Region of the brain activated during drugs relapse
US scientists have identified an area of the brain which makes heroin-addicted rats relapse. The study on rats showed that by blocking nerve cells in the region – the medial prefrontal cortex – there...
View ArticleWhy people relapse and how to avoid it
Encouraging a loved one to enter into a treatment program can feel like an impossible task. In many instances the individual who is addicted may be in denial about their alcoholism, or may be unaware...
View ArticleStable Employment Prior To Alcohol Treatment An Indicator Of Success
When it comes to alcohol addiction there are many factors that influence an individual using alcohol in the first place, and there are equally many factor that may affect an individuals likelihood of...
View ArticleThe dangers of relapse after treatment
For people who have managed to complete treatment, you may assume that the hardest part is over, and in some respect this is true. But in many cases people feel extreme trepidation about returning to...
View ArticleTechniques to reduce cravings and potential relapse behaviour
Following a detox program, there is still a great deal of work that individuals must do in order to really break free from their addiction, and one of the key aspects of this is trying to use...
View ArticleWhy alcoholics are recovering
When people speak about their experiences as an alcoholic, it is most common for them to refer to themselves as a ‘recovering’ alcoholic, not a ‘recovered’ one. This is because people who have...
View ArticleLife after an alcohol rehab clinic
When alcoholism sufferers leave rehab, one of the most important lessons they often need to learn is that the journey is far from over. Successfully completing an alcohol rehab program is a huge...
View ArticleIdentifying those likely to relapse
As technology becomes more advances we are gradually learning a lot about alcoholism, about how to prevent, detect and treat it. Unfortunately in some cases although all the steps are taken, they may...
View ArticleAlcohol Relapse: What it is and how to prevent it
The term relapse means to fall again. Therefore an alcohol relapse would mean that an individual would fall again into their addiction. Relapse follows a period of abstinence (restraint from indulging...
View ArticleWhat is Substance Misuse Prevention?
The main focus around supporting those with substance misuse problems usually focuses on treatment. However, it is just as important and more necessary for care providers to work on effective and...
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