It is not fair to say that all alcoholics are physically abusive towards their partners; however male alcoholics who have a history of violent tendencies towards their female partners are more likely to be violently abusive on the days that they drink alcohol. So say the studies conducted at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute […]
Lear moreIn the first part of our article on alcohol problems and solutions we discussed the benefits of an eclectic approach that mixes professional detoxification services with therapies like CBT & MET as well as using 12 step support groups as one element of an aftercare program that offers longer term support. If you or a […]
Lear moreJust under a million Americans receive treatment for alcohol problems on a daily basis. Once someone with a drinking problem has moved from the alcohol abuse stage to alcohol addiction, rehabilitation solutions have historically focused on clinical experience and instinct, with not much substantial support of their value. However, in the last two decades, the […]
Lear moreThere are important differences between drug abuse and drug addiction and often people wrongly use the two terms interchangeably. Someone can abuse a drug without being addicted to it. When someone is drug addicted this means that they have a physical and mental dependence on the drug. Drug abuse is using a drug for a reason other […]
Lear moreAs if substance abuse treatment needed any extra complications, ‘poly drug abuse’ is increasing. Poly drug abuse is the harmful use of a combination of different substances. Examples of this are the clubbers who take stimulants -ecstasy, amphetamine, cocaine for example – while drinking alcohol or mixing prescription pills and medication with other ‘street’ drugs. This […]
Lear moreThere is a difference between drug abuse and drug addiction that primarily revolves around loss of control. Of patients who’ve become drug addicted only 4% can stay clean for one full year without professional help. Those who are caught up in a cycle of drug abuse generally don’t experience withdrawal symptoms and have the […]
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