For many people who struggle with substance abuse problems, the most difficult step toward recovery is the first one: admitting that you have a problem and deciding that you want to make a change. If you’re worried about your dependency on drugs and want to make some positive changes, we’re here to help. Keep reading…
Read MoreIf you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, detox may be the first step to recovery. Many people struggle with addiction, but knowing the importance of supervised drug detox makes it easier to deal with the issue for you or your loved one. Keep reading to learn more about detox, withdrawal, and the…
Read MoreEveryone’s experience with addiction recovery is unique. No one will share the exact same road to developing their addiction as you, and likewise the path to recovery will be equally as diverse. Addiction and recovery can vary based on several factors, both internal and external. Some of these factors include the type of drug that…
Read MoreIt is no secret to anyone that substance abuse is a major problem for many people today. When you are worried about your loved one’s substance abuse, it can be difficult to know just how serious their problem is. While symptoms and treatments of their substance abuse may vary between individuals, what remains similar are…
Read MoreWhether an individual has been in recovery from substance abuse addiction for just a few weeks or for several years, they will always be at risk for relapse. Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease, meaning that it has no cure. Relapse is a part of all chronic diseases, and unfortunately, addiction is no different.…
Read MoreAlthough overcoming drug and alcohol addiction is not the easiest process to go through, it is definitely worth it in the end. Learning about the differences between detox centers and rehab centers can help you to see the importance of both and help you better understand which one may be a good starting point for…
Read MoreResearch has shown that more than 11% of Americans 12 years and older have used illegal substances. With Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center, you don’t have to go through detox and recovery alone or at risk to yourself. If you or someone you know is looking to overcome their substance addiction, keep reading to find out…
Read MoreStatistics show that over 21 million people in the United States are addicts, meaning that you most likely know one or two people who struggle with addiction. When you’re concerned about a loved one’s constant drinking or habitual drug use, it is hard and often very difficult to know what to do. Convincing someone with…
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The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) describes depression this way: “The essential feature of a Major Depressive Episode is a period of at least 2 weeks during which there is either depressed mood or the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities.” Seasonal Affective Disorder occurs in climates where there…
Read More– Layne Cook, LMSW Over 5 million Americans suffer from eating disorders (ED), which include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Millions more display ED or disorder eating symptoms without meeting the diagnostic criteria for a full-blown disorder. EDs adversely affect both physical and psychological functioning, are more fatal than any other…
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