Aside from neurological, biological, and environmental, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the disease model of addiction. Find out how addiction works below. What is The Disease Model of Addiction? In 1956, the American Medical Association voted that addiction is, in fact, a disease, a treatable illness. Later this would go on to include drug addiction too. …Read More
Category: Addictions
Communicating With Your Teen About Addiction (and What to Do If They’re Suffering)
The first thing to know if you suspect that your child is using substances is to stay calm. Don’t overthink, and don’t assume the worst. It could be that they’ve only used once. And even if they’ve developed a habit, this isn’t the end of the world – or the end of their life. Addiction treatment is available. Start off …Read More
7 Tips to Help Parents Prevent Teen Substance Abuse
Substance abuse among teens is nothing to take lightly. From alcohol to prescription to illegal drugs, there are many temptations out there. What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from becoming involved in substance abuse? Here some tips that will help. 1. Teen Substance Abuse: Start By Educating Yourself There’s a lot that …Read More
How to Get Sober This New Year and Keep This Resolution
Would you say it’s time to stick to your New Year’s resolutions? Following through with your resolutions is important if it involves learning how to get sober. Below are tips to help you with this process. Each New Year, people create resolutions and swear they are going to stick to them. But within a few months, the temptations become too …Read More