Reasons an Addict Might Relapse During Early Recovery
It is great for any person who has a drug or alcohol addiction to get treatment. However, once their treatment is finished, they are in early recovery and begin a new challenge. The challenge now is to stay clean and sober and not relapse. Some recovering addicts will go on with their life and never touch drugs or alcohol again, but many recovering addicts have a potential to relapse at some point. It is crucial for early recovering addicts and their family members to underst
Why People Become Addicted to Drugs & Alcohol Part 2
Social Environment Many researchers believe that the social environment, in which people are raised, is the biggest factor in why some people become addicted to drugs and alcohol. Someone’s social environment is made up of many things; such as, the culture they grew up in, where they went to school, and their parents and other family members. Culture Researchers started noticing that in certain parts of the world where drinking is accepted and encouraged as a pastime activity
Why People Become Addicted to Drugs & Alcohol - Part 1
The question, “Why do some people become addicted to drugs and alcohol, and others do not?” has puzzled many addicts, non-addicts, researchers, and medical professionals. After many years of research, researchers have notice that there are mainly five factors that determine the chances of a person becoming addicted to drugs, alcohol, or both. The Genetic Factor Drug addiction is a disease, and scientist years ago started looking at it like any other illness, and asked the que
Drug & Alcohol Addiction: Common Causes of Relapse
Once a drug or alcohol addict recognizes they have a problem, seeks treatment and recovers in a rehab center, they still must face the challenges of relapse. A relapse occurs when a recovering addict that has reached a level of abstinence, reverts back to using drugs or alcohol again. This cycle of quitting, withdrawal, treatment, craving and relapse can destroy the addict’s self-esteem and confidence in their ability to live a drug-free life. Preventing a relapse is key. Rec
Expats Living Abroad and Dealing With Addiction
General Information on Expats and Addiction Alcohol addiction amongst expats living abroad is commonly due to their environmental and cultural influences. Some areas of the world allow drinking alcohol, even in excess, while others do not. While most expats do not suffer from an addiction, there is a small percentage that do. Developing an addiction may be due to feelings of stress, homesickness’, loneliness’, and especially boredom. Countries around the world promote alcohol
Signs of Cocaine Use, One Sign is Never Enough
There are various signs that are present when a person is using or abusing cocaine. Cocaine is a very addictive drug, when a person begins to use, there is a chance that they will develop an addiction if they do not quit. Normally there are multiple signs present when someone is involved in cocaine use. It is essential that a person who is looking for the signs of cocaine use to pay close attention to the person they suspect. Top Five Signs Sign 1: Money Cocaine is a very exp
6 Excuses Addicts Give to Avoid Going to Rehab
When trying to get a loved one, who is an addict, to go to an addiction rehab for their addiction, can be very difficult as many are full of excuses on why they cannot go. To an addict, there are many reasons why they should continue to using drugs, why they should stay on their current path, and why they do not need an addiction treatment program to help them. It takes a great deal of convincing from the addict’s family members normally, to get them to go to an addiction reh
The Effects of Cocaine in the Drug User
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug. It is very expensive and has many harmful side effects. In the following article we will be discussing some of these effects, and how some cause the user to get addicted and how others cause the user to die. Over the last few decades, movies and celebrities have glorified cocaine and using it, and have downplayed the harmful effects; such as, addiction. The reality is that this drug has some of the worst side effects. 3 Ways to Use and the
Misconceptions of Addiction
There are numerous myths, lies, propaganda, and misconceptions around drugs, alcohol, and addiction. These misconceptions that are produced and spread from person to person can cause the general public, as well as addicts themselves, to have irrational fear, stigmas, hate, and the need for ‘punishment’ within each of their minds, leading them to ignore their need for addiction treatment at a private addiction rehab. Moreover, these misconceptions of an addiction, be it drugs
Aftercare: What is Relapse Prevention Planning?
Anyone who gets addiction treatment at a substance abuse rehab for drug or alcohol addiction will learn all about relapse prevention planning. For those who have never been to a substance abuse rehab they might ask, “What exactly is relapse prevention planning and why is it crucial for anyone in recovery?” What is a Relapse? Before one can understand what relapse prevention planning is, they must understand what a relapse is. A relapse is when an addict quits but then starts
