Becoming a nurse can be an incredibly beneficial career – a career that is both challenging and rewarding. When it comes to working as a nurse in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, the challenges and rewards can be much more plentiful. As a nurse working in this capacity, it will be your job to work closely with patients whose addictions have led them down paths that are relatively dark... ❯❯❯
The time to start thinking about your future is when you're in your twenties and early thirties, not when you’re already just a few years away from retirement. By planning ahead and taking certain steps, you'll find yourself looking forward to the time when you no longer have to work for a living, rather than stressing about whether or not you have managed to save enough money. You will have... ❯❯❯
Millions of people are affected by alcoholism, which is characterized as a dependence on alcohol. Many of these people who are addicted to alcohol cannot go even a few hours without having a drink. Not only can alcohol abuse be emotionally habitual to self medicate past traumas, but overtime, it can also become physically addictive, which can make it incredibly hard to combat. With a physical... ❯❯❯
Although it is legal for those over the age of twenty-one, alcohol is a dangerous drug that causes serious issues for millions of Americans. Alcohol abuse is one of the leading causes of car accidents and violent assaults, and is frequently at the heart of devastating personal issues. If you struggle with alcohol abuse you could lose your job, your family and perhaps even your life. The road to... ❯❯❯
Dogs have been used professionally for their therapeutic qualities for several years. Programmes which see dogs being taken to old people’s homes and children’s wards are now common place, but more recently their therapeutic powers have been extended to those battling the disease of drug and alcohol addiction. Although there is still much research that needs to be conducted within the field, here... ❯❯❯
Drug addiction and alcoholism are two one of the world’s most prevalent diseases. The statistics are frightening: over 10 million children live with a parent who is addicted to narcotics or drinks in excess, the number of deaths as a result of drug and alcohol dependence has risen by almost 540 perfect since the mid 1980s, and abuse of these substances has cost employers over 150 billion dollars... ❯❯❯
Although a lot of attention in the healthcare world is paid to major diseases such as cancer and leukemia, eating disorders can be just as deadly serious. They plague young people, especially girls, and can cause lasting body image issues, physical ailments and worse. It takes a true commitment to overcome these problems, much as a drug addict faces on the road to recovery. But with the right... ❯❯❯
Alcohol is one of the most common vices that most people get addicted to, and why not you ask? Well, drinking is so widely accepted that it can be a part of your daily routine. Drinking is not necessarily bad but it will be too hard to determine if you are just an average consumer of alcohol or if you’re addicted to it. Once you’re addicted to alcohol, you will find it hard to quit drinking by... ❯❯❯
The full recovery of a patient from addiction must not stop after undergoing a rehabilitation treatment. It is the most crucial stage in a patient’s recovery since the urge of slipping back to their former habits is high. This is the reason why sober homes are very essential for those people who are aspiring to have a renewed life. The best resource when finding the perfect sober living home is... ❯❯❯
Surviving addiction and staying on the path of recovery are by no means easy to accomplish. As many addicts attest, you will never be a non-alcoholic, but always a recovering alcoholic. It is a lifelong process. But you aren’t the first one to go through it and you certainly won’t be the last. So if you’re looking for a little inspiration to see you through the hard times, here are just a few... ❯❯❯