To “abstain” from something means to forego from partaking of it. One can abstain from just about any substance or behavior. Abstaining is a central feature of many religious observances, for example fasting during religious holidays. There is an important distinction to be made between abstinence and recovery when we talk about being addicted to […]
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 […]
If left unchecked substance abuse can lead to drug addiction with all its potential horrific consequences. The disease of drug addiction can result in people losing everything they hold dear as a direct result of substance abuse. Physical health problems, broken relationships and homes, job loss, emotional problems, legal trouble and financial woes are all […]
In 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 […]
Just 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 […]
Drug addiction of any sort is a terrible illness. People addicted to alcohol and other drugs are caught in a cycle of physical compulsion and mental obsession. They are unable to manage their lives or stop using substances no matter what the consequences. Even though they may have the most sincere desire to stop using […]
Substance abuse in the workplace presents a complex challenge affecting not only the individual employees but also the overall productivity and well-being of the organization. Recognising that substance abuse disorders are medically acknowledged conditions, workplaces are increasingly considering treatment as a critical component of their human resource policies. This approach aligns with the understanding that […]
Everybody knows that the effects of substance abuse can be destructive. But when it ends up happening to yourself or a person you love, that’s when you need our addictions treatment advice. Having run superb quality substance abuse rehabs in both the UK and South Africa we’re ideally placed to help you find a treatment […]
The good news for people with substance abuse problems is that they can be solved. Independent research by the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (EATA) has proven conclusively that treatment is effective in treating this medical disorder. So even though substance abuse problems are severe there is hope! Substance abuse problems manifest in […]
