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- How To Start Every Day Drug Free - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from addiction professorWhether you’re newly sober or still battling cravings after years of abstinence, it is possible to make it through even the roughest days. For many recovering addicts, morning is the most difficult time of day--cravings seem worse, withdrawal symptoms are sharper, and willpower seems ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - A Brief History of the 12 Step Program by Alcoholic Anonymous - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorIf you haven't heard of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 Step Program, you are a rare individual. AA started the 12 Step Program in 1935. The 12 steps collectively make up the methodological approach developed for fighting alcoholism, as well as other addictive behavior patterns. Dr. Bob ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Receiving Help from a Substance Abuse Professional - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorThere are many substance abuse professionals who are trained to help others to overcome substance abuse problems. It doesn't really matter how your addiction started, what matters is what you're willing to do about it now that you're in its grip. It can be very difficult to release control of ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Centers - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorJust as drug addiction has been on a steady rise throughout the United States, so has a steady growth in the number of drug abuse rehabilitation centers to help those struggle with drug addictions. As long as people can get their hands on alcohol, cigarettes, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Drug Addiction Counseling – A Light on an Addict’s Dark Path - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from addiction professorYou can find drug addiction counseling centers everywhere. They come in all shapes and forms. There is no excuse for not being able to beat an addiction. So many treatment programs exist; there are outpatient programs, inpatient, phone counseling programs, and support group meetings. All this ...
Views: 1331 - How Drug Abuse and Addiction Affects the Brain - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from addiction professorDrug addiction and abuse can be prevented. Research has shown that prevention programs that involve families, schools, and communities can help reduce drug abuse. It is important for the youth and general public to understand the real risks of drug abuse and addiction. Community leaders must ...
Views: 1854(2 votes) - Alcohol Rehab Center - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from addiction professorFor someone who has never had a problem with alcohol, it can be difficult to understand why someone cannot simply stop drinking. Doing battle with a true addiction is never going to be easy, which is why an alcohol rehab center can be so beneficial. What to Expect from an Alcohol Rehab ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Is Your Loved One Ready For Alcohol and Drug Treatment? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from addiction professorJust because you want your teenage son to quit drinking, that does not mean he is ready for an alcohol and drug treatment program. The odds are he does not even think he has a problem. Most addicts do not. An addict has to desire change himself. If he’s not ready to change, then he will make no ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - A Beginning to a Better You: The 12 Step Program - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from addiction professorOnce you begin a 12 step program, your battle with alcohol or addiction recovery is not over, and it is certainly not won. The program is merely the launch pad; you will have to travel a lifelong journey, to complete your recovery. The Time Frame of the 12 Step Program All 12 step ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Why “self-help” groups found the highest attendees of those receiving substance abuse treatment - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from addiction professorIn a recent study, National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the highest amount of individuals receiving treatment for substance abuse do so via self-help support systems. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotic Anonymous, and other varied support groups classically offer free meetings designed to ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Communication at Family Dinners Decrease Chances of Teens Using Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from addiction professorA September 2009 report by CASA (The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) states that teenagers who have fewer than three family dinners compared to those who have five to seven family dinners per week are twice as likely to try drugs in the future. “This report reinforces what ...
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