and seeds of the hemp plant that can be smoked,...
Addiction to drugs or alcohol will change the behavior of an individual in many ways. Some changes will be very obvious, while others will not be as noticeable. If you suspect a loved one of having a drug or alcohol addiction, there...
The 12-Step Program originated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which was founded in 1938. It was originally established to treat alcoholics but today the 12-Step Program is used by other groups to treat addiction to drugs, gambling, food, sex and more. The 12-Step...
If you were suspicious of your loved one abusing drugs or alcohol and have finally found the evidence to prove it, what should you do? Some experts recommend that you say nothing about your discovery to your loved one. This gives you...
According to the Scripps Research Institute there are specific brain mechanics that suppress addiction to cocaine and alcohol. The Institute was given two research grants totaling just under $4 million, to fund research into brain mechanics involved with addiction. Nobuyoshi Suto, an...
Top Drug Addiction Treatment Programs White Sands Treatment Center offers our patients a wide array of treatment programs that support their journey toward recovery and healthy sustainability. Our goal is to provide the necessary tools that will enable the patient to recover...
Top Ten Drugs That Work Differently In Men Then In Women Research shows that drugs can be gender specific and affect mental and biological responses differently. Men and women have different vulnerabilities to different drugs for a variety of reasons. This article...
