About Addiction
How addictions occur
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008The process of addiction generally isn’t obvious to the drug user - it can be very insidious. While most people believe that the process of drug addiction begins with the first drug use, in many cases it begins even before this.
Many individuals have anxiety, depression or other psychological disorders. In some cases, these factors make […]
Developments in Addiction Treatment
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Drug and alcohol rehab has become much more effective over the years in treating addiction and preventing relapse. Developments in medicine as well as addiction treatment principles have enabled patients to recover with better rates of success.
Many people wonder what kinds of addiction treatment will be available in the future. While the principles of addiction […]
Dealing with an adderall addiction in the family
Friday, February 22nd, 2008It’s often misspelled ‘aderall’ or ‘adderal’ but it’s all the same chemical - amphetamine. Because adderall is a prescription drug, many people underestimate the dangers of an adderall addiction. When properly prescribed by a doctor, addiction to the drug isn’t as much of a concern - patients usually take the drug in regulated doses and […]
How much can an intervention do?
Monday, February 18th, 2008When a family member obviously needs inpatient drug and alcohol treatment but is resistant, an intervention is the final option. When organized by a qualified professional, an intervention can be the turning point for an individual who finds themselves addicted to drugs.
Family support is an important tool in helping someone recover from addiction, and an […]
How to talk about addiction
Thursday, January 17th, 2008Discussing drug and alcohol addiction with a chemically dependent friend or family member can be a very difficult situation. While some individuals are completely willing to face their addiction and admit they need help, many others meet the idea of drug and alcohol rehab with varying levels of resistance.
Denial is a common trait found among […]
Crack Addiction Rehabilitation
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Crack is a form of cocaine which can be smoked instead of snorted. It’s relatively inexpensive and its effects can be felt almost immediately, but they diminish rapidly as well.
While very similar to cocaine, crack is much more addictive and requires an aggressive inpatient rehab program for proper treatment. Crack addiction rehabilitation requires a great […]
Alcoholism Facts
Sunday, December 30th, 2007There is a lot of misinformation floating around about alcohol and alcoholism, but everything on this list is true. If you find yourself addicted to alcohol, or know someone who’s dealing with alcoholism, contact Newport Coast Recovery to get information about finding a men’s drug rehab program today.
Alcoholism Fact # 1 – Alcohol is the […]
Veterans and Substance Abuse
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007Veterans of war often experience substance abuse issues which can be related to their service history. Veterans of all wars, but especially those in Vietnam and Iraq, have an increased risk for various types of psychological disorders.
These psychological disorders are often responsible for the drug and alcohol addiction seen in veterans of war. Drug and […]
Drug rehab gets high tech
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Think drug and alcohol rehab is just AA meetings and detox? Drug rehab has come a long way in the past few decades, these advances are increasing the efficacy of addiction treatment and decreasing the average number of relapses per patient. I’ll list a few innovations in drug rehab that has made it more effective, […]
Physical Symptoms of Alcoholism
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Alcoholism physical symptoms are numerous, but there are a few alcoholism physical symptoms that are fairly easy to identify and are pretty common among those addicted to alcohol. If you or a loved one is afflicted with alcoholism or other drug addictions, contact Newport Coast Recovery for a top notch state licensed men’s drug rehab […]
Why does relapse occur?
Monday, December 17th, 2007Relapsing occurs when an individual begins to abuse alcohol or other drugs after a period of sobriety. Most people trying to treat their addictions without outside support relapse many times, sometimes this leads them to believe they are stuck with their drug addiction forever. These individuals often attend alcoholics anonymous meetings or narcanon meetings and […]
Aderrall and Amphetamine Addiction
Sunday, December 16th, 2007Aderrall is an amphetamine, just like meth. Adderall isn’t as potent as crystal meth, but it can cause addiction and it’s fairly easy to obtain. Many people who go to rehab for crystal meth addiction started out using amphetamines like adderall.
Rehab for adderall can help stop a problem that could grow out of control. Because […]
Causes of Drug Addiction
Sunday, December 16th, 2007Drug addiction is a complicated phenomenon and it requires a lot of hard work and support to treat correctly. There are a lot of different causes of drug addiction that have both behavioral and genetic bases.
The immediate causes of drug addiction are often referred to as triggers. Triggers can be causes of drug addiction and […]
Oxycontin Addiction
Friday, December 14th, 2007OxyContin is a powerful opiate in the form of a prescription drug. Generally prescribed only rarely for severe pain, when abused, Oxycontin causes uses to become quickly chemically dependent. Like heroin and morphine, Oxycontin is an opiate - a central nervous system depressant.
Oxycontin rehab programs do exist, and they have slightly different features as compared […]
Anxiety and Addiction
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007Some people are predisposed to addiction, there are often genetic and environmental factors working together to make an individual susceptible. Often, individuals who are diagnosed with anxiety disorders are at higher risk for being affected by alcoholism or drug addiction. When this happens, it’s an example of a co-occurring disorder - chemical dependency accompanied by […]
Dealing with Drug Addiction in your Family
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007Drug and alcohol addiction is known as a family disease for several reasons. First of all, predisposition for drug addiction and abuse has a genetic and a behavioral basis. This means that if you have a parent or relative who has suffered from alcoholism or other drug addiction problems, you are more likely than the […]