Finding Alcohol Addiction and Drug Addiction Treatment in Ohio over the Internet
May 9, 2008
Ohio has a grave alcohol and drug addiction problem like most other states of the country. The state sees a whopping 50,000 admissions to various drug and alcohol abuse treatment centers each year. Read more
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Help-How to Cope with an Alcoholic Single Parent
May 4, 2008
The magnitude of this situation can only be estimated, but never known unless there’s a personal experience. A child who depends on a single parent who is alcoholic will definitely be in a very serious situation. Read more
Drug Addiction Treatment Depends on the Friends you Keep
May 3, 2008
In most cases, drug addiction begins because of the peer group a person is subjected to. People have a natural tendency to emulate what they see their friends doing around them. Most people smoke the first cigarette or have their first drink of booze when they are in company of their peers. Read more
Coming Out of an Alcoholism Treatment Program
April 23, 2008
There have been many instances in which people have successfully completed their treatment programs at an alcohol rehab center, but only to get themselves re-addicted to the substance after a couple of months. This necessitates getting enrolled into the alcohol rehab center again, and the second time round, the treatment is much more aggressive and painful than the first time.
How to Help a College Binge Drinker–Alcohol Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
April 19, 2008
College is an exciting part of a young person’s life and college traditions are part of that excitement. Rooming in the dorm, studying all night, eating pizza three meals a day, fraternities and sororities.
Don’t Punish Yourself With Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
April 5, 2008
Due to their disease and the problems it has created in their lives, people who suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction usually have very poor self-esteem. Even after getting help from a rehab center, there are many feelings of guilt about bad deeds that were done in the name of continuing substance abuse.
22 Million Addicts Don’t Think They Need Treatment
March 21, 2008
An intervention is never easy. It isn’t a comfortable position. Discussing a potentially embarrassing topic with someone you know. This becomes even more difficult when the person using is a coworker. The signs are probably clear to everyone who spends their day around the addict. The addict though likely believes they “have it all under control”. Remember though if this individual is a valuable member of your team they are worth a little discomfort in order to help. Often times family interventions can be handled by a concerned individual rather than a professional intervention leader. In the case of an executive intervention, a professional should be advised if not present. There can be legal ramifications to an intervention. Read more
History of Abuse
March 20, 2008
An extensive history of abuse is of course expensive, but it can cost so much more than money. Drug addiction and substance abuse have plenty of up front cost. But the hidden costs can often be the ones that are the most damaging. We can assist you with avoiding these cost that have not yet begun to impact you. We can also help you over come the cost that are already taking their toll on you. Read more
Substance Abuse and Pregnancy
March 19, 2008
Everyone knows that drug and alcohol addiction can have devastating effects on a pregnancy. However, it still happens every day in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately one million babies have been born in the past 20 years to women who used cocaine while pregnant. Statistics show that as many as 10 percent of babies are born to mothers who used one or more illegal drugs while pregnant. Read more
Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Seniors
March 18, 2008
Most people would be surprised to learn that the incidence of alcohol abuse is actually higher among seniors than it is among the rest of the population. Estimates are that approximately 10 percent of people living in the United States have an alcohol abuse problem. However, up to 17% of those over the age of 65 abuse alcohol. This number includes 2.5 million seniors in this country. Read more
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