May 2nd, 2008 by jgold454
Drug addiction and alcohol addiction are both classified as diseases today. But many people make the mistake of thinking of them as physical diseases. In fact, both drug and alcohol abuse are mental diseases, with a physical manifestation. It is not the other way round.
April 25th, 2008 by jgold454
Alcohol detox is a very necessary first step of the addiction treatment program for alcoholism patients. In mild cases, alcohol detoxification can be done at home, but if a person is very deeply entrenched into the alcoholism addiction, then it is advisable to get them enrolled in a alcohol rehab center where the right kind of medical attention can be provided to their cause.
April 3rd, 2008 by jgold454
Prometa is a medication that is promoted for use in the treatment of alcoholism and cocaine and meth addiction. It claims to make recovery for these drugs an easier process, and some rehab centers advertise the use of it for their patients.
March 21st, 2008 by jgold454
Research from the Journal of Neuroscience shows that addicts’ brains may be able to repair the damage caused by alcoholism and alcohol abuse when they quit drinking. This study was performed at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. It was the first of its kind to show that brain damage from drinking alcohol might be reversed through abstinence. Read the rest of this entry »
March 17th, 2008 by jgold454
Alcoholism has gone through many different stereotypes; however, the fact is that alcoholism is a dangerous disease. Much like any other chronic disease, alcoholism can last an entire lifetime, if treatment is not sought after. Alcohol treatment programs are dedicated to helping alcoholics regain their lives by stopping the pattern this disease is known for. Read the rest of this entry »
March 11th, 2008 by jgold454
Drug rehab facilities are places where addicts can get help on the path to recovery from addiction. Many people have misconceptions about drug rehab or just aren’t sure exactly what happens there. While each rehabilitation facility is a little different, there are some basic traits that most of them share in common. Read the rest of this entry »