Having a few units of alcohol once in a while doesn’t leave anyone at a grave level of risk. However, having a little too much alcohol and turning it into a heavy drinking habit will have some lasting effects on your overall health. Alcohol is … Read more
People do not just get addicted to substances; some stages precede the onset of the chronic disease. To better understand addiction, it is important to understand the activities or events that lead to it. If you think you are becoming addicted to a substance, it … Read more
Dealing with an addiction can be challenging for the addicted person and their relatives, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances. Relatives and close friends often feel frustrated as they watch their child, spouse, parent, or friend simply waste away due to addiction. Some people, especially parents and … Read more
As a general rule, people in our society are generally quite harsh when it comes to judging drug users and addicts. People with drug abuse problems are often disregarded and treated as if they were the bottom of the barrel of society. And yet, despite … Read more
In an ideal world, you would never be faced with the difficult challenge of managing employees with addictions. However, the reality is that most business owners and managers will be in charge of at least one addicted employee if not, many. Learning how to effectively … Read more
In the first two parts of this guide, we discussed the different ways that addiction can affect a workplace. Not only do people with addictions create challenges for other people in their workplace, but the workplace itself can contribute to addiction. This article will focus … Read more
In our previous article, we discussed some of the different factors that might discourage employees and push them towards drug or alcohol use. Repetitive work, toxic relationships, and extreme stress can all be problematic issues for employees who may then wish to self-medicate and may … Read more
When it comes to managing addiction, therapy is one of the most important tools used by San Diego drug detox centers. Therapy often conjures images of extended sits with bespectacled counselors asking you how you feel. While this aspect of therapy is important, there are … Read more
Group therapy can be an important component of both inpatient and outpatient addiction recovery. Therapists are usually happy to guide these sessions. However, it can be helpful if you come prepared with an idea of what to discuss with your therapist. If you put some … Read more
When it comes to drug use, ideally, the best amount is none. However, not everybody who uses drugs has an addiction. Many people are able to maintain occasional, recreational substance use habits that don’t necessarily cross the boundary from ‘use’ into ‘addiction’ or even ‘abuse.’ … Read more
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