Why do people get addicted?
No one factor can predict if a person will become #addicted to #drugs. A combination of factors influences risk for addiction. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance that taking drugs can lead to addiction. For example: The #genes that people are born with account for about half of a person’s […]
Read moreEffects of Drugs on the Brain
Most #drugs affect the #brain’s “reward circuit,” causing #euphoria as well as flooding it with the chemical messenger #dopamine. A properly functioning reward system motivates a person to repeat #behaviors needed to thrive, such as eating and spending time with loved ones. Surges of dopamine in the reward circuit cause the reinforcement of pleasurable but […]
Read moreWhat Is drug addiction?
Many people don’t understand why or how other people become addicted to #drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, #drugaddiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or […]
Read moreYou are not alone
One feels very lonely and alone when on drug or alcohol abuse. Drug and Alcohol addiction can a very painful experience both emotionally and physically. If you are alone and have no family support of that of loved ones, it is very difficult to pull out of this addiction unless you are determined and have […]
Read moreSolitude
It can be a very painful experience if one is a drug addict or alcohol addict, One can be devastated both emotionally and physically. To pull out of this addiction can become very difficult unless one is determined and has the will power to do so. Family support and that of loved ones is equally […]
Read moreFinding Peace
Being a drug addict or alcohol addict can be a very painful experience – both emotionally and physically. It is very difficult to pull out of this addiction unless once is determined and has the will power to do so. But that is not enough. Family support and support of loved ones is equally important. […]
Read moreChoosing a Drug Addiction Recovery Center
How to choose a drug or alcohol rehab center for yourself or for a loved one The following are important factors to consider. Accreditation, Licensing and Certifications Clinical Staff Credentials and Licenses Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Use of Evidence-based Practices Mental Health Services Treatment Success Rate/Outcomes Insurance Medical Detox or Medication-assisted Therapies Specialized Programs Rehab Program […]
Read moreHOW TO OVERCOME DRUG ADDICTION
One needs will power to overcome drug addiction. Illegal drugs create drugs can create cravings in the brain and stopping seems an impossible goal. However, recovery is possible with the right treatment and support. The most difficult step to recovery is the very first one: identifying that one has a problem and deciding to make […]
Read morePracticing Compassion for Yourself: Dealing With Addiction From the Inside
The journey of recovery is not for the faint of heart. It requires you to recommit every day, every hour, sometimes every minute to staying sober. It can also be an isolating effort, even with the best support. Former party friends may not understand your journey while family and friends suddenly forget how to […]
Read moreManaging Substance Abuse During COVID-19
Committing to a recovery journey just got harder thanks to COVID-19. The forced isolation, disruption in necessary routine, and in many cases, the temporary halt to in-person therapy and meetings have conspired to make recovery even more difficult. Even those who may not have a diagnosed problem with alcohol addiction are turning to alcohol in […]
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