When drug or alcohol use progresses to compulsive, uncontrolled use, this is known as addiction. People who are addicted to substances cannot stop using them on their own, even when continued use has serious and widespread consequences. When full-blown addiction is reached, prolonged abstinence always causes painful and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms to manifest. Also known as substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder, addiction is a complex disease affecting the brain and all of the body's functions and internal systems. Addiction cannot be cured. However, it can be successfully managed with the right approach.
Addiction often takes priority over self-care. When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, things like eating well, sleeping well, and practicing good stress management go out the window. Most addicts trade these things off for unhealthy coping habits that supply instant gratification or relief. When they’re tired or hungry, they may use stimulants to “take …
Like many people, you may be under the impression that completing inpatient treatment will cure your addiction. Unfortunately, addiction is a chronic disease. It is also an incredibly complex mental health issue. Although inpatient rehab will give you the skills and tools that you need for keeping your recovery on track, you’ll have to make …
Stepping away from alcohol for just 30 days could provide some surprising benefits. Although alcohol incites feelings of euphoria and relaxation, it’s actually a powerful toxin that undermines the health and functioning of your liver, your kidneys, your heart, and your immune system. Just a short respite from alcohol use can have a significant impact …
Although gender-based differences in substance use disorder are steadily declining, men still have a significantly higher likelihood of struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Whereas women often use drugs or alcohol for emotional relief, men frequently use substances to establish or strengthen social bonds. In general, men have more tolerant attitudes and beliefs about substance …
Relapse is the recurrence of any disease that’s gone into remission. Given that both substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder are classified as complex, chronic illnesses, the return to using drugs or alcohol after any prolonged period of abstinence is known as a relapse. In addiction recovery, relapse is always a major risk. This …
Choosing to enter rehab is the best thing that addicts can do for themselves. For those who love them, the start of addiction treatment is often a time of tremendous hope. When recovery is successful, it gives families the opportunity to heal, and the chance to begin their lives anew. Although much of the addiction …
Alcohol and insomnia often go hand in hand. In fact, between 30 and 75 percent of people who regularly consume alcohol struggle with insomnia. Although alcohol is a depressant that can put you in a relaxed, drowsy state, this doesn’t mean that it’s good for your sleep quality. Struggling to fall asleep and regularly contending …
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Having a close friend or family member struggle with addiction is never easy. Like many people, you may think that you’re making the best of a bad situation by cleaning up your loved one’s messes, fixing their problems, and providing temporary assistance to keep their lives from getting worse. This is known as enabling. Unfortunately, …
Choosing to go to drug and alcohol rehab is an important step towards reclaiming your life. Unfortunately, not everyone can commit to spending one to three months on a closed campus for inpatient treatment. Many people have families to care for, jobs to attend, or other pressing responsibilities. Sometimes the costs of inpatient treatment simply …
Many people living with substance use disorder have an underlying mental health issue. This is known as dual diagnosis. In some instances, the pain and mood swings caused by an untreated mental health disorder are catalysts for substance use. People turn to drugs or alcohol to relieve symptoms that they don’t understand and that exist …
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is never easy. Unfortunately, addicts can have a hard time admitting that they’re addicted. Denial is a very real and very common part of struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Even when addicts regularly suffer consequences as the result of their behaviors, they often imagine themselves as being …
Staying sober while celebrating the holidays can be a real challenge. Despite all of the warm, cozy feelings that the holidays incite, this time can also create a tremendous amount of stress. Not only is there pressure to see and be seen by countless friends and family members, but there’s also the prospect of being …
Alcohol detox and withdrawal typically occur in two distinct phases. The early stage of alcohol detox is largely characterized by intense and potentially dangerous physical withdrawal symptoms. This is known as acute withdrawal. For most people, the acute withdrawal period lasts between one and two weeks. With medical management and the right interventions, the body …
Millions of people throughout the nation live with undiagnosed and untreated mental health disorders. For these individuals, feelings of anxiety, depression, paranoia, and general distress are a recurring and often expected part of everyday life. When experimenting with alcohol or drugs, the feelings of euphoria and relaxation that result frequently trigger intense feelings of relief. …
Drug addiction isn’t a matter of failed self-control, lack of willpower, or any other personal shortcoming. It isn’t an issue that suddenly develops overnight. Now referred to as substance use disorder, addiction is a powerful and complex disease. It is also a disease that is considered to be lifelong. Addiction cannot be cured. It doesn’t …
Detoxing from alcohol isn’t easy. This is especially true for people who attempt to tackle this herculean task without support. Once the brain and body have become chemically dependent upon alcohol, taking it away suddenly can be downright dangerous. The good news is that the rewards of detoxing are always well-worth the efforts. Becoming sober …
Heavy alcohol use often takes a visible toll. Not only do heavy, regular drinkers look worse for the wear, but they frequently suffer from serious legal and financial issues. From DUI charges and difficulty making it to work on time, the typical alcoholic can be easy to spot. Moreover, when alcoholism is obvious, people tend …
One of the most common questions among people preparing for addiction treatment is, “How long does rehab take?”. Most people want to be rid of their addictions as quickly as possible. They also want to enjoy their freedom and start rebuilding their lives. Most short-term drug addiction programs last just 28 to 30 days. Longer …
If you’re tired of struggling with addiction and are ready to seek professional treatment, you have the option of choosing between inpatient rehab and outpatient care. With outpatient rehab, you’ll spend the majority of your days at an onsite facility attending group and individual therapy, taking part in workshops, and participating in stress management activities. …
Although the terms alcohol addiction and alcohol dependence are often used interchangeably, the two are actually quite different. With dependence, people are still capable of making conscious decisions about their drinking. With addiction, drinking is an uncontrollable habit and one that affects every corner of the individual’s life. Despite this distinction, both can have serious …
If you remember your very first sip of alcohol, you probably recall its pungent smell, and its sharp, acrid-seeming taste. On its own, alcohol is rarely appealing to the palate, especially for those who are just experimenting with it. Because of this, consumers and bartenders have devised countless ways for softening, refining, and even concealing …
Alcohol withdrawal is undeniably the most challenging and intimidating part of the recovery process. People who’ve been using alcohol to mute their physical and emotional pain are generally reticent to face this extended period of discomfort. Fear of the unknown can make this first and absolutely essential stage of recovery all the less appealing. At …
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