Dysfunctional Characteristics are Inherent in All of Us, More so the Addict and Gambler - SHAME is I

Dysfunctional characteristics are inherent in all of us to some extent.The addict may relate to more than the 'normal person'. However if you have been raised from another 'perfect imperfect human,' being there will be traces of these characteristics.

Beyond Sobriety: A Courageous Journey

Congratulations! Now that you are sober, you have released yourself from the bonds of your addiction. Now learn how you can take contgrol of your life and live healthy and happy.

Addiction Recovery: The Journey From Intervention To Rehab

An intervention is one way family and friends can convince the person they love to seek the help he so desperately needs. There is no magic number of people needed to orchestrate a successful intervention, however, there are several key elements to a successful intervention

How To Select The Right Drug And Alcohol Rehab Center

It is essential that the addict find a rehab center that is best suited for them and their personality because if care is not taken to find a program compatible with their needs, a relapse is highly probable. Not all drug rehab centers specialize in every type of addiction recovery. Therefore, the first step in selecting the right drug or alcohol rehab center is to identify those that specialize in the drug the person is addicted to.

History of Cocaine

Extraction of pure cocaine was first done from the leaf of the Erythroxylon coca bush, which is found mainly in the high mountain ranges of Peru and Bolivia, in the mid nineteenth century.

Effects of Cocaine

Cocaine has enormously devastating side effects which can eventually be fatal. It acts extremely rapidly and its short term side effects can even be experienced by a person who has used it just once. Its long term side effects gradually show up after repeated use, and their intensity depends upon the duration and quantity of use.

Treatment of Alcoholism

In recent times, alcoholism itself is being recognized as the primary issue to be dealt with rather than underlying social, psychological or physiological factors that may have caused it. Earlier, these factors were considered primary and alcoholism was secondary to these problems; thus treatment was also in that order of priority.

New Directions

New research is being carried out extensively to develop better ways of dealing with alcoholism and treating its devastating effects on individuals’ lives and health.

Neurotransmitters and Addiction: A Close Link

Studies conducted at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, in which smokers and non-smokers filled out a behavioral questionnaire revealed that nicotine’s biggest mood-changing influence was on people who scored high on sensation-seeking. This was true both for smokers and non-smokers (non-smokers who were given nicotine via a nasal spray). Heart rate and blood pressure responses were the same for smokers and non-smokers, suggesting that the psychological effects were more significant than the physiological ones...

Death From Alcohol Abuse – Not a Pretty Way to Die

Recovery from addictions comes in many guises. Stop the defeat of the spirit, brain damage and eventual total destruction. Greater treatment opportunities and understanding can lead to the best recovery.

Actors and Addiction

Many talented actors, like other people of course, sometimes use and abuse drugs and alcohol, and engage in self-destructive behavior, often to deal with painful life experiences.

The Difference Between Addicts And Alcoholics

Is there a difference between alcoholics and drugg addicts?

What is Drug Addiction Treatment?

There are many habit-forming drugs, and treatments for specific drugs can deviate. treatment also varies based on the features of the drug user.

Television Fast

For a wonderful, healthy and pleasurable experience, I challenge you and your family to take a TV fast. TV addiction is real, and many people have difficulty breaking the TV habit.

Tips For Helping Someone With Alcoholism

When a person is effected by alcoholism in their family they often want to find a way to help the alcoholic. There are some great tips for helping someone with alcoholism.