There are a lot of ways to protect yourself from viruses, bacteria, and other types of infection. With the current COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic spreading around the globe, it’s more important than ever to focus on increasing that level of protection. Among the options for doing that is breaking free of addiction and living a life that’s …
Addiction is a chronic disease that develops over time. In fact, the development can be so slow, that many people including the addict, may not realize they are going through the stages of addiction. One of the reasons for this is that people often grow accustomed to addiction or choose to ignore the symptoms. There …
It may have taken you several months or years to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Likewise, it may take a few weeks or months to unravel your addiction and get you on the road to recovery. The stages of addiction recovery include a step-by-process of transitioning you from substance abuse to a life …
When you enter a treatment center for addiction, you may have two main options: inpatient vs outpatient treatment. Both levels of treatment offer the same types of therapy and care. However, the main difference between each is how much supervision you need as you recover from your addiction. If you choose inpatient treatment, you will …
Addiction can affect anyone from any background – age, economic status, age, ethnicity, gender, or race. While the majority of people who use alcohol do develop an addiction, others may become addicted or develop a dependency. While risk factors for addiction vary per person, there are some common variables that determine if a user becomes …
Deaths and health problems from opioid addiction and overdose continue to climb each year in the United States. Opioid epidemic statistics include all genders, ages, ethnicities, and social demographics. Virtually no one is immune to the epidemic. As more people feel the effects of long-term opioid use, the need for quality opioid addiction treatment programs …