by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | May 2, 2016 | Addiction, Drug Treatment |
The idea that someone addicted to alcohol or drugs has to hit rock bottom before they can get treatment is a dangerous misconception. It’s commonly assumed that for addiction treatment to work, it must be voluntary; the person will hit bottom, realize that they...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Apr 27, 2016 | Addiction
The feeling of victimization can play a huge part in addiction. Trauma & Addiction Some people fall victim to others’ behavior. Children who are sexually, physically, and emotionally abused do not have too much say in the matter and may carry these feelings of...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 25, 2016 | Addiction
\For many years, people with addictions were seen as weak or having no willpower. It was assumed that because addiction begins with voluntary behavior, people could stop their behavior just as easily. Thanks to advancements in neuroimaging technology, these...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 16, 2016 | Addiction
The growing number of people addicted to and abusing prescription or illegal opioids is a nationwide problem. Addiction and opioid related overdoses are spreading geographically and demographically. Due to this epidemic, naloxone, which had previously only been used...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 14, 2016 | Addiction
People with addiction disorders are at a high risk for sexual dysfunctions, as both illicit and prescribed drugs affect a person’s sexual behavior and their ability to function. There are five main types of sexual dysfunction disorders. Sexual Arousal Disorders The...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Mar 11, 2016 | Addiction
When someone we love and care about has an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, it affects the entire family and is a difficult journey for all involved. When that person is also struggling with another disorder, things can get even more complicated. It is not uncommon...
