The Primary Differences Between Substance Abuse and Substance Dependence. At the extremes, the differences between abuse and dependence are clear-cut. Substance abuse is a complex condition that gradually takes over an addict’s life. This article helps define substance abuse, dependence, and addiction.
We focus on heterosexual men who abuse their domestic partners and on women who are abused by men. This population often seeking substance abuse treatment. Domestic partner violence is a serious medical and social issues. Domestic violence leads to a variety of conditions including substance abuse.
Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is a leading therapeutic approach today. It helps millions of people with a variety of different problems, from everyday struggles to serious mental illness. What exactly is cognitive behavioral therapy and how did it come to be the influential method it is today?
Animal assisted therapy is an emerging therapy option that helps promote calm and healing in treatment. For centuries, animals have helped people heal physically and psychologically. There are several opportunities on this site to hear a resident expert discuss the details and therapeutic benefits of AAT.
Of course! Embracing recovery pluralism is not an embrace of opinions and preferences that completely dominate facts. To be tolerant of the varieties of recovery experience is not to say we must blindly accept all proffered approaches to recovery as equal. Read more about recoveryism!
Racism, dogmatism, and sexism are the judgments that one race, set of beliefs, or sex are superior. Today we define and discuss “recoveryism:”
Recovery principles. “…a huge part of getting better does not come from doctors but, comes from peers… I am touched by how much peer workers save lives.”
History of Addiction. Cocaine is recommended by Sigmund Freud and a number of American physicians in the treatment of alcoholism and morphine addiction.
Here are the most commonly asked questions (FAQ) about addiction and answers for them.
Last Updated on 2019-06-12“After going through four treatments my life seemed as hopeless as ever. I knew that I couldn’t stop drinking and doing drugs. I had pushed away my family and friends. I didn’t feel like I was a bad person, I just needed help. Coming to Hawaii for recovery gave me new lease […]
