Alcoholism is a devastating disease that ruins families and lives. But what causes it? Why is alcohol addictive? How can you overcome an addiction to alcohol? There are many factors that contribute to alcoholism: For some people, it may be a genetic predisposition. If you have a family member who is an alcoholic, you may …
You may think you don’t have time for alcohol or drug addiction treatment. But the days, weeks, and years of your life you lose to addiction are much longer than any type of substance abuse treatment program. A month, a few months, or even six months in addiction rehab is a small period of time …
An intervention can be the wake-up call your loved one needs to finally get sober. We know how difficult it is to watch your loved one ruin their life with drugs and alcohol. We also know that addiction brings upheaval to everyone it touches, and you’re struggling too. If you’re feeling helpless and hopeless after …
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Addiction is a process. A person doesn’t go from trying drugs or alcohol for the first time to a serious substance use disorder overnight. There are dozens of factors that come into play when diagnosing a problem with drugs and alcohol, and it’s important to remember that addiction is unique from person to person. That …
Substance abuse can take a toll on the user and loved ones if not addressed right away. The staff at Vogue Recovery Center in Arizona and Nevada can help you with hypnotherapy. You may be asking “how does hypnotherapy work?” Below is more information about our hypnotherapy program in AZ. What is Hypnotherapy? As the …
Going cold turkey when detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be painful. In fact, the thought of what one goes through during detox is often one of the biggest deterrents of reaching out to get help for an addiction. This is why medical detox programs are often the most popular method. For some people, such …
If you’re reading this, you may know what it’s like to be a high-functioning addict. Maybe you’re not ready to call yourself an addict, but you can certainly relate to being in denial about how your drinking or drug use affects your life. You might be able to hold down a job and take care …
Before talking about life after addiction, it’s important to understand some statistics. Addiction in the United States is still a growing problem, with reports showing nearly 50% of all Americans being affected and up to one in seven people directly struggling with substance abuse. Addiction is an insidious disease that affects the addict and his …
Heroin or diacetylmorphine is a powerful opioid and it is a derivative of opium. Heroin is cultivated from the opium poppy plant which grows mostly in southeast Europe and western Asia. Once heroin gets to the United States, it is available in three forms; black tar heroin white powder brown powder In powder form, various …
Raising children and dealing with addiction may be the two most complicated challenges for anyone, but trying to do both concurrently can be a delicate balance of support and timing. It is a hard fact, but combined data from 2009 and 2014 show that 1 in 8 children aged 17 and under live in a …
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