Addiction is not just drugs and alcohol anymore

Individuals have struggled with addictions for centuries. The focus of addiction treatment has historically been on drugs and alcohol. The mental health, psychiatric and medical fields are becoming more familiar with addictions and gaining respect for the additional substances and behaviors that qualify as addictions. The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders) will [...]

2012-06-07T15:24:20-04:00By |Addictions|Comments Off on Addiction is not just drugs and alcohol anymore

Are Prescription Drugs Controlling Your Life?

While you may be aware that drug addictions can damage your health and affect your mind, you may not realize that many health problems and deaths are caused by addictions to prescription drugs. The Bangor Daily News recently reported that almost every state is taking steps to monitor prescription drugs because of the high volume [...]

2012-03-06T13:31:21-05:00By |Addictions, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are Prescription Drugs Controlling Your Life?
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