A question that many users and non-users have is why do some substance users become addicted, while others do not. Several human chromosomal regions that contain genetic markers are associated with vulnerability to substance abuse in humans. But we’ll leave the technical language there. Addiction, whether alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs, is a disease. [...]
Addiction–A Brain Disease
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Addiction is a brain disease. Initial drug use may be voluntary, however, once the addiction develops the control the substance abuser had is drastically disrupted. Addicts become substance abusers because they like the way it makes them feel, of that pleasure of that first “jolt” then they repeat it the second time and the third [...]
Dual Diagnosis: What is it and How is it Treated?
September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image by the|G|™ via Flickr In the world of substance abuse treatment when a patient presents with symptoms of a mental disorder as well as needing treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, this is called a dual diagnosis situation. Dual diagnosis happens quite often in substance abuse treatment centers. Whether the substance abuse is present [...]
How Sober Houses Aid the Recovery Process
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When a newly recovering addict leaves the intensive, nurturing environment of inpatient treatment, the real world can be quite a shock. Being in charge of a brave new sober world can be overwhelming and scary while being exciting at the same time. This is the time where Sober Houses come into play. Sober Houses are [...]
How A Parent’s Alcoholism Affects The Children
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The presence of alcoholism in the home has been proven time and again to have detrimental effects on the children involved. There is no way around this, no justification to be had. It is clear that there are always serious consequences involved for children who grow up in an alcoholic home. This is true no [...]
The Hidden Alcoholic
September 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Often when most people think about alcoholics, they picture a downtrodden, rough looking maybe even homeless person who reeks of booze and carries a paper-bag covered bottle. Those types do exist, and in high numbers, but they are only one portrayal of a bona fide alcoholic. Another picture that comes to mind [...]
Seeking Drug Treatment in Tennessee?
September 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you are looking for Tennessee drug treatment, then La Paloma Treatment Center might be right for you. La Paloma Treatment Center, located in Memphis, Tennessee, specializes in a number of addiction treatment programs, including alcohol, cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, opiate, and prescription drug addictions. La Paloma also admits and works with patients experiencing multiple [...]