How Dangerous Is Alcohol Withdrawal? Alcohol AddictionBy dreamscapeJanuary 7, 2016Making the tough decision to get help to overcome addiction to or dependence on alcohol is a positive step. It is, however, not an easy one to make and you’re probably wondering what’s in store for you. Before any substantive treatment program can begin, you first have to undergo detoxification to clear the alcohol from…
Focusing on Nutrition in Rehab Reduces Chances of Transfer Addiction Addiction TreatmentBy dreamscapeJanuary 8, 2015Weight gain is a common side effect of going through rehab for drug or alcohol addiction. For many facilities, the primary goal is to get patients sober and to keep them sober. This is understandable, but often other health issues fall by the wayside as a result. For instance, smoking has long been considered acceptable…
Newly Sober and Single: When Should You Begin Dating? Addiction RecoveryBy dreamscapeJanuary 6, 2015If you are single, you might think that getting sober will solve some of the romantic problems that you had when you were actively abusing alcohol and drugs. You no longer have to worry about embarrassing yourself by getting wasted after only one or two dates with someone, and you don’t have to worry about…
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.
Mindful Meditation: A Tool for Recovery Addiction RecoveryBy dreamscapeDecember 23, 2014It’s widely accepted that America’s first contact with “mindfulness” came in the form of a speech given by Indian guru Swami Vivekananda to the World Conference on Religions held in Chicago in 1893. Vivekananda was on a mission to bring the spiritual practices of his homeland to America—and he succeeded. His speech sparked an interest…
Addiction Severity Impacts Effectiveness of Drug Treatment Addiction TreatmentBy dreamscapeAugust 28, 2014A new animal model study from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom suggests that the effectiveness of drug treatment for addiction may depend on the phase of the addiction. Using lab rats, the researchers found that their subjects responded differently to drug treatment depending on whether their cocaine addiction was in its early…
Saying No to Addiction Treatment? Addiction TreatmentBy dreamscapeAugust 4, 2014It is incredibly difficult to come to the realization and to make the admission that you need to get help for substance abuse or addiction. There are so many excuses and ways in which we try to deny our problems. We claim we can control it. We say we can stop any time we want,…
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…
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…
Repairing Your Body After Addiction Drug AddictionBy dreamscapeMay 26, 2014Recovery from drug addiction is a long journey and now that you are clean you deserve congratulations. But if you’re feeling run down, tired, and can’t summon much energy for a celebration, it may be because of all the damage that you did to your body by taking drugs. We often hear about the impact…
