Am I an Alcoholic?alcohol addictionBy Andrea BakerJanuary 13, 2020When you drink in excess regularly, you may wonder, am I an alcoholic? While binge drinking occasionally isn’t necessarily a sure sign of alcoholism, it does indicate that you abuse alcohol. The longer you abuse or misuse alcohol, the greater your chances are of developing a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol. If you feel… Details
Benefits of a Family ProgramAddiction TherapyBy Andrea BakerJanuary 8, 2020Another unfortunate consequence of addiction and substance abuse disorders is that it is a family disease, meaning that it affects the people you love most. When you receive help for a substance abuse problem, family therapy in Dallas, Texas is an integral part of your treatment. Among the many benefits of a family program is… Details
CBT vs DBTAddiction TreatmentBy Andrea BakerJanuary 6, 2020Tens of millions of Americans struggle with substance abuse disorders, alcoholism, and mental health disorders every year. Both substance abuse disorders and mental health conditions are chronic, meaning that you have to learn how to manage your symptoms throughout your lifetime to recover. Mental health disorders and addiction are also deadly. Cognitive and dialectical behavioral… Details
Sober New Year’salcohol addiction, drug addictionBy Andrea BakerJanuary 1, 2020While the holidays are a great way to spend time with family members and loved ones, drinking and drug use is also prevalent at many celebrations and parties. Celebrating a sober New Year’s is tough because more men and women binge drink on New Year’s than any other holiday in the United States. Overall, 47%… Details
Opioid Epidemic StatisticsAddiction Treatment, drug addiction, opioid addictionBy Andrea BakerDecember 27, 2019In 2017, President Trump issued an executive order declaring a public health emergency in response to the increasingly deadly opioid epidemic. Opioid epidemic statistics show that fatal heroin overdoses have increased by more than 400% since 2010, while drug overdoses have become the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Opioid… Details
Emotional Effects of AlcoholAddiction Treatment, RehabBy Andrea BakerDecember 21, 2019Although legal, alcohol is one of the most highly addictive psychoactive substances in the world. Like other psychoactive substances, alcohol can lead to physical and psychological dependence. The emotional effects of alcohol can also be damaging. Since alcohol lowers your inhibitions, intoxication can cause you to argue and fight with others. In fact, drinking also… Details
How Addictive is AlcoholAddiction Treatment, men's alcohol rehab, women's rehabBy Andrea BakerDecember 19, 2019Alcohol is one of the most popular psychoactive substances in the world. In the United States, nearly 56% of adults consume alcohol at least once a month, while more than 1 in 4 adults binge drinks monthly. Drinking is common at many social events, which can sometimes make it hard to avoid. Even though alcohol… Details
Addiction Counseling Through PsychodramaAddiction Treatment, drug addictionBy Andrea BakerDecember 18, 2019Struggling with a substance abuse disorder or addiction can leave your life in ruins. Addiction alters your thinking, emotions, and behaviors, which can lead to devastating consequences. Even though 10% of Americans will experience a substance abuse disorder in their lifetime, only 25% will reach out for help. Treatment, like addiction counseling through psychodrama, can… Details
Myths About Drugsdrug addiction, drugs, RehabBy Andrea BakerDecember 16, 2019Substance abuse disorders and addiction impact more than 23 million Americans annually, making addiction an epidemic. Unlike certain conditions like infections, addiction is a chronic and incurable condition. While some myths about drugs include things like you can’t get addicted from just one use, the truth is that all psychoactive substances can lead to physical… Details
How to Have a Successful Substance Abuse RecoveryAddiction Treatment, RehabBy Andrea BakerNovember 25, 2019Substance Abuse Recovery Regardless of how severe your addiction is, recovery is possible. Once you commit to ending your addiction, you need to take the right steps toward completing detox, rehab, and aftercare. Your addiction treatment therapist, support group, friends, and family can also help you with substance abuse recovery. After an intake assessment, you… Details
