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Recognizing the need to treat addiction in women involves understanding the impact of gender dynamics and relationships with family and friends on treatment outcomes.
There are a number of reasons for ceasing the smoking habit, notably wanting to live a drug-free existence.
A Sober Living setting is supposed to provide those who have left treatment with adequate structure, social support, and stability to face the world outside the walls of the rehab facility.
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a mental health condition characterized by an intense and persistent fear of social situations.
The internet is an especially chosen tool for the drug trade because of its nature of being convenient, anonymous, secretive, and global.
There are a number of treatment options available for Binge Eaters to overcome the problem of binge eating.
Giving up drugs does not necessarily mean giving up smoking – The Perspective of Smokers in Recovery.
Religions often foster codependence through theology, dogma, and structure. Yet, prioritizing honesty, love, and care over religious demands can enrich individuals' humanity.
If experiencing relapse is good for continual growth in recovery, why is it viewed as a failure in the process? What exactly happens after a relapse?
There are a number of benefits that the recovering alcoholic will attain as a result of pursuing NA beverages in recovery.
There are many aspects of drug addiction that are misunderstood in our modern society. Here are some of the common ideas.
Drug addiction can be very covert and those closest to the struggling individual may not be able to readily identify that there is a problem, at least at first.
Eating disorders involve physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. The solution is recognizing the problem and seeking treatment, similar to managing diabetes.
Triggers are the stimuli that make an addict want to use again. They originate from the addict’s memory in active addiction.
The word “Quaaludes”, which is a brand name for Methaqualone is a portmanteau for the phrase “quiet interlude”.
The Drug Issue in Southeast Asia: The Latest Updates from the Golden Triangle.
Delirium tremens (DT) is a severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome marked by sudden mental or neurological changes, including hallucinations, rapid heartbeat, and sweating.
Character Defects Or Flaws - A comprehensive list of the major defects. One of the main reasons why addicts suffer in recovery is due to their character flaws.
Tramadol functions as an opioid analgesic. It's a painkiller. It releases opioids such as endorphins into the user. Dependency to the drug can cause lifelong addiction.
Working out, going to the gym, pumping iron, yoga, Tai-Chi, martial arts, going for a run, a walk, crossfit classes, sports of any kind: take your pick!
As addictions almost always worsen with time, it is important to look for and get help when you see early warning signs.
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is diagnosed when meeting at least 2 of 11 criteria, from mild binge drinking to severe alcoholism, with binge drinking as a key symptom.
Commonly abused prescription drugs can be categorized generically into three types: Opiods, CNS and Stimulants.
Drug addiction is a formidable foe. Needing an often-illegal substance just as much as you need food or water is not a nice thing, to say the least. Some addicts abuse one drug while some abuse numerous. The case is generally classified as polysubstance addiction when the number of simultaneously abused substances reaches three or more. Sounds like a sticky situation, right?
It's not only addicts who aspire to emotional sobriety; everyone dreams of staying calm in stressful situations. Yet, for addicts, achieving higher emotional well-being is essential.
If your loved one is struggling with an addiction, you may feel at a loss as to how to help. By permitting addictive behaviors, covering up mistakes, or trying to alleviate the consequences of their addiction, you may inadvertently perpetuate the problem. Your loved one may continue to live in denial or think everything is under control if they are not aware of the seriousness of their struggle. One of the important ways you can help them is to set and maintain healthy boundaries. Here are some helpful tips to remember as you seek to love and help your loved ones well.
Humility in recovery is about being humble and accepting a modest view of one's importance. It means replacing a life of fear with a life of love.
Some individuals are driven by their internal locus, drawing motivation from within, while others rely on external sources of inspiration to navigate their life journey.
A clean and sober life refers to a lifestyle free from the influence of drugs and alcohol. Living a clean and sober life offers a multitude of benefits, both physically and emotionally.
It has been a while since I last had a chance to sit down and put some thoughts together….
With the current Covid-19 situation around the world we would first like to wish everyone to be safe and responsible during this time. With the extra time in your hands now, we believe this is the best moment to seek treatment for your substance misuse problem so you can return to your family in a healthy state of mind, body and spirit, free from addiction.
Albeit true, markets are unpredictable and putting one’s happiness in the lap of unpredictability is just asking for trouble.
Drugs and alcohol take some time to exit the body's system. Detoxification is a necessary step in becoming alcohol and drug-free.
Codependency is a psychological concept where one person excessively relies on another for emotional fulfillment, validation, and a sense of identity.
The Origins of Addiction
Sports gambling is a form of betting on sports events. The higher the stakes, the greater the high. It has the potential to become an addiction.
Peer pressure is when people your age, who share similar backgrounds or social status, influence you to adopt certain behaviors, attitudes, or values.
An informative article from Solace on how to get high - without drugs.
As a followup to last week’s blog post, now that you know about internet addiction, let’s dive deeper into a few of the different subtypes. Since some are less known than others, it’s important to know about all forms of an internet addiction to more readily identify if you or someone you love is struggling with one of these and seek professional help as soon as possible.
Aversion Therapy focuses on associating unpleasant feelings or consequences with a particular pleasurable behavior, which has been deemed undesirable.
Marijuana is the most commonly used recreational drug (World Drug Report, 2015), but there is little evidence on the recovery experience of marijuana users.
As part of our efforts to expand our scope of treatment, a Solace representative office is currently being established in the capital of the United Arab Emirates,
An addictive personality refers to someone repeatedly drawn to activities or substances that offer temporary relief from stress, pain, or negative emotions.
Writing a daily journal is one fine way of being honest and transparent. In early recovery, there could be many reasons why you would not want to open up to others due to fear, shame, anger, and sadness.
Youths in the Middle East, face a mental health crisis. But, local attitudes towards mental health are scornful and judgmental. This is due to the conservative nature of Middle Eastern states.
When rehabs are in denial.
Introducing the interloper, “Nicotine”, the substitute addiction deserving of no attention in the recovery cart.
Solace Sabah explains what is PAWS and how it affects one in Recovery.
Methamphetamine, aka crystal meth or shabu, is a highly addictive and neurologically harmful drug. It is one of the biggest enemy on addiction in Malaysia.
Many in early recovery relapse over the inability to deal with anxiety as and when it arises.
Sexual addiction involves intense, uncontrollable urges for sexual activities. Several structured approaches to recovery are available for managing this addiction.
Addiction doesn’t happen suddenly; it develops due to various factors. Traits that contribute to addiction may be inherited or part of our genetic makeup.
Drug addiction is present in most, if not all societies and cultures. In the Middle East specifically addiction has been on a sharp rise.
In recovery, we learn how to overcome barriers to communication. It's like learning how to talk once again.
The discrimination and trauma to LGBTQ group has led the ratio for substance abuse between non-LGBTQs and LGBTQs has been reported as 3:10.
“The damage caused by substance abuse may appear to be severe and have significant impact; however, it can be reversed through a proper and structured diet.” -Cathaline Tangau (Solace Nutritionist)
Drugs can be purchased just about anywhere and by any means. It is not simply sold by scrawny, suspicious, dirty-looking street-peddlers, as the old cliché would depict them as; but ubiquitously.
Cocaine's effect on the brain is damaging. Upon intake, it causes immediate pleasure. This is because it floods the brain with dopamine.
DSM is used by mental health professionals worldwide to diagnose and classify mental disorders, ensuring accurate assessments and effective treatments.
Everyone uses masks to entertain their various roles in society. The masks people wear can be equated to the many hats we wear for the roles we play.
Herbal treatment uses plants or extracts for health conditions but should not replace conventional medical treatment.
Meth, crack cocaine, marijuana, and eating disorders can lead to oral health issues like tooth decay and chronic infections, persisting even after achieving sobriety.
Central nervous system or CNS depressants are chemicals that slow down brain activity.
Survivors of trauma will thus suffer from post-traumatic stress illness (PTSI). PTSI is a comorbidity among addicts.
The Matrix model is an integrative model for drug treatments like substance abuse and addiction.
Evidence-based treatment or practices (EBTs/EBPs) are treatments that have been researched academically. They have been scientifically proven effective and replicated by more than one investigation or study.
Xanax is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety associated with depression. Addiction to alprazolam is the first outcome of abusing this drug.
Krokodil or desomorphine is capable of changing humans to become crocodiles or zombies. It's cheaper and easier to produce than Heroin.
Many addicts are choosing to have their treatment for addiction in Thailand. For just a couple of minutes, read on and ponder why Thailand shouldn’t be the place of choice for treatment from addiction.
I AM NOT AN ADDICT.
On Friday 06th of April 2018, Solace Sabah celebrated its 4th year in operation since its establishment.
Resentment arises when an individual feels wronged, slighted, or betrayed by someone else's actions or circumstances. It clouds our understanding of what's real.
NPD, or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is when someone thinks they are super important and special, and they always want people to notice and admire them.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a complex neurological disorder typically associated with alcoholism and nutritional deficiencies.
Harm reduction is a public health philosophy and intervention that seeks to reduce the harms associated with drug use and ineffective drug policies.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can. Prayer and 12-step program are significant for addicts in recovery.
Hash is a drug containing THC as marijuana. As a result it has acute addictive & withdrawal effects.
"Why don’t you just stop?" If you've ever asked, said, or thought this about addiction, it shows how misunderstood addiction is. To clarify, here are 5 key points about addiction.
Acamprosate is used to treat alcohol dependence. An online survey found that 54% of users considered it highly effective.
Is addiction caused by drug abuse? Is it caused by behaviors gone out of hand? Not so!
Trauma is a deeply disturbing and distressing experience, which can have severe emotional repercussions later in life.
To teach and empower students of Sri Emas International School to make a choice and a difference.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made for a challenging year across the globe. From job loss to the death of loved ones, the last year has brought hard times and difficult struggles, many of which have been exacerbated by the isolation that comes with lockdowns, working from home, and the inability to visit family and friends. It is no surprise that we have seen an increase in individuals struggling with mental health concerns as well as substance abuse over the past year.
Anhedonia is the reduced ability to experience pleasure or interest. It is a common symptom of various mental health conditions, including drug addiction and depression.
Loneliness is a common emotion, albeit an unpleasant one. Although many factors can cause a feeling of loneliness, it is most commonly attributed to the simple state of being alone or isolated, especially for prolonged periods of time. The feeling may also be amplified when someone finds themselves alone at times which people generally spend together, such as Christmas or Valentine’s day. Sounds sad, doesn’t it? Being alone on Valentine’s day? Well, it doesn’t have to be.
A dopamine agonist is a compound that activates dopamine receptors in the absence of that receptor’s physiological transmitter.
Mindfulness is a mental practice that involves focusing one's attention on the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness has become increasingly prevalent in modern society.
When you hear the word “addiction” what comes to your mind? Most likely something related to alcohol and/or drugs comes to mind but there are many other types of addictions. One of the most relevant addictions in the technology age is an internet addiction and many people who struggle with this addiction may not even know that it exists. Here’s what you need to know about internet addiction:
Addicts do not suffer from an addiction to drugs, alcohol, nor behavioural addiction. What's fundamentally at the root of addiction is a lack or denial of acceptance.
If you have a loved one who seems to have moved from alcohol use to alcohol abuse, you are probably wondering what to do next. The most important thing you can do is to gently point your loved one in the direction of professional help, however this is seldom an easy thing to do. Defensiveness, denial, and self-pride can often get in the way of your loved one responding well to the advice of friends and family. Though you cannot guarantee a perfect response from your loved one, here are a few ways to adjust your wording to be the most effective.
Gambling is often used to numb emotions like anger, sadness, and joy. Counseling helps clients recognize and manage these feelings more constructively.
Addiction is a condition where a person can't stop engaging in a particular behavior. There are common signs. of addictions.
Unlike illicit drugs, alcohol is a substance that can be consumed and even enjoyed in moderation but because of this it may be more difficult to identify when it has become a problem. Whether you are concerned about your own alcohol tendencies or that of a loved one, it is beneficial to know some of the early warning signs of an alcohol addiction, in order to prevent further harm.
Dry drunk is a condition wherein someone who has been sober from either alcohol, drugs, or other addictions are no longer enthused by their recover
If your loved one struggles with a substance addiction you certainly feel the weight of their future and a desire to help them as much as possible. Perhaps they are in denial of their problem or think they have it under control? What do you do next? Here are four practical steps you can take today to help your loved one receive the professional care they need:
Recovery may not fully enlighten us, but by embracing the pain of transformation with an open heart, we move closer to our goal and progress from where we started.
A sober companion is somebody who is watching the addict when he/she is not in treatment.
Common personality traits observed in children of alcoholics, include fear, difficulty trusting others, need for external validation, perfectionism, substance abuse, and more
Held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, UAE, the Erada International Addiction Conference (EIA) takes place on the 2nd & 3rd of March 2018.
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and alcoholic hepatitis is a liver disorder caused by the overconsumption of alcohol.
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