Pain Killer Addiction Is A Real Problem For Many

It's practically become a joke in the entertainment industry, but it's anything but funny. For those in the throes of its hold on them, pain killer addiction is a very serious, life altering problem.

Alcohol Treatment Centers

Alcoholism is a disease that needs immediate and effective treatment because the longer a person is addicted, the more chronic the disease will become and the use of inappropriate treatment increases the chances of relapse. Given this, there is a need for rehabilitation centers to employ proven and effective methods at rehabilitation. However, given that the ultimate objective of these treatment centers is long-term sobriety, there is a need to examine and assess the effectiveness of their programs in the long term. The information from these assessments can be very helpful to the personnel of rehabilitation centers because they would be able to address and gaps that they may find in their programs.

Addiction Treatment Is A Choice

Addiction treatment programs guide dependents to have a better life, but the choice to make their life better lies within the dependents.

Psychotherapy As Bulimia Treatment

Psychotherapy is effective in treating bulimia because the disorder is caused by psychological factors.

Alcoholism and Marijuana Smoking

Two of the more commonly used substances by college students nowadays are marijuana and alcohol. The use of these substances is associated with positive peer approval, mood elevation and independence, but with negative effects such as negative affectivity and academic difficulties.

Alcohol Abuse: Destroyer of Happiness, Demon of Tragedies

This is a true storyof how alcoholism, through the years, have destroyed my happiness and strangled me with demons of tragedy. It had taken me about thirty-five years of drinking and taking drugs to see the light. Now I am a grateful, recovering alcoholic--finding true happiness in life.

Alcohol Treatment

When an individual with an alcohol abuse problem has made a conscious decision to stop abusing alcohol, but has been unsuccessful in all attempts to do so on his own, it may become necessary to solicit help from an alcohol treatment professional. The importance of choosing the appropriate type of treatment for an individual’s specific situation should not be underestimated.

Eating Disorder Statistics

People with an eating disorder eat in such a manner that compromises their physical health. The manner of eating may vary in ways: it may be excessive or very limited, or eating all the wrong foods.

Drug Rehab

Drug abuse or substance abuse is a widespread issue. Although popular culture has created certain stereotypes for the drug abuser, all are susceptible to drug addiction. The intensity of addiction, the type of substance abused and the effects may vary based on the genetic makeup of the individual among other environmental factors. It is heartening to note that drug addiction is treatable. This treatment process is also called drug rehabilitation.

Clinicians Are Not Superior to Addicted Clients

Article discusses the relationship between clinician and addiction clients reaching out for help. Discusses therapeutic relationship and the need for trust and equality.

The Difference Between Habit and Addiction

Distinction between addiction and habit show how easily habits can be changed through self-hypnosis.

From the Street to a Tropical Paradise With the Help of a Trusting Therapist

Success story from addiction to recovery.

The Unity of Alcoholics Anonymous

Discusses the Unity and principles of AA that make it appealing to all walks of life.

Women Recovering From Drug And Alcohol Addiction Part 1

This is one of a two part series about women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. When a woman is newly recovering from drugs and alcohol the kind of support she obtains can be the difference between success and failure.