Nearly a third of the US population falls under the criteria of alcoholism or will fall under it during their lifetime. Alcohol use is extremely common in the United States, with roughly 85% of the population saying that they have drunk alcohol at some point...
Psychological dependence can be described as a series of conditioned responses that are triggered by situations or emotions that compel someone to use a substance like drugs or alcohol or to engage in an addictive behavior like gambling or sex. Triggers can be any situation...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a common treatment technique for drug addiction and alcoholism as well as various other mental disorders. CBT is a type of psychotherapy that is usually used on a short-term basis. It works to analyze the patient's feelings, thoughts and behavior, and...
More than 175 MILLION people have a substance use disorder, that's i in every 50 people. In wealthier countries substance abuse is more prevalent. And, rates in these countries are rising....
If you have concerns about the coronavirus and alcohol consumption, or if you're having difficulties recovering from alcoholism during the pandemic, it's important to get help as soon as possible. New Method Wellness offers a range of treatment options for alcoholism and drug addiction. Don't...
It's well known that substance use disorders often co-occur with PTSD. However, it's less understood why anxiety and substance abuse often co-occur as well. There are many other anxiety disorders besides PTSD. A list of common anxiety disorders includes the following: • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) •...
The recovery process from addiction isn't simple or easy. It's better to think of addiction recovery as a long journey that may take you to unexpected places before you reach your destination. Sometimes, people think of recovery from addiction as a straight line where you...
Dissociative drugs are a type of drug that causes hallucinogenic effects such as an altered perception of sight and sound. They are sometimes called hallucinogenic drugs as well. The feeling of detachment from one's self or environment is also a pronounced effect of dissociative drugs....
Even though pharmaceutical fentanyl was made to have a legitimate medical use, an epidemic of illegally-made fentanyl has caused problems in recent years. The amount of fentanyl needed for overdose is very small compared to morphine or heroin, and this is part of what makes...