Withdrawal Symptoms Withdrawal is an uncomfortable physical or mental change that happens when the body it is deprived of the alcohol or drugs it is accustomed to getting. Withdrawal symptoms can be moderate to severe, or even in some cases, life threatening. The severity of ones detoxification withdrawal symptoms depend on a multitude of variables for …
Dual Diagnosis Dual diagnosis is the term that refers to an individual who is suffering from comorborid disorder, which is defined as both a mental and substance abuse illness. Such a condition is used to describe a number of mental disorders that are present in conjunction with substance abuse, such as (depression and alcoholism), or …
Drugs of Abuse The drugs of abuse include alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, club drugs, opiates, hallucinogens, inhalants, stimulants, benzodiazepines, and more commonly than ever, prescription drugs. Prescription drugs commonly abused include those for anxiety and painkillers. These drugs also present many ways that they can be abused. Many other drugs can also be abused …
Eating Disorders What is an eating disorder? It is, contrary to what the name implies, not really about food. Its not even about weight. Those suffering from an eating disorder have developed, for varying reasons, a belief system that demands obsessive control over their bodies. While the extreme measures those with eating disorders take might …
Faith Based Recovery Programs Drug and alcohol addiction are ever-increasing concerns in our society. For those who wish to get help for their substance abuse problems, inpatient treatment centers can provide an increased chance of attaining and maintaining lifelong sobriety from drugs and alcohol. Choosing the right treatment center can further increase the odds of …
Addiction Treatment Help and Information Have you considered addiction treatment to help save your loved ones life from addiction? In life, there are many situations we have to deal with on a daily basis. Some of these situations are good, and sometimes they are bad. Sometimes a good thing can happen to us for a …
