Recognizing Signs of Substance Abuse in Teens
The number of teenagers struggling with substance abuse is increasing. Roughly one in seven adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 will face a mental health challenge, including issues…
Substance Abuse Among Teens: Recognizing Early Signs
Substance abuse amongst teens is on the rise. One in seven adolescents aged 10-19 will experience a mental health disorder, including substance abuse. 15% of high school students have reported…
Recognizing Signs of Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder is a mental health condition in which one becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol. Signs of substance use disorder can be challenging to spot because many addicts…
Can Drug Rehab Be Forced?
Here at Solution Based Treatment & Detox, we pride ourselves on helping our clients achieve their highest potential. A key component of that mission is helping family members and friends both understand addiction and ways they can help their loved ones struggling with substance use disorder. To that end, here’s what parents, family members and friends need to know about compulsory addiction treatment.
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Residential Treatment Program
There’s a lot to think about before you choose a drug rehab center. To help, we’ve put together a resource guide listing key topics and questions you need to know before you select an addiction treatment center.
The Best and Most Effective Dual Diagnosis Treatments
It’s important to know that people who develop issues with drug or alcohol abuse or addiction often have mental health disorders that are either undiagnosed or not adequately treated. Mental…
Is Addiction Genetic?
Many questions come down to the question of nature vs. nurture. Put another way: If something is the result of genetic or hereditary components or if the reasons things are…
Is Addiction a Mental Health Issue?
Mental health is connected to physical health. Those who struggle with substance abuse typically have mental health issues. Too often, these mental health issues are undiagnosed, or a person needs…
What Is Wet Brain Syndrome?
“Wet brain syndrome” is a shorthand term used in discussing Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a combination of two conditions. These conditions are Wernicke encephalopathy and a form of psychosis called Korsakoff syndrome.…
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse on the Body
When abused over a long period, alcohol and other addictive substances have additional negative physical consequences on a person’s body. These unwanted consequences are among the many reasons early intervention…