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Addiction can be defined as a compulsive repetitive behaviour that escalates over time with growing consequences. These behaviours may occur daily or in binges. And some level of self-denial and treatment resistance is always evident. Current scientific research is showing us that addiction is a disease of both the physical brain and the emotional mind.
What is Antabuse? It is the name of a medication containing a chemical called Disulfiram. It blocks the regular metabolism or breakdown of alcohol in your liver. When you drink alcohol while taking Antabuse, a rapid build up of a substance called Acetaldehyde occurs which without Antabuse is normally quickly broken down in the liver..
The General Addictions Program, while holding onto the belief that addiction is a disease in and of itself, also understands that the abuse of substances is associated with psychiatric diagnoses such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Addiction can also be related to unresolved issues from the past, current social circumstances and personality. Within a.
"I've been clean for 5 years now, no regrets..." - Robin
"I understand now how my decisions affect the people around me, so I've decided to only make good ones." - Mark T
"After I finished my rehab treatment in 2007, I havent's felt the need to do drugs. It feels great to be back in control of my life." - Richard
"Holistic drug programs like the GAP have made treatment and long term recovery possible for thousands of patients. I applaud this kind of effort in every way." - Dr M Shaw.