Dangers of Excessive Drinking Alcohol is the most common drug that causes substance abuse around the world, which makes many people assume it is safe. However, excess alcohol and alcohol abuse can cause serious health risks, including organ damage, psychological...
Alcoholism Explained We have all heard the term alcoholic and while it is clear that it describes someone that is engaging in alcohol abuse, how does one know when someone’s alcohol consumption has progressed from social drinking to alcoholism. Alcoholism is defined...
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan? When it comes to a successful recovery from substance abuse, identifying triggers that may cause a risk of relapse is key. A relapse prevention plan is a workable blueprint that can help someone protect their recovery from drug...
5 Celebrities Who Don’t Drink There are hundreds of female and male celebrities who don’t drink alcohol in America and abroad, including Brad Pitt, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kristin Davis, and Gerard Butler. Every person has their own...
Dual diagnosis is a method of treatment in which a person is diagnosed with both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, also known as co-occurring mental disorders. These treatment programs aim to treat the disorders together rather than separately...
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), or “shock therapy,” is a medical treatment that uses electrical stimulation to cause controlled seizures. The purpose of ECT is to treat severe depression and psychiatric disorders. These treatments can also be used for...
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