Crystal Meth Addiction
Effects of Methamphetamine and Crystal Meth Addiction in Oregon on the Gay Population
A study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration on 54 people who identified themselves as lesbians, gays, transgendered people, bisexuals or heterosexually identified men who had sex with men showed that 64% of these... (more...)
Why is Methamphetamine and Crystal Meth Addiction in Michigan on the Rise?
In the last ten years, Michigan has seen a tremendous increase in its methamphetamine and crystal meth addiction. The drug has been steadily increasing in the state at a quite fast rate and that is what has made the issue more serious. (more…) Popularity:... (more...)
What is addiction treatment?
Addiction treatment is not a gimmick. It isn’t a system of wishing and hoping. (It can be a system that provides hope). What is addiction treatment? It is years of experience. (more…) Popularity: 8% [?] Read More →
Addiction Treatment for the Homeless
Addiction and homelessness are two major problems in American society that frequently go hand-in-hand. While the vast majority of people who deal with drug and alcohol addiction do not become homeless, a large percentage of homeless people suffer from... (more...)
Avoiding Triggers in Addiction Recovery
One of the most important things that people suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction must do in order to maintain recovery is avoid the triggers in their life. Without doing so, relapse becomes much more likely. Triggers are things in the individual’s... (more...)
Talking To Teens About Addiction
If you suspect that your teen has a problem with drugs and alcohol, it may be tempting to ignore the situation. This is especially true when there isn’t clear evidence, and you don’t want to accuse your child of doing something when it may not be... (more...)
Addiction Behaviors
There are many different characteristics which are associated with addiction. People suffering from drug and alcohol abuse tend to display many of the same behaviors. The following are some things commonly seen in addicts, though each person may not... (more...)
What Is Recovery?
“Recovery” is a term that is thrown around a lot when talking about addiction treatment, but what does it really mean? When is a person in recovery? When is an addict actually recovered? The answer is that this word doesn’t begin at a single point... (more...)
Addiction Treatment Necessary in Many Cases
When it comes to dealing with serious drug addictions, the statistics agree that your chances are much better if you seek professional help. For many, it can be difficult to admit that you have a problem with drug abuse. Not many people want to own... (more...)
How to Stop Enabling Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Family and friends of people suffering from addiction usually display enabling behaviors. They make it easier for the addict to continue being destructive by defending them, giving them money, ignoring problems, and bailing them out of the consequences... (more...)