by Dr. Howard C. Samuels | Mar 26, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
Are you wondering if someone in your life has a problem with substance abuse? This is obviously not something you want to take lightly, but you may feel anxious about asking the question or investigating further. Drug and alcohol addiction takes thousands of lives... 
by Dr. Howard C. Samuels | Feb 18, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
Addiction has many underlying causes that vary on an individual basis. Regardless of what leads people into addiction, the stages of addiction unfold in different ways depending on the drug and how the individual reacts to it. Drugs and alcohol have physical,... 
by Dr. Howard C. Samuels | Feb 12, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
One of the most difficult situations to find yourself in is helplessly watching your loved one struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Addiction never just hurts the person battling with it, but it usually always hurts the people around them as well. It... 
by Dr. Howard C. Samuels | Feb 1, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
Dependence and addiction are often conflated when talking about substance abuse. Sometimes the terms are used interchangeably or not used at all. Substance abuse disorder is the more preferred clinical term. However, there is a difference between dependence and... 
by Dr. Howard C. Samuels | Jan 22, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
If you’ve decided to get sober and are considering going to rehab, there are a few things you should look into first. Addiction treatment facilities offer invaluable help with medically-supervised detox, support groups, residential treatment, skills counseling and... 
by Dr. Howard C. Samuels | Dec 22, 2020 | Addiction Treatment
Identifying the signs of addiction is often the first step for getting help, whether it’s for yourself or someone you care about. Many people with addiction are in denial that they’re addicted, and they often try to justify their use of drugs or alcohol.... 
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