Life brings many changes — some good and some bad. How you tackle the issues of life determines your happiness and ultimately your growth as a person. Some people struggle to deal with life’s problems and turn to drugs or alcohol instead. This amounts to pushing the problem away and not dealing it with it.…
Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs available on the street. Despite it being illegal, hundreds of thousands of people abuse it every year. One of the main reasons is because it’s cheap. However, the worst side effect of heroin ends up costing a lot more than just money. Firstly, people need to know…
Substance abuse is not something to take lightly. It’s also not something that happens to any particular “type” of person. In fact, studies show that drug addiction can strike any person. Unfortunately, people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and job titles have found themselves caught up in the life of drugs and alcohol addiction. When…
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 10% of adults experience some kind of substance use disorder during their lives. To make matters worse, nearly 75% of them never seek professional help. Most experts say that people don’t seek help because they’re afraid that they can’t pay for an outpatient rehab center. Instead, they…
When drug addiction strikes a family, it can bring more than heartbreak. Some families struggle to stay together. With the stress, anxiety, and pressure that come when a family member experiences drug addiction, it’s critical to be proactive. Knowing how to help your loved one can be difficult. However, some intervention strategies to address drug…
For years, people have talked about the idea that drinking large amounts of alcohol kills brain cells. However, few people actually know if it’s true or just a rumor. Does alcohol kill brain cells? Before you learn the answer, take a look at how alcohol affects the brain. At Victory Bay, we can show you…
Chemical dependency is defined as “the body’s physical and/or psychological addiction to a psychoactive (mind-altering) substance, such as narcotics, alcohol, or nicotine.” People become physically dependent because they give their body the substance repeatedly, and over time, they become tolerant of it. Therefore, they need to increase their dose to get the same effects from…
If you have a substance use disorder and you feel like you’re struggling in other ways mentally, then you may very well have a comorbid diagnosis. Comorbidity is common among people with substance use disorder and can be treated with outpatient addiction therapy services. You may wonder what is comorbidity? This is an important question…
For some people, not having a drink is easy. They can simply stop drinking whenever they want. However, it’s not so easy for those who have developed a dependence or addiction. Since binge and heavy drinking is hazardous to their health, they need to find out how to quit drinking. Are you looking for an…
When you or a loved one suffers from addiction or battles a substance abuse disorder, you may feel depressed, isolated, and hopeless. Addiction can destroy your relationships, career, and finances and cause you to lose complete control of your life. Since addiction can damage your physical, mental, and spiritual health, it can be hard to…