Self-mutilation is a self-destructive pattern of behavior that can sometimes accompany drug and alcohol addiction. When emotional pain becomes intolerable and relief is needed immediately, people will seek sources to relieve this pain. The physical pain with cutting distracts from the emotional pain, temporarily. The emotional pain does return and the pattern develops. Underlying issues
The government has decided to delay alcohol treatment programs because of the high drop out rate in their pilot programs after 3 years. An article in U.S.A Today quoted Les McFarling, head of the Army substance abuse program, “Last year, the Army postponed expanding the program to all 60 Army bases because the dropout rate
Reality television continues to encourage people to think unhealthy lifestyle patterns are normal among young adults. Fortunately, one reality star, The Situation from The Jersey Shore television program, has decided to go to drug rehab for prescription drug addiction. Mike Sorrentino (aka The Situation) was spotted at a drug rehab center and then later confirmed
Cocaine use directly impacts the central nervous system. Dopamine, a main chemical in the brain, is responsible for emotions, movements, and sensations. When cocaine is used dopamine is overproduced by an artificial conductor. When addicts feel depressed after using cocaine it is because their brain has depleted dopamine and needs time to begin naturally generating
Felon to Community Recovery Role Model Through Drug Rehab An article written in the Deccan Herald from New Delhi, “Addict-felon turns role model, thanks to de-addiction camp”, describes a 22 year old ex-drug addict and felon who is now in recovery and giving back to his community by helping other adolescents and young adults who
At the ripe age of 18, Demi Lovato Disney actress and singer, has completed drug treatment and recognizes that she was self-medicating emotional pain with drugs and alcohol. She checked into drug rehab in 2011 to address her eating disorder, addiction and mood issues. She is like most people that suffer from addiction who have underlying
Taking Suboxone to deal with addiction is just substituting one addictive drug for another and will likely lead to problems.
While no one chooses addiction it is important to know that whether it is illegal drugs, alcohol or prescription medication with the proper help recovery is always possible.
Making the decision to go to an addiction treatment center was not an easy one but one that likely saved my life as I was living ruled by the disease of addiction.
Detoxification from drug and alcohol abuse should be followed by addiction treatment and the best chance at recovering from addiction is from a treatment facility that offers both on the same grounds.
