Heroin Addiction

Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal drug. It among the most abused and fastest acting of the opiates (opiates, also called narcotics, are a family of drugs which are used in the medical profession to relieve pain, but are also highly abused due to this very property).

What is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is an acute illness that involves excessive ingestion of ethyl alcohol, either in the form of alcoholic drinks or as an ingredient of other substances.

What is Alcohol Poisoning?

When a large quantity of alcohol is consumed, usually over a short period of time, alcohol poisoning can result. The human body is capable of processing 1 to 1.5 ounces of alcohol in an hour.

Alcoholism Treatment and Rehab

Alcoholism is certainly, as described by the American Medical Association, a disease that is progressive, chronic and if left untreated, can be fatal. The question many alcoholics and their families battle with is how to best treat the disease of alcoholism.

Alcohol and Drug Rehab: Triggers, Cravings, Relapse and Recovery

It has taken some time but, researchers have come to the conclusion that drug addiction and alcoholism are diseases and like other diseases, are chronic and those afflicted are subject to relapse. From a medical perspective, addiction can be compared to diabetes in that it will require long term treatment, lifestyle changes, medication at times and if not monitored, relapse will occur.

Alcohol Rehab: When Does Too Much Drinking Become Alcoholism?

For most people, the consumption of alcohol is nothing more than pleasant activity that takes place at some type of social activity. Generally speaking, two drinks per day for men and one for women does not produce any harmful effects. Regardless, a large number of Americans suffer serious consequences due to their drinking. Current statistics state that nearly 13 million Americans abuse alcohol or are alcoholic.

Treatment for Shopping Addiction

Is shopping addiction making you or someone you know feel empty, low in self-esteem, insecure, bored, lonely, or lacking of an ideal image? This article reveals a wide range of effective treatment options to help shopaholics overcome their addiction and enjoy a higher quality of life.

How To Deal With Addictions

Addictions occur in many forms. From the author’s perspective, all addictions have a common cause- unresolved trauma. In this article the author describes his experiences dealing with addictions.

Are Addictions Substitute Need Fulfillments?

Are Addictions The Result Of A Lack Of Fulfillment Of Our Needs? This Enlightening Article Brings A Clairifying Light On The Subject!

Prescription Drug Rehab

Prescription Drug abuse can be defined as compulsive use of mood-altering Prescription Drugs that have not been authorized by a medical practitioner. These drugs that are easily available through doctor’s prescriptions are abused by any people who grow addicted to them after the disease has been cured.

Teenage Prohibition

Prohibition didn't work in the 1920's and 1930's. It will not work with teens today.

The Truth About Addictions

The source of all addictions is subconscious. The easiest way to break addictions is unconvering the source, the basic need, and then releasing it.

Pain Pill Addiction

Pain pill addiction is becoming an epidemic among all segments of society but especially among teenagers. While illicit drug use (like marijuana, coke, etc.) is going down, prescription drug use is on the rise. This type of drug is extremely addictive when it is taken without proper medical supervision.

Blunt Force Trauma

Has anyone ever tried to reason with a marijuana addict about the destructive nature of marijuana? Wow it can be akin to something like watching the movie “Must Love Dogs”, long and frustrating.

Do You Know An Addict?

Are you or someone you know an addict? If you are truthful in answering this question the most likely reply would be, yes. Believe it or not but most people in this world has one addiction or another the problem is that some are believed to be more unhealthy than others