Addiction Addiction implies that a drug dependency has developed to such an extent that it has serious detrimental effects on the user (referred to as an addict). They may be chronically intoxicated, have great difficulty stopping the drug use, and be determined to obtain the drug by almost any means. The term addiction is inextricably linked to society's reaction to the user, and so medical experts try to avoid using it, preferring dependence instead.Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Intervention A drug and alcoholism intervention is an attempt by family members and friends to help a chemically dependent person get help for his or her addiction.
The Risk of Alcoholism in Early Drinkers » August 11th 2007
A recent study conducted by the National Institute of
Health (NIH) looked into the association between teenage drinking and
alcoholism. The study took into account such
factors as history of alcoholism in the family, smoking, childhood antisocial
behavior, and drug use. All...tags: Alcoholism, Drug Alcohol Rehab Program comments: 2
Addiction Recovery - A Life Long Process » July 26th 2007
Addiction affects both the user and the society, which means
that both should be partners in the individual’s road to addiction recovery. In a lot of cases, addiction involves both
periods of relapse and periods of recovery.
It is during relapse that support from the...tags: Addiction Recovery comments: 6
Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction » July 18th 2007
Prescription drug addiction differs from other forms of
drug abuse and addiction in that the abuse develops very subtly and the
addiction, gradually. In many cases
prescription drug use will start with a medical need. Those who use painkillers – one of the most
common...tags: Prescription Drug Addiction, Drug Alcohol Rehab Program comments: 16
Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Rehabilitation Overview » June 28th 2007
Dual diagnosis means that a person has two different
illnesses. Such illnesses include: 1)
severe/major mental illness and a substance disorder(s), 2) substance
disorder(s) and a personality disorder(s), 3) substance disorder(s) and a
personality disorder(s) and substance induced...tags: Dual Diagnosis, Drug Alcohol Rehab Program comments: 1
Choosing a Drug and Alcohol Rehab and Addiction Treatment Program » June 27th 2007
When you or someone that you love is suffering from drug
addiction and has considered treatment, the next step will be to choose a drug
rehab center. This will be one of the
most important and difficult decisions to make in your lifetime. Few of us know what to look for in a...tags: Drug Alcohol Rehab Program comments: 1