Everyone entering treatment receives a clinical assessment. A complete assessment of an individual is needed to help treatment professionals offer the type of treatment that best suits him or her. The assessment also helps program counselors work with the person to design an effective treatment plan...
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Symptoms of Substance Disorder, Drug,Alcohol Addiction
One of the most important signs of substance addiction or dependence is:
1. Continued use of drugs or alcohol despite experiencing the serious negative consequences of heavy drug or alcohol use.
2. Often, a person will blame other people or circumstances for his or her problems instead of realizing that the difficulties result from use of drugs or alcohol...
27
Aug
About Substance disorder or Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Alcoholism and drug dependence and addiction, known as substance use disorders, are complex problems. People with these disorders once were thought to have a character defect or moral weakness; some people mistakenly still believe that. However, most scientists and medical researchers now consider dependence on alcohol or drugs to be a long-term illness, like asthma, hypertension (high blood
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27
Aug
Identifying and Treatment of Mental Illness and Depression
The typical reaction of a person who is advised to consult a psychiatrist is ‘am I mad’ there are lot of myths and misconceptions about persons needing psychiatric help and the role of psychiatrist with them.
Among the ailments affecting mankind mental illness is the least understood both among the public and sadly even among the doctors. Mental illness is very common and easily treated...
19
Aug
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