There is a lot of research that shows the relationship between stress and substance abuse, including firsthand evidence of recovering addicts who fall back into an addiction due to stress. Researchers have long established this connection. Previously, these findings have …
For adolescents, living a normal life is important. When a teen is taking the steps toward alcohol and drug addiction recovery, maintaining a structured, sober lifestyle plays a key role in their success and recovery. When adolescents become addicted to …
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If you or a loved one is in need of drug and alcohol treatment, the different levels of service can be overwhelming. There are many providers, all with varying treatment programs. They also have different treatment methods, pricing and insurance …
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Social media has a huge effect on adolescents. This is because social media has the ability to change how young people perceive drugs and interact with substances. Read more to learn about the relationship between social media and its effects …
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects about 3-5% of the population. Studies show that substance abuse and bipolar disorder are closely related. Individuals who suffer from bipolar disorder are much more likely to suffer from alcohol and drug …
The first step to overcoming alcohol dependence or drug addiction is obvious. You should get professional help from a quality treatment facility sooner than later. But what about the next step, the one that follows initial treatment? The recovery process …
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Denial is a part of addiction. Denial of the addiction problem also includes not being open and honest about the symptoms and the severity of alcohol and drug addiction. There are many reasons why people who struggle with addiction do …
Everywhere that adolescents look on television, on billboards, in magazines, on the Internet, and the radio, they see messages about alcohol, sex, and drugs. They are constantly being exposed to these messages and are impacted by what they see, read, …
If you are considering helping a loved one treat an addiction problem, it is important to do your research. It is not wise to attempt to go through alcohol detoxification without the help of a doctor. Alcohol detoxification involves many risks. …
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Dealing with an addiction in a friend or family member is difficult no matter what the situation. When that friend or family member is an adolescent, however, the difficulty and sadness may increase many times over. Many parents find themselves …
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