Why is alcoholism or being an alcoholic considered a disease?
Question by mags2313: Why is alcoholism or being an alcoholic considered a disease?
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Answer by kiki
Because it’s a mental and physical addiction. It’s not a choice. There’s a chemical reaction in the brain from it.
Answer by wazup1971
Because nobody will admit it is their fault,… Continue reading
Savanna man sentenced in meth case
Savanna man sentenced in meth case
Myers did voice some concern that Green stated in the PSI that he does not have an alcohol problem and never used controlled substances, even though he tested positive for meth. He is seeking substance abuse treatment in Mount Carroll, Ill. The charges … Read… Continue reading
Yoga for recovery
Yoga for recovery
Give Back Yoga teaches classes in prisons, addiction recovery centers, 45 veteran programs around the nation and even the Pentagon. Classes are designed to improve sleep and help balance the nervous system using empirically proven yoga sequences to … Read more on Daily Camera
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State Officials Rethinking Approach To Substance Abuse Treatment
State Officials Rethinking Approach To Substance Abuse Treatment
“I was talking to a gentleman in detox last week, where he's literally sat – I believe he was drunk – waiting for the insurance company to approve his care. Now if you're someone who has a drug problem, or an alcohol… Continue reading
West Virginia prepares to offer community-based substance abuse treatment
West Virginia prepares to offer community-based substance abuse treatment
West Virginia is preparing to launch a select program that will offer community-based substance abuse treatment to people on probation, parole and supervised release. Starting in nine counties, this pilot comes from the Justice Reinvestment Act of 2013 … Read more… Continue reading