This paper challenges the predominant conceptualization in the "chemical dependency" field: DSM-III-R categories of "alcohol and other drug dependencies" are not "diagnoses" and their use obscures vital differential diagnosis and results in the misguided and harmful treatment. Conversely, this paper ...
Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) Dependency Lack of independence or self-sufficiency Dependency Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit...
Learning the warning signs for alcohol abuse and dependency can help you identify it not just in someone you care about, but also potentially in your own behavior. The more educated and aware you are of what early alcoholism looks like, the more likely you will be able to get help before...
Every person is different, and each experience of alcohol addiction or dependency is different too. How one person exhibits the signs of alcohol addiction may be milder or less concerning than another. This does not necessarily mean that they are experiencing a milder case of alcohol addiction. R...
Many people who are addicted to alcohol experience a great deal of mental, physical, and emotional turmoil as their health fades due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Getting help for alcohol addiction at Passages Malibu is the best choice you can make if you are experiencing any of ...
Living with an addicttakes a toll on families and makes preoccupation with a loved one’s suffering inevitable. Yet, researchers early on found that such reactions of codependents both predated their spouses’ alcoholism and continued after sobriety. When codependents begin to recover, addicts are...
In turn, it can be challenging to learn what helps with alcohol withdrawal. If you have an alcohol dependency, then you’ve likely been using alcohol for some time. Long-term alcohol abuse is commonly caused by an underlying condition or physical pain in which alcohol was used to self-...
When it comes to codependency, denial has been called the hallmark of addiction. It’s true not only for drug (including alcohol) addicts, but also for their partners and family members. This axiom also applies to abuse and other types of addiction. We may use denial in varying degrees. ...
Alcohol dependency is a problem that affects all of us. Therefore, we all have to do what we can to limit its negative impacts on society, whether taking a friend or family member to alcohol rehab centers or volunteering on a regular basis as a designated driver. The addiction ...
When you’re on the path to overcoming addiction, understanding the true meaning of sobriety is crucial.Sobrietyextends beyond the absence of alcohol or drugs in your system; it’s a multifaceted journey toward overall wellness. In its essence, sobriety means living a life that isn’t controlled...