Alcoholism and Heart Health Risks
On the surface, it may be hard to make an obvious connection between alcoholism and heart disease. Everyone is more familiar with the effects alcohol has on the liver and on a person’s behaviors. Heart and blood problems are definite risks of alcoholism, even though it may not get as much attention. If you ever needed . . . . Continue Reading
What Ifs About Drug Rehab Part 3
There are a lot of uncertainties in the world, especially now with the difficult economy, the housing crisis, and job cuts. Fear is finding it’s way into more people’s hearts about a lot of things right now. Are you really needing to go to drug rehab, but finding your heart is taken over with fear . . . . Continue Reading
Alcohol Rehab Can Improve Circulatory Problems With Alcoholism
Alcoholism can cause all sorts of chaos and trouble in a person’s life. With all that drama, it can be tougher to notice the subtle changes in that person’s health. Their circulatory system is under direct siege when they binge drink, causing problems with the vessels and the blood itself. Fortunately, alcohol rehab can offer . . . . Continue Reading
The What If List About Drug Rehab Part 2
“What if” is a dead give away for someone who is having big doubts about themselves. Thinking of the worst case scenario is one way people work through tough decisions. Many times, these concerns are about things that can’t be completely predicted. However, having a long list of questions about drug rehab is totally normal. Getting responses . . . . Continue Reading
Michelle Williams Deals With Grief Over Heath Ledger One Year Later
This is obviously a blog about women and addiction, so it may seem like a post about the one year anniversary of Heath Ledger’s death is out of place. However, there is a woman and a young girl forever entwined in his life story. Unfortunately, this addiction tragedy has been played out in front of . . . . Continue Reading
Prescription Drug Addiction What Makes It Different
An addiction is and addiction is an addiction, right? Wrong. Each type of addictive drug affects people and their lifestyles in slightly different ways. Just the legality of some drugs can make a big difference. Today, we’ll look at a few things that set prescription drug addiction apart. Prescription Drug Addiction Can Begin With Legitimate Needs Many . . . . Continue Reading
Women Drugs and Crime
The connection between women and crime is not simple. In many cases, it involves drugs, bad childhoods, and sex. The way drugs fit in can be somewhat unexpected as well. The stereotype for crime still seems to be focused mostly on men. But women’s arrests have been on the rise. Incarceration is often the end . . . . Continue Reading
Life Skills Restored With Drug Rehab Part 2
No amount of inborn talent, savvy, and intelligence can compensate for the way drug addiction destroys basic life skills. A drug addict or alcoholic may try to appear like their life is going smoothly. However, a close look will reveal basic social and independent living skills that are greatly impaired from their addiction. Drug rehab plays . . . . Continue Reading
Addiction Problems with Family Work and Social Ties
People with addictions usually believe there are in control of their drug or alcohol use, that there’s no problem at all. They may come up with smooth explanations and distracting words, but you can often notice their world falling down around them. If you know someone like this, they may very well have drug and alcohol treatment . . . . Continue Reading
Drinking Benders and Loss of Control Strong Symptoms of Addiction
Casual drinking and even some drug use is often seen as acceptable. However, there are ways to tell if someone you care about (or even you) are succumbing to a drug or alcohol addiction. Addiction is not easily treated by going cold turkey. It really is best if drug treatment professionals are involved. Don’t know . . . . Continue Reading