Before Treatment Archives - Bradford Health Services

Overcoming Fear of Boredom and Fear of Failure

You've spent the last part of you life using drugs or alcohol in most, if not all, your spare time. Despite the destruction this has brought to your life (and the...

Are Women Less Likely to Become Addicted?

VIDEO: Ellen Ovson, M.D. speaks on women and drug use. Nine Quick Facts: Women are more likely voice concerns at the Doctor's office, and therefore are more likely to...

Overcome Resentment

Resentment comes from holding negative feelings, such as anger or displeasure, towards someone or something because of bad situation actually or thought to be caused by...

Overcome Hoplessness and Helplessness

Hopelessness and helplessness often go hand in hand with chemical dependency. Those feelings can be what lead someone to drug or alcohol abuse in the first place....

Overcome Denial

It is very easy to minimize the severity of a substance abuse issue, and until an addict overcomes denial, the addiction persists and frequently deepens. Overcoming...

What are Early Stages of Alcoholism?

We can divide alcohol into three or four stages Pre-AlcoholismStage 1: Early AlcoholismStage 2: Middle AlcoholismStage 3: Late Alcoholism. Before the First Stage -...

What to Look for when Choosing an Addiction Counselor

Addiction counselors are a key component to the successful treatment of chemical dependency. Counselors act as a guide to their patients, showing them the way to...

When One More Drink is Never Enough

In a 2006 the National Survey on Drug Use and Health interviewed 67,500 people regarding their alcohol consumption. More than 50% labeled themselves drinkers. In more...

Living with Trauma: Abuse in a Family

Psychological trauma is non-physical damage to a person who has experienced a extremely distressing event. People with psychological trauma are emotionally detached...

How to Find the Right Addiction Treatment Program

Choosing the right addiction treatment program is a critical decision. But given the number of programs available, it can seem like an overwhelming task. So where do...

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