Expert Author: Abigail Franks | Submitted: 2007-04-01 | Word Count: 501 | Views: 139 Depending on the definition of addiction that's used, many of us could be considered addicted. The most common definition of addiction is an uncontrolled craving that drives us to continually seek and use a drug or alcohol. Drop off the drug or alcohol limitations and we're all subject to the addiction label.
Read More Expert Author: Trevor Kugler | Submitted: 2007-03-30 | Word Count: 539 | Views: 118 I realize that for many of you this may seem like a silly question, but as a person who is now completely sober, I think it's an interesting question to ask. If you would have asked me five years ago if I was a drug addict, I would have told you NO.
Read More Expert Author: Roslyn Randle | Submitted: 2007-03-28 | Word Count: 470 | Views: 107 Drug and substance abuse is a deadly and devastating problem that reaches communities of all types. Common threads of addiction bind together the class of the rich and poor, while strong holding racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. There are several risk factors contributing to the problem, but the good news is that through education and determination people can become involved in programs within their own communities, to literally "take back," their neighborhoods from the influence of drug and substance abuse.
Read More Expert Author: Jayden Adams | Submitted: 2007-03-22 | Word Count: 851 | Views: 164 Having lost his dreams early in life, this man now finds he can rebuild his existence and create the life he envisioned before his days of drug abuse and crime.
Read More Expert Author: Jayden Adams | Submitted: 2007-03-22 | Word Count: 631 | Views: 108 Feels the Second Chance Program rehab'd his drug addiction and helped him to find his self confidence and self esteem, resulting in a hunger for education.
Read More Expert Author: Jayden Adams | Submitted: 2007-03-22 | Word Count: 650 | Views: 123 Having found himself in prison many times, he now has tools to use to assist him in avoiding recidivism once he is released.
Read More Expert Author: Jayden Adams | Submitted: 2007-03-19 | Word Count: 799 | Views: 118 The Second Chance Program in Albuquerque is rehabilitating individuals and reducing recidivism using a successful manualized rehabilitation system from Criminon International.
Read More Expert Author: Trevor Kugler | Submitted: 2007-03-10 | Word Count: 417 | Views: 217 I'm a person who walked away from both drinking and smoking, after engaging in both activities for more than 15 years, and I've always been perplexed at how so called "addictions" seem to fit together. Smoking cigarettes and drinking go together like Peas and carrots.
Read More Expert Author: Bill Urell | Submitted: 2007-02-09 | Word Count: 396 | Views: 144 Here is how to start getting help for someone wilt a drug problem.
Read More Expert Author: Trevor Kugler | Submitted: 2007-02-07 | Word Count: 590 | Views: 126 The dictionary describes addiction as: the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. Okay, now we know exactly what an addiction is. And I think that we would all agree that people think of being addicted to both alcohol and cigarettes.
Read More Expert Author: Michael Ringwood | Submitted: 2007-02-02 | Word Count: 643 | Views: 117 Celebrating the most wonderful time after recovering the habit of getting intoxicated could be done in the best way by calling out a sobriety birthday party. A person needs lots of mental strength to struggle to leave a habit of getting drunk and spending a smooth and normal life. The concept of sobriety birthday is to encourage him or her so that it will help him to indulge into it more passionately and recover his happy go lucky image as soon as possible.
Read More Expert Author: Denny Soinski | Submitted: 2007-01-31 | Word Count: 794 | Views: 124 If you need a "high" in your life, stay away from drugs and alcohol and find healthy sources of excitement and fun. If you are involved in abusing drugs or addicted to drugs, you should get professional help as soon as possible.
Read More Expert Author: Denny Soinski | Submitted: 2007-01-31 | Word Count: 728 | Views: 102 If you spend hours of your time on the Internet, you may be an Internet addict. Find out what you can do about your online addiction and how you can balance your online life with your life outside of cyberspace.
Read More Expert Author: Denny Soinski | Submitted: 2007-01-31 | Word Count: 756 | Views: 115 Some people deal with problems responsibly while others do not. It follows that responsible people who have an addiction will usually seek treatment to help them overcome or minimize the negative consequences of their addiction while most irresponsible addicts will not.
Read More Expert Author: Denny Soinski | Submitted: 2007-01-31 | Word Count: 602 | Views: 130 Research indicates that smoking "primes" the brain for later addiction to alcohol and perhaps other drugs. Research also demonstrates that smoking and alcoholism result in diminished thinking ability. Since 50 to 80% of alcoholics smoke, then most alcoholics are hurting their mental proficiency due to smoking and drinking. This is especially problematic for youth who smoke and drink.
Read More Expert Author: Jon Arnold | Submitted: 2007-01-09 | Word Count: 844 | Views: 152 Learn to recognize when someone you love has a drug or alcohol problem. Self-help techniques are not a good replacement for an effective rehab program, and the best thing you can do for them is to help them find a good rehab program so they can avoid doing extensive damage to their lives and get back to normal.
Read More Expert Author: John McMahon | Submitted: 2006-12-28 | Word Count: 518 | Views: 146 Asks the question what is the most addictive drug and looks at 2 previous studies and their ratings.
Read More Expert Author: Michael Rad | Submitted: 2006-12-12 | Word Count: 445 | Views: 177 Drug rehabilitation is a program in more steps that help drug addicts return to a normal life helping them to withdraw from chemical dependency. What is crucial for a successful drug rehab is to choose the best program, presupposing the best treatment that fits your profile.
Read More Expert Author: Christy Berger | Submitted: 2006-11-29 | Word Count: 195 | Views: 188 Drugs are prevalent in the nation today, but it is with the adamant efforts of law enforcement and drug testing employers that drug abuse will be dramatically reduced. Here are some ways to classify drugs, testing methods and more so you can be prepared.
Read More Expert Author: Christy Berger | Submitted: 2006-11-29 | Word Count: 285 | Views: 163 Seeking drug treatment is one of the most important steps you can take toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you would like to have a facility in mind for yourself, your family or for your employees, drug testing facilities in your area are a great thing to know about.
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