Effects of Drug Addiction: Effects of Drug Addiction
Drugs addiction is one of the most vexing and pervasive problems that almost all the countries have faced. The consequence of such addiction can be devastating. The effects of drug addiction are felt on many levels.
Individuals who use drugs experience physical effects due to their drug addiction. People with… Continue reading
Michigan Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally XII 2012 NATIONAL HUB EVENT KICK OFF VIDEO
Michigan Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally XII 2012 NATIONAL HUB EVENT KICK OFF VIDEO – The Michigan Celebrate Recovery Walk & Rally XII is this year’s national hub event, it celebrates and honors the successes of the millions of Americans in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Join people… Continue reading
Substance Abuse Treatment: Cognitive Substance Abuse Treatment – What Does It Really Do?
Substance abuse treatment has taken a new twist with the invention of cognitive substance abuse treatment where the brain of a drug user will be studied in its cognitive responses and why it is possible for a person to become a drug abuser. One big reasons people fall into the… Continue reading
Substance Abuse: Anger Management, a Neglected Topic in Substance Abuse Intervention
A long standing issue
Problems managing anger has always been a concern for patients suffering from addictive disorders. Pioneering research by my mentor, Dr. Sidney Cohen at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute demonstrated the relationship between, anger, violence and the use of alcohol and or cocaine. One of the most popular… Continue reading
Substance Abuse Treatment: Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment
Every 15 seconds a woman is subjected to domestic violence in the United States. Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior that is used to gain or maintain power and control in an intimate relationship, such as marriage, dating, family, friendship or living together. Anyone can… Continue reading