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America's TV Addiction: It's a Matter of Time, a lot of time
In September 2005, Nielsen Media Research, Inc. reported that Americans watched an average of 4 hours 32 minutes of television per day. Amazingly, very few alarm bells went off in America, warning of the potential consequences of this insane amount of time.Read more…Addiction Retreats
Addiction is a brutal development regardless of the vice. Addiction retreats offer unique treatment programs that are helping addicts recover.Addiction RetreatsA new weapon in the battle against addiction has emerged recently.Read more…Benzos and Me
What began as an innocent prescription for xanax became the nemesis of my sanity and my survival. I thought that I was going through an anxious time when I asked the doctor for a tranquilizer. I know now that before I took this drug, I didn’t even know what anxiety was.Read more…Alcohol Rehab – the 12 Step Program
The first step of the program refers to the addition of the alcohol dependency and acceptance of the fact that the patient is powerless to alcohol, which leads to significant and unwanted life changes. After admitting the problem, the patients deal with admitting that they can recover from the unwanted condition and leave healthy lives again, due to a power “greater than themselves”. The third step of the program concentrates upon this “greater power”, which is associated with God; the patients accept that God can lead their lives and behavior, by guiding their wills in the right direction.Read more…Top Drug Rehab Principles
The basic principles of the drug addiction treatment start from considering each case a particular and individualized expression of the medical condition. Based on this fact, the specialized doctors build a complex treatment that includes each patient’s individual needs and problems, in order to succeed the reintegration in the healthy and normal life of the society. Even more, the drug addiction is not a unidirectional condition, as it concerns multiple medical, affective, social, personal, and legal problems.Read more…Addictions - Nicotine - Nature Made It
Nicotine is found naturally in plants, such as tobacco, potato, eggplant and tomatoes. It is also a poison that is included in various insecticides. Nicotine can act as a stimulant and a depressant; the form it takes, depends on the mood of the user and the circumstances surrounding its use.Read more…I Can't Stop
You've tried everything but that "thing" you are addicted to..... and it doesn't really matter what it is, yes I said," it doesn't matter what it is"!The addiction is what you "do", it is not the problem!Read more…Gambling - Going For Broke
Ever been in that self-destructive cycle of needing that win to make up for, and cover up all the stupid, mindless losses? Ever felt like you have to keep going?You feel so sure that any minute now, you’ll get that big win you so desperately need and deserve.Read more…Gambling: They call it Lady Luck
Thanks to the Lotto and scratch cards and online casinos, more women than ever before are developing a gambling problem.According to government figures, 60% of adults in the UK spend up to ?50 per month gambling at the betting shop or on Lotto.Read more…Bingeing - Proud to be British?
A quarter of people in Britain drink enough booze to put their health (and sometimes, that of others) at risk. And they probably don’t even realise it.90% of the adult population drinks alcohol and it’s reckoned that 1 in 25 has become dependent.Read more…Teen Drug Addictions Part 3
Teen drug addictions can often be difficult to recover from. This is one of those times when being young is more of a hindrance than a help. Teenagers are programmed to think they are invincible, nothing “bad" could possibly happen to them.Read more…Women Recovering From Drug And Alcohol Addiction Part 2
Woman in recovery are learning to do everything all over again, experiencing life from a new perspective. Changing many years of addictive behavior can be uncomfortable. It is important to recognize that from the very beginning.Read more…Women Recovering From Drug And Alcohol Addiction Part 1
National studies have shown that drug addition is increasing among women. If would be safe to acknowledge that there is an increase as well concerning women and alcohol.It is difficult to get exact numbers as to the increase, for women are often reticent to seek treatment for their addiction.Read more…Teen Drug Addictions Part 2
Teen drug addictions are on the rise and as parents it’s important to take our heads out of the sand and look at the problem with eyes wide open. The reason that this is so crucial is that teen drug addictions are not going to disappear.As a parent I understand how difficult it can be when we even suspect that this young person we love may be addicted to drugs.Read more…What You Need To Know About Drug And Alcohol Addiction Treatment Programs
A drug and alcohol addiction treatment program is one of the most successful ways to wean yourself from drugs, alcohol and all other addicting processes. If you are at the stage where you are considering drug and alcohol addiction recovery, the good news is that you are on the road to recovery. The bad news is that this is a long and very difficult journey that you will have to take.Read more…How To Select A Drug Rehab Clinic
A drug rehab clinic can be the ideal place to detox from the unhealthy lifestyle that is being lead. It is essential that careful planning of which drug or alcohol addition treatment program is selected though. There are many programs around the country that can be beneficial.Read more…Alcohol Addiction Recovery - The Options Available
Those that need alcohol addiction recovery have options to select from. It is very important for anyone that is considering the treatment of their condition to spend a few minutes learning more about their locations and help that is available. Depending on your circumstances, including your funds, your ability to meet the demands and the seriousness of your condition will help you to determine which the ultimate right choice is for you.Read more…The Causes And Solutions For Drug And Alcohol Addiction
The causes of drug addiction are something that everyone should know about. Even if you have never used drugs, you should know in case someone you love is in trouble. Your child may need to you to know this too, when he is young and needs to be educated.Read more…My Brothers' Weaknesses Are My Strength
It was obvious to everybody who knew my brother, Mark, that he would die from alcoholism. And he, also knew it, and he knew it would be a slow and agonizing death. He also knew his time was up and he no longer would care for himself.Read more…Gambling Addiction: Recognize, Realize and Repair
Though poker, sports betting, and even a game of blackjack can be a lot of fun, there are situations in which it is important to see if someone has developed a problem. Gambling addiction is terrible and can ruin a person’s life. That is why you should take the time to read trough some of what gambling addiction is about, and how to recognize when it is time to get someone close to you help.Read more…
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This article is directed at those who are baffled by the phenomena of Drug Addiction; including those Victimized by and Addict or Alcoholic. - Addiction Brain Science Simplified - By: David Carroll, CADCA
This article is a simplified introduction the the scientific aspect of the Brain as related to Drug Addiction. - About Helping the Addict - By: David Carroll, CADCA
This article is to help assess one's ability to help an Addict, in their life. - Finance: the Treatment Dilemma - By: David Carroll, CADCA
This article addresses the prohibitive costs of Addictin Treatment and the misdirection of Government funding. - Fear: The Motivation for an Addiction - By: David Carroll, CADCA
This article addresses the common thread of "Fear", often shared by Addicts and Alcoholics. - What About Addiction Treatment - By: David Carroll, CADCA
The topic of treating an Addiction is addressed in this article. - Drug Addiction Recovery: The 12-Step Way - By: David Carroll, CADCA
This article is an introduction the the 12 Step Concept.