About Addiction
Addiction affects both the person who is using the substance and their loved ones. The longer an addiction lasts, the more emotional and physical toll it will take on the home. Eventually, all relationships become strained and home life becomes more challenging. But it is possible to learn how to heal as a family after…
Addiction is a disease that affects every member of the household. While some family members may become emotional or combative, others will withdrawal and isolate themselves. Still, other people fall into a mode of codependency. How addiction affects families largely depends on several factors including family stability, the nature of the addiction if there is…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are types of mental health treatments that can also be used to treat drug or alcohol addiction. While both therapies are evidence-based methods, that include individual and group therapy led by a licensed treatment specialist, there are some differences between CBT and DBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy is…
As more states legalize marijuana, the only way to shift public perception is to improve education and marijuana prevention programs. These programs need to be directed at both teenagers and adults, as both groups use marijuana regularly. When it comes to learning the facts about marijuana or other drugs, there is a lot of information…
Life brings many changes — some good and some bad. How you tackle the issues of life determines your happiness and ultimately your growth as a person. Some people struggle to deal with life’s problems and turn to drugs or alcohol instead. This amounts to pushing the problem away and not dealing it with it.…
Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs available on the street. Despite it being illegal, hundreds of thousands of people abuse it every year. One of the main reasons is because it’s cheap. However, the worst side effect of heroin ends up costing a lot more than just money. Firstly, people need to know…
Substance abuse is not something to take lightly. It’s also not something that happens to any particular “type” of person. In fact, studies show that drug addiction can strike any person. Unfortunately, people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and job titles have found themselves caught up in the life of drugs and alcohol addiction. When…
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 10% of adults experience some kind of substance use disorder during their lives. To make matters worse, nearly 75% of them never seek professional help. Most experts say that people don’t seek help because they’re afraid that they can’t pay for an outpatient rehab center. Instead, they…
When drug addiction strikes a family, it can bring more than heartbreak. Some families struggle to stay together. With the stress, anxiety, and pressure that come when a family member experiences drug addiction, it’s critical to be proactive. Knowing how to help your loved one can be difficult. However, some intervention strategies to address drug…
For years, people have talked about the idea that drinking large amounts of alcohol kills brain cells. However, few people actually know if it’s true or just a rumor. Does alcohol kill brain cells? Before you learn the answer, take a look at how alcohol affects the brain. At Victory Bay, we can show you…