Internet Obsession

How to tell when you have an internet obsession.

How Does One's Consciousness Change As We Evolve and Become More Spiritual?

An understanding of how we can break the cycle of cause and effect and gain stability in our lives.

Donuts, Addiction, and The Meaning of Life

I have a theory about Life: We are all born as donuts. Our purpose in life is to find our donut hole. The space of the donut hole is symbolic of our own personal and unique life purpose...our Calling. When we find this purpose and live it, we feel whole and complete.

Drug Addiction - Information on Magic Mushrooms

Magic Mushrooms, as they are known, are naturally occurring Fungi which are usually consumed raw or dried and ground up and drank in tea or coffee, and produce hallucinogenic effects. There are many, many different types and varieties of magic mushrooms with varying strengths. Basically the mushrooms free up the imagination to internal or external influences and let it run without bounds, whether the ‘trip’ be pleasurable or a nightmarish experience is almost uncontrollable. It generally takes no longer than an hour for the trip to engage, and can last up to 6 hours. It is like a less intense alternative to the far more dangerous semi-synthetic hallucinogen LSD.

The Truth About Computer Addiction

Is it stretching things to be speaking of computer use in terms of addiction? What if your job involves using a computer eight hours as day, are you addicted? It really comes down to a matter of intent and effect. With the ease of accessing computers, it is becoming increasingly easier to develop a computer addiction. Computer addiction affects people of all ages and of all social backgrounds.

Oxycodone Addiction - It's Just Medicine Right?

Oxycodone is an narcotic analgesic used to control pain and an anti-cough medication. A common brand name is Oxycontin. Oxycodone addiction and use has been increasingly dramatically in the past ten years. In fact, the average use of oxycodone in the United States has increased by 300% of the past decade. Likewise, the number of emergency room visits related to oxycodone addiction and use has increased by 500%.

A Look At Cocaine Addiction Treatment

Treatment for cocaine addiction is of the utmost importance for anyone suffering from cocaine addiction. Cocaine addiction treatment is often the only way someone suffering from cocaine addiction can overcome his dependency on cocaine. It is a very addictive drug and difficult to shake off on your own.

Codeine Addiction: Relevant Facts

Codeine addiction is a form of addiction that often sneaks up on the person involved in its use. This is because codeine is a medication that is prescribed to help alleviate pain. This makes it easy for a person who takes codeine to develop a codeine addiction, because he or she thinks codeine is the only way to cope with their pain. Eventually the mind shift is that it is OK to take it to prevent pain from happening whether needed or not.

Drug Addiction - The Effects of Drugs on the Mind and Body

When somebody becomes addicted to drugs, the answers to quitting aren’t always as simple as we’d like them to be. It isn’t a case of the user simply been self-indulgent. Nor is it a case of ‘if they wanted to quit, they would do.’ It isn’t so simple because of the changes which occur in the brain, and the body of the addicted person.

Sexual Addiction

Sex addiction is one of the least talked about and least understood of all addictions. This is mainly because of our society's unwillingness to take a honest look at sexuality. However recently a more clearer understanding of sex addictions is being reached.

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.

Food Addiction: Is It Real?

Is Sugar Addictive? I often get this question. Researchers now know quite a bit about how sugar responds in the body. Read the highlights here.

Paxil Recall Lawyer Discusses Paxil Addiction

Though a latecomer to the SSRI antidepressant market, Paxil grew successful very quickly by gaining FDA approval for very specific conditions like “social anxiety disorder” and “general anxiety disorder”, which were very rare conditions at the time. In running add campaigns, Paxil encouraged people to try their drug for general anxiety and sales of Paxil soared. Paxil commercials insist that it is not addictive, and many doctors and pharmacies will repeat this hype. Some patients will tell you a different story, however, and a class action lawsuit has been filed by Paxil addicts suffering from stomach illness, headaches, intense mood swings, and electrical zapping pain behind the eyes.

Seeking Help On Compulsive Gambling Addiction Through Emails

Over the past year I have received a significant number of emails seeking help in their battle against compulsive gambling addiction. My goal was to help others who were going through what I went through. I have read every email received from around the world.

Overcoming Addiction

In our own ways, we are all familiar with that small, still voice within that can guide and direct us in times of need, though it often seems that when we need it most, it is nearly impossible to hear. Advice from Within is an advice column dedicated to sharing that small, still voice with others in their times of need. The guidance offers new perspectives on old problems and open up fresh possibilities and resolutions. No topic is off limits. Today's article focuses on overcoming addiction.