ADDICTION INFORMATION

Addiction and alcoholism are not moral issues. They are defined as chronic, progressive, and utimately fatal diseases by the American Medical Association. Do we fault a diabetic for being diabetic, or a cancer patient for having cancer? Obviously not. Then why should alcoholism and drug addiction be viewed differently? The answer is simple. They shouldn't.

Community education and outreach are the keys to educating society about drug addiction and alcoholism, and dispelling the commonly held misconceptions of the true nature of these debilitating conditions. The cycle of addiction is a downward spiral that ultimately leads to jails, institutions, and death. The purpose of drug and alcohol treatment programs is to arrest the disease's progression before it gets to this point, before all is lost. Unfortunately, all too often this is not possible. Due to the generally high cost of substance abuse treatment, the social stigma associated with abuse, and commonly held misconceptions that these diseases are some sort of mysterious moral issue, far too many alcoholics and addicts die each year having never had a fair chance at treatment and recovery. Support Systems drug rehabilitation and alcohol rehab centers were founded to provide treatment of the highest quality at the most affordable rates, to help all those in need with treatment, sober living options, and access to a vast network recovery resources and referral sources. This page contains links to information on the diesase concept, the cycle of addiction, and general information on the diseases of alcoholism and addiction that we hope you will find helpful.

Alcoholism

Heroin

Methamphetamines

Cocaine

Marijuana

Prescription Drugs

Hallucinogens