When Everyone Has Cut All Ties with The Addict – Now What? The longer someone stays in their addiction the worse everything becomes. Treatment center after treatment center, incarceration after incarceration – most loved ones eventually find they cannot...
Physical Addiction vs. Psychological Dependency Everyone seems to have a different definition of addiction, making it hard to recognize if you or a loved one has a problem and is in need of help. One aspect that adds to the confusion is whether a substance or behavior...
The Cost Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment “Addiction” used to be a taboo word spoken in whispers. Now, it is an everyday term passed around casually. While society’s openness about addiction allows the problem to be discussed and addressed, the casual use of the...
Personality Traits Common with Addiction Those who suffer with the disease of addiction have a multitude of personality traits in common. It is amazing how similar these traits are among the majority that I treat who suffer from drug addiction and/or alcoholism.Almost...
What Are Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms (PAWS)? Recovery from drug addiction can be a difficult process. Knowing what to expect can help you weather the symptoms and seek out the support you need during this critical stage. Acute withdrawal is the first stage, often...