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Treatment & Detox Guide
Light To Moderate Alcohol Consumption: Exploring The Health And Protective Benefits
While the physiological damage and social havoc created by alcohol abuse and dependency are well-known, it is also true that light-to-moderate drinking has certain health benefits. This mini-review summarizes a roundtable discussion held at the July 2007 annual meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism in Chicago, Illinois. Results will be published in the February….
Can I Get Insurance for Addiction Treatment?
Many people who find themselves in the need for quality addiction treatment wonder if there are any forms of insurance coverage available to assist in paying for the cost of treatment. While there are not state mandates in every state (not as of yet anyway) there are some ways that you can get insurance for….
Benefits of Social Support in Drug Treatment Centers
Did you know that your support system can make all the difference when you enter into drug treatment? The social support systems that are integrated into drug treatment programs can have dramatic effects on the success of the overall treatment program, especially for those whose addictions are highly psychological in matter. A strong social support….
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction means an intense craving for the desire to have a drug at any time, regardless of place or time. You want to use it again and again. You will have unpleasant physical reactions if you stop it. It is not so that everyone who uses drugs becomes addicted to it. Addiction refers to….
Fears as more women fall victim to alcohol
Doctors say they are treating “significantly” more women for alcohol-related health problems. The number of women seen at Leicester’s hospitals for serious drink-related conditions has more than doubled since 2004. But doctors fear many more women are gambling with their health by drinking more than they should. Latest figures from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveal….