According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one of the key characteristics of addiction is lying and deceit. Anyone who has ever dealt with an alcoholic knows that they will lie to keep drinking. Here are just a few lies that people tell in order to keep their habit and addiction safe. I can…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there are many forms of drug and alcohol treatment. One of the up and coming forms is gender based treatment. This is treatment the focuses on the problems and needs of a specific gender or sexual orientation. Some doctors view gender and orientation as special populations when…
Many wonder if they can take part in AA without fully committing to the proposed 90 meetings in 90 days that most groups encourage. While there are flexible options in AA and other 12 step programs, it’s vital to remember the importance of commitment when you enter treatment or support for your recovery. Without commitment,…
In recent years, new alcohol addiction treatment drugs were approved by the FDA. Previously, doctors thought that there was no treatment for alcohol addiction. To many who struggle daily with alcohol addiction, these medications prove highly effective in treating addiction. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, these medications are designed to…
Alcoholism is one of the leading addictions in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, there are many research-based treatments available for this addiction. Each one of them, when properly taken advantage of, leads to recovery. How it leads to recovery depends on the type of treatment that you…
All of the experts agree that there are a lot of lessons to be learned from alcohol addiction and addiction treatment. All of these lessons are essential to understanding the nature of addiction, and how to combat it in the future, so that no one has to suffer from its ravages. Here are 10 of…
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the eighth step of AA states, “We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.” Many people would prefer to make this list in their heads, but most individuals in AA, as well as sponsors…
As more people seek treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, the need for sober services increases. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, both the need and the desire for drug and alcohol treatment is increasing. Taking a vacation can be a satisfying and relaxing experience if you are not surrounded by your triggers….
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcoholism is a dangerous disease that kills thousands of people each year. Hiding alcohol is almost a sure sign of problem drinking. Unless it is once in a while when your nondrinking, judgmental grandmother comes over, if you are stashing your bottles, chances are you…
The use of alcohol by teens is nothing new. It has been something that has become such an ingrained part of our culture as to become nearly invisible. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that more adolescents use alcohol than either tobacco or marijuana, and more than 8 million kids admit to…
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