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Veterans who sacrifice their lives to defend our country often come back home from combat with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many veterans with PTSD go untreated and turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with their condition. They often become dependent on or addicted to drugs and alcohol, which puts them at high risk ofRead More

Addiction is any habit that you continue to do even though it brings harmful consequences to you. People who are addicted to work have a compulsive need to work all the time. He or she feels compelled to work more hours than normal. Special events or dates with loved ones are canceled due to theRead More

Some people are more prone to becoming alcoholics than others are. Many factors indicate the person’s risk for alcoholism. Genetics, physical condition, mental health, and age can influence an individual’s problem drinking. Other contributors are how often a person drinks, how much he or she consumes, and the type of alcohol. A person who hasRead More

If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, find a treatment program that is right for you. With so many treatment programs available, the search can seem overwhelming. Treatment programs can be tailored to your specific needs. The length and type of treatment depend on the severity and duration of your drug or alcoholRead More

People with mental health problems often turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, or other illnesses. In most cases, people with mental health problems seek professional help from therapists or psychiatrists and take prescription medication for treatment. There are people with mental health issues that also go untreated or undiagnosed. AlcoholRead More

There are many ways to prevent a relapse, which can be discussed at length. In the heat of the moment, when temptation is firing and all rationality has gone out the door, there is only one thing which will prevent a relapse: not picking up a drink or a drug. Some describe relapse as aRead More

Every day, people engage in behaviors with different consequences. A behavior that is repeated without the ability to stop despite negative consequences can become an addiction. When an individual is hungry, he or she eats and stops when he or she is full. If the person continues to eat when he or she is notRead More

Some people enjoy going to the casino and playing the slot machines or betting on their favorite team to win the game. Gambling can be harmless when a person has the ability and control to know when to stop. Unfortunately, many people cannot stop and become addicted to gambling. Compulsive gambling leads to devastating problemsRead More

Depression is a debilitating mental health illness that affects everything in your life. Depression causes you to decline invitations to social events, family gatherings, and special occasions with friends. It feels like a thick, dark cloud that blankets you from enjoying things you once had fun doing. Relationships are affected by depression and you canRead More

International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous is, according to their website, “a worldwide fellowship of more than 9,900 healthcare professionals, and their families, who strive to help one another to achieve and maintain recovery from addictions. The organization is membership based. Memberships are open to: “doctorate level health care providers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified registeredRead More