As the name implies, the treatment involves understanding and analyzing the behavioral patterns that are associated with addiction. For a starter, it involves observing the external and internal stimuli that are driving you towards the consumption of alcohol or any other drugs.
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4 Signs that You Should Sign up for Outpatient Alcohol Rehab
Do you seem to enjoy alcohol a little more than usual? You could be suffering from borderline addiction. It is a dangerous condition that could blow over the boundary at any time. If you are not careful, you could fall into the deep trap of alcoholism and lead your life down the path of addiction.
Find the Best Alcohol Rehab in Austin
Alcohol addiction is one of the most common addictions in the world. If you are wondering how to get out of this destructive behavior then you are also a part of the large majority of Americans who are trying to make their lives better. There is good news for you.
Some Quotes To Ponder During Recovery
Addiction is a chronic degenerative disease caused by sustained use of a substance, which often contains psychoactive elements. Addiction is a misunderstood disease because during the United States’ 50-year War on Drugs, first started by President Nixon in 1971, a misconception about the nature of addiction has spread. This misconception places the blame of the […]
What is High-Functioning Alcoholism? Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Take a moment to consider what comes to mind when you think of a stereotypical alcoholic: Is it someone who constantly drinks entirely too much to the point of appearing disheveled or not entirely put together, slurs their words, causes embarrassing scenes during social functions or family events, and whose life is generally falling apart […]
Celebrate Pride Month With These Sober Activities in Austin
‘The Live Music Capital of the World’ Has a Place For Everyone Austin is known for its beautiful location in the Texas Hill Country, laid-back atmosphere, and welcoming LGBTQ environment, and is often referred to as ‘The Live Music Capital of the World’ for good reason: the city is home to more than 250 venues […]
The Healing Benefits of Music Therapy in Addiction Recovery
Music therapy, also known as Music Assisted Therapy or MAT, is a form of expressive art therapy that is often used in addiction recovery treatment programs to encourage those suffering from substance abuse disorder (SUD) to come to terms with the underlying issues that may have contributed to their addiction and to provide a constructive […]
The Invisible Dangers of Fentanyl-Laced Drugs: Meth
The rate of accidental, often fatal overdoses involving fentanyl-laced street drugs has increased significantly in recent years with stimulants such as methamphetamine accounting for the large majority of new cases being reported. Each drug has long been considered extremely addictive and deadly in its own right; however, a random sampling study of meth seized by […]
Demystifying Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction is a chronic health condition that inhibits an affected individual’s ability to control their behavior and impulses when it comes to their drug intake, despite the negative health and social consequences of their drug use. Drug addiction is such a dangerous disease because the long-term use of the drug affects our brain chemistry, leading to changes in our reward systems.
Alcohol, Energy Drinks, and Caffeine: What are the Risks?
Combining alcohol and energy drinks together has become a popular drinking trend in recent years, but it isn’t without its dangers. Alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs) or caffeinated alcoholic beverages (CABs) are premixed beverages that not only contain alcohol but also caffeine and other stimulants such as taurine. A typical AED or CAB beverage contains about […]