Codependency is a common component in many relationships during alcoholism and addiction, and it’s a problem that doesn’t go away during alcohol rehab. In some cases, it can reinforce the codependent relationship between the addict and their codependent partner – usually a spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, parent or child. It’s important that codependent behavior be [...]
Hi, I am so confused because my boyfriend doesnt drink all week long but on the weekends he cant control himself to the point on slurring his words and stumbling around. Ive begged him to cut back...anyone have any personal stories they wish to share. im on day 30 now and wondering what to expect going forwardIf one is to attend AA which i have not done (to date) is it the stated goal of long time local group members to assist encourage and facilitate all frequent attenders to complete all twelve 'steps'....Am I the only one who thinks this mom in Tampa who killed her teenage children is an alcoholic? She is shown shaking all over the place, and the FBI agent is quoted as saying it is from shock. ...I drank like a fish yesterday and am pissed at myself. I am now drinking and blacking out, don't know how i get to bed. Pretty sure my wife has had it with me. Today i have to start something...Congrats and big hugs to you for two months sober!!:scoregood Keep on keepin' on, you're doing great!:) :hug:Daily New Life Monday, January 31, 2011 Now if we are children, then we are heirsheirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also...I have visited this site on and off during the past year mainly regarding my son. I swear this is a never ending battle for him. He has found the new drug of choice spice and bath salts. He gets...
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The marijuana industry is booming. Some lawmakers in states like California have considered legalizing the drug simply for the fact that it would generate lots of tax revenue for the government. The debate still rolls on, but that isn’t stopping some people from coming up with new ways to use pot. Weed Concoctions Pot brownies, [...]
Can we classify addiction as an illness of the mind? Has modern psychology developed a way to use counseling to cure addiction? Do medication, electroshock, psychotherapy, and other addiction treatments work on their own to cure addiction? Your feedback is needed on this topic.
During cocaine addiction, addicts make mistakes. They hurt people they care about, say things they later regret, do things that hurt themselves and others – often things that are criminal. Guilt over these mistakes is a common theme during cocaine addiction treatment, and dealing with that guilt in an effective way can mean the difference [...]
Slot machines: adrenaline, music, excitement! But when do you cross the line from player to addict? If you think that you are becoming a slot machine addict, learn the signs of slot machine addiction here.Relapse is hard for someone who is going through detox and treatment for drug abuse or alcoholism. It can even keep someone away from treatment altogether, because no one likes to fail at such a big task. It is also difficult for family and loved ones to see people go through relapse, and it can [...]Can you get high snorting Suboxone? Yes and no. Dr. Jana Burson tells us how Suboxone is absorbed in the body. And why snorting Suboxone cannot really get you high. More info on the placebo effect of getting high if you snort Suboxone here.Do you ever need time away? Most people need a break here or there, to rejuvenate, to refocus, or to just get away from everyday life. Too many people, however, do not take the much needed time off or break from work and life. Someone who struggles with the temptation to abuse drugs or alcohol [...]When gambling is an addiction ... what do you do? We review some possible situations and scenarios you can use to help identify problem gambling. More about gambling addiction here.
Rumor has it that Whitney Houston might be staging an intervention for her daughter with ex-husband Bobby Brown, Bobbi Kristina. The 17-year-old girl has had a few happy snaps taken of her partying hard and the word is that these pics have Houston a little concerned that her little girl might be following in her [...]Even medical marijuana advocates agree that many people are not using pot for pain related to medical conditions, but to get high. So how are people getting doctor notes for medical marijuana cards? We list the 10 most likely medical conditions that people can fake in order to obtain a prescription for medical marijuana here.Family members of alcoholics often carry a deep, yet unspoken, resentment. Here, we explore how families can improve communication using alcoholism or addiction as a starting point. And how addicts and alcoholics can use family issues to deepen their own recovery. More on the importance of family communication here.
Drug addiction recovery is going to bring with it a lot of incredible new opportunities and changes – but it’s also going to bring disappointments and setbacks that you will be painfully sober for. Both good times and bad times are to be expected. No matter how cheerful or positive you are, no one has [...]Teens who suffer from depression are more likely to also abuse drugs and alcohol. Many do so to self-medicate for their depression, but this only makes the condition worse. It is important to help our teens develop positive ways to handle their depression, and get professional help if necessary. Symptoms of Depression A teen with [...]Teen depression is a serious thing. 10 to 15% of adolescents have symptoms of depression. Depression among adolescents can lead to substance abuse, suicide, trouble in school, and occasionally, all the teen shootings we’ve seen in the news lately. We need to find an effective way to help our troubled teens. Studying the Effects of [...]
Losing a friend for any reason is not easy, but when you lose someone you care about to a drug overdose, it can be devastating. Trying to make sense of the loss is overwhelming, and if you are using drugs and alcohol as well, the death of a close friend often precipitates a drug and [...]The fact that the medical use of marijuana is legal in only some states can really cause a headache for people. The problem comes when a person who is using medical marijuana wants to travel to a different state. Then they need to either stop using the pot, or risk getting in trouble in the [...]We talk quite a bit about parenting here, and how as parents we can be a force in keeping our children drug-free. Sometimes, though, it is so hard to relate to our teen or feel like we are getting through. How do you keep in touch with a moody, hormone-ridden, know-it-all teen? Below are four [...]Wouldn’t we all be happy if we could cure things like cocaine addiction? Drug abuse has ruined so many lives, and things would be much better without these struggles. Imagine a world without drug addiction. What if a simple vaccine could put an end to addiction? Cocaine Vaccine Study A new study provides some hope [...]A little bit of admiration and respect are a good thing. But a new survey suggests that teens are trying to copy unhealthy characteristics of celebrities. The stick-thin images we see in magazines and movies have been a problem among celebrities and the teens they inspire for some time. Teens and pre-teens often struggle with [...]It is a parent’s job to take care of their kids and to talk with them about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Any parent who understands the risks of substance abuse and is involved in their child’s life should want to do all they can to keep them drug-free. It is surprising, therefore, [...]