The Insanity of a Family Disease

During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.

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Percocet Addiction

Percocet Addiction

It is important to recognize the signs of abuse and addiction and to take steps to get professional treatment when necessary.

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Examining the Impact of Natural Disasters on Addiction

Examining the Impact of Natural Disasters on Addiction

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and wildfires can result in catastrophic destruction of homes, busi

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The Cost of Addiction vs Treatment

The Cost of Addiction vs Treatment

More than 20 million Americans have drug or alcohol problems severe enough to call for some form of substance use treatment[

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Xanax Addiction: The Risks & Side Effects of Xanax Abuse

Xanax Addiction: The Risks & Side Effects of Xanax Abuse

Xanax is the most well-known form of alprazolam[i], a medication prescribed to treat conditions that include panic disorder

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Music Therapy: Giving Clients a Voice in Recovery

People enrolled in substance use disorder treatment programs often struggle with psychological or emotional issues that preve

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Trauma Therapy as Part of Addiction Treatment

Trauma Therapy as Part of Addiction Treatment

There is a recognized link between substance use and abuse problems and exposure to traumatic events during childhood or adul

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Continuing Care Support After Healing From Addiction

Continuing Care Support After Healing From Addiction

People who successfully complete a primary treatment program for substance abuse or addiction should be proud of their acco

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Symptoms & Signs of Dual Diagnosis & Co-Occurring Disorders

Symptoms & Signs of Dual Diagnosis & Co-Occurring Disorders

In the U.S. and throughout the world, there is significant overlap between people affected by diagnosable substance use probl

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Things to Look for When Choosing Addiction Treatment Center

Things to Look for When Choosing Addiction Treatment Center

In any given year, millions of Americans benefit from enrollment in some form of drug or alcohol treatment. However, compared

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