People struggling with substance abuse need intensive, residential treatment by healthcare professionals. This is why church alone isn’t the best solution for drug addiction. Treatment for addiction to alcohol or drugs has been making progress in recent years, and research is focusing on the needs of the individual rather than a “one size fits all” […]
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One of the first things that scientists study is how to identify drug addiction. Why? Because they want to find ways to prevent it, of course! They soon discovered that there are different risk factors for drug addiction. Let’s take a look at these risk factors! There are many risk factors associated with developing an
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Being married to a drug addict is not something that you might have ever imagined happening to you. Or, you might have known that your spouse used drugs before your marriage, but they seemed to keep it under control. Once you feel like your marriage is in trouble, you know that things have become unmanageable.
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When describing drug addiction, the terms “abuse” and “dependency” are frequently employed. Unfortunately, many people use these terms interchangeably. But do they refer to the same thing? In a nutshell, drug abuse is the continued use of drugs despite the abuser’s knowledge that they are harming their health and well-being. Drug addicts will continue to
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Addiction is defined as a problematic substance use that impairs a person’s ability to function in a significant way. Many theories exist concerning the cause of addiction. Cultural elements, biology, social elements as well as psychology all play a part in causing addiction. Studies have confirmed there is not just one single path people take
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When you first recognize that you may have a drug or alcohol addiction problem, you may be dismissive of it. This is common, as most people with an addiction try to explain it away, or say that they can “quit whenever I (they) want.” When you finally do reach a point where you want to
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It’s quite common for addiction sufferers to avoid getting help when it’s easier for them to just keep using drugs or alcohol. Most of them have very little motivation to get help until they hit what the addiction treatment community refers to as “rock bottom.” By then, the adduction sufferer’s choices become limited to continuing
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Have you ever wondered what happens when a person starts engaging in drug and substance abuse? It’s a common question that many people ask without getting a solution. Besides, you must have heard various myths associated with addiction and alcoholism. Whereas some are cultural, others originate from various processes that healthcare institutions use to aid
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Both addicts and their loved ones often perceive addiction in the wrong light. Many people think that abusing drugs is purely a matter of choice. In reality, however, once a person becomes chemically addicted to any substance, the power of choice has been taken away. With most substances, it’s virtually impossible to stop using without
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There are so many ways in which alcoholism and drug addiction are intertwined. But before looking into the similarities, it’s important to acknowledge that alcohol abuse is very prevalent, especially across the United States. The prevalence can be attributed to the fact that alcohol is easily available. Adults can get their hands on alcohol just
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Seacrest Recovery Center Texas is a substance abuse treatment center located in Houston, TX. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. Our treatment plans are customized for each individual based on their presenting issues. By developing a comprehensive individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.
