Alcohol Addiction Treatment California Drinking and Driving and Alcohol-Related Accidents

Drinking and Driving and Alcohol-Related Accidents

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Drunk driving has been a leading contributor to car accidents for decades. But new research suggests nearly 55 percent of deaths in alcohol-related crashes were people other than the driver. [1] With more than half of fatalities coming at the hands of others, those suffering should seek alcohol addiction treatment California. In California and across […]

Why Trauma Leads to Addiction in Some, and Not in Others

Why Trauma Leads to Addiction in Some, and Not in Others

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Trauma, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is described as an event or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as life-threatening or emotionally or physically harmful.[1] Traumatic events that those experience, whether as children or adults, shape the way individuals view themselves, as well as the […]

Prescription Medication and Substance Abuse

Prescription Medication and Substance Abuse

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Prescription Medication and Substance Abuse If you’re taking prescription medications for a mental health disorder along with using recreational drugs or alcohol, the interaction could lead to dangerous health consequences. Read ahead to learn why mental illness often coexists with drug addiction, and about the risks attached to prescription medication and substance abuse. Mental Illness […]

The Prevalence of Mood Disorders and Addiction, and How Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in California Can Help

The Prevalence of Mood Disorders and Addiction

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Many people struggling with mood disorders and addiction only recognize one or the other as a problem. A person tends to either feel that their mood disorder is the cause of their troubles, or they feel that addiction has the strongest hold over their life. Few realize without assistance that the two are almost inextricably […]

Can Survivor’s Guilt Lead to Addiction

Can Survivor’s Guilt Lead to Addiction?

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Trauma is an unfortunate but unavoidable part of the human experience. There are many different types and many different outcomes of trauma. By extension, there are many survivors of trauma. These survivors can be left with much confusion and inner conflict that can result in guilt lead to addiction. Here we will look at what […]

addiction rates in military

Addiction Rates In Military: Intervention Options

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Life in the military comes with many hurdles and challenges. Whether it is being away from loved ones for extended periods of time, dealing with intense levels of stress in combat situations, or simply the adjustment one has to make between civilian and military life. Life in the military is not without its difficulties. But […]

Common Co-Occurring Disorders Seen in Addiction Treatment

Common Co-Occurring Disorders Seen in Addiction Treatment

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Addiction treatment can be extremely complex. In addition to the fact that it may be a sensitive topic in certain families and communities, taking action to deal with dependency is rarely simple from a medical perspective. In many cases, the issues that influence and lead to addiction may be accompanied by co-occurring disorders. How might […]

stress and addiction

Stress and Addiction

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Stress and addiction play interrelated roles as one oftentimes leads to the other. The impact of each on the other can multiply as time passes. Of course, we all experience stress from time to time; that’s normal and an expected part of life. However, sometimes stress can feel overwhelming, and we start desperately looking for […]

what causes addiction

What Causes Addiction?

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Substance abuse is a problem that plagues millions of people around the world and there are millions of new cases each year. Finding out what causes addiction is a top priority for researchers, substance abuse professionals, as well as the loved ones of those battling addiction. There are a lot of theories on what leads […]

Human Trafficking and Addiction

Human Trafficking and Addiction

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The Ohio Attorney General’s office reported that, as of 2017, drug and alcohol addiction were the most common factors leading to a person being used for trafficking. The undeniable link between human trafficking and addiction was again confirmed when a center for trafficking victims in Maine released findings that 66% of their clients believe drug […]