alcohol abuse

Substance Abuse Treatment: Cognitive Substance Abuse Treatment – What Does It Really Do?

Substance abuse treatment has taken a new twist with the invention of cognitive substance abuse treatment where the brain of a drug user will be studied in its cognitive responses and why it is possible for a person to become a drug abuser. One big reasons people fall into the… Continue reading

Betty Ford Center: Addiction the Disease – Part 5


 

Betty Ford Center: Addiction the Disease – Part 5 – Betty Ford Center Physician Director Dr. Harry Haroutunian talks about the biological, social, psychological and spiritual aspects of addiction and alcoholism.

 

Drug-alchol rehab funding cuts anger Carbon officials

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Drug Addiction Problem…what Should I Do!?

Question by I know everything: Drug addiction problem…what should I do!?
I just got this text message from my sister…what should I do???
“i give up I quit I am a pill addict and crack addict and I quit tryingi am doneJust leave me alone I dont want anybodys… Continue reading

Drug Addiction Help: How to Give Teens Alcohol and Drug Addiction Help

It’s not an easy task to find alcohol or drug addiction help for your young kid or teenager. Nevertheless this is an important task and as a parent you have no choice but taking care of it. A teenager’s life is full of contradictions and extremes, as young people are… Continue reading

Christian Drug Treatment Centers: What Exactly Is a Christian Drug Treatment Center and How Can One Help Me?

Owing to the increasing number of drug addicts all over the world, a number of activists have initiated some really commendable efforts to spread awareness about drug addiction and the various in which it can be controlled. Apart from stressing on the need to adopt a healthier and a more… Continue reading

Survey: 17% of High Schoolers Drink, Smoke, Use Drugs During School Day

Survey: 17% Of High Schoolers Drink, Smoke, Use Drugs During School Day

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(CNN) — About 17% of American high school students drink, smoke or use drugs during the school day, a new survey by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at… Continue reading

Substance Abuse: Anger Management, a Neglected Topic in Substance Abuse Intervention

A long standing issue

Problems managing anger has always been a concern for patients suffering from addictive disorders. Pioneering research by my mentor, Dr. Sidney Cohen at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute demonstrated the relationship between, anger, violence and the use of alcohol and or cocaine. One of the most popular… Continue reading

Support Groups

Support Groups

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LifeRing is a faith-based organization of support groups for those who want to overcome alcohol and/or drug addiction. 925-301-3277, [email protected]. Overeaters Anonymous — 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, conference room 1 and 9-10 a.m. Sundays, board …
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Drug and Alcohol Rehabs: Tips on How to Go About the Drug and Alcohol Rehab Process

After the great achievement of starting the substance free life comes one other very delicate part of the journey to complete drug and alcohol rehab. Let’s agree on the fact that there is a great difference between taking the decision to do away with addicting substances and to effectively keeping… Continue reading

Drug and Alcohol Rehabs: Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Drug and alcohol rehab is a process wherein the patient undergoes a set of treatments, all of which are designed to train him or her away from dependency and towards personal freedom. Drug rehabilitation, also called “drug rehab,” is an umbrella term for medical and psychotherapeutic treatment for the abuse… Continue reading