Addiction Related Posts

Many addictions can be traced back to the desire to avoid unwanted feelings. So how do you make peace with emotions and remain in recovery? The holidays, family functions, job stress, family stress, events that take you back in the path of locations where you used to obtain or do drugs can all be dangerous. […]

What’s the connection between substance abuse and nutritional deficiencies? Is there a correlation between addiction and malnutrition? Often, when someone arrives for treatment, they show signs of malnutrition. For some, it’s related to the loss of appetite brought on by alcohol or drugs like heroin. In other ways, it’s just practical: If someone isn’t taking […]

What unique issues need to be dealt with when an individual is battling more than one addiction? The same impulses that can make an individual susceptible to one addiction can make them open to other types of addictions as well. Co-addictions can sometimes also be referred to as co-occurring disorders and the term simply means […]

Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Its effects can often be felt for generations. Addiction doesn’t just affect those who are abusing. It can live on to affect the generations that follow. When one or both parents suffer from substance abuse or alcoholism, mental health issues or rage, trauma is created. Trauma at an early […]

As regulations on smoking increase in the U.S., tobacco addiction continues to be a growing problem in developing countries. While there’s been a crackdown on advertising and promotion of smoking in the U.S., tobacco addiction is still a problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. According to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey organized jointly by the […]

At The Oaks at La Paloma, we know that keg parties aren’t the only thing parents of college students need to worry about. Students are turning to prescription meds to get high. In the course of my job as an addiction specialist, I see firsthand new trends in substance abuse and addiction. One drug that […]

Kelly Osbourne blames her famous rocker dad for her addiction. What role do genetics play in drug and alcohol abuse? The Osbourne family’s drug problems have been well documented. Dad Ozzy battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol for years, but how did his struggles affect children Kelly and Jack? The two were teens when […]

Why are reality shows about substance abuse or process addictions so popular? Is it voyeurism, education or a little of both? Are TV viewers becoming addicted to shows about addiction? If you look at the growing range of programs on the schedule, you’d think so. The latest additions include VH1’s Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew, […]

It’s highly addictive and still one of the most popular drugs around, but what is heroin, what are the dangers and what does it take to kick the habit? It’s an odd thing to realize, but just like hot diets and fashion fads, drugs go through cycles of popularity. When it comes to heroin, it […]

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The connection between chemical or alcohol addictions and our health has been well known for many years. In modern science, we now understand how genetic and emotional issues play a role in substance use as well. Just as mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, ADHD or bipolar disorder can contribute to addiction, issues with getting […]