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Understanding the Stigma Around Women and Addiction
Figures back up that men are more likely to suffer from addiction and die because of it, but it is also true that substance abuse among women is underreported and not focused on. Drug-related deaths in women are rising, jumping from 55.8 deaths per million to 57.1 deaths per million over a 12-month period. Stigma…
Read MoreDisability and Addiction: Understanding the Link
In order to understand the links between disability and addiction, it’s important to first think about what disability means. According to Disability Rights UK, there is no single definition of use in the UK. A broad definition, however, includes physical, sensory or mental impairments that have substantial and long-term adverse effects on the ability to…
Read MoreWhat Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome? Key Causes & Signs
In this article, we’ll be explaining exactly what NAS is, what can cause it, and the signs that parents and caregivers should watch for. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a condition that directly affects newborn babies who have been exposed to certain substances during their development in the womb. These substances are usually drugs or medications…
Read MoreWhat Is the CRAFT Approach to Addiction?
When it comes to addiction treatment, each individual will go on a unique journey to recovery. And approaches such as the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) method can be extremely helpful, especially in the early stages of recovery. But CRAFT doesn’t just focus on the individual struggling with addiction. It focuses on the entire…
Read More5 Key Benefits of Group Therapy
For rehabilitation to be effective, it needs to be comprehensive. This means dealing with both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction so that you have the most chance of achieving your long-term recovery goals. Dealing with the physical side of addiction through detoxing is usually a process that takes around a week. Getting to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Addiction Through Attachment Theory
When discussing addiction, it’s easy to focus on the outward signs. Substance abuse, compulsive behaviours, or self-destructive patterns. However, behind these visible struggles, there’s often a deeper factor that is rarely addressed: attachment theory. Understanding addiction through attachment theory has become an increasingly valuable tool for helping individuals heal not just their behaviours but the…
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