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Addictions hit people from all walks of life; rich, poor, sick, or healthy. And when it comes to getting a handle on addictions, the best person to turn to is a certified addiction counselor. When you think of a certified addiction counselor, the first thing that may come to mind is drugs or alcohol. But […]
Thinking about drug addiction treatment I am forced to consider the current news on celebrities and can’t help but think about relapse…an inevitable reality for anyone who has gone through or is going through drug addiction treatment.
My heart goes out to the Penn family, who lost their brother, Chris Penn. Chris had used multiple drugs […]
This article is for informational purposes only. We at Mental Health Learning do not endorse or recommend the use of “downers”. Seek professional treatment before using any drugs and do some research to understand any medication that is prescribed to you and be aware of the many side effects.
Downers are a group of drugs […]
Dual diagnosis refers to people that have been diagnosed with a mental illness in addition to a chemical dependency of some kind. A chemical dependency makes treating mental illness more difficult, and likewise having a mental illness makes addiction treatment more complicated. Dual diagnosis treatment is of course more intensive than normal chemical dependency or […]
Many people suffer from alcohol and drug related problems. While this epidemic is certainly not showing a significant digression lately, there are alcohal and drug treatment programs to help and assist virtually anyone. Individuals often start getting involved with drugs and alcohol when they reach a point of apathy or depression. Some feel that these […]
If anyone you know has a drug or alcohol addiction problem, then you will relate to what is being written in this post. I have and still am trying to help someone very close to me with a drug addiction. It is hard enough to get help when someone is willing to accept help, my […]
While I am not an expert on ADD—Attention Deficit Disorder—I do have it, have had since God only knows when, was not until my early forties diagnosed with it, and have in the past four years read up on and written on ADD and the options for ADD treatment. So I write about information as […]
