Conservative Radio Host's Prescription Drug Addiction Story

In recent years, the prescription drug addictions of many public figures have come to light. One of the most tragic personal prescription drug addiction stories in recent years is that of radio commentator Rush Limbaugh.

Prescription Drug Addiction: An Overview

It seems that prescription drugs are being prescribed more than ever. Doctors prescribe drugs for pain, for mental health, and for insomnia. However, there is a growing trend for people to misuse prescription drugs. What they often don’t know is that many of these drugs are highly addictive, and can have dire consequences if used improperly.

How To Break The Addiction To Anger

The addiction to anger is one of the most common addiction and one that ruins lives and relationships. This article shows how to undo It. We see the functions the addiction serves,its effects on our lives and how to begin the process of dismantling it. An exercise is included (Article based upon The Anger Diet - Dr. Shoshanna's new book).

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:

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.

Adultery as Sexual Addiction: Should You Stay Married?

Discover some pointed questions one should ask him/herself when considering leaving a marriage where adultery and sexual addiction are problematic.

OxyContin Addiction: Doctors & Drug Lords

OxyContin is a narcotic drug, an opiate, that has been approved by the FDA to legally treat chronic pain. Chronic pain is a progressive disease of the nervous system and spine that causes constant a patient to experience constant, excruciating pain, changing of the chemical and anatomical makeup of the spinal cord. Left untreated, the condition will spread to unaffected areas. A patient suffering from chronic pain does not produce enough natural opiates, so a pharmaceutical opiate like OxyContin is an effective treatment for the disease. Recently, however, government agencies have been sending doctors who prescribe OxyContin to prison for drug trafficking.

5 Ways to Tell if You Have an Addiction

The term addictions is most commonly associated with drug and alcohol addiction, however the truth is that millions of people suffer from all kinds of addictions. Some of these addictions are related to some form of chemical dependency such as alcohol, controlled substances and even prescriptions drugs.

Are You Suffering From Addiction?

Introduction to medical problem of addiction and the effects upon the nervous system and behaviours of those with a dependency issue.

Introduction To Cocaine Addiction

Brief outlook on facing and overcoming an addiction to cocaine, as well as a look at the symptoms associated with cocaine addiction.

Addiction to Thinking

Randall sought my help because he was stuck being miserable and had no idea how to get out of his misery. In his life he had experienced moments of great joy and sense of oneness with all of life, bu...

Struggling With Addictions

What kind of bad habits do you struggle with? Most people think that when they come to Christ that their bad habits will magically disappear. And some church people act like if you have any bad habit...

Why Do We Need Our Addictions?

If money is considered to be the root of all evil, then what would we classify as our addictions?

Emotions - Thermometer or Thermostat?

This article focused understanding who should be in control of our emotions.