Category: Chronic Relapse

What is Addiction Treatment Resistance?

Treatment resistance is a term that describes someone who does not respond to usual treatment programs.  Some people struggling with substance abuse or alcoholism have a difficult time staying sober by going to a 30-day addiction treatment center. You can say that they are resistant to the treatment.  Some people

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The Disease Model of Addiction, Explained

Drug rates are rising throughout the nation. In a 2020 survey, more than thirty-five percent of adolescents said they used marijuana in the last year. There are many reasons why addiction is rising. One is the lack of consideration for people with addiction. Many people regard drug use as a matter

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What Is a Psychic Change and Why Is It Important?

What Is a Psychic Change and Why Is It Important?

Alcoholism is a devastating disease that destroys lives. It can be a very difficult process for those suffering from addiction and their families, but there are ways to recover and get your life back on track.  A psychic change is what’s needed in order to achieve recovery and live a

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Help an Addict

6 Ways to Help an Addict Stop Using Drugs and Alcohol

It’s not easy to help a loved one struggling with substance use.  There’s nothing that can just magically stop them from using drugs or drinking alcohol.  However, that does not mean that there is nothing you can do to help.  Start by Educating Yourself You can only see the symptoms

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Common Addictions

Know the Dangers: The 9 Most Common Addictions in America

Those who have never struggled with addiction often view drug and alcohol dependency as a single illness, one that can be cured through simple willpower and a desire to live a sober life.  But those who have struggled with addiction know better, and they also know that drug and alcohol

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Is There a Cure for Your Addiction?

Is There a Cure for Your Addiction?

Addiction is an illness that is typified by a compulsion to take alcohol or drugs even when those substances are causing physical, mental, and social problems. Contrary to the opinions of many people, it is not caused by a lack of willpower.  People who are addicted have undergone a change

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Treat the Family, Not Just the Addict

Written by Carey Ferren, LCDCAssistant Clinical Director, Burning Tree Ranch When one considers addiction treatment, treating and supporting the family as a supplement is imperative. Addiction is a family disease where each member experiences negative coping mechanisms to deal with the stress addiction causes. In my eleven years as an

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Benefits of a Life Without Alcohol

Benefits of a Life Without Alcohol

Have you finally taken the leap and decided to stop drinking? There is nothing but benefits when you choose to quit drinking. Just being dry has its health benefits. But being sober is where you will learn to live a new life and feel free. Here Are Some of the

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