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Dual diagnosis treatment aims to create a treatment approach that incorporates the latest in addiction care together with proven methods to manage and treat the other mental disorder. Co-occurring mental disorders affects around 7.
Dual diagnosis treatment aims to create a treatment approach that incorporates the latest in addiction care together with proven methods to manage and treat the other mental disorder. Co-occurring mental disorders affects around 7.
The influence of alcohol cravings on individuals who are struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD), as well as those who are in recovery, can be severe and may represent a considerable barrier to maintaining sobriety.
The influence of alcohol cravings on individuals who are struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD), as well as those who are in recovery, can be severe and may represent a considerable barrier to maintaining sobriety.
The CAGE alcohol assessment is a brief but effective tool frequently used by healthcare providers to screen patients for alcoholism or alcohol dependence. This tool serves as an orientation for alcohol screening and does not provide a diagnosis; however, in plain words, it easily provides a simplified way to identify those individuals who might be facing problems with their drinking habits.
The CAGE alcohol assessment is a brief but effective tool frequently used by healthcare providers to screen patients for alcoholism or alcohol dependence. This tool serves as an orientation for alcohol screening and does not provide a diagnosis; however, in plain words, it easily provides a simplified way to identify those individuals who might be facing problems with their drinking habits.
Sometimes, alcohol consumption can cause frequent but overlooked adverse effects; one of these adverse effects is brain fog. This is caused because alcohol enters the bloodstream and swiftly crosses the blood-brain barrier; it affects several neurotransmitters and brain locations involved in cognitive function.
Sometimes, alcohol consumption can cause frequent but overlooked adverse effects; one of these adverse effects is brain fog. This is caused because alcohol enters the bloodstream and swiftly crosses the blood-brain barrier; it affects several neurotransmitters and brain locations involved in cognitive function.
Your body has inner wisdom and knows what can cause harm; in that sense, we should talk about the body's response to drinking. Drinking often leads to the release and retention of gas and the awful feeling of bloating.
Your body has inner wisdom and knows what can cause harm; in that sense, we should talk about the body's response to drinking. Drinking often leads to the release and retention of gas and the awful feeling of bloating.
Many people wonder what causes an addiction, and what makes an addiction a disease? According to the government’s drug abuse site, “Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her.
Many people wonder what causes an addiction, and what makes an addiction a disease? According to the government’s drug abuse site, “Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around him or her.
The rehab process encompasses several steps, but most of the time, it starts with an assessment that is usually followed by a detoxification, which could be required to help ease the withdrawal that comes as a result of this process.
The rehab process encompasses several steps, but most of the time, it starts with an assessment that is usually followed by a detoxification, which could be required to help ease the withdrawal that comes as a result of this process.
Nowadays, alcohol is everywhere you look! You have seen it in movies, heard about it in songs, and encountered it while scrolling through social media. Over the decades, popular culture has played a key role in glorifying the way our society perceives alcohol.
Nowadays, alcohol is everywhere you look! You have seen it in movies, heard about it in songs, and encountered it while scrolling through social media. Over the decades, popular culture has played a key role in glorifying the way our society perceives alcohol.
I bet you didn´t know that the six drinks you had at your cousin's wedding could be considered binge drinking. Unfortunately, nowadays, binge drinking has been so normalized by our society that it has become the most common and costly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States of America.
I bet you didn´t know that the six drinks you had at your cousin's wedding could be considered binge drinking. Unfortunately, nowadays, binge drinking has been so normalized by our society that it has become the most common and costly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States of America.
Most people have experienced or know someone who can´t remember what happened during a party where they consumed a considerable amount of alcohol. These episodes of a temporary loss of memory are called alcohol-induced blackouts and are extremely common nowadays.
Most people have experienced or know someone who can´t remember what happened during a party where they consumed a considerable amount of alcohol. These episodes of a temporary loss of memory are called alcohol-induced blackouts and are extremely common nowadays.
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism? While both are major public health concerns in the United States, the difference between them is not well understood among the general public.
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism? While both are major public health concerns in the United States, the difference between them is not well understood among the general public.
Thousands of people who suffer from alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, may not even be aware of their condition.Alcoholism is a medical condition that involves a harmful drinking pattern accompanied by a chemical dependence on alcohol.
Thousands of people who suffer from alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, may not even be aware of their condition.Alcoholism is a medical condition that involves a harmful drinking pattern accompanied by a chemical dependence on alcohol.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disorder that causes the person to continue drinking alcohol despite the negative effects it has. Patients who suffer from this condition are usually at great risk of physical and psychological damage.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disorder that causes the person to continue drinking alcohol despite the negative effects it has. Patients who suffer from this condition are usually at great risk of physical and psychological damage.
Alcohol is a big part of today's lives. If you are looking to cut the cycle of excessive drinking or just wish to spend your time differently and healthier, you should know there are so many possibilities around that! You can start by making your morning routine, networking, de-stressing, and so many other things that can keep you away from alcohol.
Alcohol is a big part of today's lives. If you are looking to cut the cycle of excessive drinking or just wish to spend your time differently and healthier, you should know there are so many possibilities around that! You can start by making your morning routine, networking, de-stressing, and so many other things that can keep you away from alcohol.
In the last few years, non-religious rehab programs have appeared as a good option for those individuals who are engaged in recovering from their addiction but who, at the same time, do not want to include any religious or spiritual components in the way to sobriety.
In the last few years, non-religious rehab programs have appeared as a good option for those individuals who are engaged in recovering from their addiction but who, at the same time, do not want to include any religious or spiritual components in the way to sobriety.
Long-Term Rehabilitation constitutes a comprehensive program that aims at overcoming substance use disorders (SUD). The process typically takes some months up to a year or more; tailored treatment and counseling are offered to assist you in a more successful and lasting recovery.
Long-Term Rehabilitation constitutes a comprehensive program that aims at overcoming substance use disorders (SUD). The process typically takes some months up to a year or more; tailored treatment and counseling are offered to assist you in a more successful and lasting recovery.
Alcohol intervention is a form of assistance that is structured to aid people who are suffering from alcohol addiction. The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) findings reinforce the need for these services, showing that 29.
Alcohol intervention is a form of assistance that is structured to aid people who are suffering from alcohol addiction. The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) findings reinforce the need for these services, showing that 29.
Finding help for alcoholics can be challenging, but it usually starts with the process of examining the emotions that alcoholic individuals face. This is the foundation for the attainment of the best possible aid.
Finding help for alcoholics can be challenging, but it usually starts with the process of examining the emotions that alcoholic individuals face. This is the foundation for the attainment of the best possible aid.
Sobriety is a process of transformation that involves many different stages. It constitutes a holistic approach, which covers the physical, mental, and emotional facets of the problem of addiction. It is a journey of self-discovery that demands steadfastness, determination, and the ability of a soul to plunge into those issues that cause substance abuse.
Sobriety is a process of transformation that involves many different stages. It constitutes a holistic approach, which covers the physical, mental, and emotional facets of the problem of addiction. It is a journey of self-discovery that demands steadfastness, determination, and the ability of a soul to plunge into those issues that cause substance abuse.
Drug treatment admission is of paramount importance, a decision that marks the beginning of a great moment when you are ready for transformation and healing. Now that you are facing this new adventure, it is relatively common to have a plethora of emotions, from hope to fear and then to confidence.
Drug treatment admission is of paramount importance, a decision that marks the beginning of a great moment when you are ready for transformation and healing. Now that you are facing this new adventure, it is relatively common to have a plethora of emotions, from hope to fear and then to confidence.
