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One of the most difficult things for a parent to have to face is the fact that a son or daughter may have a problem with alcohol. Even if their “children” are now adults, it is still challenging to confront the issue, but confrontation and treatment are necessary in order to save that son or [...]
Just say NO! We’ve all heard the ads and campaigns against drugs and illegal substances. Unfortunately we still live in a time where people fail to heed the warnings. The old-school ad with the egg and frying pan was as clear as it gets. “This is your brain.
This is your brain on drugs. Any questions?” [...]
What is the very first thing that should be done in
order to overcome addiction? Addiction and recovery
has been a very serious subject and not many patients
have been successful in it.
Detoxifying the body is the key to addiction recovery.
Whether you took heroin, meth, or crack, body
detoxification is the answer, particularly liver
detox. There are various methods for [...]
In a community where rampant addiction is on the
loose, people who are in the recovery business is
essential. It is important that people who are
suffering from addiction can turn to people who are
willing to save them from ruining their lives and
other people’s lives.
This article reiterates the addiction and recovery
process of a person who is experiencing some [...]
Have you just recovered from addiction? One very
effective tip for addiction recovery is home
improvement. When you say home improvement, it is not
just about improving the physical arrangement of the
house.
If you want complete recovery, you need to improve
your whole life, from mind and body, to the spirit.
The recovery journey may be jeopardized if you can’t
tune the [...]
How many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem – and that that problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem laying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads. No options. No solutions.
Did it feel [...]
It was in 1935 when Alcoholics Anonymous was
established by doctors Bob Smith and Bill Wilson.
These two doctors have changed the approach to
addiction and recovery forever.
Substance abuse is rampant and the doctors believed
that individuals suffering from this form of addiction
can’t possibly recover by themselves. Substance
addiction can’t be eradicated unless brought to public
attention.
Most of today’s recovery programs [...]
* Drugged Driving: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drugs are used by approximately 10 to 22 percent of drivers involved in crashes, often in combination with alcohol.
* Violence: At least half of the individuals arrested for major [...]
Drug abuse is a major public health problem that impacts society on multiple levels. Directly or indirectly, every community is affected by drug abuse and addiction, as is every family. Drugs take a tremendous toll on our society at many levels.
Substance Abuse Costs Our Nation More than $484 Billion per Year
The Costs of Drug Abuse [...]
Many Factors are Involved in Addiction
Drug addiction shares many features with other chronic illnesses, including a tendency to run in families (heritability), an onset and course that is influenced by environmental conditions and behavior, and the ability to respond to appropriate treatment, which may include long-term lifestyle modification.
Addiction is a chronic disease similar to other [...]
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