Drug addiction stories are never pleasant. They tell of times spent in compromising situations, death, crimes, and misery. People in the grip of this terrible illness lead very dangerous lives and face uncertainty at every step. There are many drug addiction stories reported in the media. They are usually the very worst of the stories […]
Lear moreDrug addiction is a very serious progressive illness that is best treated as early as possible, much the same as other chronic illnesses. If left to continue its course addiction can lead the victim on a path of destruction that ultimately could cost his/her life. Recognizing drug addiction symptoms can help to get the victim […]
Lear moreWe’ve all heard horror stories about active addiction and its consequences, but this article is about hope. The truth is that no matter how far the disease of addiction has progressed there is still hope. Drug addiction rehab facilities can effectively treat patients and turn the tide on the illness and entire families’ lives. This […]
Lear moreA drug detoxification programme is the first step in finding active recovery from substance abuse or addiction. It is the process whereby any remaining chemicals are flushed out of the body. Treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction will invariably begin with some process of detoxification. It is rare that an addiction treatment centre is unable […]
Lear moreAddictions treatment has become a priority for public health policy in the past few decades. Alcoholism and drug addiction are associated with crime, loss of productive members of society, and burdens on the legal and health systems. The many problems associated with alcoholism and drug addiction have prompted action both in government and in the […]
Lear moreEffective drug addiction treatment methods are a relatively new development in medicine. Until the 1950’s addicts would be sent to psychiatric wards where they would not receive any treatment specific to their addiction. After a brief detoxification, addicted and alcoholic people would be released when they were likely relapse and continue using. It was only […]
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