from: Drug Test Fact

There are some scary things in our world today, but none is more scary than an addiction to drugs and alcohol. It’s a growing problem in our society, and alcohol and drug addiction has become a tough nut to crack, so to speak.

Drugs and alcohol make people feel good. When they are able to feel those feelings, they are apt to use more just to maintain that feeling. Eventually, the drugs and/or alcohol take hold of a person’s life until they are completely controlled by the effects they are used to. They may realize they have a problem, but when the painful withdrawal symptoms start, using seems like a much better option than suffering.

The United States has declared a war on drugs. This is a great effort, but it might just be too big of an epidemic to control. The real truth is that if we take a personal interest in healing those around us, we can gain control of the problem one person at a time  if we’re lucky.

Recognizing the signs of alcohol and drug addiction are actually quite easy  when you know what you’re looking for. While the following signs are just suggestions to look for, don’t take them lightly…keep reading “Alcohol and Drug Addiction“

from: Jonathan Huttner

The definition of a dual diagnosis is basically the co-existence of a drug addiction, alcohol addiction and psychiatric disorder. With this in mind, many people question which do you treat first and when do you begin alcohol detox or drug detox.

Alcohol Detox or Drug Detox

Whether a person has a psychiatric disorder or not, alcohol detox is the first step towards…

keep reading-Alcohol Detoxification and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Hair sample drug testing is a great way to detect whether or not a person has used drugs in the past 90 days. Whether in an office format or in the home, hair drug testing serves the purpose of answering questions about an individual’s drug use history.

How Does Hair Follicle Drug Testing Work?

Hair drug testing is actually quite simple and merely requires a sample of hair in order to be completed. Parents who are worried about their teen’s use of drugs can collect a strand of hair from their pillow. Employers can request a sample from their employees. Once a hair sample has been collected…read story “All You Need to Know about Hair Follicle Drug Testing“