Heroin Addiction – Symptoms, Signs and Side Effects From city to suburb, the wave of deadly heroin blends continues to make headlines. The duplicitous shift to these potent cocktails coincides with the persistent demand for a cheaper alternative for those trapped in...
This October, help White Sands Treatment Center raise awareness about substance abuse by celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Call 877-855-3470 to learn more. Join White Sands Treatment Center this October in celebrating National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a time to remember all...
Are the Internet and Mobile Devices Improving Substance Relapse Prevention Initiatives? New Studies from The American Heart Association indicate that participants in internet interventions and those who used mobile device interventions reduced tobacco use and remained dedicated to cutting alcohol use. Researchers...
Unfortunately, the physical effects of drug addiction are not the only negative attributes associated with the illness. Prolonged drug and alcohol abuse is often accompanied by serious mental and emotional struggles, denial being one of them. Denial is a major barrier for...
Narcissism, as it relates to addiction, presents a problem for the individual and society as a whole. By definition, narcissistic behavior includes being overtly preoccupied with the satisfaction of self. This in essence, also describes the compulsive need to satisfy drug cravings....
The strongest predictors for recovery are a positive attitude and motivation to overcome addiction. According to researchers who reviewed 16 studies that looked at patient’s attitudes toward health; motivation and optimism were key factors for those who experienced faster and more sustainable...
Addiction is a serious and debilitating disease that affects millions of Americans every year. Treatment for adult men and women suffering with drug and alcohol addiction and other behavioral disorders can be sought through a drug recovery center in FL. Recovery programs...
If you are considering having a drink while pregnant, you should first learn the facts about the effects of alcohol on a fetus and the consequences of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Alcohol, including wine and beer, is dangerous to unborn babies, and women...
Many individuals whose lives could be restored by drug treatment often refuse help or don’t seek it out. Those who don’t often battle the disease indefinitely, try to stop drug use on their own or eventually die from the accumulated effects of...
January represents a time of new beginnings for many people, including those recovering from addiction. This January is also Self-Help Group Awareness Month. For many people in addiction recovery and their loved ones, connecting with support groups that enhance self-awareness and self-esteem,...
