Drug withdrawal refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a result of cessation from a drug or medication that one has habitually used for a prolonged period, which… Read More
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Tolerance
Alcohol tolerance refers to the body’s response to prolonged exposure to liquor, its ability to both metabolize liquor, as well as its ability to rebound from its effects. Tolerance is… Read More
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
We often hear people asking the questions: Am I experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms? How do I know if I am going through Alcohol Withdrawal? The only way to answer that… Read More
Types Of Drug Abuse
Different Types Of Drug Abuse People can abuse any substance, medication, compound, or drug that induces either altered states of consciousness, euphoria, or both. Most of this abuse can lead… Read More
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
Simply put, post-acute withdrawal syndrome (also known as PAWS) refers to a set of traits and impairments that occur following cessation of some drug or medication. They differ from acute… Read More
Psychological Dependency
According to the APA, psychological dependency refers to a mental cycle where one is “dependent on a psychoactive substance for the reinforcement it provides.” This means that the physiological response… Read More
Drug Tolerance Definition Psychology
The phenomenon of tolerance emerges as one of the chief characteristics in the physiological and psychological make-up of every abuser, addict, or chemically dependent person. But what is the drug… Read More
How to Conduct An Intervention
Drug and Alcohol Interventions should never be confrontational. Emotions may span the entire spectrum of human experience from grief, helplessness, and anger, to disbelief, denial, and even joking about their… Read More
Alcohol Abuse vs Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol Abuse vs Addiction Many people do not know the difference between alcohol abuse vs addiction. For diagnostic purposes and purposes of treatment, professionals distinguish between Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol… Read More
Signs Of Alcohol Addiction
Signs of Alcohol Addiction Alcohol Addiction vs. Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are not synonymous terms. Although people frequently use them interchangeably, there are qualities that differentiate one condition from… Read More
