Recovery From Addictions: Part 1

This is the first of a 5-part series on recovery from addictions. This first part defines substance and process addictions and describes the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions.

Alcohol Rehab: How Rehab Centers Help Addiction Recovery

Alcohol addiction is a serious disease. Not only can alcohol addiction tear a family apart and lead to financial ruin, it can also lead to the premature death of the alcoholic. An alcohol rehab center is the best source for a person looking for assistance with addiction recovery. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the type of rehab center best suited to the individual's needs.

Recovery in the 21st Century - Get the Facts FIRST: Your Life Might Depend On It

Everyone has heard of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs that have helped many people throughout the years with addiction problems. Unfortunately, according to the research, they do not work for most people, and sadly, Americans are largely unaware of this fact, and more importantly, that there are any other viable alternatives. This article is to begin to raise awareness of this issue, and to let people know that there are options besides the 12-step method.

What is an Addiction?

We are addicted to a substance or an activity when we repeatedly crave for it and would go to great lengths (often even detrimental to our well being) to obtain or experience it.

Physical Effects Of Withdrawal From Tobacco

The most commonly felt effects of physical withdrawal from tobacco smoking are feelings of anger, depression, anxiety and restlessness.

Neurotransmitters and Addiction: A Close Link

Studies conducted at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, in which smokers and non-smokers filled out a behavioral questionnaire revealed that nicotine’s biggest mood-changing influence was on people who scored high on sensation-seeking. This was true both for smokers and non-smokers (non-smokers who were given nicotine via a nasal spray). Heart rate and blood pressure responses were the same for smokers and non-smokers, suggesting that the psychological effects were more significant than the physiological ones...

Kick Porn: Don't Be A Chicken

We are all afraid of something. You aren’t alone! We are afraid of changing and afraid of what will happen if we don’t change. We are afraid we will hurt someone or someone will hurt us. We are afraid of losing control and of being too controlling. We fear bad things will happen and good things won’t. We are afraid of who we are and who we could be. These are universal fears. Everyone has them.

Alcohol Rehab: When Does Too Much Drinking Become Alcoholism?

For most people, the consumption of alcohol is nothing more than pleasant activity that takes place at some type of social activity. Generally speaking, two drinks per day for men and one for women does not produce any harmful effects. Regardless, a large number of Americans suffer serious consequences due to their drinking. Current statistics state that nearly 13 million Americans abuse alcohol or are alcoholic.

Drug Addiction and Forgiveness

Many believe the best way to help someone overcome their drug addiction is to foregive them, love them and allow them to screw over the entire family again.

Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol abuse refers to the chronic consumption and craving for alcohol, so that it interferes in the normal social and economic functioning of the person. Alcohol Rehab tries to treat and bring back to normal victims of this condition.

Teenage Prohibition

Prohibition didn't work in the 1920's and 1930's. It will not work with teens today.

Heroin Addiction

Believe it or not, heroin is making a comeback. Unfortunately heroin is catching a ride off the popularity of other gateway drugs such as ecstasy and amphetamines. The threat is real and it seems that the next generation needs to be re-educated as to the horrors of this distructive drug.

Alcoholism and Family History

The link between family history and alcoholism in one that is well documented. This makes it crucial for young people to gain understanding of the condition and possibly reduce the risk that alcohol abuse may pose them in the future.

Pain Pill Addiction

Pain pill addiction is becoming an epidemic among all segments of society but especially among teenagers. While illicit drug use (like marijuana, coke, etc.) is going down, prescription drug use is on the rise. This type of drug is extremely addictive when it is taken without proper medical supervision.