Author: We Do Recover
Dual Diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis: Understanding the Intersection of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse The intricate relationship between mental health and substance use cannot be overstated. When they coexist, the diagnosis is referred to as “dual diagnosis,” a complex condition that intertwines the symptoms of mental illness with those of drug or alcohol addiction. This article delves into […]
Lear moreHow to choose a drug addiction centre
How do I choose an addiction rehab for someone in my family? Choosing a rehab clinic can be a complicated process as there are many different drug addiction treatment centres available offering very different levels of accommodation, different types of service and care and different programs. Some addiction clinics specialise in one type of drug […]
Lear moreCraving for Alcohol and Alcohol Addiction
An alcoholic is a person who cannot survive without alcohol intake. The craving to consume alcohol can be compared to the basic need for water of someone in a desert. Â Withdrawal from alcohol addiction is something that seems impossible to the alcoholic person, but it is very important for their health and even life. The […]
Lear moreWhat is an Intervention for drug addiction?
Staging an intervention How can you help a loved one confront her denial and face up to problem drinking or drug addiction? An intervention is one way that you can help your loved one make a decision to seek help in a treatment centre. What is an intervention? Interventions are particularly popular in America and […]
Lear moreIs Addiction a physical or medical illness?
An addiction is both a physical and mental illness. Once someone is an alcoholic or drug addict they are physically dependent on the substance and the craving for the substance is strong they physically cannot give up without help. Medical intervention can help with detoxification and initially stopping using the drug or alcohol, but these […]
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