What is EMDR Therapy? Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy dreamscapeSeptember 4, 2019Leave a commentAll of us are a sum of the experiences in our lives. If we have a happy upbringing and very little connection to tragedy, we tend to live happy. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. If we experience bad things, including trauma, in our lives, we have this tendency to struggle. When struggles become overwhelming,…
Is Oxycodone Addictive? Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeJuly 28, 2019Oxycodone is a common prescription opioid. Opioids are prescription pain relievers that reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain. They affect the areas of the brain that control emotion, which diminishes the effects of painful stimuli. People use prescription opioids for the management of severe pain. But these drugs still come with serious…
Can You Die From Alcohol Withdrawal? Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeJuly 21, 2019Making the decision to get help to overcome addiction to alcohol is a positive step. But it is not an easy one to make. And you’re probably wondering what’s in store for you. Before any treatment program can begin, you may first have to undergo detoxification to clear alcohol from your body. Perhaps you think…
How Meth Use Can Lead to Cheating Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeApril 28, 2015Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or simply meth, is a terrible drug that ruins lives. A controlled substance, meth is rarely prescribed, but most abusers get it from amateur labs that crank out the substance from household chemicals. Meth is a stimulant and has a number of effects on the user. One common effect…
New Study Finds Addicts Low in Mindfulness Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeJanuary 3, 2015A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that low levels of mindfulness may be contributing to the development of addiction.
Women With Strong Support Network More Susceptible to Substance Abuse, Study Finds Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeOctober 22, 2014Women and men have gender-specific differences in their rate of susceptibility to substance abuse, as well as differences in the types of substances that function as abuse targets. Other known influences on substance abuse risks include genetic inheritance and environmental influences encountered by each individual. In a study presented Aug. 18, 2014, to the annual…
Are 12-Step Groups Safe for Women? Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeJuly 11, 2014Support groups, especially those using the 12 steps, are loved by many and rejected by others. For addicts, a support group is an important part of an overall treatment program. The support group provides emotional and social connections with other people with similar experiences. Support groups give recovering addicts a place to go time and…
Can Animal-Assisted Therapy Help People Affected by Substance Abuse or Addiction? Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeJuly 9, 2014Animal-assisted therapy is a term used to describe the use of trained dogs or other animals in structured therapeutic practices aimed at helping human beings with specific health problems. Current evidence indicates that several groups of people—including individuals with cancer, serious heart problems and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—can benefit from this form of therapy. In…
Explaining Parent’s Addiction to a Child Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeJune 11, 2014On Father’s Day, kids take the time to show their appreciation for all of the things their fathers do for them every day of the year. But for the child of an alcoholic or drug abuser, the day may be fraught with confusion and mixed emotions. Addiction is a serious, complex issue, and this can…
Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, and Immigration Medical Exams Substance AddictionBy dreamscapeMarch 4, 2010All applicants for immigrant visas, as well as certain non-immigrant applicants, are required to undergo a medical exam performed by a civil surgeon that has been designated by authorities to be qualified to administer the exams. During the exam, physicians are allowed (and sometimes required) to ask questions about an applicant’s prior or current drug…
