Substance abuse is a relationship killer. Drugs can be a huge reason for frequent quarrels among couples, and it could even lead to violence. One or both of you might think that drugs are good ways to relieve stress, but in reality, drugs produce even more stress for both of you. If only one of you uses drugs, the other might also end up using drugs later on. And if only one of you goes to rehab while the other…
Imagine living your whole life under the unforgiving thumb of addiction, then reclaiming your life back by getting sober and clean? This may seem like a pipe dream, especially for individuals who are deep in addiction and have tried to get sober using numerous channels but failed. Well, failure, in this case, should no longer be an option because not only do the consequences of addiction affect the addict, but they also radiate outwards causing a ripple effect that reaches…
Substance Abuse In Families Parents or children with a drug or alcohol problem affect the whole family in different ways. In many cases, drug addicts or alcoholics are not aware of the effects of substance abuse in families. In this section, we are going to have an in-depth discussion on this broad topic to help you understand how families are affected if a parent, partner or child is drinking or abusing drugs. Addiction is a severe physical and mental disease…
Deciding to seek treatment in rehab can be difficult and not a one night thought. There are many worries that people experience when they think of rehab. One of the biggest factors that hold many addicted people from signing a rehab is fear. Most addicts will never admit how afraid they are about seeking treatment. To the contrary, a treatment center is not a place to be afraid of. You will meet new friends, fighting addiction just like you. There…
Drinking behaviors can be brought about by several drinking patterns from alcoholism and alcohol abuse to heavy social drinking and binge drinking. Drinking behaviors can be defined as the behaviors someone engages in or exhibits due to alcohol altering their brain function. These behaviors are often unintentional except in cases where the person acts the same way even when sober. These behaviors are what happens when the individual’s brain functioning is changed by alcohol. Causes of Drinking Behaviors They are…
Detox is an objectively popular topic in the world today. It basically involves flushing out accumulated toxins in the body. Detoxing is not a simple or easy process as many people think. It can be a totally uncomfortable, painful and dreadful procedure with some risks involved if proper measures are not taken. It is therefore very important that everyone learns how to detox opiates. In this content, you are going to learn everything you need to know about how to…