Addiction is an epidemic that can destroy lives, careers, and families. Part of what makes addiction such a difficult illness to combat is that it is both a physical and a psychological addiction to a substance or alcohol
One of the most difficult things about addiction is recovery. With so many treatment options and different therapy approaches, it can be overwhelming and confusing to find the right option for you or your loved one.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines addiction as “…a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.”
Addicts will experience a change in personalities as their brains become more and more damaged. Family members and friends may not be able to recognize these personality changes as signs of addiction, or may just chalk it up to puberty or a “tough spell.”
Though the addiction cycle differs slightly depending on what type of addiction the individual faces, it is similar in that it repeats over and over until intervention and treatment occur.
Addicts will experience a change in personalities as their brains become more and more damaged. Family members and friends may not be able to recognize these personality changes as signs of addiction, or may just chalk it up to puberty or a “tough spell.”
The Jellinek Curve was created by E. Morton Jellinek, and later revised by Max Glatt. Jellinek was among the first to take a scientific approach to understanding alcoholism and addiction
Addiction can be either physical or behavioral, and often they go hand in hand. Though alcohol and tobacco are commonly recognized types of addiction, there are actually hundreds of types of medically and scientifically recognized addictions.
Every person processes alcohol differently based on weight, age, gender, genetics, and overall health. However, there are some general facts that can help determine how long alcohol will stay in your system.
Those that suffer from alcohol use disorder, or any other addiction, experience a change in their brain chemistry and they need a lot more than a break from the addictive substance to fully recover from the addiction
