Drug addiction and alcoholism are increasing problems in our society. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Last year saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year.”[1] With the growing issue of drug addiction in our country, people need to understand that drug addiction treatment is, …
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Michael Herbert
One of the most damaging ideas in the addiction industry is that individuals need to “hit rock bottom” before they get help. While many people who struggle with addiction wait until they reach a point of desperation before asking for help, recovery is easier the sooner you start it, and seeking treatment early can prevent …
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Michael Herbert
People who live with addiction can face serious harm to their physical and emotional wellbeing. They may suffer social setbacks, relationship strain, and financial or legal trouble. Compassionate, comprehensive treatment can set people on the path of recovery and help them live the healthy, fulfilling lives they deserve. At any stage of addiction and recovery, …
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Michael Herbert
Regardless of your age, watching a parent struggle with addiction can be extremely emotionally draining. Not only does it make you concerned for their safety, but their addiction can also take a toll on your mental health. This is because parents greatly influence their children, through genetics as well as behavior. According to research, 25% …
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Michael Herbert
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that causes an array of emotional and behavioral changes. Oftentimes, individuals suffering from addiction live in denial about their substance abuse issues. This tends to cause them to avoid attending treatment or behave as if they do not want help. There is a misconception that individuals struggling with …
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Michael Herbert
Loving someone who struggles with addiction isn’t easy. You may try everything you can think of to convince them to go to rehab, all to no avail. Sadly, people who struggle with addiction often refuse to go to treatment or deny that their addiction is bad enough to require professional help. If you’re in a …
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Michael Herbert
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “harm reduction is a proactive and evidence-based approach to reduce the negative personal and public health impacts of behavior associated with alcohol and other substance use at both the individual and community levels.”[1] In other words, harm reduction services are an approach to lower the …
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Michael Herbert
