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Corey Haim is another sad casualty in the world of drug abuse. The former child movie star of the 1980’s died early this morning. There was no official report of the cause of death, but it is speculated to be related to his extensive drug use history. Corey Haim Started Drug Addiction To Deal With Emotional [...]
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It is being reported from a variety of sources including Us Weekly and ABC News that the actor Corey Haim, 38, died early this morning from what appears to be an accidental overdose.
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When you hear about someone being addicted to drugs or alcohol, you may first think of physical addiction symptoms. However, psychological addiction is a huge part of a person's addictive lifestyle. Read on to learn more about how the psychological component to drug and alcohol addiction keeps the cycle going.
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The Pros Know Best
When it comes to treating addiction, it's not a do-it-yourself operation.
When you discover that a family member or loved one is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, it's a natural instinct to immediately try to help them yourself. That's a completely understandable inclination - but it's also a dangerous one. Drug treatment for chemical dependency is complex and those who do it right follow a detailed protocol aimed at evaluating and tracking a variety of factors. The initial assessment process alone, as laid out by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA), includes the following 12 important steps:
- Engage the client
- Identify and contact collaterals (this includes family, friends, etc.) to gather additional information
- Screen for and detect co-occurring disorders that contribute to addiction
- Determine quadrant and locus of responsibility
- Determine level of care
- Determine diagnosis
- Determine disability and functional impairment
- Identify strengths and supports
- Identify cultural and linguistic needs and supports
- Identify problem domains
- Determine stage of change
- Plan treatment
If the above list leaves you feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. As a loved one of someone with a substance abuse problem, you definitely have a role in their treatment, but you shouldn't be the primary caregiver. You wouldn't try to treat a loved one with cancer. Instead, you'd leave it to the doctors who are trained in that area. Don't take chances when it comes to addiction either.
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