Inpatient Treatment is most often residential in that they require that the client live within the facility during treatment. Inpatient treatment centers and programs are a higher level of care than outpatient programs and provide more intensive services and treatment than lower levels of the care continuum.Addiction Addiction implies that a drug dependency has developed to such an extent that it has serious detrimental effects on the user (referred to as an addict). They may be chronically intoxicated, have great difficulty stopping the drug use, and be determined to obtain the drug by almost any means. The term addiction is inextricably linked to society's reaction to the user, and so medical experts try to avoid using it, preferring dependence instead.
The Experiences of Addiction » May 10th 2007
The experiences of addiction.
While current research shows that genetics (see the mu-opioid blog entry) and brain physiology (see the amygdala blog entry) play an important role in addiction neither of these third order factors are experienced by the individual who is addicted. The persons...tags: Addiction Models comments: 2
Genetic Predisposition » May 8th 2007
Genetic Predisposition
One of the promising emerging models of addiction comes form the burgeoning field of genetic research. One of the more recent finings for example has clearly linked to the mu-opioid gene to alcohol, smoking and drug addiction. Researchers at University of South...tags: Addiction Models comments: 2
Addiction Models » May 7th 2007
Addiction is often defined as continuing the same negative behaviors despite the consequences or the risks involved. The question is why?
Why do people continue their addictions in spite of negative consequences?
The answers are not simple. One of the purposes of this blog is to explore the...tags: Addiction Models comments: 2
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