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Part 1: An Evidenced-Based Approach to Positive Change “Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant. There is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks.” ~ Johann Gottfried Von Herder (1744 –1803) Patients [...]

Alcohol is a Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressant and slows down brain’s functioning. Some people think that alcohol is a stimulant because it makes people feel more energetic and lowers inhibitions. Types of alcohol: Ethanol (Ethyl alcohol) is a chemical name used [...]

MYTH: Overcoming addiction is a matter of willpower. An addict can stop using drugs if they put their mind to it and just stay strong. FACT: Prolonged exposure to drugs alters the brain in ways that result in powerful cravings [...]

Most people experience strong desires, urges or thoughts about drinking alcohol when they start to cut down or quit. It helps to recognize that these urges, desires and thoughts are natural. We all have different ways to cope with desires, urges [...]

Young adults who used marijuana as teens were more likely than those who didn’t to develop schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms including hallucinations and delusions, an Australian study found. Those who used the drug for six or more years were twice [...]

Acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms Symptoms may vary depending on the individual. There may be mild or severe symptoms, and some may need close inpatient, or medical supervision. Serious withdrawal symptoms include: Delirium tremens The Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome Seizures Depression Electrolyte disturbances [...]

There are some signs you might be able to see. If someone is high on marijuana, he or she might: seem dizzy and have trouble walking; seem silly and giggly for no reason; have very red, bloodshot eyes; and have [...]

A drug intervention is a process that helps a drug addict recognize the extent of their problem. Individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol usually do not know their addiction is out of control. They tend to look at [...]

While it has been known to happen immediately, in most cases, addiction to a drug develops over time, and generally follows a specific chain of events. Here is an overview of the process of addiction: No Use —-> Experimentation [...]

The simplest way to begin to self-assess your drinking is to implement the Cage questionnaire. However, assessing your drinking openly and honestly, is not an easy task. Make sure that once you complete the CAFE questionaairree you also review some [...]

Parents and families face some of their most difficult battles which are raising their teenagers drug free. Most of us know that anti-drug efforts alone are not enough. Learning what works in preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit [...]

Excessive Drinking Alcohol depresses your central nervous system. In some people, the initial reaction may be stimulation. But as you continue to drink, you become sedated. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions and affects your thoughts, emotions and judgment. Too much alcohol [...]