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Drug abuse is a growing plague in New York City. In 2020, 2,243 people died of drug overdoses in the five boroughs. NYC rehab centers face a constant influx of patients in need of drug and alcohol detox and treatment. 5 Rehabs in NYC NYC chapter of the Betty Ford Center – Hazelden Betty Ford …
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a support group targeting people looking to maintain sober, drug-free lives. Like Alcoholics Anonymous, NA follows the 12-step principles of addiction recovery and opens its doors to anyone who desires to take up a drug-free lifestyle. But is Narcotics Anonymous the right support group for your needs? To help you out, …
Drug use rates in the US are soaring annually. In the USA for 2013, 9% of the population were addicted to drugs. 4 years later, in 2017, that number soared to 38% of the entire population. That number is nearing almost half of the United States. Some addicts walk through the revolving door only to …
With drug addiction rates for prescription and illegal drugs soaring across the country, observing a loved one’s behavioral patterns has never been more important. Detecting a drug problem early enough can help you take immediate action, which is crucial in averting a chronic addiction problem. However, determining an addiction right at the onset of substance …
Alcohol use disorder is a serious condition that often starts as a casual, harmless habit. The occasional drink dates then progress into regular binge-drinking sessions before spiraling out of control and transforming into chronic addiction– a condition characterized by severe physical dependence. Before you know it, your loved one, who was once in control of …
Addiction applies to more than drug and alcohol abuse. Many crimes and offenses stem from compulsive behavioral problems. What Is Behavioral Addiction? Behavioral addictions are everyday habits that people with no self-discipline take to extremes at the expense of everything else in life. While everyone loves food, sex and social media, behavioral addicts get so …
Luxury rehab centers offer drug and alcohol treatment for professionals. For people with careers and public lives who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, luxury rehabs offer discreet alternatives to urban treatment centers. Luxury vs. Regular Rehab Professionals who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse often shy away from treatment. Some of them fear the …
When used as per a physician’s recommendations, opioid medications help manage acute pain by interacting with opioid receptors in nerve cells. However, the pleasurable feelings that result from opioid consumption can lead to dependence, especially when used for non-medical purposes. Besides the risk of addiction, opioid abuse also increases the risk of death as high …
Porn addiction is considered a non-substance behavior, and therefore it is not listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition) manual or the ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision). Nor has this alleged behavioral addiction been medically reviewed by the American Psychological Association or the American Psychiatric Association. …
Alcohol withdrawal is a set of physical and mental problems that occur when you stop or significantly cut back on alcohol consumption after a period of heavy dependence. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal vary depending on dependence and timeline after cessation (or reduction in consumption). The longer an alcoholic stays without consuming alcohol, the more severe …
