http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Addictions/366 Addictions articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Fri, 09 May 2008 16:46:25 -0700 Today most people take for granted that addiction is a condition that needs medical attention. However, it is only relatively recently that addiction has been treated by the medical profession at all. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Addiction-and-Recovery---Addiction--A-Suitable-Case-For-Treatment-/135455 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Addiction-and-Recovery---Addiction--A-Suitable-Case-For-Treatment-/135455 Ayurvedic relief from addictions like drugs, alcohol, smoking and over eating helps people come back to enjoying their life without addictions to any harmful substances. Ayurveda is unique system of lifestyle that helps people lead healthy lives. Ayurvedic addiction recovery therapies work with the willpower of the person. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Drug-Addiction-Relief-with-Ayurveda/127739 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Drug-Addiction-Relief-with-Ayurveda/127739 Urinalysis has been used to test patients for a multitude of afflictions and illegal substances but the window of accuracy in urine testing can be too small to precisely diagnose long term drug or alcohol abuse. Now with hair alcohol testing, using EtG alcohol testing. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Health-Care-Workers-Turn-to-Alcohol-Hair-Testing-to-Help-Recovering-Alcoholics/126782 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Health-Care-Workers-Turn-to-Alcohol-Hair-Testing-to-Help-Recovering-Alcoholics/126782 The article is about drug abuse treatment. The author included the different treatment procedures that are used to help the people who are addicted to drugs. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Drug-Abuse-Treatment-Processes/124590 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Drug-Abuse-Treatment-Processes/124590 The article is about alcohol addiction. The author included the different short-term and long-term effects that are caused by a prolonged addiction to alcohol. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Various-Unpleasant-Effects-of-Alcohol-Addiction/124402 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Various-Unpleasant-Effects-of-Alcohol-Addiction/124402 The article is about drug and alcohol addiction intervention. The author included some tips on how to seek professional help in performing an addiction intervention. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/6-Ways-to-Get-Help-with-Drug-Addiction-Intervention-Services/123904 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/6-Ways-to-Get-Help-with-Drug-Addiction-Intervention-Services/123904 The iCup drug test is an instant urine-screening test, which is used to detect up to ten drugs in a single test. It is an automatic testing device that produces the result within few minutes. If the result is positive it indicates with one line and if the result is negative it indicates with two lines. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/I-Cup-Drug-Testing/118547 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/I-Cup-Drug-Testing/118547 For most people, quitting a bad habit is easy, but when you're addicted to alcohol and substances, it's a whole different story. This editorial talks about addictions and recovery. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Addictions-and-Recovery/116469 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Addictions-and-Recovery/116469 Are you aware of the different drug rehabilitation programs? This may sound very easy but actually it is not and you have to spend much amount of money for it. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-Do-High-End-Drug-Rehabilitation-Programs-Work-/112304 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-Do-High-End-Drug-Rehabilitation-Programs-Work-/112304 According to PBS.org, two decades ago 48 states outlawed gambling. Now 48 states have some form of gambling, only Hawaii and Utah do not. Whether you are betting on a game, playing online gambling, watching the World Series of Poker on TV or spending the weekend in Las Vegas, gambling is everywhere. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Gambling-Addiction-Vegas--America-s-Playground/111255 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Gambling-Addiction-Vegas--America-s-Playground/111255 Is alcohol addiction a disease? Is it a physical and mental addiction, or simply a moral failing? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Is-Alcohol-Addiction-A-Problem-In-Your-House-/106398 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Is-Alcohol-Addiction-A-Problem-In-Your-House-/106398 St Jude Thaddeus Retreat House is a drug rehab and alcoholism treatment center featuring alcoholism treatment and alternative residential programs. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/An-Addiction-Certainly-Isn-t-One-Disease--It-s-One-Option/105589 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/An-Addiction-Certainly-Isn-t-One-Disease--It-s-One-Option/105589 The story revolves around my struggles with addiction, the life I did not choose to lead and where that lifestyle has led me. This story goes into the numerous facets of my life, including addiction and recovery, and personal history. It is a compilation of my personal experiences to this point, paying attention to information I have been privileged to receive from God, 12 step recovery programs and friends. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/My-Mind-Has-A-Mind-Of-Its-Own/104938 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/My-Mind-Has-A-Mind-Of-Its-Own/104938 Patricia is a 30 year old woman who started using methamphetamine in her last year in college. She found that it gave her "an edge" in studying and on tests. The problem was that she soon found that if she did not have any "meth", she couldn't function at all. She tried many times to shake the habit, and even went through "rehab" three times. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Drug-Addiction--Why-the--Detox-Rehab-Cycle--Doesn-t-Work/103751 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-and-Drug-Addiction--Why-the--Detox-Rehab-Cycle--Doesn-t-Work/103751 While it can seem quite intimidating to ask questions about a drug rehab program, you must in order to find the right one for you.There are many different types of drug rehab programs available. You must find the right program for you. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Questions-To-Ask-A-Drug-Rehab-Before-Admission/102733 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Questions-To-Ask-A-Drug-Rehab-Before-Admission/102733 Drug rehabilitation is a two-tiered program that aims to cure both physical and psychological dependency; drug rehab therapy is designed in the same manner. A drug rehab therapy program addresses physical dependency by starting the detoxification process to combat withdrawal difficulties. On the other hand, another aspect of therapy focuses on the psychological dependency to drugs and employs certain coping strategies based on psychological principles. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Does-Drug-Rehab-Therapy-Help-Drug-Addicts-To-Recover-/102640 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Does-Drug-Rehab-Therapy-Help-Drug-Addicts-To-Recover-/102640 An addictive relationship is an unhealthy situation in which you suffer cravings for the attention and presence of another person. It can lead to feelings similar to drug withdrawal if these needs are not met, including low self-esteem, helplessness, lack of self-confidence and passive behavior. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Addictive-Relationships--A-Dozen-Symptoms-And-Signs/100864 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Addictive-Relationships--A-Dozen-Symptoms-And-Signs/100864 Outpatient rehab is one way to start a new life. Group sessions can give you the support you need to keep strong and stay sober. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Outpatient-Rehab-Principles/100772 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Outpatient-Rehab-Principles/100772 Substance abuse is one of those tricky phrases that arenât as easy to define as one might think at first. In the simplest terms, substance abuse is defined as a pattern of dangerous use of any substance, most typically for mood-altering reasons. In todayâs society, however, a substance that can be abused ranges from anabolic steroids and inhalants to the "harder" drugs such as heroin and cocaine. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Substance-Abuse---Realizing-You-Have-a-Problem/100533 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Substance-Abuse---Realizing-You-Have-a-Problem/100533 In the modern day, it seems as though substance abuse and alcoholism are two of the top issues that need to be dealt with. Once an alcoholic has identified him or herself as such, then itâs time that they reach out for help for their addiction. In many cases, the alcoholicâs family or friends have to take the first step in getting their loved one into a recovery state. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Everyone-Ought-To-Know-About-Drug-Treatment-Centers/100532 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Everyone-Ought-To-Know-About-Drug-Treatment-Centers/100532 College students who copy the lifestyles of cocaine-using celebrities will become susceptible to the short and long-term damaging health problems of this drug. Until college students can see through the pretenses of the cocaine-related lifestyles of the high-profile celebrities, however, a number of them will emulate their "role models" and continue to use cocaine. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Cocaine-Use-by-College-Students-and-Celebrities/100424 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Cocaine-Use-by-College-Students-and-Celebrities/100424 Outpatient rehab is becoming more and more popular because of its excellent results. Find out more here. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Outpatient-Rehab-Treatments/98815 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Outpatient-Rehab-Treatments/98815 The 4 stages of addiction come in to play mainly when you try to change an eating habit or anything that is self medicated. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Beating-an-Addiction/98026 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Beating-an-Addiction/98026 Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions in the present-day world. Once an alcoholic has identified him or herself as such, then itâs time that they reach out for help for their addiction. In many cases, the alcoholicâs family or friends have to take the first step in getting the addicted person into a recovery state. Sometimes an intervention is staged, where the alcoholic is given an ultimatum: go to rehab or get out of our lives. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Everyone-Ought-To-Know-About-Alcoholism-Recovery/96783 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-Everyone-Ought-To-Know-About-Alcoholism-Recovery/96783 Alcohol dependence is more than just an addiction, itâs a disease. Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions facing many countries and is considered a major public health concern. For many people, the resources to get help for their addiction are there, they just have to take the first step to take advantage of these resources and get help. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-Addiction--Resources-Are-Key-to-Recovery/96326 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Alcohol-Addiction--Resources-Are-Key-to-Recovery/96326