Some Thoughts on Alcohol Addiction

The textbook definition of alcohol addiction, also referred to as alcoholism, is the dependence on alcohol. The consumption of which is marked by obsession and compulsion and adversely affects behavior and social or work functions. It produces withdrawal symptoms when intake is stopped or greatly reduced. However, if you are an alcoholic or a person directly involved with a person with an alcohol addiction, you know that it is more to alcoholism then the textbook definition.

A Look At Crystal Methedrine Addiction Treatment

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

Crack Addiction: No Longer A 'Cheap' High

Crack addiction affects people of all ages throughout the United States. The number of people suffering from crack addiction continues to rise, in part, because supporting a crack addiction is initially relatively inexpensive. That makes it easy to get hooked. Unfortunately, crack is highly addictive, making it very easy to develop a crack addiction even for someone who want to try it 'just once.'

The Problem of Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine addiction is a still a problem in American society. There seems to be less publicity about it but it still is a popular drug It is serious because cocaine addiction it can lead to serious mental and physical damage, even death.

Treating Gambling Addiction an Introduction

Gambling addiction is a serious issue and help is available to the problem gambler. Pathologic gambling is an addiction because of the 'rush' you feel when you win money.

Key Prescription Drug Addiction Statistics

Prescription drug addiction is becoming a major problem in America. Prescription drugs are being prescribed for a wider variety of reasons and quite frequently, greatly increasing the chances that they will be misused. There are several disturbing prescription drug addiction statistics that are worth mentioning.

Prescription Drug Addiction: An Overview

It seems that prescription drugs are being prescribed more than ever. Doctors prescribe drugs for pain, for mental health, and for insomnia. However, there is a growing trend for people to misuse prescription drugs. What they often don’t know is that many of these drugs are highly addictive, and can have dire consequences if used improperly.

Overcoming Addiction: Addiction + Denial = Out of Control

My addiction used to control me. It overwhelmed the person inside of me, and I became a stranger to my family, and to myself. All I cared about was having another drink. All I thought about was where and when I was going to get my next drink. My mind was totally and completely absorbed within my addiction, and I didn’t even know it. I was proud, haughty and selfish. I was an alcoholic.

Statistics Difficult To Obtain On Gambling Addiction

In a previous article I wrote about a woman who took her life due to her gambling addiction. The family decided to tell people it was due to personal problems she was having adjusting to living in the United States. She had moved there in June of 1998. Everyone accepted the explanation with out commenting. This is very typical behavior which leads to bad statistical information being presented by local governments.

Gambling Addiction Affects More Then Just The Compulsive Gambler

At one point in time our society believed that gambling addiction only affected the gambler. However new information now available and those directly affected realized that gambling detrimental to the economic, political, social and physical well being of individuals, the community and the nation.

Myths - Addictions

There are many myths about addictions. This is my attempt to clear a few of them up.

How to Keep an Addiction Recovery Journal

By Doreene Clement and Rev Stephen J. Murray During any addiction recovery process and even afterward, support is essential. A simple, easy and proven effective way, that anyone can use to support themselves, is keeping an addiction recovery journal or diary.

Self-Recovery from Addiction: Taking Responsibility for Your Life

I've had several coaching clients come to me who, while they wanted to move forward in life, were actually stuck in a self-destructive addiction. Of course, I cannot directly confront them about the...

Addiction to Worry

Carole started counseling with me because she was depressed. She had been ill with chronic fatigue syndrome for a long time and believed her depression was due to this. In the course of our work toge...

Meth Addiction Help

Although recovering from meth addiction is challenging, it is not impossible. With determination and support the addiction can be beat.