--- title: Sahwan Rehab Blog | Addiction description: Addiction | Information about substance addiction and how it is treated. image: https://blog.sahwan.rehab/hubfs/SAHWAN_Logo_REHAB.png --- Blog # Information on Addiction Below you will find a range of content designed to help you understand addiction and how it is successfully treated. [Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction), [Addiction Treatment](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction-treatment) ##### [What to Expect in a Rehab Program:    A Day in the Life of a Patient](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/what-expect-rehab-program) All over the globe, the problem of drug use is one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. Coupled with the emergence of new psychoactive substances (NPS), this issue has only gotten... Apr 30, 2025 5:11:37 PM [Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction), [Addiction Treatment](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction-treatment) ##### [The Role of Mental Health in Addiction Recovery](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/role-mental-health-addiction-recovery) Addiction recovery isn't only about quitting substances. It's also about healing the mind holistically to prevent severe relapses. What many people don't realize is that [50% of individuals](https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ps.50.11.1427) with... Apr 21, 2025 6:40:15 PM [Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction), [Addiction Treatment](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction-treatment) ##### [Help a Loved One Struggling with Drug Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/how-to-help-a-loved-one-struggling-with-drug-addiction) Witnessing a loved one struggle with substance abuse is nothing short of heartbreaking. As highlighted by a report by the [Bangkok Post](https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2917571/drug-crisis-deepens-our-economic-woes), families exposed to addiction tend to have an eroded family... Apr 15, 2025 6:01:37 PM [Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction), [Addiction Treatment](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction-treatment) ##### [What is Addiction and How is it Treated?](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/what-is-addiction-and-how-is-it-treated) Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking, substance use, or behavior despite harmful consequences. It typically involves physical dependence, where the body adapts to... May 4, 2024 3:45:00 PM [Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction) ##### [What is Illicit Drug Addiction?](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/what-is-illicit-drug-addiction) Illicit drug addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that has significant implications for individuals, families, communities, and societies at large. It involves a pattern of compulsive drug... Apr 30, 2024 12:56:51 PM [Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction), [Addiction Treatment](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction-treatment) ##### [What is the Difference Between Substance Addiction and Process Addiction?](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/what-is-the-difference-between-substance-addiction-and-process-addiction) Addiction, a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, manifests in various forms, each with its unique challenges and consequences. Two primary categories within the realm of addiction are substance... Apr 21, 2024 4:28:49 PM [Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/tag/addiction) ##### [Understanding Addiction](https://blog.sahwan.rehab/understanding-addiction) Addiction is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has intrigued scientists, psychologists, and society at large for centuries. Defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by... Apr 14, 2024 11:32:44 AM