Opinion: Is Addiction a Choice?
Is addiction a choice or is it an excuse? Many scientists say addicts have literally lost control, and that they suffer from a disease. The National Institute on Drug Abuse calls drug addiction a "disease that will waste your brain."... Learn MoreDrug Treatment in Cape May County
If you have ever had the thought: maybe I need to “cut back on my use” – whether it’s drinking, drugging, or both, and you have considered getting help – this is a good indication that you probably should get... Learn MoreAsk Alkie
I came down for treatment but I have to get back to my hometown because my daughter needs me. I’m gonna do detox and then inpatient. My question is when’s the soonest I can go back? -Phil I’ve heard... Learn MoreMental Illness, Alcoholism, and Suicide: The Dark Past of the Duck Dynasty
[caption id="attachment_11150" align="aligncenter" width="420"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Si Robertson, lovingly known as Uncle Si on the popular A&E hit series Duck Dynasty, is now revealing a family history of alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness and even suicide attempts that, in the past,... Learn MoreYou Might be a Drug Addict If… Part Two
[caption id="attachment_8110" align="aligncenter" width="224"] The author as an active drug addict[/caption] Maybe y’all didn’t believe me when I said I had some more solid gold in the reserves. Well, here it is, as promised, the second installment of You... Learn MoreIn the News: FDA Backs Tighter Control on Hydrocodone
The Food and Drug Administration is recommending new restrictions on prescription medicines containing hydrocodone, the highly addictive painkiller that has grown into the most widely prescribed drug in the US. In a major policy shift, the agency said in an... Learn MoreBullying, Substance Abuse, and Suicide
America was shocked last Tuesday when Florida Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of two girls, 12 and 14, charged with aggravated stalking of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick of Lakeland, FL. Rebecca committed suicide, or what we in the freedom-from-bullying movement... Learn MoreDoes BCBS of Maryland Cover Drug Rehab?
Why BCBS of Maryland Covers Drug Rehab The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland Insurance Company recognizes that the goal of treatment at a BCBS of Maryland drug rehab center is the same as for other any other kind of... Learn MoreSugar Addiction in Sobriety
Even before I got clean and was exposed to “the rooms” and the culture within, I remember hearing and repeating jokes about the coffee and the sugar. The sweet, sweet mountains of refined sugar that recovering alcoholics seemed to live... Learn MoreMy Last 100 days as an addict
Many people (in and outside of recovery) believe that an addict has to “hit their bottom” before they are ready to get clean. I don’t think that is the case for everyone, though. Don’t get me wrong, things had gotten... Learn MoreOnce an Addict, Always an Addict?
Disease Theory of Addiction Substance abuse and addiction is believed to involve permanent changes to the brain structure and function. According to the disease theory of addiction, it is possible for people to stop the addictive behavior, but they will... Learn MoreWhat are the cost benefits of addiction treatment?
Addiction is a prevalent yet treatable chronic medical condition. Often times, addiction is accompanied by other chronic diseases. If left untreated, the addicted person’s medical care becomes more costly due to what is called secondary health conditions. However, when treated,... Learn More
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