What is the 12-Step Program?
Addiction is a complex and life-threatening issue. It affects the brain and normal bodily function. It also affects a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It is contagious, and one person may influence other people into the lifestyle of addiction. Addiction holds no bias, it can take ahold of anyone regardless of gender, race, education…
Facts About Addiction
Addiction is a chronic disease that affects the normal functions of the body and the central nervous system. An individual who becomes a victim of substance abuse often experience changes in their body such as loss in concentration, dilated pupils, extreme tolerance, and withdrawal when they stop using. An individual also becomes so dependent on…
College Behavior with Lasting Effects: Binge Drinking
If you watch popular movies and TV shows, they easily give the impression that college is all about getting drunk and staying out until the sun comes up. It looks like every night is one big party, and the fun activities all involve alcohol consumption. It seems like drinking is a harmless way to have…
Understanding the Long-Term Impact a DUI Can Have on Your Life
“I’ll drive, I’m only going to have one drink”. Drinking and driving can be a very dangerous combination. While under the influence of any substance, it isn’t smart to operate a vehicle or convince yourself you’re capable of doing so. Many people drink and drive because they would rather save money on transportation like cabs…
Drug Addiction Treatment Levels You Should Know About
One of the reasons why people with addictions do not pursue addiction treatment is due to the myths concerning recovery programs. The information circulating the internet is often exaggerated, or completely false. Regardless, reading these horror stories can be quite overwhelming. They can cause panic and frighten an addict, forcing them to think about the…
The Need For Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Treatment for Alcohol Addiction The treatment for alcohol addiction starts with the first step of any recovery process: accepting the fact that a problem exists, and that the problem must be treated. People with alcohol dependency tend to be reluctant in acknowledging that they have a disorder at all, and making this first step toward…
