When alcoholism hits, it's never a pretty thing. Because alcohol is a socially acceptable substance, it's easy to ignore addiction until it becomes severe. Then something happens. There's an accident,...[read]
She was a reality TV star, Playboy Playmate and former Guess model. Anna Nicole Smith, whose bizarre and colorful life came to a tragic end. She died on February 08, 2007. Smith, 39, collapsed and was...[read]
What kinds of people are prone to addictions or substance abuse? Many people are susceptible to these problems, especially people who suffer from depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, excessive str...[read]
There are centers that offer effective drug alcohol rehab treatment for people with addictions. These centers today offer positive ways of dealing with substance abuse in all forms. You can find the h...[read]
Children of parents who have a problem with substance abuse are all affected differently, depending on how old they are, how their parents behave with their addiction and how the children react to any...[read]
That was the title of an article I read the other day. We were leaving one of my favorite restaurants - a favorite because they serve a delicious bison burger, a great salad and fresh veggies for the ...[read]
Unfortunately, many people worldwide suffer from an addiction. The most common addictive substances are alcohol and drugs and an addict needs these substances just to function day-to-day. Often, subst...[read]
In American society substance abuse is becoming an increasingly difficult issue to address. What once was predominately a problem of our larger urban cities is swiftly crossing all socio economic barr...[read]
Substance abuse clinics like centers for detoxification are designed to treat both the psychological and physical aspects of drug-abusing patients These patients have suffered severe psychological and...[read]
Substance abuse is a treatable, and the appropriate treatment is crucial for drug abusers to reduce their drug use, improve their ability to function and minimize the medical and social complications....[read]
Overview You may be hooked emotionally and psychologically. You may have a physical dependence, too. If you have a drug addiction -- whether to a legal or illegal drug -- you have intense cravings for...[read]
What is Dual Diagnosis? A person who has both an alcohol or drug problem and an emotional/psychiatric problem is said to have a dual diagnosis. To recover fully, the person needs treatment for both pr...[read]
Alcohol abuse is overrated, while drug abuse is underrated. The DSM manual suggests that substance abuse there are differences in the definition of drug and alcohol use. To confuse matters worse the l...[read]
Drug and alcohol use can be traced back to 4000 B.C., in Egypt. By the 19th century, active substances were being extracted from the raw materials, and these psychoactive substances were being sold wi...[read]
The answer is simple: there is no such thing as the best drug addiction treatment. Depending on the kind of the addiction, your age and social situation different treatments may be chosen for your ben...[read]
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