Drug Detox

People who have been dependent on addictive drugs for a period of time experience an involuntary attachment to them. They have uncontrollable urges as a result of the addiction. They are changed by their condition where drugs take control of their lives.

Binge Eating Impacting Kids Adults Athletes

The missing piece in binge eaters is reduced behaviour regulating hormones. They can be given a boost naturally.

Surrender

Looking back - I see me- Head hung in utter despair. Me fallen down on, And on my knees.

Are You Thinking About Quitting Your Addiction? Part 1 Of 4

This is part one of a four-part series that address the good things about quitting an addiction, good reasons for NOT quitting an addiction, and the bad things about quitting an addiction, and, finally, a way for the addict to see themselves living a more authentic life through personal change.

Effective Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Alcohol and drug treatment has evolved quite a bit of past few decades. The first forms of alcohol and drug treatment were actually quite primitive compared to what's available today. In the dark ages it was thought that addictions were caused by demonic possession, which had many different prescribed ‘cures’ ranging from blood letting to being burned at the stake.

The Drink Takes You

The fictional story is below this bit of truth… so page down for the fiction, but this part is truth... I can tell you this, I was not the one drinking, when I got into the worst trouble of my life.

Signs of Alcoholism

One of the hardest things to do is to recognize that you have a drinking problem, which may be a result of denial, pride, or even the fact that your dependence may have already clouded your judgment. Unfortunately, not being able to recognize that you have a problem can have very negative effects, which includes losing your life as some of the physical effects of alcoholism have proven to be fatal. However, answering the question on whether you have a drinking problem can be made simple as long as you are able to recognize if you exhibit some of the warning signs characterize alcoholism.

Houston Alcohol Treatment

Once you are convicted of a Houston DWI offense, you could be handed several forms of punishments. You may be ordered to go in for drug or alcohol treatment, for instance. Looking for a drug or alcohol rehab and treatment in Houston is not an easy task. Choosing the correct rehab treatment is also a confusing task. There is outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, group therapy, 12-step therapy and so on. It is therefore best left to you to choose a method that you personally feel is best suited to your requirements.

Drug Addiction Treatments

Every year, drug abuse cases cause the government and corporations billions of dollars in lost productivity, insurance claims, accidents and deaths. Drug addiction is therefore a serious problem that must be dealt with proper scientific treatment.

Drug Detox Centers

Drug addiction is a problem that has to be resolved immediately. In most cases, patients are checked in by relatives into rehabilitation centers. There are also cases where the drug addict himself makes the decision. In both situations however, the challenge of detoxification is equally hard.

Pain Killer Addiction Is A Real Problem For Many

It's practically become a joke in the entertainment industry, but it's anything but funny. For those in the throes of its hold on them, pain killer addiction is a very serious, life altering problem.

Why is Alcohol a Drug?

In Narcotics Anonymous and other 12 step programs recovery is usually defined as complete abstinence from all mood and mind altering drugs. This includes the legal drug, alcohol. I have heard this questioned and debated many times and want to suggest some good reasons why Alcohol is a drug.

Raised by a Drunk

No matter how much we are loathe to do it, once that deadly chemical starts to leave our systems we are hurting and we will even betray the ones we love in an effort to stop the pain. Our body cruelly overpowers our mind.

Alcoholism: An Insight From A Clear Mind With Both Eyes Focused

This is a short story on alcoholism and recovery. If I could quit drinking - and I have - anybody can. My sincere attempt is to support recovery. I hope that this story relates to my readers and to all recovering alcoholics. I wish you good luck in your continued quest for recovery. Let's live again.

Christian Drug Rehab

Faith based drug rehab is one approach to drug rehab that is slightly different from secular drug rehabilitation. The Christian religion based programs have at their core the belief that religion plays a critical role in the rehabilitation process. Therefore, all programs are designed to emphasize the primary role of religion in the life of the addicted individual.