Tag Archives: Addiction Treatment
Cognitive Damages to the Brain Because of Alcohol
If you’ve been a heavy drinker for a greater part of your life, you definitely noticed that you are experiencing mental impairments after two or three drinks. These impairments are, in fact, one of the major reasons why an alcoholic takes the...
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The Dangerous Effects of Alcohol on Your Body
A lot of people don’t notice right away that they are already adopting a new unhealthy habit until it is already too late. These people go on with their lives not caring about the risks that come along with their lifestyle choices. Oftentimes,...
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Addiction Isn’t a “Disease”
Addiction, like alcoholism and other forms of addiction, is not a disease nor should it be treated like them. According to Stanton Peele, Ph.D. et al., in The Truth About Addiction and Recovery (1992), the disease-paradigm proves more...
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Reasons Why Young Adults Face Substance Abuse
Drug abuse can affect anyone. From seniors to children, the effects of addiction can be detrimental to anyone who indulges in it. Drugs are beneficial to our health when used correctly, but abusing it every day can lead to unwanted changes in...
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Why Do Some Teens Engage in Substance Use?
A study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) showed that individuals who started using drugs at a young age are more prone to developing substance abuse disorder. The Center of Addiction also says that 90% of...
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Teen Addiction: A Serious Case We Should Never Neglect
Adolescence is a great foundation to develop the essential skills necessary for adulthood. Hence, education at this stage must be tailored to develop teens’ real-life skills. But, what if a teenager starts to use drugs and...
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