TBT: Addiction and the Different Types of the Treatment Programs

Given all the recent news on drug use and addiction we thought this post that talks about addiction and the different types of treatment programs would be a good refresher.
October may have officially been named Substance Abuse Prevention month, but addiction treatment is an ongoing battle that lasts throughout the entire year. Recognizing the signs of addiction and knowing where and when to get help are vital tools that everyone should keep in their arsenal. Unfortunately, few people recognize the signs of addiction or know where to get help, which in turn can prolong the amount of time an addict may go without addressing such a serious problem.
So how does one define addiction? Addiction is the inability to resist something that makes an individual feel positively or helps an individual forget stressors and depression. People can be addicted to a multitude of things; some of it is alcohol or drug related, some addictions are action based (such as gambling or controlling body image), and others have addictions to food. Addiction is a very personal problem, and no two individuals have the same story. Additionally, it is important to remember that addiction is a brain disease and quite complex. It requires more than strong will and forbearance in order to quit.
Substance abuse alone is estimated to cost the U.S. approximately $600 Billion USD annually (the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) reached this number in relation to crime, health costs, and productivity). Recogniz...

Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - January 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs