Addictions Treatments Articles
Stages of Addiction and Recovery - People who are struggling with addiction might feel that they are experiencing a similar unique unhappiness, as each addicted individual endures an intensely personal misery. But experts in the field of addiction and recovery have noted that, though no two experiences are exactly the same, the process of addiction often follows a common linear progression that begins with initial exposure to a substance or behavior and terminates in an all-encompassing obsession with – and dependence upon – a drug or action.
Questions for Parents - Does My Child Have a Problem? - The following questions have been devised for parents who suspect a child is having trouble with alcohol. Symptoms may vary with each young person, but there are certain universal tip-offs.
Kids and Drinking - Top 10 Ways to NOT STOP a Kid from Drinking
Teens and Drugs/Alcohol - Parents Are Still The Best Defense Against Underage Drinking.
Screening for Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol-Related Problems in College Populations - Alcohol use among college students is a serious cause for concern. Many students are under the legal drinking age. Moreover, many engage in heavy episodic, or binge, drinking.
Addiction is a Brain Disease that can be Successfully Treated in Young Adults - In recent years there have been great breakthroughs regarding the neuroscience of addiction. These findings indicate there are changes in the reward center of the brain. These changes are initiated by the person feeling an excessive amount of stress. The addicted person then begins to rely on the chemical to relieve stress.
Programs to Help Women with Addictions - The number of U.S. women dealing with drug addiction has skyrocketed over the past few decades, as has the female prison population, but there still are few addiction treatment programs designed to meet the specific needs of women.
Manage Stress - Before Stress Manages You - Stress in modern society seems unavoidable. Stress can also be very subjective. Most people associate stress with negative events, such as injury, illness, death of a loved one, or some traumatic event. However, stress can also result from positive experiences. These positive experiences might include becoming captain of a sports team, receiving a promotion at work, or moving into a new home.
