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How Drug Addiction Impacts the Brain
Alcoholism and drug addiction essentially hijack the brain. In a healthy person who does not need drug rehabilitation, pleasurable stimuli such as eating and social interaction trigger the reward system of the brain. This causes the person to perceive these activities as beneficial. When an individual begins abusing drugs or alcohol, the reward system initially …
Drug Addiction Risk Factors
A drug addiction is often accompanied by co-existing mental conditions or emotional trauma, and pinpointing these risk factors and triggers can be essential for effective treatment in an addiction recovery program. In this video, common risk factors for substance abuse and addiction are discussed. There are three basic types of risk factors—biological, psychological, and social. …
A Look at What to Expect During Addiction Recovery
If you have been struggling with drug addiction or alcoholism, then you may already know that addiction recovery is an ongoing process. In fact, your recovery will last the rest of your life. At our treatment program in Pennsylvania, you will develop all the tools you need to maintain your sobriety. When it’s time to …
Pennsylvania Still on Edge After Fentanyl Drug Scare
Do you think that Pennsylvania has a problem with drugs? Do you worry sometimes about the threat of new drugs or new drug epidemics? PA state officials do. Earlier this year, they were bracing themselves for a drug outbreak that could have severely deadly consequences. And though the rash of drug cases has died down …
Do You Have to Ditch Your Friends to Beat Alcoholism?
Most people who drink in the United States consider themselves “social drinkers.” That means they only drink in the company of other people, and usually in social situations like parties or get-togethers. Friends who drink, however, can actually be a risk factor for overconsumption of alcohol. New research published this month in Addiction found that …
