Most people think of drug addiction as a choice. However, research has shown that addiction is a disease that changes the brain. Drug addiction can cause intense cravings and changes in behavior. These changes make it hard to quit on your own. Luckily, there...
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen an uptick in the rate of drug and alcohol abuse in Kentucky. Given the impact of addiction on the addict, those around them, and the community at large, there’s a great need for quality addiction treatment programs. Residents...
Alcohol addiction affects not only those who drink but also those around them. It devastates the individual along with their family and friends. Left unchecked, alcohol addiction can cost one their family, their financial well-being as well as their health. The...
How To Have Sympathy For Addicts Drug addiction is one of the major cankers found in several societies worldwide. Everyone has unique views on drug addiction based on research, personal experience, upbringing, religion, and other factors. How do you gain more...
Opioid addiction in the US has skyrocketed in recent years. As of 2015, an estimated 12.5 million people aged 12 and above reported taking prescription painkillers for non-medical uses. This along with the number of overdose deaths due to opioids (more than 91,000...
It can be difficult to know how to help an addict in rehab without enabling them. On the one hand, you may feel like you need to do everything possible to help them recover from their addiction. But, on the other hand, you may be worried that you will...
Family is an important part of anyone's life. This is especially true when it comes to drug rehab treatment centers. When a person is struggling with addiction, their family is also affected. That's why family therapy is so important in drug rehab treatment...
For many people, the wintertime can be a difficult season. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and for some people, it can be a lonely time. So it's not surprising that some people experience seasonal depression during this time of year. But what you...
The type of animals used in therapy at drug rehab centers can vary depending on the center. The most common animal used in any kind of therapy with humans is a dog. However, animals can range from dogs and puppies to cats and horses, and everything in between There...
Mental health plays a big part in recovering from addiction. Poor mental health can distract patients from meeting their goals and therefore from recovering altogether. Taking care of your mental health while in recovery is essential. Treatment center staff will be...