Yes. Chemical dependency and/or alcoholism is a disease that affects all aspects of a person’s life. One of the reasons that Chemical Dependency and/or addiction is categorized as a disease is that it has all of the following characteristics of diseases. Chemical...
Recovery from alcoholism or substance abuse can be difficult. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone. New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provide a supportive environment where you can learn the tools you need to become alcohol and drug free. In addition,...
Drug addiction is a serious problem worldwide, and the effects of this are felt directly in the workplace. Drug use of any kind can have a big impact on a person's physical and mental health, as well as their personal and professional life. For employers, it can also...
The opioid epidemic is a dire public health crisis that has been affecting individuals and communities around the world for many years, with unfortunately, no end in sight. The epidemic itself involves the widespread abuse of prescription opioids, heroin, and other...
Friendships are what most would consider essential in life. They provide us with a sense of belonging, support, and companionship. However, not all friendships are positive or healthy. Unfortunately, we sometimes find ourselves in toxic friendships that do more harm...
Alcohol is a widely consumed substance worldwide, but recent research has shed light on the many dangers that come with excessive alcohol consumption. The World Health Organization defines excessive alcohol consumption as the "harmful use of alcohol," which includes...
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that has been around for decades but has only recently emerged as a significant problem in America. As of recently, fentanyl has been a contributor to an alarming number of drug-related deaths. According to the CDC, the rate of synthetic...
It may be somewhat surprising to discover that alcohol poisoning is not something that just affects college-age adults. In fact, according to the CDC, there are over 2,000 deaths every year from alcohol poisoning and about 76% of those deaths occur among adults...
Detoxing from Alcohol is difficult. There are often both physical and psychological impacts. Detox symptoms can be as simple as feeling out of sorts or as unpleasant as vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, and general overall severe flu-like symptoms. Detox from alcohol can...
Alcoholism and substance abuse can take a huge emotional toll on both the alcoholic and those who care about them. If you are living with an alcoholic or are actively involved in their life, you know the pain of living with addiction. Learning how to find help for a...
