- Efficient Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Consumption By : Richard Bean
From past few decades the treatment for drug and alcohol had been developed gradually. These treatments have started in the ancient times but we have enhanced treatment styles with developed equipment..
- Know the Disadvantages of Alcohol By : peter hutch
Many people use alcohol to escape from their problems, or to change their personalities. They have an inability to control their drinking, a high tolerance level for alcohol, and may suffer problems a..
- Drug Detox Helps a Person Through Withdrawal: Methadone Delays It By : Gloria MacTaggart
On July 25th a 17-year-old Maryland boy died in his bed from a fatal combination of methadone and alcohol. Maryland has seen a steady increase in methadone deaths ?in 1998 there were 24, last year the..
- Drug Rehab Training Benefits San Quentin Prisoners By : Rod MacTaggart
Several years ago, San Quentin inmate Don Kronk realized that addiction was just a symptom of the real problems he and his fellow inmates needed to solve, and 12-step group meetings were not doing the..
- What Everyone Ought To Know About Drug Treatment Centers By : Kausik Dutta
In the modern day, it seems as though substance abuse and alcoholism are two of the top issues that need to be dealt with. Once an alcoholic has identified him or herself as such, then it's time that ..
- Understanding Pain Killer Addiction By : Kausik Dutta
Addiction to prescription painkillers is a disease that has become increasingly prevalent in the United States as well as many other industrialized nations. Narcotic pain medications, also known as Op..
- Change The Freakin' Habit! By : Trevor Kugler
For many years I battled with supposed addiction and finally walked away from both drinking and smoking once and for all. I use the word 'supposed' in reference to addiction, because of what I learne..
- Gambling Addiction: Don't Lose Grip On Reality By : Rich MacKenzie
Compulsive and problem gambling is a problem that, left unattended, can ruin the life of any gambler and those close to the gambler. Like other addictions such as alcohol, smoking, or drugs, gambling ..
- Gambling Addiction: Don't Lose Grip On Reality By : Rich MacKenzie
Compulsive and problem gambling is a problem that, left unattended, can ruin the life of any gambler and those close to the gambler. Like other addictions such as alcohol, smoking, or drugs, gambling ..
- Let's Play, What's Your Addiction? By : Jeffrey Hauser
We may not all be candidates for AA or GA, but we do have our little quirks. Some may refer to them as habits, others may look at them as favorite things to do. But if we call them an addiction, that ..
- The Other Side of Mother's Day By : Sheryl Letzgus McGinnis
Mother's Day! The words conjure a picture of a loving mother surrounded by her children and loving family, receiving flowers, gifts, and mushy cards from her progeny, celebrating the sacrifice and lo..
- Character Defects - Step 6 We're Entirely Ready To Have God Remove All These Defects Of Character By : Billy Fitz
Step 6 Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.This is step six as used by Alcoholics anonymous (AA) Narcotics anonymous (NA) Al-anon Cocaine anonymous (CA) Gamblers anon..
- Think You Don't Need Alcohol or Drug Addiction Treatment? Think Again By : King J. For
It is very easy to shrug your shoulders and say "I don't need alcohol addiction treatment, drug addiction treatment or chemical addiction treatment" even though you know you do. This article shows you..
- Do I Drink Too Much? By : Trevor Kugler
For the better part of ten years this is the exact question that I would ask myself every morning in the shower. I would stand there with the water washing over me and wonder if I drank too much. In..
- Why Do Drinking And Smoking Fit Together So Well By : Trevor Kugler
I quit drinking and smoking after engaging in both for more than 15 years and have always been perplexed about how the two practices seem to go hand in hand. I always smoked more when I drank, which ..
- Dangers Of Alcohol By : S. Wagner
When I was a kid, I remember watching all the comedy variety shows. One guy who used to be on a lot was a guy by the name of Foster Brooks. He had this routine where he played a drunk. He was very goo..
- God Is Always With the Drug Addict By : Laysa W.
One day, as the person in charge of the non-profit where I work, I was called for a personnel incident. We had a new janitor, Jose, who had come straight out of a hard core drug rehab program called H..
- Negligent Lifestyle, Deadly Ambition By : Earl Erickson
I have done my fair share of street drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol during my teen years through my thirties. Quite frankly, I am very surprised I lived through it all to confess all this. I wa..
- Pain Pill Addictions By : S. Wagner
Probably one of the worst addictions to have is an addiction to pain pills. In this article I am going to tell you my own story of pain killer addiction and how I personally got over it. Hopefully, th..
- How to Manage the Change of Seasons in Recovery By : Maureen Staiano
Here we are moving through the seasons again. For most folks it is no big deal, they may feel a little lethargic as clocks change forward and back but other than that not much of an impact.In addictio..
- 5 Phases Of Recovery By : Bill Urell
Here one way to look at phases of recovery, milestones to mark your progress. Addiction recovery can be thought of as moving through these five phases:1. Admission of a problemThis is the key starting..
- Addicted Kids By : E. Raymond Rock
CNN reports that twenty-five percent of college kids are addicted to either alcohol or drugs. What are we doing to our kids? And its not them the drug dealers or seedy, single-parent friends that ar..
- The Alcoholic Christian By : Angie Lewis
Alcoholism is running rampant today, even in Christians homes! Scripture tells us we are not to get drunk on too much wine because it causes sin. But the bible says a believer in Christ is saved thr..
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Teens By : Sean Winter
Alcohol and drug abuse is largely detected amongst teens. This could be contributed to many things. The main ones would of course be peer pressure and how they were raised. Peer pressure will always b..
- Alcoholism - Causes and Treatments By : Richard Hellyer
The term alcohol comes from the Arabic 'al kuhl', meaning fine powder of antimony or other distilled substance. Its over-use can lead to extreme impairment in physical, social and occupational functio..
- Smoke Rings...The Clouded Reasons I Smoke By : Melody Myers
My alcohol consumption has dwindled to nearly none. I have never participated in illegal substances and have a difficult time taking prescribed ones. However, I must come clean and admit I am a relent..
- Kicking Your Addiction The 5 Golden Rules By : Jay Bartels
Rule # 1- Forget Will Power, Your will is what got you where you are!Our addictions are such a powerful and relentless force that no one person can conquer it on their own. As soon as we accept this f..
- Smokers Etiquette By : Tamara Miles
Are you a smoker that may need to brush up on your etiquette when around non-smokers? As a non-smoker these are things I find especially troubling when with friends and family that smoke. Here are so..
- Are You Really Addicted To Nicotine? By : Trevor Kugler
I'm a person who walked away from smoking forever about eight months ago and now I can't help but ask this question. I realize that everyone on the television, radio, and internet claims that nicotin..
- Addiction Recovery - How To Jump Start Your Fitness Program - Part 1 By : Larry Smith
Part 1: Asking for Help:Recovery from a life threatening disease such as addiction requires a balanced approach of the mind, body and spirit. In the following series of articles, I am going to examine..
- Addiction Recovery - Answer These Five Questions 'Yes' For Success By : Bill Urell
Addiction recovery can be broken down into five major questions that need to be answered, processed, and moved through for success. They are sequential and though the questions may sound simple, there..
- Which Drug Rehab Or Alcohol Treatment Level Of Care Is Best? By : Bill Urell
Before we look for a drug rehab or alcohol treatment program, we have to look at the level of care needed and assess the severity of the problem. Just as there are various levels of use of mood alteri..
- Addictions Are Our Greatest Teachers By : Trevor Kugler
There are many people in this world that would have you believe that addictions are a horrible thing that happen to us. As a person who smoked cigarettes and drank an average of a twelve pack of beer..
- Relapse in Drug Addiction By : Stephanie Loebs
Has the face of addiction changed? Addiction is becoming more readily identified. There is so much more evidence positively impacting recovery outcomes for our patients/clients.I recall when the Commu..
- Celebrities and Drug Rehabilitation By : Kathryn Lively
Seems in past few months it is difficult to read a newspaper or watch the news without hearing that a public figure - be it a famous athlete, film actor, or professional musician - has checked into a ..
- Addictions - They Seem To Fit Together Like Pieces In A Puzzle By : Trevor Kugler
I'm a person who walked away from both drinking and smoking, after engaging in both activities for more than 15 years, and I've always been perplexed at how so called "addictions" seem to fit togethe..
- Our Real Addiction By : E. Raymond Rock
Our real addiction forms the foundation of all others. If we can solve this fundamental one, the others dissolve along with it. But what could it be; this fundamental addiction? It would have to be un..
- Compulsive Shopping By : Lucy Costigan
People engage in compulsive buying or spending on occasion, particularly at Christmastime when they get caught up in the excitement or pressure of buying. While most people keep their spending under c..
- Selecting The Right Drug Rehab, 10 Key Questions Begging To Be Asked By : Bill Urell
For most people, selecting the right alcohol or drug rehab program may be an intimidating and emotional task. This may be an area where they have little or no knowledge. It is important to select the ..
- Elder Care Alcohol Rehab Program - The Targeted "My Life Matters" Program Can Make The Difference By : Cher Tanner
Statistics show that "10 to 15% of the population over 65 suffer from alcoholism," according to Zimberg (1996, p. 45). However, in reviewing available research, it appears that most practitioners hav..
- Are You Actually Addicted To Cigarettes? By : Trevor Kugler
There are a lot of people who will have you believe that you're addicted to cigarettes. That smoking is a habit that's more difficult to get rid of than breathing oxygen. That killing your first bor..
- Video Gambling - Confessions of an Addict By : Paul Kennard
Some people associate gambling as a means of enjoyment or social interaction. But at one point in my life it became an addiction. The fun stopped and the problems began, but oddly enough while it was ..
- Alcoholic Denial: 12 Telltale Signs By : Larry Smith
I dont have a problem with my drinkingyou have a problem with my drinking!Honestly, honey, I dont drink that much! You should see the guys I work with!Have you ever noticed that alcoholics are usuall..
- Drug Addiction Treatment Without Medication By : John Gutenburg
Here are a few of the most common addiction Treatment without medications.Relapse Prevention This is the drug addiction treatment that helps you control your behavior. Moreover, you learn to identify ..
- Adlai Library on Drug Abuse By : John Gutenburg
- How To Cope With The Cravings For Alcohol By : Rahul Nag
If you stop drinking for any length of time, your body is going through some changes, both physically and emotionally. Since alcohol is a powerfully addictive drug that is toxic, your body had to make..
- Anna Nicole Smith: A Long And Winding Train Wreck By : Earl Erickson
I generally avoid partaking in Hollywood scandals, but the life and times of Anna Nicole Smith is a sensational story. Born a poor Texas girl, she became famous for being famous--that's it. Some calle..
- Drug Addiction - Kicking The Habit And Live Life Again By : Moses Wright
With soft drugs becoming popular among the young, many are easily tempted and turn to hard drugs as they progress. Often, many get addicted and it is crucial to kick the habit. Drug rehabilitation is ..
- Drug Abuse and Society By : John Gutenburg
Drug abuse affects not only the addict but also his family, friends, the neighborhood, and society at large. It also affects businesses and government resources, which can well be borne out by the fac..
- What Makes Drugs Addictive? By : Stephanie Loebs
It is estimated each year thousands of people suffer from an addiction to a controlled substance. Whether the person is dependent upon alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, or prescription drugs obtained throu..
- Is Alcohol Causing Difficulties in Your Life? - You Decide By : Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD
When looking for help with a problem/issue you need to decide on what kind of help you want.Over the last 26 years I have written many papers, articles and training programs on the benefits of hypnosi..
- The Addiction To Negativity By : Steve Thayer
I went to a seminar recently that was sponsored by Hospice of San Luis Obispo County. They hosted renowned author, trainer, and therapist Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., for their annual Health %26 Wellness..
- Concept Of Addiction By : Kate Gardens
Most often the notion is associated with physiological effects of drug addiction only while it may also refer to psychological effects as well. According to the above definition the closest idea to ad..
- Go For Addiction Treatment By : John Gutenburg
Addiction is a much broader concept and we cannot relate it to alcoholism only. The basic difference between alcoholism and addiction is that the former is only related to something which is liquid in..
- Can an Alcoholic Ever Find "Peace?" By : Larry Smith
The 4th Promise from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous states that, you will know peace.If you have had the experience of being a full fledged alcoholic, you probably know very little about peace. ..
- Is Drinking Getting In The Way Of Your Life? By : Trevor Kugler
Let me preface this article by acknowledging that I quit drinking a while ago because I felt that drinking was getting in the way of my life. Is drinking getting in the way of yours? Who knows, but ..
- Addiction from Another Perspective By : David Snape
Why do people become addicted? What is the fundamental mechanism? Of course, this question has been answered to varying degrees and in varying ways. Whether you consider the physical aspects of addic..
- Recognise Your Habits: Life's FUNdaMENTAL! How to Start The Life of Your Dreams! By : Deni Griffiths
We all have them. Some are worse than others, and some are better than others. Habits are usually some type of sub-conscious behaviour, that you have repeated often.It could be something as simple as ..
- Is It Time To Get Into Addiction Treatment? By : Bill Urell
Drug addiction treatment is available to assist any individual with an addiction or substance use problem. Each treatment is based on each person's needs so that they can learn to control their addic..
- There Is A Huge Need For Alcohol Treatment Centers By : David Richards
Unfortunately, the need for alcohol treatment centers is still huge. Lots of people around the world have become addict to alcohol. There are people who cannot live their daily life without drinking a..
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