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When drinking alcohol becomes a destructive force in your life, quitting can open new doors and allow growth you never imagined was possible. Alcoholism has been a problem in the United States for centuries. If the need to consume more alcohol to get relief causes people to make bad decisions and behave inappropriately, they may have…
How long substance abuse treatment takes depends on each individual case. A severe drinking problem that has persisted for years will take longer to get under control than an instance of someone overmedicating for a month or two after being prescribed painkillers due to an accident. While some clients will walk out of a treatment…
There are four stages to alcohol rehab and recovery. But to get help for your addiction, you must first recognize that you have a problem with alcohol. You may have started as a social drinker. It is not unreasonable to think that since others can drink responsibly, so can you. But many young people when…
Both the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) classify addiction as a disease. Alcoholism has been considered a disease since the AMA named it as such in 1956. All addictions were later included in this category in 1987. ASAM classified addiction as a chronic brain disorder in 2011. Many…
Around 15 million people in the U.S. struggle with an alcohol use disorder, making it the most common addiction in the country. If someone in your family has been struggling with alcoholism, you are not alone. Many family members are torn about the best way to approach someone who is suffering from the effects of…
If you and your therapist at Sunstone decide you need a higher level of care, an Oregon inpatient drug rehab may be an appropriate next step. You and your therapist will work together to come up with a treatment plan that works for you. A good drug rehab program isn’t always easy to come by,…
There are generally two situations where accidental overdoses occur. Young children may accidentally swallow medicine that has been improperly secured. Those younger than 5 years old and particularly those between the ages of 6 months and 3 years will put just about anything in their mouths. They also tend to share what they have found…
Polysubstance abuse disorder occurs when a person develops a physical dependence on multiple dangerous chemicals, causing impairment, pain, and distress. This can result in death due to overdose. This dependence can occur with or without the person’s knowledge, making this condition particularly unnerving. Chemical dependency is complicated enough when there is only one substance involved.…
Alcohol is a central nervous system suppressant that impairs people’s ability to think clearly. As a psychoactive substance, alcohol is definitely considered a drug. According to the 2017 NSDUH study, more than 14.1 million Americans struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD). This can help to ensure you do not succumb to a potentially life-threatening situation.…
Addiction is a serious issue for millions of Americans across the nation, both young and old. Those who struggle with addiction cause pain for both themselves and their loved ones. Addiction is not something a person sees coming, and it is often the result of numerous, often complex factors. Interestingly, two people could be addicted…