Hitting the Bottle

We used to think about alcoholism as a problem of adult people. But it has become a problem of teenagers as well. In Britain alcohol kills more than 1 000 young people a year. Children are starting to drink earlier than ever before. One thousand children under 15 are admitted to hospital each year with acute intoxication. All need emergency treatment.

Quitters Search, Too!

How many of us have a habit we would like to get rid of? A safe estimate: just about everybody. Microsoft® has introduced a new pay-per-click, or PPC, advertising platform that enables advertisers to tap this enormous market. With MSN® adCenter, institutions and private firms offering services to consumers looking to kick a bad habit can reach the right audience at the right time.

Why Smoking Leads to Drugs and Addiction

In fact, studies show that people who heavily smoke have the tendency to get addicted and sooner or later try other drugs as well. But the question is why do smokers start? What is it in cigarettes that makes people to get addicted?

Am I Addicted?

A question many should be asking themselves. This article differentiates between a positive addiction and a negative addiction. It suggests practical measures to help an addicted person.

Gambling is a Bad Habit Hard to Break, A Habit that Can Kill a Marriage Dead

Gambling is one of those increasingly common marriage problems that are often over looked despite over 50% of compulsive gamblers having been divorced. As with many bad habits, gambling has a real negative impact on family life with the habit often leading to serious financial problems as well as neglect of partners and children and sometimes proving to be a catalyst for abuse.

Ricky's Story - Alcoholism and Tough Love

Alcohol abuse is a big problem in the United States. In my family of ten kids - five boys - and five girls, I have one alcoholic sister and two alcoholic brothers! Together, they have done their part to destroy the entire family! One of the most frightening nights of my life, was when one of my brothers came home to stay with my parents, and threatened to kill the whole family. His attitude and behavior were not tolerated, and he said hello to a jail cell.

Eating Disorder - Causes, Manifestations , Consequences

Eating disorders affect millions of people and, surprisingly, have less to do with digestion and more to do with psychological and social factors. Developing independent self-evaluation standards is important to prevent this condition.

Binge Eating - Hiding Behind Food

Though not as well known as anorexia and bulimia, there are other eating disorders that can seriously affect the quality of life and the health of those suffering from them. Binge eating is the hardest to recognize.

Alcohol Abuse

There is nothing like a tall cold glass of lager or Scotch on rocks to toast an occasion or to nurse a grievance. The average age when Americans initiate their intimacy with alcohol is calculated at 15 years. If one works out the volume guzzled daily as an expression of dissent, impulsiveness or sensationalism, it is a concern.

Alternative Alcohol Rehab

Over the years, hundreds of cures and potential answers to the problem of alcohol addiction have arisen. Not all have worked, while other methods have offered a degree of hope, the results are apparent. Non-traditional methods of treating alcoholism are rife nowadays. Predictably, institutions endorsing alternate therapy get mixed reviews.

How Helpful is that Helpline? - A Guide to Finding Addiction Help on the Internet

Where do you go? How do you know what is right for your situation? Here is a road map to help you navigate the confusing array of addiction resources on the Internet.

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Centers

Drugs and alcohol—two highly dangerous substances—have hundreds of people under their grip, as their slaves. What starts as a mere relief given by drugs or alcohol is soon turned into habit and with time, into addiction. To free individuals from their clutches and help them to lead normal, problem-free lives, drug and alcohol Treatment centers exist.

Alcohol Detox, II

Addiction to chemical substances is one of the most difficult diseases to treat because of their chronic and progressive nature. One example of such an addiction is alcoholism, which is a potentially fatal disease characterized by chronic consumption of alcohol. People who are alcoholics cannot stop drinking even if they experience a decline in their health, performance at work and their personal relationships. This is because for alcoholics, the most important pre-occupation is finding the their next drink. Since alcoholism is a medical condition, treating it involves employing medical interventions that are usually done in a rehabilitation center.

The Road Less Travelled ... Three Steps to Overcoming Alcoholism and Drug Addiction ...

Do you really want to find out how to overcome Alcoholism and Drug Addiction? Keep reading to find out ...

Effects of Alcoholism

Substance abuse or drug and alcohol addiction involves ingesting or administering harmful substances to our bodies. Given this, it can be expected that the continued use of these substances will have negative effects on our bodies. For alcoholism, the effects include short and long term effects, both of which can be life threatening. Some long-term physical effects include increased susceptibility to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and other life threatening diseases. On the psychological aspect, alcoholics may also develop certain mental illnesses as a result of alcoholism. However, among the two, it is the short-term effects that can affect not only the drinker but other people as well because some of these short-term effects are enough cause deadly accidents.