Drug Rehab Blog

3 Unhealthy Compensators

7.14.2010
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Dr. Patel

Compensators are habits that we build to compensate for mood or life issues. Many compensators used are unhealthy and lead to harmful side effects. Below are three common unhealthy compensators.

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3 Characteristics of Alcoholism

6.25.2010
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Dr. Patel

Alcoholism is a common addiction in today’s society. There are many characteristics of alcoholism, and here are three to keep an eye out for if you are concerned a friend or family member may be suffering from alcoholism.

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Is Alcoholism Drug Abuse?

6.24.2010
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Dr. Patel

Alcoholism is not drug abuse in the traditional sense because of the social use in our culture, but it is just as dangerous as any other addiction or abuse. Alcoholism carries with it many similar dangers associated with substance abuse, such as organ damage or failure, abuse-related deaths, and legal restriction abuses.

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The Cause Behind Morphine Addiction

12.11.2009
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Lindsey Root

A recent study found new information that scientists believe might be the cause behind morphine addiction. “Scientists are adding additional brush strokes to the revolutionary new image now emerging for star-shaped cells called astrocytes in the brain and spinal cord. Their report, which suggests a key role for astrocytes in morphine's ability to relieve pain and cause addiction, appears online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research, a monthly publication.”

Scientists added morphine to a group of astrocytes, where the cells were grown under controlled conditions for several days. The study found the cells exposed to morphine increased nine proteins that have shown to play a strong role in supporting normal function of nerve cells.

After studying the function of the proteins in more detail they found a potential link of drug addiction. Do you have an addiction to morphine and need help to quit. Contact us now. You don’t have to do this alone. We are here to help you find a healthy, drug-free life.

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Self-Test Questionnaire for Addiction

11.20.2009
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Lindsey Root

Warning: Happy Hour Can Make You Fat.

8.12.2009
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Lisa Buck

Can You Guess What 14 Million Americans Have In Common?

8.10.2009
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Lisa Buck

If you guessed alcohol dependence/alcohol abuse, you are correct.

14 million or 7.4 percent of the population meets the criteria for alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Of these 14 million, more than 95% will die from this disease. The average alcoholic dies 26 years earlier than their normal life expectancy.

Alcoholism is 100% preventable. If you are predisposed to drink, there is little control over your addiction once you begin drinking. However, there are signs to watch for. A self-disciplined person can recognize the signs and eliminate alcohol from their life.

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