Convincing a loved one to accept treatment for their alcohol addiction can be challenging. Many addicts refuse to admit that they have a problem. Others promise to stop drinking and never do. There are also addicts who promise to treat alcohol addiction but find excuses to delay the moment. If you analyze their reactions, your…
The media rages about the recently launched memoirs of Elton John. Perhaps the most controversial parts of Me are the artist’s battle with drug addiction and recovery. After several relapses and reaching the final stages of human degradation, the artist managed to recover. He is now one step away from celebrating three decades of sobriety….
What does it mean to be addicted to alcohol? Most people can have a drink or two and never suffer a day in their lives. Others never develop a taste for alcohol and choose not to drink at all. Then, there are the millions of Americans who become addicted to alcohol at some point in…
A lot of people don’t think that forced rehab works. However, it really doesn’t matter why someone entered rehab. Once a person enters a drug rehabilitation program, the odds of success are the same. Some people in Asheville, NC go to rehab at the urging of family members. Others realize their lives have spiraled out…
Do you occasionally abuse drugs in ways that you should not? Perhaps you once needed help focusing on and studying for your exams and you took something usually prescribed for attention deficit disorders. You may have gotten the drug illegally or used someone else’s prescription for them, either way that could be considered drug abuse….
It is common knowledge that people addicted to drugs neglect their nutrition. Then it makes sense to make proper nutrition part of the addiction treatment and recovery process. Just consider the following facts about drug abuse and nutrition: Drug users have fewer and less consistent meals. Their food is highly processed and unhealthy. Many of…
Everyone makes mistakes. However, when you are battling alcohol addiction, certain mistakes can be costly. They can undermine your recovery or cause you to relapse. Given the risks, it helps to be aware of those mistakes and take measures to avoid them. Here is a list of the most important ones. Mistakes to Avoid When…
Every year, in the U.S., opioid addiction takes thousands of lives. Specialists talk about an opioid addiction crisis, and there are no signs of it going away. Apparently, this crisis is not the only one we should be worried about. The number of viral and bacterial infections associated with opioid abuse has skyrocketed as well….
Have you ever wondered why so many addicts relapse? According to statistics, between 40 and 60% of recovering addicts have at least one relapse. The risk is real, and not even the most successful addiction treatment can diminish it. However, some recovery centers help their patients understand the risks and take measures to diminish them….
Opioid addiction is life-threatening not only for the person suffering from it but also to those around them. Addicts overdose, contract and spread infectious diseases, and even engage in criminal activities to obtain their next dose. Those who try to quit opioids experience severe withdrawal symptoms and usually relapse. That is why addiction treatment is…
