What Contributes to Alcoholism? For decades, physicians, psychologists and scientists have worked together to determine what contributes to alcoholism? The hope is that if these factors can be diagnosed and influenced, a cure for alcoholism can be found. While alcoholism is often misconstrued as a lack of moral conduct and will-power brought about by an […]

What Contributes to Drug Addiction? Physicians, psychologists and scientists alike have conducted numerous studies to determine what contributes to drug addiction and alcoholism in an attempt to find a cure. Studies have taken into account genetics, environment, social conditioning, childhood abuse and/or trauma to determine why one individual may become addicted while another does not. […]

Drug Abuse Help When you need drug abuse help, there are a variety of options to consider. The option that is best for you is dependent upon the severity of your alcohol or drug use; that is, the type of drug you’re using, how much you use on a daily basis and how long you’ve […]

Modern Drug Rehab Modern drug rehab offers much more in the form of drug and alcohol treatment modalities than even just a few years ago. Whereas the general approach was predominantly based on the 12-step format and group therapy, the induction of holistic therapies into the traditional form of drug rehab has led to more […]

Alcohol and Drug Rehab The common misconception about alcoholism and drug addiction is that it’s a choice brought about by lack of morality and will-power combined with a hedonistic attitude toward life. The truth is that however drug and alcohol use started, at a certain point an individual crosses an invisible line when it’s no […]

Treating Depression in Drug Rehab When depression is left untreated, it can manifest a host of unhealthy coping mechanisms that can ultimately lead to drug rehab. Treating depression in drug rehab is necessary in order to fully arrest the underlying disorders associated with alcoholism and drug addiction. Depression can be situational or it can be […]

Depression and Drug Rehab Sometimes we feel sad and we really don’t know why. Is depression a derivative of choice or biology? The dictionary defines depression as “a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity.” If left untreated, the symptoms can become so severe that people escape […]

Drug Rehab Treatment There are various forms of drug rehab treatment programs to choose from when considering getting help for a loved one. Many programs are predominantly 12-step based with reliance on a spiritual foundation and group support. Others may be solely holistic or faith-based. If you’re not sure what drug rehab treatment program would […]

Drug Rehab Options There are varying degrees of drug rehab options available for those who need help for alcohol or drug abuse. Whether you are just beginning to have problems or you’ve lost everything because of alcoholism or drug addiction, there’s help available at every level of alcohol and drug abuse. At SouthCoast Recovery in […]

The Goal of Drug Rehab When you make the decision to go into drug rehab, it’s important to understand that the goal of drug rehab is not to cure you. Drug rehab offers a safe, sober environment where you have a short amount of time to sever the physical reliance on drugs and alcohol and […]