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7 Ways Addiction Affects the Workplace

October 22, 2021

Here are seven effects of addiction in the workplace that should lead employers to not only be concerned about the health and wellbeing of the individual, but of the health of their business as well.

Addiction and the Workplace: Let’s Start the Conversation

October 17, 2021

If you are an employer, chances are that many of your employees are struggling right now and the possibility that some have turned to substance or another form of addiction very much exists.

10 Signs of Addiction in the Workplace

October 17, 2021

As an employer, you may be able to identify signs that your employees are stressed or overworked. You may even be familiar with the signs of anxiety and depression or other mental health conditions. But what about signs of an addiction?

What is the DSM-V?

October 4, 2021

An explanation of the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Dentistry in Recovery: The Importance of Assessing dental health.

October 4, 2021

Meth, Crack Cocaine, Marijuana, and eating disorders have also contributed to oral illnesses. Tooth decay, gingivitis, and other chronic oral infections await the unwary addict in recovery. This is because dental illnesses may still pervade long after sobriety is achieved.

Herbal Treatment for Drug Addiction

October 4, 2021

The NHS (National Health Services) in the U.K. has noted that some herbal remedies may be unsafe for your health.

Cocaine Addiction and Treatment

October 4, 2021

In seeking that "high", cocaine use develops into an addiction due to tolerance. The damage results when cocaine replaces everything in life. At this point, the addict will need treatment to recover from cocaine addiction.

Treatment for Hashish Addiction

October 4, 2021

Hash or hashish is a drug made from the same substance as marijuana. It contains THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol). As a result of that, it has acute addictive and withdrawal effects.

The Matrix Model of Drug Treatment

October 4, 2021

The Matrix model is an integrative model for treating drugs. The model helps to treat drug addiction such as cocaine and methamphetamines. The Matrix model was invented by Dr. Richard Rawson.

Sexual Addiction - A Controversial Issue

October 4, 2021

Is sexual addiction an illness worthy of any diagnosis? In the field of mental health, it is still a controversial issue.

The Solace Continuum: Unique and Scientific Aftercare Program

October 4, 2021

Addiction treatment and care, even as it helps to find the rhythm of your life, always runs the risk you going back to the state of chaos. It has a name: relapse. And at Solace Asia, it has a solution; it has a phrase: The Solace Continuum.

What is Codependency?

October 4, 2021

Codependency is an addiction to others. It is a relationship addiction. In the beginning, it was used only in reference to loved ones of alcoholics or drug addicts.

Trauma as cause for addiction

October 4, 2021

Survivors of trauma will thus suffer from post-traumatic stress illness (PTSI). PTSI is a comorbidity among addicts. This means that addicts could be suffering PTSI alongside addiction.

Overcoming Barriers to Communication in Recovery

October 4, 2021

In recovery, we learn how to overcome barriers to communication. It's like learning how to talk once again.

Life after Marijuana Dependency

October 4, 2021

Marijuana is the most commonly used recreational drug (World Drug Report, 2015) but there has been very little evidence on what it is like being a user of marijuana who is in recovery. This brings upon the question of “what are the effects of heavy users who have abused drugs before who have currently quit using?

Addiction: How to discover it and how to treat it? Dialogue with the psychologist Specialist in the treatment of addiction Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam

October 4, 2021

Questions answered by the psychologist specializing in addiction treatment Premkumar Shanmugam in this interview

What are Central Nervous System Depressants? How does it work?

October 4, 2021

Central nervous system or CNS depressants are chemicals that slow down brain activity.

Acceptance In Recovery

October 4, 2021

Addicts do not suffer from an addiction to drugs, alcohol, nor behavioural addiction. These are merely symptoms of a life denied of acceptance. What's fundamentally at the root of addiction is a lack or denial of acceptance.

How Peer Pressure is a gateway to Addiction

October 4, 2021

Pressure here refers to any stimuli that pushed the addict towards an addiction. It could be that a family member or friend was abusing substances, and steered the addict towards it. Or it could be the absence of care provided by loved ones who were not aware of what was happening to their loved ones.

Who is a sober companion at Solace Asia?

October 4, 2021

A sober companion is somebody who is watching the addict when he/she is not in treatment.

New Age Addiction: Desomorphine

October 4, 2021

There's a drug that's capable of changing humans to become crocodiles or zombies. It's cheaper and easier to produce than Heroin.

Addiction Coping Mechanisms Part 1 - The Masks We Wear

October 4, 2021

Everyone uses masks to entertain their various roles in society. The masks people wear can be equated to the many hats we wear for the roles we play.

Personality Traits of Alcoholic Children

October 4, 2021

Growing up in an alcoholic home, will leave alcoholic children in roles that would cause a life of pain.

Binge Drinking as a symptom of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

October 4, 2021

Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD is a problem. Anyone with a drinking problem who meets 2 out of the 11 question criteria of AUD will be diagnosed as AUD. This can range from mild binge drinking to severe alcoholism. In all this, binge drinking is a defining symptom of this illness.

Recovery and Humility

October 4, 2021

Recovery is about dispatching or sending the ego off. This will involve learning to be humble and patient with the self and others. It means replacing a life of fear for a life of love.

Drug addiction among young people / Adolescents in the Middle East.

October 4, 2021

Youths in the Middle East, face a mental health crisis. But, local attitudes towards mental health are scornful and judgmental. This is due to the conservative nature of Middle Eastern states.

Coping With Resentments

October 4, 2021

Resentment is to feel a feeling again. Anger kept long enough breeds resentment. It’s the obsession of an angry moment repeated time without number.

What is the serenity prayer?

October 4, 2021

The widespread use of the serenity prayer can be found in all 12-step programs. One would find that meetings usually start with the prayer and end with it.

Eels, opioid deaths and caffeine in Thames: A watch out call

October 4, 2021

Imagine this: the lord of death has arrived and is in a mood to award you a boon. It tells you, “Dear…, your time in the world is up. But given that I am on a high, I am letting you live. But death will come to you nonetheless. You can either die by overdose of opioids or by a motor vehicle crash. The choice is yours!” And the deity simply disappears.

Tramadol Addiction Treatment at Solace Asia

October 4, 2021

Tramadol functions as an opioid analgesic. It's a painkiller. It releases opioids such as endorphins into the user. Dependency to the drug can cause lifelong addiction.

Alcoholic Hepatitis – A Fatal Illness!

October 4, 2021

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and alcoholic hepatitis is a liver disorder caused by the overconsumption of alcohol.

The Cause of addiction in the LGBTQ Community: Discrimination and Trauma

October 4, 2021

Like institutionalised racism and sexism, many LGBTQs suffer from legalised "heterosexism". It is no wonder that the ratio for substance abuse between non-LGBTQs and LGBTQs has been reported as 3:10.

The Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Detoxification

October 4, 2021

Drugs and alcohol take some time to exit the body's system. Detoxification is a necessary step in becoming alcohol and drug-free.

Religion and Codependency

October 4, 2021

Religions predispose people to codependence due to its theology, dogma, and organizational structure. Yet, once people can make the decision to be fruitful, honest, loving, and caring over the demands of their respective religions, their practice of religion, may in fact, ennoble them to be better human beings.

Addiction Treatment For Women

October 4, 2021

There's an imperative need to recognise ways in which women can be treated for addiction. In treating women, it's important to realize that gender, relations with family and friends; play an important role.

The Importance of Emotional Sobriety

October 4, 2021

It's not just addicts who dream about being emotionally sober. It's everyone's dream to be able to be calm in stressful situations. Yet, for the addict, such transformations to higher levels of emotional well-being is a must.

Community Service: Solace partners with Sri Emas International School

October 4, 2021

To teach and empower students of Sri Emas International School to make a choice and a difference.

Opium, Addiction Treatment and the War For and Against the West

October 4, 2021

The last thing you want is a parrot invading your poppy fields and eating your poppy! That is, if you are an opium farmer from India…

The Drug Issue in Southeast Asia: THE Golden Triangle

October 4, 2021

The Drug Issue in Southeast Asia: The Latest Updates from the Golden Triangle.

When An Addiction Doesn’t Look Like You Would Expect

October 4, 2021

When you think of an addiction you most likely think of addiction to drugs or alcohol, however addiction does not have to be related to a substance such as drugs or alcohol.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION ON THE RISE DUE TO COVID19

September 27, 2021

From financial and economic instability, to mental health disorders, the consequences of the lockdown to curb the spread of Covid 19, are numerous. One of the often-overlooked consequences, is addiction problematics, which have been on the rise in Malaysia since the implementation of the movement control order.

How To Help A Loved One Who May Be Addicted To Alcohol

September 27, 2021

If you or someone you love enjoys alcohol, it may be difficult to recognize the line between use and overuse. Unlike drug use, alcohol is widely available and often accepted as the center of social gatherings and celebrations. Because of this, it can be hard to tell the difference between a friend who enjoys having a few drinks and someone who is on the verge of alcohol addiction.

Addiction Recovery is Possible

September 27, 2021

Those who are struggling with a substance addiction often think that they can handle the situation on their own.

Risk Factors for Addiction

September 21, 2021

When it comes to the likelihood of a person experimenting with drugs or alcohol developing an addiction, the playing field is not equal. There are a number of factors that affect addiction, most of which the individual has little to no control over. Here are a few of those risk factors.

Addiction and Brain Changes

September 11, 2021

If you have never struggled with an addiction, it might be easy to think it is just as simple as turning off a switch and saying “no” to the addictive substance.

Signs of a Drug Addiction

September 4, 2021

Most of the portrayals of drug addiction that we see in the media are extremely overt and anyone walking down the street could identify the individual’s struggle. In reality, drug addiction can be very covert and those closest to the struggling individual may not be able to readily identify that there is a problem, at least at first. Since early intervention is critical to reduce the impact on life, relationships, and work, identifying early signs of a drug addiction is imperative.

3 REASONS TO CHOOSE SOLACE ASIA DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES

September 4, 2021

Epidemiologists on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic around the world, have warned that the next wave will be that of mental illness.

Drug Addiction Fact vs. Fiction

September 4, 2021

Though we hear about drug addiction in the media and even displayed in movies or on television, there are many aspects of drug addiction that are misunderstood in our modern society. Let’s take a look at some common ideas surrounding drug addiction and parse out fact versus fiction.

DESPITE THE DIFFICULTIES OF 2020 WE HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR

September 4, 2021

Despite the hardships of 2020, we have a lot to shout out for. The challenges of 2020 forced us to implement innovative and unique ways of serving our communities in Malaysia and abroad.

How Addiction Affects Relationships

September 4, 2021

An addiction doesn't just affect the person struggling with the addiction; it also affects those closest to them. Whether it be a romantic partner, a parent, a child, or a best friend, the loved ones of those facing these challenges most likely feel the effects of the addiction as well. Here are a few of the common ways that addiction may affect relationships.

Signs of a Hidden Substance Addiction

September 4, 2021

Sometimes a drug or alcohol addiction is very easy to see but other times an individual may be struggling with a substance addiction and the signs are not as obvious as you would think. If you are concerned that your loved one might be struggling with a hidden addiction, here are some signs and symptoms to look for.

Drug Addiction and its Treatment in Malaysia

September 2, 2021

Drug Addiction in Malaysia has had an incremental history in spite of desperate measures by the government to prevent such things from happening. The ubiquity and pervasiveness of drugs has been due to the small time drug dealers who operate in the private spaces of the young due to having access to easier means of communication such as the ability to be online and connected through mobile and computing devices.

METHAMPHETAMINE REHAB IN KL AND MALAYSIA

September 2, 2021

Meth has become a considerable problem to communities in Kuala Lumpur and other states in Malaysia, resulting in widespread addiction. It is by far the biggest enemy on addiction in Malaysia. Read more on how we treat Meth Addiction.

Character Defects Or Flaws - A list of major defects.

August 20, 2021

Character Defects Or Flaws - A comprehensive list of the major defects. One of the main reasons why addicts suffer in recovery is due to their character flaws.

Sports Gambling - A Controversial Issue

August 18, 2021

Sports gambling is a form of betting on sports events. The higher the stakes, the greater the high. It has the potential to become an addiction.

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7 Ways Addiction Affects the Workplace

Addiction and the Workplace: Let’s Start the Conversation

10 Signs of Addiction in the Workplace

What is the DSM-V?

Dentistry in Recovery: The Importance of Assessing dental health.

Herbal Treatment for Drug Addiction

Cocaine Addiction and Treatment

Treatment for Hashish Addiction

The Matrix Model of Drug Treatment

Sexual Addiction - A Controversial Issue

The Solace Continuum: Unique and Scientific Aftercare Program

What is Codependency?

Trauma as cause for addiction

Overcoming Barriers to Communication in Recovery

Life after Marijuana Dependency

Addiction: How to discover it and how to treat it? Dialogue with the psychologist Specialist in the treatment of addiction Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam

What are Central Nervous System Depressants? How does it work?

Acceptance In Recovery

How Peer Pressure is a gateway to Addiction

Who is a sober companion at Solace Asia?

New Age Addiction: Desomorphine

Addiction Coping Mechanisms Part 1 - The Masks We Wear

Personality Traits of Alcoholic Children

Binge Drinking as a symptom of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Recovery and Humility

Drug addiction among young people / Adolescents in the Middle East.

Coping With Resentments

What is the serenity prayer?

Eels, opioid deaths and caffeine in Thames: A watch out call

Tramadol Addiction Treatment at Solace Asia

Alcoholic Hepatitis – A Fatal Illness!

The Cause of addiction in the LGBTQ Community: Discrimination and Trauma

The Difference Between Medical and Non-Medical Detoxification

Religion and Codependency

Addiction Treatment For Women

The Importance of Emotional Sobriety

Community Service: Solace partners with Sri Emas International School

Opium, Addiction Treatment and the War For and Against the West

The Drug Issue in Southeast Asia: THE Golden Triangle

When An Addiction Doesn’t Look Like You Would Expect

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION ON THE RISE DUE TO COVID19

How To Help A Loved One Who May Be Addicted To Alcohol

Addiction Recovery is Possible

Risk Factors for Addiction

Addiction and Brain Changes

Signs of a Drug Addiction

3 REASONS TO CHOOSE SOLACE ASIA DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES

Drug Addiction Fact vs. Fiction

DESPITE THE DIFFICULTIES OF 2020 WE HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR

How Addiction Affects Relationships

Signs of a Hidden Substance Addiction

Drug Addiction and its Treatment in Malaysia

METHAMPHETAMINE REHAB IN KL AND MALAYSIA

Character Defects Or Flaws - A list of major defects.

Sports Gambling - A Controversial Issue

Five Reasons Not to choose a rehab in Thailand.

Eating Habits in Addiction: Health & Nutrition

Prescription Drugs – The Cure or The Curse?

Xanax – Alprazolam abuse

What is Evidence-Based Treatment (EBT)?

Addictive Personality

What are Dopamine Agonists?

Dry Drunk Syndrome: What is it?

Solace at Erada International Addiction Conference

Solace Asia to Open Office in Abu Dhabi

SOLACE TURNS 4

What is the Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS)?

Alone on Valentine’s Day?

Stinking Thinking in Recovery

Anatomy of Addiction

Getting Back The “Natural High”

Why Counselling is important for Gambling

I saw Quaaludes in Wolf of Wall Street - What is it?

What are triggers?

Why people who invest or trade have a higher risk of addiction or becoming addicts.

The Benefits of Internal Locus of Control

Does smoking turn into a risky habit for addicts?