Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Disorders
Many chemically dependent people are suffering from dual disorders that includes both chemical dependency and a related mental or personality disorders. These dual disorders are serious because if they...
View ArticleDrug Abuse Treatment for Repeat Relapsers
Some people say quitting drugs is relatively easy, it’s not resuming their use that is the hard part.That may sound somewhat cavalier, but there is a definite nugget of truth for sure certain type of...
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Brain Needs to Reset After Addiction
Lindsay Lohan has been in the news because of her relapse so soon after leaving rehab. The media has been harsh about Lohan’s relapse. But what many people don’t realize is that it typically takes...
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Compulsive Eating Similar to Cocaine and Heroine Abuse
Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the U.S. and many other developed countries. There are many factors as to why people struggle with weight, one of them being emotional issues. In fact, research...
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Experts Debate Merit of Video Game Addiction
While parents and family members worry about addictions in terms of substance abuse. There’s another form of abuse that is growing so much that advocates want it to be officially recognized as an...
View ArticleFinancing Options for Addiction Treatment
At Challenges, We Offer High Quality Treatment and Affordable Financing. Addiction happens to ordinary, average people – most times when they least expect it. At Challenges Addiction Treatment Center,...
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Holidays Can Be Hard for Families with Addicts or Alcoholics
The holiday season can be a tough time for families with loved ones struggling with a substance abuse issue. Dr. Jeffrey Huttman, Chief Clinical Officer of Challenges, says that the holidays can be...
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GABA – The Brain’s Peacemaker
GABA or gamma-aminobutyric acid, controls your brain’s rhythmic theta waves, ensuring physical and mental balance. The calming or “peacemaker” chemical in the brain can largely influence the health of...
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The Differences Of Drug Addiction In Men And Women
While it’s true that men are more likely than women to have opportunities to use drugs, men and women are just as likely to try drugs, and they progress from experimental drug use to addiction equally....
View ArticleDrug and Alcohol Cravings
What To Do When Cravings Strike And Threaten Your Recovery By Bill Urell Drug and alcohol cravings will occur even when working a solid addiction recovery program, sure as the sun will rise tomorrow....
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