Drunk driving fatalities were at their lowest in 2011 and 2014, but fatalities have been on the rise nationally since 2019. Researchers believe that the drunk driving rate might be leveling off following these elevated pandemic rates, with about 20 states showing decreased fatality rates in 2022. Drinking and driving kills more than 11,000 people […]
Saznaj višeIn both inpatient and outpatient settings, clients engage in a variety of therapeutic activities, including individual counseling, group therapy sessions, and possibly family therapy. These therapies are designed to address the psychological aspects of addiction, helping clients understand the root causes of their substance use, develop coping strategies, and build a solid foundation for long-term […]
Saznaj višeContent 5. Feasibility of nonabstinence goals For Immediate Treatment Help Call 800-526-5053 Cognitive behavioural models of substance use 1. Review aims 3. The harm reduction movement Additionally, individuals are most likely to achieve the outcomes that are consistent with their goals (i.e., moderation vs. abstinence), based on studies of both controlled drinking and drug use […]
Saznaj višeSober homes allow individuals to continue with elements of their recovery treatment even after their formal rehab program has finished. This continuation of support, motivation, and, in some cases, therapy will significantly enhance their chance of long-term sobriety. Some residences are free to the residents because they are government-funded or run by nonprofit organizations. Some […]
Saznaj višeFor reasons that are largely genetically determined, some people’s brains are more easily hijacked by addictive substances. By hijacked, I mean the brain’s reward center more quickly focuses on alcohol and other drugs as the primary source of pleasure. The drug of choice depends on one’s personality, friends, and substances available. To admit powerlessness over […]
Saznaj višeOur team connects with each client’s clinical providers to help understand what supports are needed before he arrives at Tharros. Supreme Court to ponder as the city battles on, defending its sober living home rules against lawsuits from irate operators. Wisdom on this from the Supremes could have crystalized squishy matters of law and, as […]
Saznaj višeSome facilities require a minimum number of days of sobriety from substance abuse, but many will work with you to determine if you’re a good fit. Residents know that any substance abuse will be detected, which is a deterrent. Furthermore, these tests provide a clear indication of a resident’s commitment to their recovery journey. What […]
Saznaj višeAdditionally, women who use drugs enter the workforce later than women who don’t. In general, drug use can lead to workplace theft and distraction from the job due to thinking about using or getting drugs. Marijuana users alone experience accidents at work at a 55% higher rate than non-users, as well as 85% more injuries and 75% […]
Saznaj višeWhile many studies have suggested that a moderate amount of alcohol has health benefits, much of that research has been called into question. In fact, a massive study on the global burden of disease, covering 195 countries over more than 25 years, recently determined that there is no safe amount of alcohol. What is a […]
Saznaj višeConsistently, Willem et al. (2011) found that ruminative brooding predicted problematic alcohol use and that ruminative reflection predicted alcohol misuse. Nevertheless, ruminative reflection was only protective against substance use-related problems among boys, suggesting that girls are more vulnerable to rumination regardless of the mode of thinking. Accordingly, Skitch and Abela (2008) showed that girls ruminated […]
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