Online Counseling: Drug Counseling & Alcohol Counseling The answer to the question in the title of this article is: "Yes, but with the need to understand the limits of online help."DefinitionsThe words "alcohol dependence" or "addiction" are often used without definition. So, let's first define some terms. As used in this article, alcohol or drug addiction means that a person's alcohol or other drug use has reached the point that the person cannot use...... Similar Editorial : Counseling Employees by KMArticles. | Source : Food Addictions
Basic Definitions: Addiction And Dependence Basic Definitions: Addiction and Dependence[References available on request]Addiction/dependenceThe terms "addiction" and "dependence" are often used interchangeably. The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV-TR) uses the term "dependence" to refer to the cluster of signs and symptoms that combine to produce the drug...... Similar Editorial : Going Basic by mter9248. | Source : Food Addictions
The Role Of Fear Of Withdrawal In The Power Of Addictive Disease Persons with addictive disease continue to use their substances in the face of a long history of adverse consequences in significant areas of their lives, including medical problems, legal problems, relational problems, and employment problems. The drive to use often is stronger than one's love for a significant other or a child; stronger than loyalty to an employer or a friend; and stronger...... Similar Editorial : Turning Fear Into Power by Connie Butler. | Source : Stop Addiction
The Role Of Denial In The Power Of Addictive Disease Persons with addictive disease continue to use their substances in the face of a long history of adverse consequences in significant areas of their lives, including medical problems, legal problems, relational problems, and employment problems. The drive to use is stronger than one's love for a significant other or a child; stronger than loyalty to an employer or a friend; and stronger than oneâ...... Similar Editorial : Bankers in Denial by Sam Vaknin. | Source : Stop Addiction
How Do I Know If I Have A Drug Or Alcohol Problem? Indicators of an Alcohol or Other Drug ProblemThis information about indicators of problem use of alcohol or other drugs (AOD) is intended to serve as a practical guide to help a person to decide whether or not AOD use is causing problems. We do not think labels, such as "alcoholic" or "drug addict", are very helpful. Instead, we ask: Does use of a substance of abuse cause problems in significant...... Similar Editorial : Effects of Alcohol by . | Source : Overcoming Addictions
Seniors And Drug And Alcohol Use Seniors and Drug and Alcohol UseHere are some factors for seniors, persons 60 and older (though some changes occur younger) to keep in mind about alcohol use and about drug use, including drugs prescribed by physicians:? As an individual ages, the body becomes less efficient in metabolizing alcohol and other Drugs; this can result in a more powerful effect of drugs and alcohol than used to be...... Similar Editorial : Drug and Alcohol Rehabs by isabal. | Source : Overcoming Addictions