Addiction Blogs

Untreated alcoholism in women can lead to brain damage as the functioning of the serotonin system can be affected in as little as four years.

With prescription drug addiction taking the nation by storm it is essential that prescribing doctors are educated on recognizing addiction.

While studies are showing that progress is being made to reverse how the addicted brain works the best way to overcome addiction is still through the means of an addiction treatment center.

Detoxing from Xanax is very dangerous and can even be deadly making it necessary for an individual to seek out the help of medical professionals and and addiction treatment center.

While chronic alcohol abuse can damage a persons brain if one is able to achieve long term sobriety from alcoholism it will allow a persons brain ample time to recover from the damage that was caused.

Not only does alcohol abuse and drug addiction affect the person struggling with the disease but it can potentially have grave consequences on those who they come into contact with. Untimely deaths are caused every day as a result of addiction.

Getting sober is one thing while staying sober is a completely different beast that requires constant maintenance.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism report that between 1999 and 2008 hospital visits for either alcohol or drug overdoses have increased at alarming rates for 18-24 year olds.