Watching a loved one struggle with drug addiction or alcoholism can be painful and frustrating. Addiction, clinically termed substance use disorder, is a chronic and progressive brain condition that gets worse if untreated. Although incurable, substance use disorder typically responds favorably to evidence-based treatment. Today’s guide outlines how to help an addict without enabling addiction. …
Detox and recovery from addiction can be challenging and overwhelming. The more you learn about what to expect at rehab and what you should take with you, the more confident you will feel about engaging with the process. SAMHSA data shows that 2.5 million over-12s in the United States obtained professional treatment for substance use …
Discovering how to stop drug cravings could help you to move from active addiction into ongoing recovery without relapsing. Cravings are one of the eleven diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder outlined in APA’s DSM-5-TR, the latest update of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Intense urges and cravings for drugs can present at …
The importance of aftercare in addiction treatment should not be underestimated. Each year, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) publishes data from NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health. From 2019 to 2020, there was a sharp increase in both drug addiction (substance use disorder) and alcoholism (alcohol use disorder. Regrettably, fewer …
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