Caffeine Withdrawal

If you don’t want to rely on a caffeine addiction to get you through each day, it’s possible. With commitment, you can eliminate your dependency and enjoy a healthy, non-addicted, caffeine-free lifestyle.

Hallucinogens: What They Are and What to Do About Them

This article thoroughly describes what a hallucinogen is, its effects, possible drug dependence and how to help a user/abuser.

Drug Addiction - Information on Amphetamines

Amphetamines, more commonly known by their slang names 'speed' or 'Billy whiz' come in a white powder form which can be made soluble and injected, occasionally inhaled, but more often than not swallowed. Amphetamines are prescribed as a stimulant which increase ones alertness both mentally and physically. In correct medically prescribed usage they are used to treat a variety of conditions, such as varying degrees of narcolepsy and also young children which suffer from ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder.

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.

Are You A Food Addict?

You may overdose on potato chips or tortilla chips once in a while, but would you consider yourself to be a food addict?

Drug Addiction - The Effects of Drugs on the Mind and Body

When somebody becomes addicted to drugs, the answers to quitting aren’t always as simple as we’d like them to be. It isn’t a case of the user simply been self-indulgent. Nor is it a case of ‘if they wanted to quit, they would do.’ It isn’t so simple because of the changes which occur in the brain, and the body of the addicted person.

Overcoming Addictions - Your Key to Survival!

There are some alarming facts to consider regarding addictive disorders. For instance, a recent report in the National Drug Addiction Recovery Month Kit showed the cost of alcohol and illicit drug use in the workplace, including lost productivity, accidents and medical claims to be an estimated $140 billion per year.

Key Prescription Drug Addiction Statistics

Prescription drug addiction is becoming a major problem in America. Prescription drugs are being prescribed for a wider variety of reasons and quite frequently, greatly increasing the chances that they will be misused. There are several disturbing prescription drug addiction statistics that are worth mentioning.

America's Great Pharmacy Seduction: Fundamentals of Prescription Drug Addiction

Pharmacy chain stores like Walgreen’s are springing up everywhere, and doing so like there is no tomorrow. The demand for one drug niche market, the prescription drug addiction market, is especially booming and unrelenting. What has happened to our culture that turns otherwise sane, drug-free consumers into willing, life-long prescription drug addicts? We are being seduced and here’s how:

Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Rehabilitation

Everyone knows someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. This article explores drug and alcohol addiction and rehabilitation and how to find help for someone suffering from this disease.

Myths - Addictions

There are many myths about addictions. This is my attempt to clear a few of them up.

Finding Rehab for Family Members

When a family member needs drug or alcohol treatment, you need answers. This article will help you to understand what to look for in a treatment setting for a loved one and what separates quality treatment from that which is just average.

Pornography Addiction

I thought I didn't have a porn addiction until I read this article. Do you have one?

Self-Recovery from Addiction: Taking Responsibility for Your Life

I've had several coaching clients come to me who, while they wanted to move forward in life, were actually stuck in a self-destructive addiction. Of course, I cannot directly confront them about the...