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- Psychedelic Drugs may Hold some Medical Value - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgBack in the 1960’s, the Woodstock era, psychedelic drug use was pretty common for the younger generation, who are today’s baby boomers. New studies now reveal that today’s young people might be just as likely to use psychedelic drugs. These drugs are known to stimulate the brain receptors ...
Views: 63(1 vote) - What To Expect From Going To An Abortion Clinic - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Melissa ClantonAn abortion is rarely an easy decision to make and is something that will require significant contemplation. It can quite often help to visit your local abortion clinic if you are unsure about terminating the fetus or deciding to proceed with the pregnancy. These clinics provide much more than ...
Views: 98 - Losing Your Will To Live - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cindy Ortizo many people suffer from such severe dis-ease that they lose their will to live. They live with constant "pain" never believing that life could and can be better. I know this to be true because I used to be one of them until I made the choice to embrace life and all that it is. Easier said ...
Views: 186(1 vote) - The Top 7 Myths about Relapse - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Jarred ManasseIf you or a loved one have just come out of a stint in rehab, the main focus is to now stay and remain sober from drugs or alcohol. However, this is sometimes easier said than done. There are so many misconceptions about relapse, that’s why in this article; we aim to set the record ...
Views: 320(2 votes) - Alcohol Addiction Treatment Tips - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Gareth CarterIf you are about to be admitted into alcohol addiction treatment, then it’s important to know how to get the most out of your stay in rehab. This article will provide you with the best alcohol addiction treatment tips, which can help you make it a success. Go Small, Not Big Ever hear ...
Views: 281(2 votes) - When is Alcohol Treatment Needed? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Gareth CarterAre you asking yourself ‘when is alcohol treatment needed?’ The fact that you are asking this question indicates that there could be a problem at hand. In this article, we’ll tell you how you to determine when alcohol treatment is needed. Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol ...
Views: 207(1 vote) - How to Rebuild Relationships after Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Gareth CarterWhen a loved one is addicted to alcohol, it puts massive strain on the people that love them the most. Family members will often feel angry and resentful towards the individual for what they have done during the time they were addicted, which is understandable. However, once their loved ...
Views: 293(3 votes) - How Alcohol Addiction Affects a Family - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterIs someone in your family addicted to alcohol? If that’s the case, then it’s important to know the damage it can cause if no immediate action is taken. Alcohol addiction is often called a ‘family disease’ as the harmful effects of it do not only affect the alcoholic, but also the people ...
Views: 223(2 votes) - How to Help an Alcoholic - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterDo you have a loved one that is addicted to alcohol? If your answer was ‘yes’, you have now made a positive step in helping them overcome their alcohol addiction. In this article, we’ll tell you how to help an alcoholic and also provide you with some guidelines on what treatment is best ...
Views: 193(3 votes) - Are You a High Functioning Drug Addict or Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterIf you think that addiction only happens to teenagers, the unemployed or simply to people different from yourself, perhaps people that are less intelligent, less fortunate or less wealthy - think again. What if I told you that addiction can and does happen to top business executives, doctors, ...
Views: 224(2 votes) - Ethics and Privacy Considerations in Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joy CutlerUrgent care providers and emergency room physicians may be faced with ethical challenges when patients appear in the emergency department seeking care. Physicians are required to use their best medical and ethical judgment on a daily basis under strict time constraints. Ethical challenges often ...
Views: 188 - Considering Alcohol Addiction Treatment? Attend an Alcohol Awareness Class - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Selena TurnerIf you are considering alcohol treatment you have made a smart decision. This means you recognize you may have a problem with alcohol. Recognizing a problem may exist is the first major hurdle one must overcome when battling substance abuse issues. As a counselor for both in-class and ...
Views: 197 - The Top 10 Signs Of Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Narconon InternationalDrug Addiction can slither in unexpectedly, starting as social or recreational use and turning even the mildest users into people willing to go to desperate measures for their next fix. Drug use becomes more and more frequent, and then the same amount doesn’t produce the same effects so dosages ...
Views: 391(1 vote) - Drugs And Alcohol Are Not The Answers To Your Problems - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Using drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your problems. They might make you feel better for a while but sooner or later you will have to face your fears and anxieties. In the meantime, here are some reasons why drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your ...
Views: 192(1 vote) - How To Convince An Addict To Get Help - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Many people who struggle with alcohol or drugs have a difficult time getting better. There are many reasons why these people do not get the help they need to get better. Many family members who see their loved ones struggle have a very difficult time in getting their loved ...
Views: 158 - The Evolution of Alcohol Abuse Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Vonda KingThe alcohol addiction counseling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a ...
Views: 302(1 vote) - What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from James DavisPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is a debilitating condition that affects drug addicts and alcoholics in recovery. In fact, the symptoms of PAWS are widely considered to be the leading cause of relapse - especially in people who have been clean for several months or more. Understanding this ...
Views: 549 - AlarmingTrends of Bath Salt Use - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Chy KingEvery so often another synthetic drug comes along that causes everyone to shake their heads in bewilderment. A few years ago Spice (Salvia) was all the rage, flying off the shelves of "head shops" across the country based on the fact that it produced a temporary, hallucinatory effect after ...
Views: 221 - Take Some Action After A DUI Charge - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Jen ThamesThere are five major steps that a person should do after they have received a DUI. The first step is to take a chemical test. This chemical test is going to aid the police officers to find out a lot of information about the person. But the most vital piece of information that they are going to ...
Views: 304 - Alcohol - Stop The Madness Now - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonThere is a solution to the madness of alcoholism and addiction; a solution that will restore sanity and health, repair relationships and rebuild finances. The solution will have different components for different people but the key to the solution is personal responsibility. If you can, for ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - What To Do If You Get A DUI - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Jen ThamesTo be arrested for driving under the influence, or DUI, can turn a fun night into a horror story in just moments. If you have failed the field sobriety test, and your blood alcohol content is in excess of .08, then it will be confirmed that you are driving under the influence. A series of ...
Views: 305 - The Danger of Doing Well - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Tim GrayDid you know there is danger in doing well in recovery? This comes as a surprise to many people in recovery. So, you are probably wondering how doing well in recovery could possibly lead to problems. Here are some situations for you to consider: Many people stop doing everything the program ...
Views: 824(2 votes) - Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse In Teens - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ronald ParkerIdentifying Teen Drug Abuse Parental and peer drug abuse are regarded as as among the more common variables influencing a teen's decision concerning substance use. The age at which teenagers start to consume alcohol is lowering, with 25% of adolescents beginning to drink prior to 13 years of ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - Take a Drug Class before Considering Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Mike MillerWhy do so few people receive driving under the influence violations (DUIs) for marijuana? Statistics show how many people are smoking and using marijuana these days. In 14 states, including the District of Columbia, weed is legal for "medical" purposes. The entire idea of marijuana's medicinal ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - How Classes Can Help Teens Overcome Alcohol and Drug Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickTeenagers are highly impressionable and it is very important that parents, guardians and the young people themselves understand how classes can help teens to overcome peer pressure with regards to drugs and alcohol abuse. While most teenagers appreciate the value of having guidance on the issue ...
Views: 486(1 vote) - Minor In Possession Online Courses Benefit Teens Going Through Difficult Times - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ari NovickThe time when man is usually prone to many behavioral influences is during the youth phase of life. At a young age, many factors come to play in the life of a human affecting him positively or otherwise. During this stage, one is full of energy and exuberance and there is high proclivity for ...
Views: 422(2 votes) - Online Alcohol and Drug Classes Aid in Car Accident Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ari NovickOver the past few years, the number of deaths caused by driving under the influence of drug overdose and alcohol poisoning has increased tremendously. These accidents and the consequent deaths could have been prevented just by controlling the substance user's abuse of alcohol and ...
Views: 437(1 vote) - How to Get Your Troubled Teen Back on Track - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Ken RabowWhy are so many young people willing to self-sabotage every aspect of their potential future? Not participating in class, not doing the required studying, staying up late, sleeping most of the day away and missing more and more school. For quite a few, video gaming and/or substance abuse is ...
Views: 646(4 votes) - Selecting A Good Rehab Center - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Brian WalkerThe vice of drug abuse has always impacted negatively on the friends and families of the addicts. These substances transform the victims into different creatures. Subsequently, these drugs interfere with their metabolism thereby; they experience physiological problems. In this regard, substances ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - 12 Steps to nowhere. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Andre PelserThe emergent nature of reality is that all systems, whether it is knowledge, society, technology, philosophy or any other creation will when uninhibited undergo fluid perpetual change. What we consider commonplace today, such as modern communication and transportation, would have been ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - Know Your Teens Friends - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryGet to know as many of your teen's friends as you can. Knowing his friends will help you tabs on his life and may help keep him out of trouble. If he and his friends hangs out at your house, introduce yourself and ask a question or two. If they don't hang out there, find ways to meet them, offer ...
Views: 648(2 votes) - Life Through the Eyes of a High-Functioning Addict - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Dr. David SackIt is widely understood in the treatment field that addiction is a chronic brain disease, but it takes time for the associated stereotypes and stigma to fade. A common misconception is that all addicts are tragically flawed individuals who can’t hold down a job or support their families. ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Meth Lab Child Dangers - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryA child living at a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory is exposed to immediate dangers and to the ongoing effects of chemical contamination. In addition, the child may be subjected to fires and explosions, abuse and neglect, a hazardous lifestyle (including the presence of firearms), social ...
Views: 431(1 vote) - Luxury Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Luxury Addiction TreatmentWhatever Sets A Luxury Rehab Apart? What tends to make a luxury rehab diverse from other facilities and genuinely sets it apart? The remedy you'll obtain, the luxuryand elegance that you simply will get pleasure from, and also the individual solutions that other rehabs don't offer. With ...
Views: 377(2 votes) - Staying Sober Utilizing Mandates and Injunctions - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Todd BranstonWhen a person decides to get sober the idea of staying sober can be overwhelming. The fear of relapse looms large. A quick review of the literature suggests that the success rate is relatively small when compared to the number of people who attempt to find sobriety. According to a 2003 study, ...
Views: 545(1 vote) - Repentance, Accepting God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Keri Lawrence“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying “‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah saying: The voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His path ...
Views: 451(1 vote) - 2012-Self-esteem - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Keith Bray2012-Mission to Improve Self-esteem To be of service to others, I do a lot of reading and research. Original thinking is fine but what I know and coach originated from others. The biggest issues I help others to come to grips with are related to self-esteem. Today I share writing from ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - Introduction to Chemical Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Todd BranstonNot everyone who drinks regularly is an alcoholic or has a drinking problem. But substance abuse is a major problem within the older population. It is not always obvious, because many older adults drink in private rather than in bars. Because our culture generally identifies problems with ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - STATE-OF-THE-ART DRUG TREATMENT OPTIONS: NALTRAZONE - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Corey AveryThere’s new hope in the treatment of alcoholism, heroin, and other opiate addictions with positive results occurring for drug abusers, entering into inpatient drug rehab, which combine administration of the pharmaceutical Naltrazone Hydrocholoride, along with an overall addiction treatment ...
Views: 733(1 vote) - What Defines A Holistic Drug Detox Rehab Program? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Corey AveryHolistic Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers take many different approaches to treating drug addiction, as there are drugs. The holistic drug detox philosophy involves the transformation of the total person, as opposed to only dealing with the symptom, which is the addiction. Underlying the addiction ...
Views: 1120(3 votes) - When to Consider Looking for Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from John WilliamsonUpon reading this article, it is helpful to know that there are well over a million teenagers who are currently suffering from drug addiction and that figure rises as each day passes by. We can’t deny the fact that prohibited substances has been the single most destructive entity to ever hit ...
Views: 343(1 vote) - Is Alcohol Romancing Your Teen? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ronae JullHe was just eleven years old when he first tried alcohol at a friend's house, and by age 14 Jack was drinking regularly. He joined the millions of teenage boys and girls who had what he called a "positive experience" with alcohol, yet the long-term effects were devastating. During his later teen ...
Views: 484(2 votes) - Teen Substance Abuse - Signs Parents Should Look for - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Nate RodneyMany teenagers in the United States are getting addicted to unhealthy habits such as substance abuse. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), more than 10 percent of youth aged 12 to 17 years and more than 20 percent of those aged between 18 and 25 years were current ...
Views: 444(1 vote) - Life after Drugs: A Life worth Living - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tom DiffenderferIn the article Relax and Recover Part 1, I whole heartedly endorsed the 12 step programs of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. And I think that deserves repeating. Both the Big book of AA and the basic text of NA outline a clear path to recovery that has helped millions of people ...
Views: 730(3 votes) - Who Is An Alcoholic - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerHave you ever wondered if you or a loved one is an alcoholic? There are many different definitions and explanations of what alcoholism is and who can be classified as suffering this addiction. Many times these designations are chosen by the various treatment facilities, perhaps the best way to ...
Views: 520(2 votes) - Alcoholic Behavior: Signs To Look Out For. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerA lot of conflicting emotions surface when you think you notice alcoholic behavior in someone you love. In fact, it is emotional when you realize that you may have a problem with alcohol yourself. It takes a big person to look in the mirror and honestly assess whether alcohol is becoming a ...
Views: 1264(2 votes) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Could Help With Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Mike MillerHave you ever felt the effects of peer pressure? If you answered no to this question you obviously have lived on an island your entire life without ever having had human interaction! As a counselor for both in class and online drug awareness classes, I often discuss the nature and power of ...
Views: 1136(3 votes) - Help with Addiction | Faster EFT Tapping - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Alan CombiesAddiction is a word that we throw around all of the time but what does it actually mean to be addicted to something? And how does one become addicted to anything in the first place? Like all other behavior, the answers to these questions lies in thought and emotion. To be addicted to ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Why Should Parents Use Home Drug Testing Kits? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Nate RodneySubstance abuse among children has become one of the major concerns for parents these days. Home drug testing kits help parents identify their kid’s substance abusing habits. While some parents are unaware of the importance of drug testing kits, many others hesitate to use them. But, it is ...
Views: 340(2 votes) - Can I Get Addicted to Ecstasy? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2011 from Craig GehringThat is the question. When you talk to some people they will tell you it is. Even if you only try it once or twice and don’t get addicted there are some dangers. Did you know? By 1995, less than 10% of Ecstasy that you could get your hands on was pure MDMA. When a user takes Ecstasy ...
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