Addiction and Anger - Own One, Control the Other

Addiction is as most people already know a disease. One which is not curable but can be treatable. The substance(s) we choose are but one small part of the illness, there are many things that effect, increase and support our addiction.

D-Nile Not Just a River in Egypt

If you are a parent or you have a significant other whom you think may have a substance abuse problem, or if you think there is no problem - take just a moment and read this self-help guide for enablers.

Ten Reasons To Get Sober This Year

If you’re an alcoholic, or know someone who’s an alcoholic, here are ten good reasons to give up alcohol this year.

You Can Stop Your Compulsive Gambling Addiction

It’s New Years Day January 1, 2006 and another year has come and gone. People from all over the world celebrated on New Years Eve. As the clock approached midnight last minute resolutions were made for the upcoming year. The most common resolutions are to lose weight and or stop smoking. This year’s newest resolution for quite a few people is to no longer gamble in 2006.

Substance Addiction

Should we imprison drug addicts or rehabilitate them? What plan does society have for those who become slaves to a harmful substance?

The Basics About Alcohol

Find out all you need to know about Alcohol

Meth, NOT A Myth

Some informative basics about the fastest growing drug market, Crystal Meth.

Obsession with Television

Breaking an obsession with television.

Drug Addiction - Information on Cocaine and Crack Cocaine

Cocaine: The glamour drug, the expensive 'rich mans drug'. Crack cocaine: The cheap and highly addictive cocaine/baking soda derivative, drug of choice for the homeless and poverty stricken. Cocaine, in powder form is inhaled via the nostril or is made soluble and injected into the bloodstream. Sometimes it is even mixed with heroin prior to injecting, which is known as snowballing. This is a practice which leads to more fatalities than simple heroin use. Crack cocaine is smoked and due to its low cost and the instant high experienced, it soon becomes highly addictive.

Some Thoughts on Alcohol Addiction

The textbook definition of alcohol addiction, also referred to as alcoholism, is the dependence on alcohol. The consumption of which is marked by obsession and compulsion and adversely affects behavior and social or work functions. It produces withdrawal symptoms when intake is stopped or greatly reduced. However, if you are an alcoholic or a person directly involved with a person with an alcohol addiction, you know that it is more to alcoholism then the textbook definition.

The Problem of Crystal Methedrine Addiction

Crystal Methedrine addiction is a still a problem in American society. There seems to be less publicity about it but it still is a popular drug It is serious because Crystal Methedrine addiction it can lead to serious mental and physical damage, even death.

Recovery: The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

My greatest battle in my life was with a force I had no control over. It brought to my knees and kept me there. Untill the day I surrendered to this power and gave my will to my maker. The battle that had been waged was with myself. My will was being dictated by my drug habit. That's a war that can't be won untill we surrender to defeat.

Pain Patients not Likely to Develop Opioid Addictions

The difference between Addiction and Dependency- treating chronic pain patients is a challenge as both Doctors and Patients need to be educated in the disease of Chronic Pain.

Another Life Claimed By Gambling Addiction

September 7, 2005 the police were called to a home in small country town because a woman was found dead. The first reports revealed she was murdered. After a short investigation they realized she had taken her own life. It was a sad day for the family and friends.