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Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment

Monday, December 20th, 2010

One of the first steps in any kind of drug or alcohol rehab is the withdrawal process.  According to Medicine Net, withdrawal can be defined as “abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence.”  Some symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, sweating, tremors, vomiting, [...]

Prescription Drugs are Just as Dangerous as Illegal Drugs

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Prescription drug abuse is a major problem affecting millions of Americans, increasing the demand for drug rehab, but there is not much awareness about the magnitude of the problem. Due to the nation having a major problem with illegal drugs (like cocaine, marijuana, cocaine), prescription drug abuse has not been a major priority for both addiction treatment [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Addiction

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

For most people, occasionally consuming their alcoholic beverage of choice does not constitute a major issue. Alcohol can be consumed in moderation without too much long-term damage, but for some, one drink is never enough.  When does that drink stop being fun and start becoming a major problem?  Alcoholism is defined as a chronic disease [...]

Treating Emotional Trauma in Rehab

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

The methods of identifying and treating emotional trauma in rehab have evolved rapidly throughout the course of history. It wasn’t until recently that emotional trauma was recognized in both men and women. Until the women’s movement in the sixties it was regarded exclusively as a male disorder, with its only cause of origin being a [...]

Symptoms of Drug Addiction

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

The symptoms of drug addiction vary depending on the age of the user and the types of drugs used. However, there are some common symptoms of drug use in general. These include: a need to use the drug on a regular basis, attempting to stop using the drug and failing, maintaining a supply of the [...]

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