Why People Back Off from Rehab?
Backing Off from Treatment In the field of abuse of drugs, alcohol and medication, family members as well as friends can observe some common factors. It is a phenomenon that sometimes causes great concern – why do people back off from rehab? It seems obvious to one and all that the person is clearly harming […]
What Causes a Person to Become Addicted to Drugs?
You probably asked yourself, at some point, how is it that I or a relative is now addicted to a mind-altering substance? No one wakes up one morning and is suddenly addicted. Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a multifaceted condition shaped by a range of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. So, what causes a […]
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Addiction
Mindfulness-based cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) principles with mindfulness practices. Researchers originally developed it to help people with recurring depression and prevent relapse. However, people have recognized its benefits in other areas, such as anxiety, stress, and addiction recovery. Here’s a closer look at MBCT. MBCT Origins and Background In the 1990s, Drs. […]
What is Considered Alcoholism?
Diagnosing Alcohol Use Disorder Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is known as a condition identified by the inability to control or stop drinking despite adverse physical, psychological, social, or legal consequences. It ranges from mild to severe, and the medical field recognizes it as a medical condition requiring treatment. Here is more on the […]
Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be one of the hardest to get through. If alcohol consumption is heavy and prolonged, it can be life-threatening. Alcohol withdrawal can be categorized by its symptoms from mild to severe. Delirium tremens is the most dangerous of these. Minor withdrawal symptoms can include symptoms like anxiety, […]
Why Does a Person Continue to Drink?
Continuous Drinking Those who do drink alcohol have asked this question, and family and friends have asked it as well. Throughout history, anyone close to or associated with alcohol abusers has, at one point or another, asked– Why does the person continue to drink? Obviously, the person must recognize it is harming them and others. And in […]