Entries for January 2015

While statistics show that crack addiction is on the decline, the drug is still as debilitating as it was in its prime. According to the

Keeping with the dedication to customized and comprehensive care, the Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment center recently welcomed a new clinical director, Naomi Morgan. The head of admissions said that she is an exceptional asset to the professional team. Morgan has been working in the fields of addicti...

One of the hardest things to do when battling drug addiction is getting your doctor involved. Despite the transparency your drug addiction will have, it’s important that you trust your doctor and get them involved.

Patients that are admitted to the Tara Treatment Center have hope that they will be able to recover from the disease that is shattering their lives. Alcoholism has cost many of them their jobs, while drug abuse has torn them away from their friends and families or even led to jail time. They are att...

Food addiction is defined as the compulsive need to overeat. It’s an addiction because, according to scientific studies, foods have biologically addictive qualities.

Locating a rehab center that suits your needs can be challenging. The fact that you’re reading this article means that you’ve made the decision to step your or someone else’s life in the right direction.

Hoarding is defined as an inability to get rid of items that have no ostensible value. It’s considered a compulsion rather than an addiction,

Getting over compulsive behaviors can be hard, but with the appropriate treatment you can ease the burden of doing so. There are numerous approaches to overcoming compulsions,

Those who decide to get involved with a professional drug and alcohol rehab program will experience four stages of rehab recovery as they work towards improving their lives. The four stages of that recovery are described in the following overview. These stages were developed by the National Institut...