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The Difference Between Long Term Treatment Centers and Outpatient Programs When you’re looking at rehab options to start recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, you’ll likely wonder what most other patients do. What’s the difference between long term treatment centers and outpatient programs? Which program will serve you best, as you work for lasting recovery?
If you have struggled with drug addiction and it has led to complications, you may be eligible to qualify for disability benefits. Your addiction alone does not qualify you for benefits, but the complications that result from that addiction do. What Programs are Available The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees two disability programs, Social Security
Dual Diagnosis: Depression and Alcoholism “Nobody understands me, nobody cares, what if I never woke up….I’ll just have another drink. Alcohol is always there for me.” Dual Diagnosis is the combination of a mood disorder and a substance abuse/dependency problem. The quote above is an example of a person who suffers from both depression and
It’s Not Just a Diet, Is It? A Guide to Eating Disorders and Their Symptoms/Warning Signs The types of eating disorders that people may exhibit can vary depending on a myriad of factors, including: age, personality, and any other mental or physical disorders that may be present. A warped self-image and societal pressures may lure
Pleasure and Pain: Substance Abuse and Cutting Behavior Darrell Hammond, a comedian from Saturday Night Live, most known for his impersonations as Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Sean Connery, has just written a book about his life. The book depicts the physical abuse he endured as a child, his battle with alcohol and drug addiction
SAD Light Therapy Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that can affect people most commonly during the winter months when the sun exposure is at its lowest level. This mood altering disorder has also been linked to deficiencies in vitamin D as well as the sun’s influence on regulating the hormone melatonin. The
OxyContin Addiction and Substance Induced Mood Disorders What is an Opioid Induced Mood Disorder? Many people who suffer from substance abuse also suffer from mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality etc. But, drugs such as OxyContin can bring on episodes of mood disorders as well. Generally, with OxyContin these disorders are limited
Sex Addiction or Narcissistic Behavior? Former professional wrestler, Andre Davis, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for having unprotected sex with hundreds of women while never disclosing his HIV diagnosis. Mr. Davis defended himself by stating that his sex addiction was worse than having an alcohol or drug addiction. Sex addiction seemed to be
Dual Diagnosis: Double Trouble Many people struggle with addiction and the problems it causes in their lives. Add a mental illness to the mix and the problems double. Many emotions and behaviors related to addiction are also linked to mental illness, and it is difficult to determine which came first. Is the mental illness causing
Codependency: Feeding the Addiction Together If addiction were a game, codependency would be a key player. Although you may think you are helping your addicted loved one, you may be making the addiction problem even bigger and that can be counterproductive. Your addicted loved one may begin to justify their behavior. Aside from your loved
