Is Alcohol a Drug?
Yes, Indeed, Alcohol is a Drug. It has been classified as a Central Nervous System depressant. What this means is that any form of alcohol consumption slows down mental function within the mind and brain. It also has the effect of reducing important body functions. This is because of the increased production of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). When the […]
What it takes to get a loved one into rehab
Getting Someone to Rehab What does it take to get a loved one into rehab? This is a question that has many family members mystified. It’s often not fully understood how far disconnected someone can get with drugs or alcohol. In fact, most individuals will be withdrawn to such a degree that they are not […]
Drug Use & Trafficking, the Effect on Children
Drug Use, Trafficking and Children Recently, in a drug trafficking raid in a Canadian province, the presence of a newborn child and a toddler were in the same room as the drugs and traffickers being arrested. This situation is more common than one would like to admit. Many reports filed by law enforcement officers who […]
Ways of Addressing Alcohol Abuse
Recognizing Alcohol Abuse Many of us have been to a dinner party or other social occasion where one or more people present may be drinking a bit over the limit. But this would require one to know what the limit is. Often, the limit one observes is based on what we consider too much. Some […]
Treatment Referral Expert
What is a Treatment Referral Expert? It is a person who helps someone decide exactly what kind of rehab center is right for that particular individual. By going over what type of addiction it is, setting the person up with an intervention if needed, and taking one’s own experience in setting up check-ins and intakes, […]
Five Qualities of a Rehab Counsellor
A drug rehab counsellor should possess certain qualities. The following attributes should be present to get an excellent treatment program. While there exist different criteria for what constitutes “being an expert,” the following five conditions are extremely important.