Trauma Relates to Drug, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse
Trauma, which includes neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse, happens at extremely high rates. Trauma is categorized as a major health problem across the world. Exposure to trauma at a young age increases an individual’s risk in adulthood to develop a psychiatric disorder. Research has shown that adolescents who have been victims of […]
Alcohol Abuse Symptoms and Outpatient Treatment in Sarasota
Treatment for Alcoholism Sarasota Addiction Specialists specialize in the treatment and recovery of Alcoholism. Alcoholism is still the leading cause of most substance use disorders today. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 19.7 million American Adults were suffering from a substance use disorder. Of that 19.7 million over 74 percent […]
The Fundamentals of Outpatient Treatment for Addiction and Alcoholism
The Fundamentals of Outpatient Treatment for Addiction and Alcoholism By Dr. Kimberly s. Benson LMHC,CAC,ICADC,CCTP Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certified Addictions Professional International Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certified Clinical Trauma Professional The latest DSM V describes alcohol, drugs and other substance use as Substance Use Disorder AKA also known as SUD. The […]
What Comes After Sarasota Drug and Alcohol Detox
So you’ve completed detox and now you’re wondering what comes next. One of the most common reasons for relapse is a failure to secure ongoing treatment after detox. Many people believe that if they can just clear the drugs from their system, they will no longer have the desire to use. But addiction is more […]