The Most Popular Intervention Methods
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
RELATED SLICES Every addiction story is different. And because this is true, there are different types of interventions designed to help different types of families and individuals. What works best for someone may not work for another. Keep in mind that the descriptions in this infographic are basic, and the best type of intervention is … Read more
Interacting With People After Rehab
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
For after rehab, according to Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, approximately 10% of Americans admitted in 2011that they were recovering from a drug or alcohol dependency crisis. Anyone who moved from drug addiction to sobriety would probably struggle with transitional issues. They perhaps asked what they need to do, suggest, or do to see that they … Read more
Understanding Dysphoric Mania
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
A dysphoric mood can also be classified as mixed mania, a mood disorder related to bipolar disorder, which is why dysphoric mania is a former term of bipolar disorder. Dysphoric Mania is a mental condition whose symptoms are extreme joy and depression simultaneously. It is common for an individual suffering from depression and an agitated state to … Read more
Advocating Positive Change and Assisting in the Treatment for Dual Disorders
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
Dual disorders are curable. If a framework that manages and supports dual disorders does not provide what is necessary to achieve the best personal satisfaction, each of us has a responsibility to plan something to improve the situation. Can anyone honestly say that the dual disorders person is happy with the treatment and the services … Read more
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder in Children
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
Attention Deficit Disorder is one of the most often diagnosed developmental disorders in young adults in the United States currently. This condition may be frustrating for the patient and his families alike, characterized by a generally unable to carry out activities in some instances. Apart from the daily difficulties created by the condition, most ADHD … Read more
Self-Evaluation Checklist for Relapse Stages
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
Stages of relapse are a risk after addiction that can be a permanent condition, and, of course, people who are in a state of recovery are returning to normal activities at the same rate as those seen in others with chronic conditions. For example, National Institute on Drug Abuse recommends that 30 to 50 per cent … Read more
The Connection Between Impulsive Personality Disorder and Alcoholism
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
On impulsive personality disorder, many people are unfamiliar with the four forms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), but their distinctions are significant and necessary to comprehend. BPD is described by APA as “a persistent pattern of interpersonal relationship, self-image, and affective dysfunction, as well as pronounced impulsivity, starting in early adulthood and expressed in a variety of … Read more
Which Prescription Drugs are the Most Addictive?
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
Addictive drugs remain one of America’s most exploited medication groups. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that some 16 million Americans registered the past year to use addictive drugs without getting a note from a doctor or for non-medical purposes. Contrary to popular belief, prescription drugs produce a number of harmful and even fatal side effects. Suffering, … Read more
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
Acceptance Commitment Therapy is a methodology intended to help an individual beat apparent negative considerations and sentiments to acknowledge a more prominent feeling of prosperity and reason during the 1980s. The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science also characterizes the training by utilizing acknowledgement and care techniques matched through responsibility and social methodologies. The thought behind … Read more
Expanding an Integrated Treatment Program for Multi-Diagnosis and High-Risk Populations
Publish Date: March 3, 2024
Written by: Ben Lesser
Medically reviewed by: Nina Köhler and Rald Dietrich
A brief overview of the integrated treatment programs that are currently being reviewed as part of the project which is “Expansion of a Multi-Diagnosis and High-Risk Populations Integrated Treatment Program for Ex-offenders with Mental Illnesses, Addictive Disorders, and HIV Seropositivity or High-Risk Status” A Brief Introduction It stands to reason that the prevalence of comorbid … Read more