• Shopping Addict Duff Comes Clean

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    It may be no biggie when the rich and famous call themselves “shopping addicts,” as Hilary Duff “jokingly” claims in this month’s issue of the shopping magazine Lucky (reported by MTV), but what happens when the silliness of Duff’s apparently controlled addiction turns into something much more detrimental, something like Michael Jackson’s? He never learned to [...]

  • Sex Rehab all the Rage for Famous Philanderers

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    As the number of alleged mistresses multiplies, Jesse James seeks help in sex rehab. Many feel this reaction seems to be the answer to all celebrity ills these days—from sex, to drugs to even simple prejudice, any faux pas may be mended with rehab, religion and a quick acting rep. Jesse James’ rehab stay doesn’t fare [...]

  • Lady Gaga On-Stage Bulimia Causes Australian Uproar

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    In her Australian Monster Ball shows the notorious Lady Gaga continues to push the embellished envelope with plenty of grit, grime and a few controversial episodes. To no one’s surprise, of course. One of the shenanigans causing Aussie parents to cry out has a Gaga dancer depicting bulimia. Now, specific reports are few and far between [...]

  • E! Special Sheds Light on Prescription Drug Abuse of Everyday People

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    Flipping through the channels this weekend, I was pleasantly surprised to see E! going deeper than the celebrity deaths due to prescription drug abuse. Their new special looked into everyday people’s struggle with prescription painkiller and sedative addictions. The show profiled different types of people—from the typical juvenile druggie, to the overachiever, to the unintentional addiction [...]

  • Corey Haim Issued Hundreds of Pills Days Before His Death

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    I don’t imagine there are a whole lot of shocked gasps out there from people hearing Corey Haim’s death has been officially attributed to prescription drug abuse, but the situation should be causing outrage and action as a response to its newest addition to high-profile addicts losing the battle to stay afloat. According to the Los [...]

  • April Marks Alcohol Awareness Month

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    Thought we’d let this one slip by? Not a chance. With all the allocated months out there for racial and cultural understanding, eco-samaritans and diseases without cures, it’s easy to miss April’s significance in the fight against alcohol addiction. Though this month’s marker hasn’t been particularly publicized, it’s a step forward in not only awareness, but [...]

  • Relative Newcomer Orthorexia Battles Other Eating Disorders To The Death

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    We’ve all heard of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, but in the battle between image, eating disorders and their victims, the most dangerous of them all may be a new and generally unknown addition to this family. Hiding behind the guise of health, this sneaky disorder may not only trick its host into collaborating, but also [...]

  • Corey Haim’s Death Another Casualty in the U.S. Prescription Drug War

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    Corey Haim’s death Wednesday brought another influx of attention to the prescription drug debate in America, though its misunderstanding could be the most costly side effect of the nation-wide disease. Prescription drug abuse isn’t just for the wealthy. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 45 million Americans or over 20 percent of the [...]

  • As WV Senate Tackles Prescription Drug Abuse, Ambitious Business Women Battle Its Effects

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    On March 2nd West Virginia’s senate cleared a bill aimed at tackling prescription drug abuse. Modeled after New York’s program, it utilizes a national database physicians must use in order to prescribe or dispense painkillers and other drugs. Hoping to not only save the state money, but also tackle a problem robbing the nation of [...]

  • Addiction Shows On The Rise, But To What Aim?

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:35
    The last couple years have brought a surge of TV programs dealing with addiction, intervention and recovery for both celebrities and the everyday person. VH1, A&E and now TLC have all taken on the topic, but to what aim? Do shows like this affect people into action, seeking help for their own addiction or those of [...]

  • Ten Questions to Ask Yourself about Drinking

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    As we’ve talked this whole month, there are many people in our country that abuse alcohol. There are an estimated 14 million alcoholics or alcohol abusers in the United States. But let’s not be so blind to our own actions that we see the alcohol problems around us and forget to look at ourselves. This [...]

  • Adults Providing Alcohol to Minors

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    Supplying alcohol to minors. We probably all know someone who does this – maybe as kids we had that favorite adult that would help us get beer for our parties. Maybe as parents we wonder who that adult is for our kids. Maybe we ourselves are the ones illegally giving or selling alcohol to minors. The [...]

  • When Not to Drink Alcohol

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    We’ve talked a lot about Alcohol Awareness this month. We’ve challenged you to drink less, or to go a day without drinking. Whether the previous challenges or advice have been followed or not, there are times when we simply should not drink. This may be because of ethical or moral issues, or because of health [...]

  • A Campaign to Stop Underage Drinking

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    This prom season, many people are concerned about the numbers of teens that will be drinking. Not only is underage drinking illegal, but it is also dangerous. 10.8 million underagers drank alcohol last year, and of those, 5,000 died as a result of drinking and driving. Many of the others faced things like alcohol intoxication, [...]

  • Inside an Intervention

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    Does anyone really want to have to participate in an intervention with a family member? It’s usually a very hard thing for people to do, because we feel like we will upset the person, or make them feel bad, or drive a deeper wedge between us. Or maybe we are so frustrated and resentful of [...]

  • Fun without Alcohol

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    Some people still think they can’t have any fun without alcohol. During Alcohol Awareness month, it is a good time to offer fun, fulfilling activities that don’t involve alcohol. Many groups have been working on new and interesting outings and events to let people know that alcohol doesn’t necessarily mean more fun. Alcohol Awareness month [...]

  • Helping Families through Therapy

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    There are many doubts that one faces when getting help for alcoholism. It’s a big step to take, and people know that getting sober is a life-changing task. Some changes have to do with relationships with loved ones. For example, what if getting sober causes strain among family members?  Will your spouse or friends still [...]

  • Toughen Up On Drunk Driving

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    Alcohol abuse and alcoholism affect more people than just the drinkers. One of the most common ways that other people suffer at the hands of someone who has been drinking is drunk driving. Many people don’t know when to quit, or don’t work out a designated driver or cab ride home beforehand, or they don’t [...]

  • Alcoholism – Signs and Symptoms

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    When alcohol abuse becomes a daily occurrence, or when a person is not physically able to do without alcohol, alcoholism is the result. Alcoholism can be defined as a disease in which a person drinks alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities. Characteristics of Alcoholism Those [...]

  • Why People Start Drinking

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:20
    As we look at the different aspects of alcoholism and alcohol abuse this month, it may help us to look into why people drink in the first place. We know that our society has glamorized drinking a great deal and for many, it is simply a way of life. Alcohol consumption in moderation is not [...]

  • Zotrim Diet Pill - Product That Works Or Just Another Diet Pill?

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
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  • What Are Best HGH Products in the Market?

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
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  • Phen375 Reviews - Does it Work?

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
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  • Penis Enlargement Exercises Frequently Asked Questions

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
    What are penis enlargement exercises? Penis amplification exercise is the appellation acclimated to call the methods of accretion penis through the use of exercises. It has been a accurate adjustment that has been acclimated for centuries by men to enlarge their penis safely, finer and assuredly afterwards resorting to invasive and ...

  • Is Laser Hair Removal Occam’s Razor?

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
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  • How to Easily Obtain HGH

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
    How is HGH purchased? HGH supplements are attainable in an arrangement of forms, including the HGH releaser, which is developed to abetment your anatomy extend the assembly of accustomed advance hormone. But why should an developed appetite to accommodate HGH comestible supplements in their accustomed regimen? The affidavit can be summed up ...

  • Diet Pills That Work? Learn The Foods That Work Instead

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
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  • Asthma Home Remedies Help Reduce The Chances Of Asthma

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
    There are thousands of people in the world who suffer from asthma. A disease which virtually has no true cure, asthma is a problem that can happen to a person years after he/she has not experienced any problems. There are several things which can trigger an asthma attack, where the ...

  • Anti-Aging Therapies

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
    In the armory of anti-aging therapies, HGH or Human Advance Hormone is one of the added controversial. While some analysis seems to announce it has anti-aging properties, others say there is little affirmation it can do added than body muscle. HGH is a peptide hormone, a accustomed actuality produced by the ...

  • An Honest and Truthful Proenhance Patch Review

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:09:16
    New articles consistently grab our attention, and added so articles in the men's bloom line. Naturally, we were absolutely absorbed in Proenhance, a beat technology that uses patches instead of the accepted pills, pumps, extenders and weights to advance penis size. So here's our Proenhance application review-does this adjustment ...

  • Joy Division tribute gig gives proceeds to Mind

    Updated: 2010-04-30 09:00:02
    Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook is putting on a special concert to commemorate his former band mate Ian Cutis with donations from the evening being given to mental health charity Mind and the Keith Bennett Appeal. The concert will see Hook and The Light perform the entire Unknown Pleasures album for the read more »

  • Lifestyle Transition From Addiction to Sobriety

    Updated: 2010-04-30 04:26:11
    If you are about to start drug rehab, you know a lot of things are going to change. But it's about more than just not using drugs. It's an entire lifestyle transition. Here we discuss your top lifestyle transitions you'll be considering when you go to drug rehab.

  • April 29, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-30 00:53:09
    Drug Addiction – Former Miss USA Former Miss USA Tara Conner Talks About Her Drug Addiction On “Oprah Winfrey Show” – Thaindian News Apr 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Former Miss USA Tara Conner created quite a buzz on Wednesday night when she appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” and gave revealing insights into her addiction to drugs and [...]

  • Britain needs to let the sunshine in

    Updated: 2010-04-29 16:51:11
    For the last few years a heavy focus on skin cancer has meant many going as far as to wear sun cream throughout winter. However recent research has found that not enough sunshine is equally as detrimental as too much. A recent study has found a link between lack of sunlight and a higher risk read more »

  • Apr 29, Outpatient Drug Rehab

    Updated: 2010-04-29 15:56:03
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Outpatient Drug Rehab Christian Outpatient Drug Rehab resources for drug addiction There does not have to be a chasm between a Christian Outpatient Drug Rehab approach to drug addiction and a medical or scientific approach to addiction recovery . A medical approach to drug addiction follows the science that God created , and therefore , it’s a viable pathway to recovery . The 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous is an exceptional tool for treating the spirit , while the medical team treats the body and mind . Even if your life experiences does not include addiction , following the 12-Steps links us to the creator , to make His presence in our lives a vital , life-giving pathway to fulfillment . A

  • Orchid Recovery Center is on the Radio

    Updated: 2010-04-29 08:50:43
    Orchid Recovery Center is on the Radio In advance of the upcoming (April 30th) feature on ABC-TV’s long running news program 20/20, The founder of The Orchid Recovery Center for Women, Julie Queler recently appeared on the popular Internet radio network, TheFlyPod.com New Media Network. During her interview, Julie had a chance to discuss not [...]

  • April 28, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-29 00:49:35
    Methadone – USA Making a Killing Off of Methadone Clinics – Ezine @rticles For years now, people have started noticing that methadone may not be all it is cracked up to be. In fact, thousands of people have discovered that methadone addiction is worse than heroin addiction. Drug Trafficking – USA Missing child’s cousin sentenced to prison – UPI.com JACKSONVILLE, [...]

  • Prevention of Alcoholism

    Updated: 2010-04-28 22:04:07
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  • Apr 28, Substance Abuse Addiction

    Updated: 2010-04-28 15:07:54
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Substance Abuse Addiction Substance Abuse Addiction or Just Being Crafty By Ned Wicker The CBS News 60 Minutes presentation on the use of prescription medication to boost brain power and results on college campuses was certainly an eye-opener for me . We often associate these medications for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder ADD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD but rather than being used to calm a child or help a child focus , they are being used by students , who desire the effects of the drug to enable them to focus for long periods of time , to do research papers or cram for exams . Take a pill and you will get a better . grade It’s an interesting topic . I don’t want

  • Apr 28, Crystal Meth Bad?

    Updated: 2010-04-28 14:44:44
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Crystal Meth Bad Is smoking crystal meth bad for my body Comments for Crystal Meth Bad Click here to add your own comments Huh by : J R M From someone that is in this fight of recovery , is to keep smoking it and then you make that judgment . Let alone the shit that they put in that when it's made should be enough to steer you clear of it , however I know how addiction works and the sad truth is that you just might have to find out the hard way if you don't try and stop cause who really knows what people are putting in that stuff . Let alone the highly addictiveness of it is up there with cocaine , crack , heroin , oxcontin , and just about everything else imaginable . I'm not a professional

  • April 27, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-28 00:14:56
    Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse – USA Teens’ abuse of prescription pills on the rise – The Buffalo News MERCED, Calif.—Parents worried about drug use by their teenage children need look no farther than the medicine cabinet. Drug Related Prison Sentence – California Former FBI agent draws prison sentence – UPI.com SANTA ANA, Calif., April 27 (UPI) — A federal judge [...]

  • What Was Down that Rabbit Hole, Alice?

    Updated: 2010-04-28 00:14:52
    Talking rabbits who are always late, Mad Hatter tea parties, a grinning cat: enter the fantasy world of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll’s classic book of childhood imagination.   Since Alice was published in 1865, readers and critics have wondered about the author’s own state of mind when he created this “other” world in literature. So here’s [...]

  • Can someone be Forced to go to Rehab?

    Updated: 2010-04-27 22:31:46
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  • Apr 27, Ill Effects of Addiction

    Updated: 2010-04-27 14:24:44
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Ill Effects of Addiction I would like to know more about the physical and psychological ill effects of addiction Comments for Ill Effects of Addiction Click here to add your own comments Ill Effects on Body , Mind and Spirit by : Ned Wicker Click on the Effects button on the left side of this page and read personal stories in response to your question . But here is the basic : answer What are the effects of addiction on health If left unchecked , the drug is going to win . Drug abuse is a disease of the brain , and the drugs change brain chemistry , which results in a change in behavior . Aside from the obvious behavioral consequences of addiction , the negative effects on a person s health are

  • Napping can aid learning

    Updated: 2010-04-27 12:05:00
    Scientists have found that having a nap during which you dream after learning something new can help you commit it to memory. Volunteers were asked to memorise the layout of a 3D computer maze so they could find their way around it several hours later. It was found that those who dreamt about a new read more »

  • Sobering Up Your Mind

    Updated: 2010-04-27 07:55:53
    It can take a while to get your body adjusted to being completely sober. You may go through withdrawal symptoms for weeks or even months depending on the drugs you used. Unfortunately, it can take years for you to sober up your mind from your addiction thinking. What's addiction thinking? You've come to the right place to find out.

  • April 26, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-26 23:55:06
    Heroin – Oregon Reed Heroin Deaths Prompt Gov’t Intervention – The Huffington Post Last week, the president of Reed College was given a warning from state officials: Stop drug use at the Portland, Ore. campus, or risk facing a loss of federal funding. Prescription Drugs – USA Time to turn in old drugs – The Chronicle-Telegram There’s a spot you [...]

  • Apr 26, Drug Addiction Family Impact

    Updated: 2010-04-26 22:37:38
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Family Impact Drug Addiction Family Impact What are the effects of addiction on the family One of the saddest aspects of the insidious nature of drug addiction is that by the time an addict realizes he she has a problem , that problem has already taken a heavy toll on the family . Drug addiction family impact is immeasurable but at the same time very subtle . Parents in treatment centers tell counselors and therapists that they want to get their kids back , as drug addiction has taken over to the point where the courts have been forced to remove the children from the . home Husbands and wives , brothers and sisters , and sadly children are all impacted . Families can be sources of

  • How accurate is the one-one-four mental health statistic?

    Updated: 2010-04-26 19:46:04
    The majority of us will be familiar with the statistic which states that one in every four people will suffer from a mental illness. However, recent studies have brought up some serious questions about the figure, reports The Guardian. For years the one-in-four statistic has been quoted by everyone from mental health charities to government read more »

  • Apr 26, Need Subutex?

    Updated: 2010-04-26 14:45:21
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Need Subutex Is there any help getting Subutex if you can't pay for it Comments for Need Subutex Click here to add your own comments Payment for Medications by : Ned Wicker If you are under the care of a physician , who has prescribed Subutex , or any other like drug for the treatment of opiate addiction , such as Suboxone , this question is in their court . The physician or treatment center where you are receiving services , should be in a position to direct you to community resources which are designed to give you the assistance you need . Do you have family to help you Have the conversation with the doctor who prescribed the medication and work out a plan for handling this situation . X Close

  • In The Wake Of Someones Alcoholism

    Updated: 2010-04-24 19:05:48
    You didn't ask for this, living a life of daily survival and emotional uncertainty. When you got married, you thought you were getting a partner for life to go with you through thick and thin. You thought you would have a loving competent parent to raise your kids with you. Instead, you have what amounts to another child in your home. This isn't what you signed up for.

  • Apr 24, Does it stay 3 days?

    Updated: 2010-04-24 18:14:44
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Does it stay 3 days How long does the drug stay in your system Comments for Does it stay 3 days Click here to add your own comments It Depends by : Ned Wicker Different drugs take different lengths of time to clear the system , so it's hard to answer your question . For example , in the case of marijuana , the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States , a urine test might show traces after 14-15 . days Opiates might be 2-5 days . Depending on the drug , even though the desired effects of the drug wear off relatively quickly , the withdrawal can be very unpleasant , and sometimes dangerous . PLEASE ask your doctor about detoxification , if that is your question . For some drugs detox

  • Apr 24, Behaviors

    Updated: 2010-04-24 18:14:07
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Behaviors What would five behaviors be that would help me avoid seeing the reality of my addiction without using drugs Comments for Behaviors Click here to add your own comments See The Truth by : Ned Wicker I think JRM hit the nail for you . People have the tendency to want to do things on their own , and that's a mistake . We were wired for relationships and it's relationships that will see a person through the disease of addiction . Left alone and with no pressure , people will continue to use , even long after they no longer want to use . But it's the relationships with people that make the difference in their lives . I would also recommend AA or NA meetings , to be with people who understand

  • Apr 24, My husband is addicted to drugs what do I do first?

    Updated: 2010-04-24 18:13:21
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site My husband is addicted to drugs what do I do first Hello I want to know where i can find help for a person addicted to drug , which is the first step o what can i do . My husband is addicted to drugs and he was trying to leave drugs by himself , but i think he can't do . it How can you help me . Can you answer as soon as possible . please . THANK YOU . Comments for My husband is addicted to drugs what do I do first Click here to add your own comments J R M by : Help yourself First of all you need to prepare yourself by going to Al-anon and seeking out help from professionals and people that have all been through these types if issues and problems . Because you husband telling you that he is

  • Apr 24, Addiction Recovery Now

    Updated: 2010-04-24 16:17:52
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Addiction Recovery Now Weekly Recovery Program Addiction Recovery Now is a weekly radio program that discusses Alcoholism and Addiction recovery . Topics covered include : Causes , Symptoms , Intervention , Depression , Drug Therapies , 12-Step , Treatment Programs and much more . The format of the show is an informal round table discussion lead by Ned Wicker the author of this web site . We discuss all aspects of addiction treatment and recovery with a particular emphasis on the 12 Step process . Each step is discussed throughout the year based on the Celebrate Recovery curriculum from Saddleback Church . April 22, 2010 Show Summary of the Celebrate Recovery curriculum and discussion of the

  • April 23, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-23 22:54:22
    Drug Sting – South Carolina Six arrested in Darlington County drug sting – CarolinaLive.com Darlington County Combined Drug Units conducted a 4-week undercover narcotics operation that resulted in 6 arrests. Drug Addiction – US Celebrity ‘Party of Five’ star Jeremy London speaks up about his battle with his drug addiction – Thaindian News Los Angeles, Apr 23 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Actor [...]

  • Real Teens Ask About Marijuana

    Updated: 2010-04-23 18:44:57
    In a recent Drug Facts Chat Day, Jiacalone_01 from Cashmere High School in Washington asked: What percentage of 9th graders smoke marijuana? Most teens are not smoking marijuana. We     know this from asking teens themselves. How? Through the annual survey of teen drug use called Monitoring the Future, which surveys 8th, 10th, and 12th graders about [...]

  • How long does Cocaine Stay in Your System?

    Updated: 2010-04-23 15:53:15
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  • Apr 23, Drug Rehab Addiction

    Updated: 2010-04-23 14:26:47
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Rehab Addiction Drug Rehab Addiction There is a difference between drug abuse or addiction . The difference is not that great , but it’s important to understand when a person goes from abusing drugs to being addicted to . drugs What is drug abuse The easiest way of defining drug abuse is observing that a person uses a drug for something other than a medically prescribed purpose . That is , they have a habit of taking a drug to get high” or feel better . They take more than prescribed amounts . They take the drugs for recreation . Some drugs” that are used for recreation may not be prescription meds , or over-the-counter medications , or even street drugs . They can be common , everyday

  • Alternative Post Traumatic Stress Counselling

    Updated: 2010-04-23 10:44:16
    A new and innovative three week programme has been designed to help war veterans through their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Warrior Stress Reset Center at Fort Hood, the largest US military base in the world. Specialist William B Allen is a US Army combat medic. When he was discharged from duty after serving read more »

  • Drug Addiction Recovery Ups and Downs

    Updated: 2010-04-22 22:34:08
    Your drug addiction has created more stress and emotionality than a premier roller coaster ride at an amusement park. If you never had an up-and-down with your addiction again, it would be too soon. Sorry, but drug addiction recovery doesn't work that way. Even during a stay at drug rehab, you are bound to have more ups and downs. Your best bet will be learning how to ride the waves instead of getting drowned by them.

  • What the parties are saying about mental health

    Updated: 2010-04-22 18:25:02
    Mental Health charity Mind has invited the Health Ministers from each main political parties to let us know what they will do for mental health if they are elected. Conservatives Anne Milton, Shadow Health Minister Conservatives state that the NHS is their number one priority and promise to increase spending on the NHS every year. The mental read more »

  • April 22, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-22 18:25:00
    Prescription Drug Abuse – USA The quiet epidemic – The Baltimore Sun There isn’t much attention paid to prescription drug abuse, except perhaps when a Hollywood star dies from an overdose. However, it is estimated that nearly one in five Americans has used prescription drugs for nonmedicinal reasons, and 15 percent may be abusing prescription drugs. This [...]

  • How Can I Control My Drug Addiction?

    Updated: 2010-04-22 01:37:17
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  • April 21, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-21 22:14:11
    Mephedrone Seizure – Scotland Police seize £500k haul of mephedrone at Glasgow Airport – DailyRecord.co.uk POLICE have seized a £500,000 haul of the recently-banned drug mephedrone at an airport - the biggest amount captured in Scotland, it emerged today. Cameron Douglas Drug Sentencing – New York Michael Douglas’ Son Gets 5 Years – abc NEWS VIDEO Cameron Douglas, 31, is [...]

  • “Blending” Research and Real Life

    Updated: 2010-04-21 22:14:08
    In April NIDA is having its “Blending” conference. No, this is not a conference about smoothies…  So what does “Blending” mean to NIDA? Let’s start back a little ways.  First of all, doctors and treatment providers (the people who provide treatment to help addicted patients recover) don’t learn everything they need to know in medical school [...]

  • April 20, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-20 21:54:32
    Illegal Drugs - New York Michael Douglas last appeal for son Cameron - Thaindian News April 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Michael Douglas, academy award winner actor and producer, wrote a letter to judge and pleaded to show mercy on his drug-dealing son. This five page long neatly written letter joins others written to the court by Cameron [...]

  • How does Marijuana affect a Person’s Behavior?

    Updated: 2010-04-20 21:48:46
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  • Apr 20, Alcoholic Rehab

    Updated: 2010-04-20 14:54:29
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Alcoholic Rehab 12-Step Recovery for Alcoholic Rehab Introduction to Alcoholic Rehab Program Addiction and alcoholism is such a lonely disease As a person becomes more dependent on their drug of choice , people isolate themselves , cutting themselves off from family , friends and activities they used to enjoy . Even when they want to come out of that world , they think they can or must do it alone This is not true The last thing a person needs at the very beginning of recovery is to be alone . The addict will say , I’ll cut back , or I just have to have the will power to stop doing drugs . One addict told me that the only way for him to get clean was for him to do all of the work there was no

  • Cutbacks in the NHS could mean reduced services for mental health patients

    Updated: 2010-04-20 09:44:09
    Up to half a million mental health patients could be faced with reduced access to services such as counselling as the NHS struggles to make savings, reports the Times. Despite pledges to increase access to talk therapies from Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, the independent regulator for NHS Foundation Trusts has warned all read more »

  • April 19, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-19 21:34:10
    Prescription Drug Addiction – World-Wide Epidemic Addicts Go to Great Lengths to Obtain Prescription Drugs – Ezine @rticles Unfortunately, whether they’re aware of it or not, doctor shopping has become the number one way addicts are acquiring drugs like Xanax, Oxy Contin, and other pain pills. Once an addiction has reached this point, the only real way [...]

  • A father to child chat could influence smoking decisions

    Updated: 2010-04-19 17:24:55
    Children who discuss important issues with their fathers are less likely to take up smoking in their early years, a study has found. A study conducted by a team at Cardiff University involving 3,500 youngsters aged between 11 and 15 asked participants to rate how often they spoke to their fathers about important issues on a read more »

  • Apr 19, Help for Alcoholics

    Updated: 2010-04-19 14:27:15
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Help for Alcoholics Help for Alcoholics Need To Be Unique Each alcohol addiction case is unique so Help for Alcoholics have to be tailor-made to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the alcohol addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good Help for Alcoholics recognize this important aspect of Drug and Alcohol

  • Apr 19, Cocaine Addiction: Hell on earth

    Updated: 2010-04-19 14:06:48
    : Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Cocaine Addiction : Hell on earth by chris clarksville,tennessee For the past three years i have been addicted to cocaine and i have no job and i need support and praying to help me overcome my addiction . I'm a 20 years old and I'm tired of going nowhere in my life . Please feel free to send me a comment anytime on this page and help me with support and please pray for . me Comments for Cocaine Addiction : Hell on earth Click here to add your own comments Focus on your higher power by : Debbie Wicker Chris I will pray for you and support you as you struggle to move past your addiction . Remember to always but your trust and faith in your higher power and you will find that all things are

  • What should Friends know about Drug Addiction?

    Updated: 2010-04-16 21:15:44
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  • April 16, 2010

    Updated: 2010-04-16 20:17:18
    Drug Related Arrest – New Hampshire Five men arrested for drug and gun charges in Manchester, NH – Thaindian News Five men arrested for drug and gun charges in Manchester, NH Drug Dealing Charges – South Carolina Police: Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Dealing Charges – abc NEWS 4 CHARLESTON North Charleston, SC - Authorities say they have arrested a [...]

  • Apr 16, Addicted to Alcohol

    Updated: 2010-04-16 17:43:23
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Addicted to Alcohol Addicted to Alcohol Whether to Tell the Kids or Not By Ned Wicker Things were not good around the house . Cheri was trying to hold things together the usual balance between work and taking care of the children , but husband Tom’s drinking was getting increasingly more of a problem , to the point where his drinking was the center piece of each day . She tried to act normal , but she knew , as did everybody else who knew the family , that Tom was in serious trouble and with each passing day the situation got worse . Not long ago a friend asked her , What do your kids think She hadn’t really thought that question all the way through . As a mom , she was concerned for the

  • Dementia risk determined by diet

    Updated: 2010-04-16 16:08:07
    Evidence suggests that the types of food we eat can have a huge effect on our risk of dementia. BBC News reports. Recent research has shown that those eating a ‘mediterranean’ style diet rich in foods such as nuts, fish and vegetables, stand a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Health experts have always cautioned read more »

  • Apr 16, Opiate Treatment

    Updated: 2010-04-16 14:53:08
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Opiate Treatment Opiate Treatment Needs To Be Designed for the Individual Each case is unique so Opiate Treatment have to be tailor-made to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good Opiate Treatment recognize this important aspect of Drug Rehabilitation . Types of Opiate

  • Developing The Leader In Me

    Updated: 2010-04-16 03:58:17
    Written by Becca G. When I became a senior resident I was really surprised.  I think it’s really cool that Gatehouse gives people leadership positions like senior resident or RA.  It really helped me see that the progress I’ve made here was being recognized and that helped motivate me to step up more.  It’s also given [...]Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyDeveloping The Leader In Me

  • Word of the Day: Neuroscience

    Updated: 2010-04-16 03:58:14
    Your school probably has science classes like biology and chemistry and maybe even ecology, but does it offer a class specifically on neuroscience?  Neuroscience is a branch of biology that focuses on the body’s nervous system—which includes the spinal cord, nerves, neurons (nerve cells), and also the all-important brain. Work in the neuroscience field is varied and [...]

  • Apr 15, Drug Addiction -- Moving Into Recovery

    Updated: 2010-04-16 00:57:45
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Moving Into Recovery Welcome Nobody sets out to become addicted to drugs or expects to deal with drug addiction . Some people may take an illegal drug for the first time , just to have a thrill or be a part of the crowd . Some people need prescription medication , but over time they begin to take too much , too often . Whatever the case , people certainly do not expect the misery that comes with addiction . But there is help for drug addiction and drug rehab can work . Addiction Has Many Faces . Addiction has many faces , none of them pretty . This site is devoted to trying to help find ways for you to recover from . addiction We designed this site to give useful information that

  • Meth Addiction Help

    Updated: 2010-04-15 22:48:26
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  • The stress of commuting can cut life expectancy

    Updated: 2010-04-15 15:48:19
    A recent study has found that those of us who live with the stress of a long daily commute can lose up to two years off our life expectancy, the Times reports. Residents living in commuter towns such as Watford, Hertfordshire, can expect to die 1.8 years earlier than the national average of 79.6 years. read more »

  • Family Workshop Experience at Gatehouse Academy

    Updated: 2010-04-15 03:34:32
    Written by: Coleen F. As a resident at Gatehouse I struggled with not being able to see my parents and sister very much.  I didn’t think that a family workshop could help my relationship with my parents.  I just completed my third and final workshop and I cannot believe the changes that have occurred within my [...]Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyFamily Workshop Experience at Gatehouse Academy

  • Alcohol and Drug Treatment Dependency Center Programs

    Updated: 2010-04-15 00:05:12
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  • Apr 14, Opiate Detox

    Updated: 2010-04-14 14:48:10
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Opiate Detox Opiate Detox Must To Be Unique Each drug addiction case is unique so Opiate Detox have to be tailor-made to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good Opiate Detox recognize this important aspect of Drug Rehabilitation . Types of Opiate Detox Let’s begin by

  • Apr 14, Why Do Teens Use Drugs?

    Updated: 2010-04-14 14:25:44
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Why Do Teens Use Drugs Why Do Teens Use Drugs Comments for Why Do Teens Use Drugs Click here to add your own comments Teens Use for a Variety of Reasons by : Ned Wicker Teens use drugs for a variety of reasons , not the least of which is the fact that you can get them everywhere and teenagers like to experiment . Teens have a sense of invincibility and they think life goes on . forever Let's go over a few common starting points . Teens may do a drug just to party and be a part of the crowd . They may take a drug and discover that the drug made them feel good , so they want to feel good . Most teens start with drinking , and in the case of many , the drinking gives them a good feeling so they

  • Does a Drug Treatment Center Help?

    Updated: 2010-04-13 23:06:56
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  • Alcohol Awareness Month: Throw a Party!

    Updated: 2010-04-13 19:03:05
    An alcohol-free party, that is. Every April—which is Alcohol Awareness Month—people take a moment to learn about the dangers of abusing alcohol.  For those under 21, taking even one drink is illegal—never mind unhealthy.  Still, some teens choose to drink alcohol for a variety of reasons—boredom, curiosity, or just because it seems like “everyone else is doing it.”  [...]

  • Apr 13, Rehab Centres

    Updated: 2010-04-13 14:50:41
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Rehab Centres Rehab Centres Must To Be Tailor Made For the Patient Each drug addiction case is unique so Rehab Centres have to be unique to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good treatment centers recognize this important aspect of Rehab Centres . Types of Rehab Centres

  • Apr 13, Friend Addicted to Oxy?

    Updated: 2010-04-13 14:19:14
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Friend Addicted to Oxy A friend of mine is addicted to oxy's . I don't know what to do anymore . I know that I cannot help him but a treatment center is the best option at this point . What should be our move as people who love him , because he is in denial and is lying about everything lately . No one can get through to him Comments for Friend Addicted to Oxy Click here to add your own comments You Need a Plan by : Ned Wicker When a person is in denial , no amount of reasoning or evidence is going to change their mind . They can handle it they are OK . Their life may be falling apart at the seams , but they think they are in control . What you need is a plan and that involves the family , close

  • Apr 12, Eating Right for Recovery

    Updated: 2010-04-12 15:52:25
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Eating Right for Recovery This is a guest blog about Eating Right for Recovery from Suzy Staywell an expert in nutrition and healthy eating . Recovery Diet Eating Tips for Recovering Addicts Recovery Diet When you are recovering from alcohol or drug abuse , the main focus is on avoiding the substance that caused the problem in the first place . However , there is another important aspect of recovery that may be overlooked or neglected . What you eat and even when you eat can have a tremendous impact on your successful recovery . Nutrients are depleted by substance abuse It is safe to say that anyone who has actively abused drugs or alcohol for any length of time is undernourished . There are two

  • Apr 12, Marijuana Treatment

    Updated: 2010-04-12 15:19:54
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Marijuana Treatment Marijuana Treatment Needs To Be Unique For Each Person Each drug addiction case is unique so Marijuana Treatment have to be tailor-made to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good Marijuana Treatment recognize this important aspect of Drug Rehabilitation

  • Apr 12, My sister is manic bi-poler and uses meth?

    Updated: 2010-04-12 15:03:58
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site My sister is manic bi-poler and uses meth My sister is manic bi-poler and uses meth . Is bi-poler hereditary Does the drug intensifying effect of manic bi-poler mood swings Will she commit suicide from the drug or the bi-polar or both please . help One more question- does being bi-poler make you want the drug more Comments for My sister is manic bi-poler and uses meth Click here to add your own comments Treat the Meth first by : Ned Wicker For some bipolar patients , the meth-induced mania is the only time they feel elevated . Some meth addicts who also suffer from bipolar explain that the two seem to go hand-in-hand , so one would feed off the other . The drug abuse generally occurs more in the

  • Apr 12, My finance is addicted to crack?

    Updated: 2010-04-12 15:01:56
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site My finance is addicted to crack My finance is addicted to crack , and its driving me nuts . He swears he can do it all alone , but for 5 years . I've been going through the same thing . I am 29 years of age , and he's soon to be 43. . Would it be smart to endure or just leave . I mean , c'mon , how much DO I HAVE TO TAKE in order to show that I love care for him . Unfortunately , when drugs is involved . nothing matters . please help me . I don't know what to do . I need a LOW COST Program to put him into . Do you have any suggestions Comments for My finance is addicted to crack Click here to add your own comments Nowhere Man by : Ned Wicker I admire your loyalty and devotion to your fiancé , but

  • Help in Overcoming Cocaine Addiction

    Updated: 2010-04-12 03:39:24
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  • The Healthiest Nation in One Generation?

    Updated: 2010-04-11 15:58:10
    Today kicks off National Public Health Week, April 5 – 11, 2010. This means that governments, businesses, schools, and community organizations across the county will be promoting lifestyles and policies that support and improve people’s health. That is, after all, what “public health” is all about—encouraging people to make good decisions about their health, such [...]

  • Apr 10, Addiction Programs

    Updated: 2010-04-10 14:45:52
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Addiction Programs Addiction Programs Should To Be Unique Each case is unique so Addiction Programs have to be defined to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or not , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good treatment centers recognize this important aspect of Addiction . Programs Types of Addiction Programs Let’s begin by

  • Apr 9, Addiction Counselling

    Updated: 2010-04-09 14:06:54
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Addiction Counselling 12-Step Recovery for Addiction Counselling Introduction to the 12-Step Recovery Program Drug addiction is such a lonely disease As they become more dependent on their drug of choice , people isolate themselves , cutting themselves off from family , friends and activities they used to enjoy . Even when they want to come out of that world , they think they can or must do it alone Not true The last thing a person needs at the very beginning of recovery is to be alone . The addict will say , I’ll cut back , or I just have to have the will power to stop doing drugs . One addict told me that the only way for him to get clean was for him to do all of the work there was no other way

  • Apr 9, INHALANT PROBLEM DEVASTATING

    Updated: 2010-04-09 01:53:02
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site INHALANT PROBLEM DEVASTATING by DAVID ATLANTA I HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER THAT USED INHALANTS FOR 8 MONTHS KEYBOARD CLEANER WILL THEY EVER BE NORMAL AGAIN Comments for INHALANT PROBLEM DEVASTATING Click here to add your own comments WHAT IS , IS WHAT SHALL BE by : Anonymous I would like to tell you that this person will return to who they once where , but I have learned much about this after Losing a child to Inhalant abuse . Yes it does take lifes . The other thing it destroys is Brain matter , and very quickly with out ever having the ability to heal the damage , but if they stop now they will at least remain who they are and not leave this planet prematurly . BE TUFF DON'T HUFF . X Close Editor

  • Apr 8, Can I stop my son from becoming an Alcoholic?

    Updated: 2010-04-09 00:16:50
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Can I stop my son from becoming an Alcoholic I am the father of a 7 year old boy whose mother is an alcoholic but denies she has a problem . Her father and brother all have dependency problem . It is a problem that goes back generations on her side of the family . How do I prevent my son from becoming the next one to develop these problems I was never more than a casual drinker but have now stopped completely for the past year . Comments for Can I stop my son from becoming an Alcoholic Click here to add your own comments Have a Dialog by : Ned Wicker The old saying goes , There's no time like the present . Preventative measures are always good . I would encourage you to have an open and honest

  • Apr 8, Food and Addiction Recovery

    Updated: 2010-04-09 00:15:34
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Food and Addiction Recovery What are the best foods to help with recovery Comments for Food and Addiction Recovery Click here to add your own comments Healthy Eating Tips for Recovering Addicts by : Suzy Staywell Eat regularly . You are less likely to experience the cravings and low blood sugar that can lead to relapse if you eat three regular meals and two in-between snacks each day . Drink plenty of water . Dehydration can be a problem during recovery so be sure to drink lots of water , filtered , if possible . Eat protein rich foods such as lean meats , poultry , seafood , beans , nuts , seeds and tofu . You need protein to produce the chemicals in your brain that make you feel good , as well

  • Apr 8, Sister Needs Addiction Help

    Updated: 2010-04-09 00:14:47
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Sister Needs Addiction Help I have a sister who i beleive is on all kinds of pills . and maybe other stuff not sure . but she needs . help she tells me there is no problem n she does not need help . but she does she is always high and when she isnt high she is sick . please help me . so i can help my sister before something happens to her . do you guys have an intervention or something i know she is going to be mad at me but i love her and she needs help . Comments for Sister Needs Addiction Help Click here to add your own comments Family Support by : Ned Wicker Addiction is a family disease , so your sister's situation involves the entire family . You need a plan . You mentioned an intervention

  • Apr 8, Heroin Drug Addiction

    Updated: 2010-04-08 14:50:05
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Heroin Drug Addiction Heroin drug addiction : An American tragedy Once heralded as a safe and non-addictive alternative to morphine , heroine drug addiction has turned into a national menace since coming to the United States in the late 1800’s . Sometimes glamorized , heroin drug addiction is the most rapidly acting of the opiates and the most abused . It is everywhere , in our communities , in our schools and its reach crosses all socio-economic boundaries . It is highly addictive and all too often fatal . What is causes addiction Heroin is a highly addictive drug , made from morphine , which is made from opium , a processed derivative from a natural substance harvested from the seedpods of

  • Apr 8, He doesn't want help

    Updated: 2010-04-08 14:27:06
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site He doesn't want help by Angelica California My boyfriend using crystal and I don't know what to do Comments for He doesn't want help Click here to add your own comments Tough Love by : Ned Wicker Dear Angelica , You are in a very difficult position . On the one hand , you care about your boyfriend , but on the other hand , his drug use is very destructive and nothing good will come of it . As he slips deeper and deeper into addiction , the crystal will completely take over his life . Nothing but using the drug will matter . It has terrible , long-term consequences . For any relationship to move forward , he must get treatment and stop using . You need to speak with his family and try to get some

  • Apr 6, Teen Rehab

    Updated: 2010-04-06 15:15:39
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Teen Rehab Teen Rehab Double Whammy : Teen Brain and the Teen brain on Drugs I think I’m like most people who used to believe that the brain matured at the end of childhood . Wow , how could I have been that wrong Do parents know this Probably not . The brain actually doesn’t mature until a person reaches about 24 years of . age The reason why this is important is that it should send a shocking warning signal to parents that their teen son or daughter is at high risk for trouble if they take drugs . Teenage drug abuse often leads to teen drug . addiction The idea of a developing brain on drugs is just , well , scary . The brain develops in sections . Picture this as being development from back to

  • Apr 6, How can I help my family?

    Updated: 2010-04-06 15:06:31
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site How can I help my family My name is Sara . I need to see what I can do about trying to get my family some help . I have a few members that are addicted to pills . I don't no what else to do besides trying to get them some help Comments for How can I help my family Click here to add your own comments Get Some Help for Yourself by : Ned Wicker Dear Sara , You need to get some help first . Addiction to pills isn't something you are going to change , but what you can do is learn about how to be helpful . You can call a drug treatment center and have a discussion with one of the counselors , or perhaps your personal physician . Alone you will not be effective , so you need to get non-addicted members

  • Apr 5, Detox Treatment

    Updated: 2010-04-05 14:36:24
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Detox Treatment Detox Treatments Need To Be Unique Each drug addiction case is unique so Detox Treatments have to be tailor-made to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good Detox Treatments recognize this important aspect of Drug Rehabilitation . Types of Detox Treatments

  • Apr 5, Children living with addict?

    Updated: 2010-04-05 14:16:06
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Children living with addict As the addicts behavior becomes more angry and negative particularly to the child's mother in the home and he is home because of job loss caused by addiction should the child children be told of the parents addiction or should the mother protect them from knowing Thank you Comments for Children living with addict Click here to add your own comments Talk to the Kids by : Ned Wicker Sharing this kind of serious information needs to be tempered and age-appropriate . Small children do not necessarily understand the nature of addiction , but they can understand what it is to be ill . Older children can understand that an illness causes problems . Teenagers can understand

  • Apr 3, Drug Abuse Center

    Updated: 2010-04-03 15:23:44
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Abuse Center Drug Abuse Center Programs Need To Be Unique Each drug addiction case is unique so Drug Abuse Center Programs have to be tailor-made to fit the needs of the individual . One size does not fit all and people have to be in the right setting in order for healing to take . place So whether the judge ordered the treatment , whether it’s in-patient or out-patient , look for programs that treat body , mind and spirit All three of these components work together . Even if a person can get back to health , the destruction on their lives that the addiction has inflicted may require emotional and spiritual support . Good treatment centers recognize this important aspect of Drug Abuse Center

  • Apr 3, Life after meth is possible!

    Updated: 2010-04-03 14:51:13
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Life after meth is possible by Aj CA I wish I knew that life was actually possible after using meth . I wanted to stop every minute of everyday for years , but the withdrawals were so intense . I couldn't make it past one day . It wasn't until I got sent to prison for a year , drug related crimes . DUI's , possession . etc . that I got clean . It was by far the most horrible , painful , and terrifying experience for over 4 months . That is how long I came down for . I think the effects of meth , physically and mentally is different for everyone . I was one of the few who looking at me , you would never know I smoked meth for 7 years . My teeth aren't cracked , decayed , and falling out , my skin

  • Apr 3, Please help me id these pills

    Updated: 2010-04-03 14:48:09
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Please help me id these pills Pills have RMV-40 and Amphet-X . Please tell me what they . are Comments for Please help me id these pills Click here to add your own comments Go To Pharmacist by : Ned Wicker The Phisicians Desk Reference PDR is an excellent resource for identifying and learning about drugs . Also , you can take the pills to a parmacist for identification . The pharmacist can also help you dispose of those . drugs X Close Editor Rating Submitted : by Ned Wicker Title Comment The Phisicians Desk Reference PDR is an excellent resource for identifying and learning about drugs . Also , you can take the pills to a parmacist for identification . The pharmacist can also help you dispose of

  • Apr 2, Drug Treatment Rehab

    Updated: 2010-04-02 14:08:43
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs General Topics More Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Treatment Rehab Drug Treatment Rehab I tried 12-Step . It didn’t . work Either 12-Step does not work , or the person did not allow it to work . Most often when I hear the statement 12-Step doesn’t work , it is delivered with a rather negative verbal affect . The message that I receive is more I dare you to help me” than it is a cry for help . Sure , come on down and fix me . Here I am . There are many ways to approaching drug abuse and drug addiction , so 12-Step may not be the desired course for everyone . The idea that addiction is a disease that requires a spiritual awakening to overcome is not appealing to those to oppose any form of spirituality . There are programs for everyone , so

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