• Hard day

    Updated: 2010-11-30 21:25:37
    I'm having a hard day today. I had to kick one of my boarders out which was stressful. Course he was pissed but I had good reason. Wanting to get really wasted. This is the first test I've had. ...

  • For those open to spiritual help for alcoholism/addiction

    Updated: 2010-11-30 20:49:57
    I'm sure it would not be difficult for anyone interested to obtain one of these. St. John Theologian Macarovskiy Monastery (http://rusmonastery.org/eng/chasha.html)

  • Alone this Christmas?

    Updated: 2010-11-30 20:47:44
    Lots of us find we are alone at Christmas. Some of us log into SR Chat and have a good laugh. So don't be lonely this Christmas.

  • Daily Reflections

    Updated: 2010-11-30 20:19:02
    *~*~*~*~*^Daily Reflections^*~*~*~*~* PROTECTION FOR ALL At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special...

  • 24 Hours A Day

    Updated: 2010-11-30 20:15:14
    *~*~*~*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*~*~*~* A.A. Thought for the Day We have slips in A.A. It has been said these are not slips but premeditated drunks, because we have to think about taking a...

  • Big Book Quote

    Updated: 2010-11-30 20:11:28
    *~*~*~*~*^ Big Book Quote ^*~*~*~*~* "Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you...

  • My update... Really nervous right now..

    Updated: 2010-11-30 18:57:38
    So those of you that have followed my struggle know that my wife and I suffered a 19 week miscarriage in June... She's pregnant again, so far everything is good. But today is going to be rough.. The...

  • A month and a half ago...

    Updated: 2010-11-30 18:42:40
    I was feeling totally lost. I was in a very dark place, October was a really hard month and I didn't think I'd get out. I had resigned myself to the idea that I was probably going to die drinking. ...

  • Still out here

    Updated: 2010-11-30 18:30:31
    WHATS UP I HAVENT BEEN ON SITE 4 ABOUT A WEEK OR SOO,EVERYTHING STILL going good,been around home group alot and at dr.appt.which i hate,guess cause im told them all im an addict,lol its cool had too...

  • Nov 30, Getting clean off heroin

    Updated: 2010-11-30 13:24:26
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Getting clean off heroin by michelle parker , az My 21 year old nephew confronted his family that he has been smoking heroine for 5 months and wants to get clean . He says he tried to get clean on his own and just went back to the drug . I , his aunt , brought him to my home , where he will be away from the environment for the time being . He was also given Suboxone to help with the detox . The Suboxone was not prescribed but given by a recovering addict . I have 10 pills , and I am giving him 1 2 to 1 pill a day . What happens when I run out , am I prolonging the detox I've been an addict of meth , and have been clean for 10 years , I went cold turkey

  • Does anyone regret quitting?

    Updated: 2010-11-30 07:35:09
    I wanted to know if there is anyone out there that is actually less happy since they quit drinking? I assume the answer is no and would love to hear how much your lives have improved. Today is day...

  • irritability...............WOW.

    Updated: 2010-11-30 07:25:50
    well, just hung up on my wife. I'm so mad I'm shaking, and I'm not really sure why. I think it was over what movie to watch tonight. I'm serious. I have slept OK, have eaten ok, but my...

  • imagratefulfor

    Updated: 2010-11-30 07:24:09
    * my mother, grandmother, sister and future brother in law * new christmas tree and xmas decor! * char-paw * my face clearing up again * additional checks coming in * money and ability to move...

  • Stimulants for College Students

    Updated: 2010-11-30 07:20:31
    There is a lot of pressure placed on students to perform well in school. Of course, there are many college students that drink away their college years and either drop out or have a hard time learning what they need to know. But for those that are in college to get an education and prepare [...]

  • Drug Rehabilitation is Never Easy

    Updated: 2010-11-30 05:55:32
    Drug rehabilitation is always an arduous process. But that doesn’t mean it has to be a miserable experience. On the contrary, luxury drug rehabilitation facilities can help clients achieve drug recovery without suffering along the way. For drug rehabilitation patients and their families, no service could ever be more valuable than that one. The fact [...]

  • Addiction and art

    Updated: 2010-11-29 16:07:19
    This book claims to be created for scientists in order to put a "human face" on addiction. It works. Learn why you should buy "Addiction and Art"...and how it is more than just a coffee table book.

  • November 29, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-29 15:16:33
    COCAINE – USA Man dies of ‘cocaine-induced excited delirium’ after allegedly taking drug … Mississippi Press A 37-year-old man died Friday afternoon of what a coroner called “cocaine-induced excited delirium” after he fought for 30 minutes with … DRUG ADDICTION – AFGHANISTAN Drug Addiction in Afghanistan – Demotix He is a drug addict and started [...]

  • Nov 29, Family helps!

    Updated: 2010-11-29 14:44:54
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Family helps by Giada Harlem , New york Hi . My name is Giada . I was addicted to crack cocaine for 15 years . I started in 1985 when the drug was first on the market and really popular . It was just this new thing that everyone was trying and with peer pressure being another factor in the crowds I hung around in , it was almost unavoidable . Once I started it was like I couldn't stop . Eventually I ended up stealing for crack from friends and loved ones . Anyone who would allow me to get close enough to get access to their money churches , friends who worked at banks , and generous family members were my next target . That is until they caught wind of

  • Nov 29, When one parent is in DENIAL about a childs addiction, Marriage break ups!

    Updated: 2010-11-29 14:37:54
    , Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site When one parent is in DENIAL about a childs addiction , Marriage break ups by Grace Secaucus NJ I know my 24 year old son is an addict he has stolen money out of my wallet has stolen hundreds of painkillers from my husband . myself My husband had a hip replacement surgery I had herniated discs pinched nerves several other problems with my neck . Although I was taking my medication as prescribed I noticed that my medication was gone after only after a few days my husbands medication was gone also with only a few left . I called this to my husbands attention but he told me I was taking more medication but I knew it was my son who heard my husband blame

  • Nov 29, Amphetamine abuse and addiction overdose

    Updated: 2010-11-29 14:31:53
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Amphetamine abuse and addiction overdose by shell brighton I have been abusing speed for a long time . Originally it was used occasionally for parties but over the years and 3 kids college work and housework I live off it day to day now . I can get so much done , and for the last couple months and my relationship breakdown I can't stop taking it . It was one of the many factors why we splIt up , and I haven't slept really at all , the odd hour or two a night . I need help I've got no family around me or friends to help me or that I can talk to or tell , yet if I don't keep doing it I cant keep on top of everything . Tonight I thought I was having a heart

  • Eating Disorders and the Road to Recovery

    Updated: 2010-11-29 00:53:35
    Eating disorders are diseases. Like all diseases, they can’t be overcome without professional medical help. If you’re suffering from anorexia or bulimia, it’s not because you decided to be sick. And if you’re going to achieve eating disorder recovery, it won’t be because you simply decided to get healthy. On the contrary, the road to [...]

  • What does a heroin addict look like?

    Updated: 2010-11-28 10:27:12
    What does a heroin addict look like? Get the grim truth from a former heroin addict himself as Richie describes his former heroin addiction. Taken from his book "What's Left of Us", learn what a heroin addict looks like... a real look at the streets.

  • Addiction Recovery Does Not Happen Overnight

    Updated: 2010-11-28 06:44:14
    Addiction recovery doesn’t happen overnight. On the contrary, addiction is a disease with deep and resilient roots, and addiction treatment can only succeed if it’s administered over the course of many months. In the end, the only effective addiction recovery programs are those which provide patients with comprehensive support through every phase of the healing [...]

  • Nov 27, Teenage Addiction Help

    Updated: 2010-11-27 15:03:14
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Teenage Addiction Help Teenage Addiction Help The hardest part about Teenage Addiction help is getting it , even though there is a lot of help available . It’s hard because the drug addict does not want help . They want to LEFT . ALONE They know they don’t have a problem and they want everyone to MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS Their families see it but it doesn’t matter . Their friends see it . Their co-workers see . it They don’t see it and everybody else is wrong Actually , it is important that the addict see the problem . Without the buy-in of the addict , without him her realizing they have a serious problem , no treatment is going to take place . They WILL

  • Knowing Which Alcohol Rehabs Are Right For You

    Updated: 2010-11-27 07:32:35
    Alcohol rehabs can only be successful if they employ competent caregivers. As obvious as that sounds, the unfortunate truth is that many of the most well-known private alcohol rehab centers in Los Angeles are staffed by inexperienced or unqualified caregivers. More often than not, these alcohol rehabs fail to help their patients achieve meaningful and [...]

  • Narconon Five Key Ingredients for Effective Addiction Services

    Updated: 2010-11-27 01:49:23
    Home Drug Addiction Alcohol Addiction Crime and Addiction Crystal Meth Addiction Drug Addiction Stories Drug Addiction Video Drug Information Heroin Addiction Overcoming Addiction Oxycontin Addiction Drug Prevention Drug Rehabilitation Drug Rehabilitation Stories Drug Treatment Events Recovery Month Substance Abuse Narconon Success Stories Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 January 2009 Recent Posts Narconon Five Key Ingredients for Effective Addiction Services To all teenage girls who don’t respect their parents rules Drug Addiction and Denial- The Big Lie , the Major Barrier

  • November 26, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-27 00:54:31
    PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Rx for Danger: Violent crimes follow prescription-drug abuse – Orlando Sentinel Their addiction controls them.” An abundance of pain clinics and lax state laws … to 80 percent of the nation’s crime is linked to alcohol or drug abuse. … ALCOHOL ABUSE – UK New campaign launched to tackle problem drinking [...]

  • Nov 26, Volunteering in drug rehab?

    Updated: 2010-11-26 13:26:28
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Volunteering in drug rehab by Gary UK I want to eventually work voluntary in drug and alcohol abuse but want as much information about about it as . possible Can you please give me information about this Comments for Volunteering in drug rehab Click here to add your own comments Volunteer Options by : Ned Wicker Dear , Gary Giving of your time is a fine way of serving your community and helping those in need . In drug addiction cases , there are a few things to consider . One , there are churches that do outreach to drug rehab patients by facilitating community support groups . There is excellent material available for this . Google Celebrate Recovery

  • Nov 26, Are children effected by parent's crystal meth use?

    Updated: 2010-11-26 13:25:46
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Are children effected by parent's crystal meth use by Terri My niece is in rehab for drug addiction , one being crystal meth . She has two small children . Could they have been affected by second hand smoke or from being in contact with the sores that were on her Comments for Are children effected by parent's crystal meth use Click here to add your own comments Are children affected . by : Lynette 11 30 Dear Terri- From what I read , meth . users set up meth . labs and the fumes from them can most definitely put the children in danger . They can develop rapid hear beats and irritation of the eyes , skin and mucous membranes . They may develop headaches

  • The Best Alcohol Rehabilitation Program For You

    Updated: 2010-11-26 04:45:58
    Alcoholism is both a physical and psychological disease. Alcohol rehabilitation, in turn, must be both a physical and psychological process. The most successful alcohol rehabilitation centers in California and around the world are invariably those which provide their patients with comprehensive and holistic alcohol rehabilitation programs. In the end, there’s simply no better way to [...]

  • 5 Things to Be Thankful for, Despite an Addiction

    Updated: 2010-11-26 02:55:36
    At this time of year, when everyone is talking about all that they have and what they are thankful for, it may be difficult for some of us to feel very thankful. Maybe substance abuse has ruined our lives or the life of a loved one, and maybe we aren’t really very content with where [...]

  • New drug addiction treatment ideas: iPhone apps

    Updated: 2010-11-25 18:53:47
    New drug addiction treatment tools are being developed at a quick pace. But can technology help addicts stay clean? We review a new drug addiction treatment idea here...using your iPhone to help your recovery.

  • To all teenage girls who don’t respect their parents rules

    Updated: 2010-11-25 17:52:33
    Home Drug Addiction Alcohol Addiction Crime and Addiction Crystal Meth Addiction Drug Addiction Stories Drug Addiction Video Drug Information Heroin Addiction Overcoming Addiction Oxycontin Addiction Drug Prevention Drug Rehabilitation Drug Rehabilitation Stories Drug Treatment Events Recovery Month Substance Abuse Narconon Success Stories Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 January 2009 Recent Posts Narconon Five Key Ingredients for Effective Addiction Services To all teenage girls who don’t respect their parents rules Drug Addiction and Denial- The Big Lie , the Major Barrier

  • Expressions of gratitude for addicts in recovery

    Updated: 2010-11-25 15:49:57
    How do you generate and express gratitude? A quick HOW TO guide on developing and accessing expressions of gratitude. Please add to these expressions of gratitude by letting us know what you do to cultivate and express your attitude of gratitude.

  • Nov 25, Common addiction ...

    Updated: 2010-11-25 15:17:56
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Common addiction by katherine wilson myrtle beach , sc My names Katherine , and I'm 17 years old . Not many people know my story , not even my parents . It becomes harder and harder to tell each time because i realize the danger i put myself in . My addiction began when I ran away at the age of 15. My mother and I were having problems , she always yelled , and we always fought . everyday . It became unbearable . My father has been absent pretty much all my life , and when he came back in it , point blank , he was an ass . My emotions got the best of me and I didn't like being upset and crying all the time . Life was just too difficult . I wanted to die .

  • Vitamin D deficiency present among north-eastern women

    Updated: 2010-11-25 10:34:51
    According to a recent study conducted among Scottish women, the sun is only strong enough to provide the recommended levels of vitamin D for six months of the years, reports BBC News. The study, which was conducted by researchers from both Surrey and Aberdeen Universities, found that four times as many women are deprived of read more »

  • Drug Treatment Centers are Essential to Recovery

    Updated: 2010-11-25 08:36:31
    The best private drug treatment centers are those which most effectively meet the individual needs of their individual clients. Drug addiction is a personal problem, after all, and drug treatment programs must help patients find personal solutions to it. In the end, no drug treatment center can possibly be successful if it fails to help [...]

  • Animal Therapy

    Updated: 2010-11-25 02:52:08
    There are a variety of treatment programs that are used to help someone overcome addiction. One of these approaches is animal therapy, and a handful of centers across the country offer it. Animal Therapy Today Animal assisted therapy was first used in the 1800s. At that time animals would sit by a sick or injured [...]

  • Principles of drug addiction treatment

    Updated: 2010-11-24 15:51:55
    Today's drug addiction treatment can be summarized in two main principles: stabilization and education. We talk to Dr. David Sack, a psychiatrist and the CEO of Promises Treatment in Malibu, CA who offers us a look at the role of addiction treatment centers and the two main principles of drug addiction treatment.

  • Nov 24, Taking 75 pills a day

    Updated: 2010-11-24 14:36:36
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Taking 75 pills a day by Rob I would like to share with you my story of addiction . I'm a recovering addict who has been clean for almost 3 years but at my peak I was eating about 75 pills a day for over two years . I'm currently in the process of writing a book to help others and share my story to help those who don't understand the addiction of this very powerful drug . Comments for Taking 75 pills a day Click here to add your own comments Taking 75 pills a day by : Lynette 11 28 Hi Rob- Thanks for sharing . Congratulations on being clean for 2 years Can you share any of how you got off the pills My son has been a drug addict for 13 years . He is 27

  • Nov 24, Retreat from the high to normalcy.

    Updated: 2010-11-24 14:30:27
    . Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Retreat from the high to . normalcy by Jim Oakland CA Is there any substance one can take when high on crack cocaine to return quickly to normalcy or does one just have to wait through the withdrawal Comments for Retreat from the high to normalcy . Click here to add your own comments Retreat from the high to normalcy by : Lynette Hi Jim- I appreciate Ned's . comments I'd also like to say that whether it is you or someone else using cocaine please get some . help My son took cocaine this past summer . He was having hallucinations , thinking someone was after him . He was screaming out the window at the person he saw out there . My neighbor came over to

  • Nov 24, What are the conclusion of drug addiction project?

    Updated: 2010-11-24 14:29:37
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site What are the conclusion of drug addiction project by ron mumbai What are the conclusion of drug addiction project Comments for What are the conclusion of drug addiction project Click here to add your own comments What are the conclusions . by : Lynette Hi Ron- Greetings to you in Mumbai I was not familiar with the Drug Addiction Project but I put in drug addiction project on the internet and a lot of information came up about . it Perhaps you could do this , too . I am going to read it , . also Lynette Clarification Needed by : Ned Wicker Do you mean , How do you know when you are not addicted anymore You are free from the clutches of addiction when you

  • November 24, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-24 13:27:50
    DRUG ADDICTION – USA AL MVP: Josh Hamilton Overcomes Drug Addiction To Win – Bleacher Report ‎ For Hamilton, it was a tremendous accomplishment in his career which was derailed by alcohol and drug abuse problems. “I would say a 99 percent chance that … DRUG LEGALIZATION – PORTUGAL Portugal’s Drug Experience: New Study Confirms [...]

  • Do traumatic events trigger inherited psychological conditions?

    Updated: 2010-11-24 08:00:30
    Despite much research to the contrary, recent studies may have found evidence which suggests traumatic events can trigger inherited psychological conditions such as depression. Despite DNA being unaffected by events, there is mounting evidence which suggests that what happens during our lives will affect what genes are switched on and which lie dormant. Eva Jablonka read more »

  • Winning The Fight Against Substance Abuse

    Updated: 2010-11-24 06:38:47
    Substance abuse is a disease. Like any disease, it isn’t subject to the willful control of those individuals who suffer from it. If you’re a substance abuser, you didn’t choose to be sick. More significantly, you can’t simply decide to get sober. If you’re serious about achieving meaningful and lasting substance abuse recovery, it’s imperative [...]

  • Drug and alcohol treatment aftercare: what is standard?

    Updated: 2010-11-23 21:08:05
    Any good drug or alcohol treatment center offers extensive aftercare and follow up. But what kind of drug and alcohol treatment aftercare is standard? And what new ideas might treatment centers start to use? We talk about novel approaches to drug treatment aftercare and ask you if you think drug rehabs are measuring up.

  • November 22, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-23 03:16:05
    DRUG ADDICTION – NEW ZEALAND Major report released on families living with addiction However, she says there is a also scarcity of information in this area, particularly in outcome measures that can be used to monitor the impact of drug and … DRUG ADDICTION – U.S. US drug czar says prevention will slow smuggling Kerlikowske [...]

  • TV’s mental health portrayal found to be negative

    Updated: 2010-11-23 00:07:00
    A study commissioned by the Department of Health has found that many depictions of mental illness on TV are misleading with almost half of all mentally ill characters being portrayed as dangerous to others, reports BBC News. The Glasgow Media Group, who carried out the study on behalf of the Department of Health looked into read more »

  • What to Expect during an Admissions Process

    Updated: 2010-11-22 23:12:41
    Entering treatment for a substance abuse addiction can be a scary thing. But taking the first step and scheduling an appointment, or looking into facilities is a good start. It helps to know what to expect when entering a treatment program. Each facility will have its own admissions process, but you can expect most of [...]

  • Nov 22, Drug Detox Treatment Programs

    Updated: 2010-11-22 14:30:41
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Detox Treatment Programs Drug Detox Treatment Programs Need To Be Unique Each drug addiction case is unique so Drug Detox Treatment 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 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 Drug Detox

  • Nov 22, Drugs before heroin use

    Updated: 2010-11-22 14:14:10
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drugs before heroin use by John CA What drugs do people usually start with before heroin Comments for Drugs before heroin use Click here to add your own comments Stepping Stones by : Ned Wicker The two most common drugs used before heroin are alcohol and marijuana . There are other drugs like Oxycontin , Morphine or other opiates that people may become addiction to and then turn to heroin which is also any opiate . Click here to add your own comments Join in and write your own page It's easy to do . How Simply click here to return to Your Question

  • Methadone side effects

    Updated: 2010-11-21 23:09:46
    Methadone treatment for opiate addiction can be effective. But some doctors can be critical of the practice, usually an opinion based in ignorance of methadone and how it works. Dr. Jana Burson reviews the full spectrum of methadone side effects here, clearly outlining methadone side effects on the body so that you can be better informed.

  • Fibretrim – Liquid Zotrim

    Updated: 2010-11-20 19:33:29
    Nowadays it is acceptable added and added important to save acceptable bloom and lose balance anatomy weight in a safe advantageous manner. And new conception of UK nutritionists Fibretrim is absolutely the band-aid for such a way to advance your bloom and get in shape. Description of Fibretrim Fibretrim is a absolutely accustomed high-content [...]

  • Nov 20, Substance Addiction Causes

    Updated: 2010-11-20 14:45:46
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Substance Addiction Causes What are the Causes of Substance Addiction : Substance Addiction causes and is caused by many problems : including Unhappiness Crime Divorce Major illness Even death What are the underlying causes of Substance Addiction When we take drugs , either for medical purposes or recreation , there is a benefit or reward that we are trying to achieve . For example pain medication is intended to bring relief to an injured or stressed area of our body . The beginning stages of Substance Addiction causes us to crave more and to use more . The unintended consequences of that is our need to take more and more of the drug to get the same

  • Nov 20, Narcotics Use Questions

    Updated: 2010-11-20 14:38:21
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Narcotics Use Questions What Should I Do How do I know You are faced with a situation and you don’t know what to do . It’s common with people who are dealing with Narcotics Use and or Narcotics Use questions for the first time , or even those who have dealt with them for years but never learned about what they can or should do in a given situation . This section of the site is a work in progress . We have begun with 20 or so questions and will add to those questions as we receive them , or read about them on other sites . To make navigation a little easier , we have divided the questions up into topic areas , i.e . what to do if you are the wife or a

  • November 19, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-20 06:37:39
    HEROIN – USA Reno launches campaign to fight kids’ use of heroin – Reno Gazette Journal However, prolonged use and addiction can push a user into injecting the drug. Sabrina’s parents, Ginger and Craig Paulsen said during a Thursday press … DRUG ADDICTION – CANADA Tories launch anti-drug ad campaign – MacLeans A new television [...]

  • The Drug Lord’s Son

    Updated: 2010-11-20 03:31:45
    Many children, unfortunately, find themselves part of a drug dealing family. Often times, these kids are victims of crime, neglect, and an unstable life. Drug dealers’ children find themselves in danger and surrounded by drugs and violence, no matter how hard the parent tries to protect them. Sometimes these children know no other way of [...]

  • NDFW Wrap Up

    Updated: 2010-11-19 21:05:54
    First off, big thanks to teens and adults everywhere who took the time during NIDA’s first-ever National Drug Facts Week to learn new facts about drug abuse. After a week full of activities around the country, what can teens take away? At the center of the week was our annual “Chat Day,” which gave high school students [...]

  • Nov 19, Marijuana Rehab Centers

    Updated: 2010-11-19 14:07:26
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Marijuana Rehab Centers Many Marijuana Rehab Centers to Choose From Drug Treatment programs for drug addiction are as varied as the types of drug addiction , and while our purpose is not to endorse one kind of treatment over another , we’ll try to give you a primer on the . topic Types of Treatment Drug Rehabilitation Treatment may consist of : behavioral therapy , medication or a combination . Behavioral therapy would include counseling , cognitive therapy and psychotherapy . Also , there is the 12-Step recovery developed by Alcoholics Anonymous , which is now used by over 250 self-help . groups Drug Rehabilitation three things you need to know to be

  • Nov 19, Suspect daughter and boyfriend of drugs

    Updated: 2010-11-19 13:53:36
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Suspect daughter and boyfriend of drugs My daughter 23 has been living with her boyfriend for the past 2 years , in which time she has steadily withdrawn from us and her siblings . She has lost 2 jobs within the last 2 years , and her and her boyfriend will disappear for 2-3 days at a time . They shun all contact don't answer calls , don't keep appointments and generally keep to themselves all the time . When confronted about our suspicions she is hard , calculating and deceitful . We want them to reach out and look for help , or to speak to us . How do we approach this without having them withdraw even more Comments for Suspect daughter and boyfriend of

  • Most Effective Colon Cleansing Teas

    Updated: 2010-11-19 11:29:54
    In the event you are struggling from constipation, headaches or bloating then perhaps it’s time you gave colon cleaning tea a go. A colon cleaning tea made from various herbs may be an excellent assist in getting rid of plaques from the colon which have a tendency to trigger severe digestion-related well being problems. A colon [...]

  • Bereaved individuals stand an increased risk of health issues

    Updated: 2010-11-19 08:00:21
    According to a recent study conducted by experts at the University of Sydney, recently bereaved people experience heart rhythm changes which may put them at an increased risk of health problems. Australian experts asked people whose relatives had died in hospital two weeks earlier to wear a heart monitor for 24 hours a day in read more »

  • Nov 18, Probing Questions?

    Updated: 2010-11-18 16:16:50
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Probing Questions by Martin I have a relative with an addiction problem which manifests itself in alcohol and porn . He has recently agreed to me asking him some probing questions regularly , to help him stay on top of things . Do you have a list of suggested questions it would be good to ask him please God bless you , . Pod Comments for Probing Questions Click here to add your own comments Probing Questions by : Lynette Hi Martin- I totally agree with Ned's comments . One question you could ask them is , How is your recovery going There is no cure for either addiction , from what I've heard or read . However , the person can go into recovery which means

  • Nov 18, Symptoms of withdrawal?

    Updated: 2010-11-18 16:15:42
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Symptoms of withdrawal by Sandra I am a Psychology student and I have a questions on . Withdrawal Are symptoms of withdrawal likely to be equally severe among those with low , moderate or high levels of drug tolerance Or does tolerance have anything to do with how severe the withdrawal will be I would think that it doesn't matter your tolerance to the drug , but how long you have been . using Do you know the answer to this question I cannot find information about who might be affected more severally with . withdrawal thank . you Comments for Symptoms of withdrawal Click here to add your own comments Symptoms of withdrawal by : Lynette Hi Sandra- I was

  • Lead the way to change – share your experience of counselling

    Updated: 2010-11-18 13:47:56
    There’s no question that attitudes towards mental health have improved, however there is still a stigma attached to mental illness. Counselling Directory wants to lead the way in changing this. We’re passionate about urging those who have had counselling to share their experiences with others and prove how life changing speaking to a trained professional read more »

  • Anti Bullying Week 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-18 11:01:11
    Last month Counselling Directory reported on ‘The Big March’, an event which took place on Monday 15th November to kick of 2010′s Anti Bullying Week. The event saw various avatars, created by children, parents, teachers and celebrities march across partner websites for children’s right’s. The week long event which is to end tomorrow saw the read more »

  • November 17, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-18 00:13:10
    DRUG REHAB – USA NY school officials eye drug rehab at high school – Wall Street Journal School officials on eastern Long Island are seeking state approval to allow a drug rehab clinic to operate inside a high school. DRUG ABUSE – UK Why Britain tops world drug use league – Guardian Cocaine use in [...]

  • Nov 17, Morphine

    Updated: 2010-11-17 19:48:44
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Morphine What are three interesting facts about morphine Comments for Morphine Click here to add your own comments Morphine by : Lynette 11 27 Hi- 1. Morphine is the principal constituent of opium and can range from 4-20 percent in concentration . Commercial opium is standardized to contain 10 . morphine 2. Opium comes from the opium poppy flower's pod . Milky latex from the pod produces a variety of opiates including morphine and . codeine 3. Morphine is a highly addictive drug . It has one of the highest rates of relapse for all forms of drug addiction . If addicted , there are severe physical withdrawal symptoms as well as negative psychological .

  • Nov 17, Meth Addiction Symptoms

    Updated: 2010-11-17 13:58:23
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Meth Addiction Symptoms What Are Meth Addiction Symptoms Signs and symptoms Sometimes the most obvious Meth addiction symptoms are simply observing that something is wrong or different . Understand that the one addicted is most often the last one to know there is a problem , or be willing admit that there may be a problem . Addicts will say they can handle it , or they can quit anytime . The trouble is the Meth has them by the throat like a hound dog shaking a raccoon . When someone is addicted to drugs , there are few general warning signs that point to the : problem Does the person feel like they need to have the Meth regularly , every day or more than

  • Nov 17, 12 Steps didn't work?

    Updated: 2010-11-17 13:49:14
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site 12 Steps didn't work by Dora 12 steps does not work for my family member who does not know . God What can I do Thank you Comments for 12 Steps didn't work Click here to add your own comments 12 Steps didn't work by : Lynette 11 22 Hi- If Alcoholics Anonymous didn't work , I would recommend your loved one go to a counselor , preferably a drug and alcohol counselor . I believe that , for some people , a one on one approach works better . Also , that way they are talking to someone who is not involved in the situation personally like a family member may . be I know there are also many books regarding recovery so they could help , . too Good luck-Lynette

  • Nov 16, Doctor is a Drug Dealer

    Updated: 2010-11-16 13:33:46
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Doctor is a Drug Dealer by Shirley The addicted person's doctor prescribes narcotics for pain has been told that the patient abuses the morphine other drugs he has prescribed . I am the addicted person's care taker for want of a better description I am 78 and in pain myself which I just live with . We are in PA and I need to know where to go for help . How much morphine does it take to kill a person . So far this person has taken 10, 60 mg of morphine in a 24 hour period but no longer has possession of the . drug And why don't the police shut down these pain management doctors as all they are legalized drug dealers Comments for Doctor is a Drug Dealer

  • Nov 16, Son is a drug addict?

    Updated: 2010-11-16 13:32:13
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Son is a drug addict by Cyndi My son is 32 years old and a drug addict he says he is not but he has over dosed 4 times in the last 2 years . I do not know how to make him see what he is doing to himself and the family I can not help . him Please help me help him Comments for Son is a drug addict Click here to add your own comments Son is a drug addict by : Lynette Dear , Cyndi I think Ned's comments are . great My son became a drug addict at a young age . I ended up trying to help him in every way I could , such as bailing him out of jail , getting him lawyers , taking him to rehabs , and then visiting him , and giving him money and on and on . That had

  • Nov 16, Subutex Information

    Updated: 2010-11-16 13:31:09
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Subutex Information by MICHAEL I NEED YOU TO MAIL ME SOME INFORMATION ON SUBUTEX . MY FRIEND USED IT TO STOP DRINKING AND TAKING PILLS . IF THIS IS NOT DONE IN YOU BUSINESS , PLEASE REFER MY NAME TO SOMEONE WHO WILL MAIL INFO . Comments for Subutex Information Click here to add your own comments Help in Community by : Ned Wicker If you are concerned for your friend you can turn to Al-Anon and get support . This organization is designed to provide guidance , support and information for people like you who are concerned for their friend . A word search on Subutex will also render many . results Click here to add your own comments Join in and write your own

  • Nov 16, School for Kenya in Africa

    Updated: 2010-11-16 13:30:31
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site School for Kenya in Africa by EDWARD Kenya Africa Hi , MY Names are EDWARD from KENYA in AFRICA am a recovering drug addict in this is my 3rd year in . recovery I am asking if you guys have a school where you train counseling in chemical dependency because I would really like to join you so that I can gain more knowledge in addiction be able to help my fellow youth in Kenya we have a very big problem with addiction , drugs have taken over many people are loosing there life's daily and its really sad for me loosing my fellow country men like this . Please I am asking for your assistance so that we can all be able to fight this . disease I kindly ask for

  • Can caring for animals help those with dementia?

    Updated: 2010-11-16 08:00:59
    A Birmingham care home is keeping a range of outdoor animals including chickens and goats in a bid to improve the lives of its residents. Animal assisted therapy already appears in the NHS guidelines as a form of dementia intervention thought to help depression and anxiety, and a three year pilot project is now taking read more »

  • Sterilizing Addicts?

    Updated: 2010-11-16 02:25:44
    Everyone likes to voice their opinion at one time or another. A program that is causing quite a debate is addressing this question: Should drug addicts be encouraged to permanently give up their ability to have children? The debate has many people voicing their opinions. Project Prevention Those that say yes to this question are [...]

  • Winning Essay for Recovery Month 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-16 02:25:43
    Congratulations to Afeefa A. the winner of our Student Essay Contest! She and her family were treated to 4 luxury tickets to see the Miami Heat play at American Airlines Arena on November 9th (SEE PICS BELOW!). Afeefa is a very bright high school freshman from Hollywood Florida. Afeefa impressed us with her deep understanding [...]

  • November 15, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-15 22:10:55
    PRESCRIPTION – USA Drop off unwanted/outdated prescription drugs to guard against abuse – WISTV The Executive Office of National Drug Control Policy says the number of people abusing prescription drugs has gone up 80 percent. To help guard against abuse, you can safely dispose of drugs that are expired or that you no longer need. [...]

  • Nov 15, Oxycontin Withdrawal and Treatment

    Updated: 2010-11-15 15:24:24
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Oxycontin Withdrawal Many Oxycontin Withdrawal Programs to Choose From Drug detox and treatment programs for are as varied as the types of drug addiction , and while our purpose is not to endorse one kind of treatment over another , we’ll try to give you a primer on the . topic Are science and religion mutually exclusive in treatment for addiction Read more . Types of Detox and Treatment Drug Rehabilitation Treatment may consist of : behavioral therapy , medication or a combination . Behavioral therapy would include counseling , cognitive therapy and psychotherapy . Also , there is the 12-Step recovery developed by Alcoholics Anonymous , which is now

  • Nov 15, Narcotics Anonymous saved my life!

    Updated: 2010-11-15 15:07:17
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Narcotics Anonymous saved my life by Ashley I have had an addiction to drugs and alcohol for about 5 years now . I first went to rehab 2 years ago for cocaine and marijuana . I thought I hit my rock bottom than but without going to AA and NA meetings , getting a sponsor , and working the steps I was unable to make it . Here it is 2 years later and I am back in rehab again for having an addiction to meth . To me meth is the devils drug and it literally makes me sick to my stomach when I think of all the pain I caused my family . I currently only have 2 months clean but I have a home group , sponsor , and I am working the 12 steps . Without Narcotics

  • Nov 15, Heroin addiction ruining my family, HELP!

    Updated: 2010-11-15 15:04:37
    , Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Heroin addiction ruining my family , HELP by Cheryl Hello , my name is Cheryl and my life is a huge mess , my boyfriend's of 4 years son and his son's girlfriend are addicted to heroin and Brian my boyfriend let them move in , and I am ready to leave him because of . it OK , Brian needs help because his son has come in our home and has stolen money , and tools , and just about he can get money . for Brian isn't seeing it he's blaming me and I am about ready to pop . The two kids steal everything and are pan handling . They spend all the time doing drugs in the bathroom , and that's ok with Brian . Oh God please help my boyfriend Brian so he can help

  • Google & Samaritans join forces

    Updated: 2010-11-15 10:59:04
    Emotional support charity Samaritans and search engine Google have joined forces to offer support to any web users in the UK making suicide related search queries. Now, whenever a web user enters the word ”suicide” or the phrase ”commit suicide” into Google, a red telephone icon detailing contact information for Samaritans will appear at the read more »

  • Nov 13, Marijuana Addictions

    Updated: 2010-11-13 14:32:56
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Marijuana Addictions Marijuana : Addictions The Myth of Marijuana By Ned Wicker People are always going to believe what they want to believe . It’s human nature . I want to think something is the way I want it to be , so I choose to believe a certain way . That’s always been at the center of the marijuana argument . Some people say it’s harmless and it’s non-addictive . Seldom do people view marijuana as the first step in the journey to addiction and death . They want to justify using it as a kind of right of passage” for young people , and of course there is the on-going argument in favor of the legalization of medical” marijuana , making marijuana the

  • Nov 13, Started With Weed

    Updated: 2010-11-13 14:15:11
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Started With Weed by Clyde It all started my sophomore year of high school when my parents caught me smoking weed . My parents went off the deep end with doctors and weekly drug . classes I missed catching a good buzz so I did so I did some research and figured out LSD didn't show up on drug test which I had to take one weekly for 6 . months The next day I talked to my buddy and got the hits I got three hits and and tripped all day long . The next thing I knew every time I had 50 bucks it was spent on 5 hits and I would stay out of my mind for days at a . time It soon got to the point were I was so depressed and detached from reality I wanted to kill

  • November 12, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-12 21:19:43
    Heroin – New York Three arrested in Port Jervis heroin bust – recordonline.com PORT JERVIS — City police Tuesday arrested a Monticello man they say sold heroin to undercover officers. Alcohol Abuse – Australia Indigenous leaders fear rise in drug, alcohol abuse – ABC | Indigenous A Cape York leader in far north Queensland says [...]

  • The American Medicine Chest Challenge is Here!

    Updated: 2010-11-12 18:56:33
    In September, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored the first ever “Take Back” campaign, asking people to bring all their old and unused prescription drugs to law enforcement sites all over the country. The American public really responded and brought 121 TONS of drugs back to more than 4,000 sites! That’s a lot of unused [...]

  • Nov 12, A Year on Step 7

    Updated: 2010-11-12 13:10:14
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site A Year on Step 7 A Year on Step 7 By Debbie Wicker During a recent recording session for Recovery Now the internet radio show , our guest Jim mentioned that he spent an entire year going through Step 7 of the 12 Step recovery program . It seemed impossible in our modern world , that someone could actually spend 12 months working on one single step . We live in a society that demands instant gratification , so taking a year to achieve anything is hard to believe . Most people that I’ve seen in groups want the 12-Step process to work immediately , as in RIGHT NOW They want to cut to the chase . Give me a pill to stop the cravings…I’ll spend the next twelve

  • Veterans Day 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-12 07:30:01
    As we celebrate Veterans Day this week, let’s keep in mind all the sacrifices the men and women in our military have made for our freedom. Not only do they put their family and life on hold to fight for us, but they take on the long term risks of doing so. Our veterans and [...]

  • Addiction Treatment Within An Ideal Setting

    Updated: 2010-11-12 03:31:56
    Addiction treatment is an arduous process. To complete it successfully, patients must have the best possible support through every phase of their addiction treatment programs. In that sense, luxury addiction treatment facilities are uniquely equipped to produce lasting addiction recovery, because luxury addiction treatment facilities are uniquely capable of meeting the needs of their residents. [...]

  • The 18 Fibromyalgia Pressure Points

    Updated: 2010-11-11 23:29:30
    Fibromyalgia is a recurrently seen problem with the distinctiveness of time taking skeletal pain and widespread muscle, paresthesia, stiffness, sleep trouble, and chronic fatigue. Fibromyalgia typically affects females as compared to males in a ratio of around 9:1. A number of patients may protest about the ache they suffer at the lower back region which includes [...]

  • Nov 11, Help for Alcoholism

    Updated: 2010-11-11 15:00:56
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Help for Alcoholism Help for Alcoholism No Common Sense or No Choice By Ned Wicker So many of the questions we receive on a daily basis center around the choices that people make in their lives . They choose” to drink , or use an illegal drug , or abuse prescription medication . Family members want to know why they do this , or they ask for some insight into the reasons why their loved one’s personality has changed so dramatically . Sometimes the actions of the addicted person are so ridiculous that one can only conclude that the disease has completely taken . over For example , a Wisconsin woman was convicted recently of her eighth drunken driving

  • Nov 11, I never dreamt my life would take such a drastic turn.

    Updated: 2010-11-11 14:34:26
    . Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site I never dreamt my life would take such a drastic . turn by adrienne indiana I'm a very young , single , mother of 2. I was in beauty college when I had my first experience with pain killers . I never thought of myself as an individual who would do drugs . or someone who could become an addict . I was married for 2 yrs to an alcoholic and it ruined our marriage as a result . We had been divorced for over a year when I started falling into a deep depression . I lived on my own in a small apartment and on the weekends when my son went with my ex-husband , I went out with my close friends . None of them were druggies I'm not even really sure why any of us

  • Nov 11, My son is an alcoholic?

    Updated: 2010-11-11 14:28:08
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site My son is an alcoholic by Jeane I would love to know more about your program . I have a married son who is an alcoholic and its affecting his family life . As a mom I want to see him get help before it ruins his family life . Is there help available for him through your program Comments for My son is an alcoholic Click here to add your own comments My son is an alcoholic by : Lynette Dear , Jeane I definitely agree with Ned's comments . My son has been a drug addict alcoholic for 13 years . For the last 13 years I tried helping him in every way possible . Five years ago I had a breakdown myself because all I thought about was him and did not take care of

  • Hoarders

    Updated: 2010-11-10 23:32:34
    Some popular new tv shows let viewers into the homes of hoarders. These hit shows, found in different forms on different networks, bring to light a not so well-known type of addiction. Compulsive hoarding is defined as the excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. People who hoard do so for [...]

  • Music in a Drug Free State of Mind

    Updated: 2010-11-10 16:22:37
    SBB has the scoop on the lucky teens who have won the the MusiCares and GRAMMY Foundation Teen Substance Abuse Awareness through Music Contest—their prize includes a trip to Los Angeles to attend a GRAMMY rehearsal backstage! You might remember from a recent blog that the contest is part of NIDA’s National Drug Facts Week. [...]

  • Nov 10, Effects of Addiction

    Updated: 2010-11-10 15:19:24
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Effects of Addiction Effects of Addiction Get Sick To Feel Better Swirling within the seemingly endless spiral of alcoholism is a person out of control . Darci” understands the helplessness of being caught in the grips of addiction and knows that without help she is not going to live much longer . She truly understands and has lived the effects of addiction . She is tired of the spiral and appreciates the treatment center . She is beginning to gain back . control She looks back at the last 20 years of her life and wonders how it all got to be this bad . Still a young woman , Darci shows the pounding her body has taken , as the deep lines on her face and

  • Drug Addiction and Denial- The Big Lie, the Major Barrier for an Addict to Enter Narconon or Any Other Rehab Center

    Updated: 2010-11-10 05:40:44
    , Home Drug Addiction Alcohol Addiction Crime and Addiction Crystal Meth Addiction Drug Addiction Stories Drug Addiction Video Drug Information Heroin Addiction Overcoming Addiction Oxycontin Addiction Drug Prevention Drug Rehabilitation Drug Rehabilitation Stories Drug Treatment Events Recovery Month Substance Abuse Narconon Success Stories Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 January 2009 Recent Posts Narconon Five Key Ingredients for Effective Addiction Services To all teenage girls who don’t respect their parents rules Drug Addiction and Denial- The Big Lie , the Major Barrier

  • Guide to Muscle Relaxants

    Updated: 2010-11-09 23:29:45
    Natural muscle relaxants have been around for fairly some time – European explorers who visited the Amazon Jungle within the 16th century were intrigued to discover the natives using poison darts to induce muscle paralysis. Right now, we know this poison as curare and its active ingredient – tubocurarine, along with its a variety of [...]

  • Nov 9, Valium Abuse Facts

    Updated: 2010-11-09 13:07:29
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Valium Abuse Facts Valium Abuse Facts Here are some facts that may surprise or sadden you about Drug abuse . As with most issues about addiction , there is much that is unexpected the costs or much higher than expected and the causes are very . sad That fact that child abuse is such a strong predictor of drug abuse speaks volumes about the problem . See what you : think Valium Abuse Facts : 1 Drug abuse and Valium Abuse , according to the National Institute of Health , impacts all Americans , because we all pay the cost for it . Valium Abuse Facts : 2 Statistics show that Drug abuse and Valium Abuse cost Americans over 484 billion annually . This figure

  • Alcoholic Energy Drinks

    Updated: 2010-11-08 20:57:48
    Energy drinks are all the rage right now, with everyone from college students, to parents, to hardworking employees drinking them for a little extra energy. While the health risks and benefits to some of these drinks may be debatable, a new kind of drink is going through much scrutiny right now. Alcoholic energy drinks are [...]

  • November 8, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-08 15:12:04
    Heroin – Australia Australian woman who hid heroin in stomach held – Thaindian News Sydney, Nov 6 (IANS) An Australian woman has been arrested here after she was found to have swallowed 41 balloons filled with heroin, a media report said Saturday. Meth-Related Death – UK 10-day-old girl dies in washing machine – Thaindian News [...]

  • Nov 8, What is drug addiction?

    Updated: 2010-11-08 14:51:36
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site What is drug addiction What is Drug Addiction and how can you avoid it Drug addiction is a chronic disease affecting the brain and just about everyone is different . Drugs affect different people in different ways . One person can take and abuse drugs , yet never become addicted while another merely has one experience and is immediately hooked . Drug addiction is characterized by a person having to use the drug(s repeatedly regardless of the damage it does : to Their health Their family Their career Their relationships with friends and the community Addiction is not limited to drugs and . alcohol Addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol . People can

  • Nov 8, About Drug Addiction

    Updated: 2010-11-08 14:50:50
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site About Drug Addiction About Drug Addiction What is Drug Addiction Drug addiction is a chronic disease affecting the brain and just about everyone is different . Drugs affect different people in different ways . One person can take and abuse drugs , yet never become addicted while another merely has one experience and is immediately hooked . Drug addiction is characterized by a person having to use the drug(s repeatedly regardless of the damage it does : to Their health Their family Their career Their relationships with friends and the community Addiction is not limited to drugs and alcohol . People can be addicted to many things , such as food , gambling

  • Nov 8, Teenage Drug Abuse

    Updated: 2010-11-08 14:38:50
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Teenage Drug Abuse Teenage Drug Abuse Drugs and Teens : What can parents do It’s every parent’s nightmare facing teen drug addiction . As children enter their teenage years they begin to separate from their parents , explore the adult world and fashion an image of their place in it . Even the most conscientious parents may not be able to protect their teens from the predatory lure of drugs , readily available in or around all . schools Borrowing a sports analogy , the best defense against teenage drug use is a good offense . Parents need to equip themselves with solid information about teen drug addiction a realistic view of their child and access to

  • Help Shatter the Myths: What Will You Shoutout?

    Updated: 2010-11-08 14:20:15
    Today is the official start of National Drug Facts Week! All over the country, teens are coming together with scientists, parents, teachers, and community organizations to learn the facts about drugs and addiction. In Philadelphia, Women in Forensic Science is holding an event about the link between drugs and crime. In Laramie, Wyoming, students at Wyoming [...]

  • Nov 6, Subutex

    Updated: 2010-11-06 14:11:47
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Subutex Subutex offers treatment Options for opiate addiction The battle against drug dependence keeps advancing . Over the years methadone has been used in treatment for opiate addiction , but since 2000 two drugs have been used for out-patient . treatment Unlike methadone , which can only be dispensed by authorized treatment centers , patients can now get help from their own physician . Subutex and Suboxone have brought on change in treatment . options First , What is Heroin Opiate 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

  • Nov 6, Percocet Abuse Stories

    Updated: 2010-11-06 14:02:15
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Percocet Abuse Stories Percocet Abuse Stories are Important In meeting and working with addiction recovery patients over the years I have found that one of the most important aspects of their recovery is having the opportunity to share their story , their life experience . Percocet Abuse stories don't often have a happy ending but what ever the ending sharing them is . helpful A former teacher of mine is a psychotherapist , who always talked to us about getting to the essence of self when helping people tell those all important Percocet Abuse stories . It is the essence of self that drives the person's perceptions and creates meaning in life . Your

  • Take the National “Drug IQ” Challenge

    Updated: 2010-11-05 20:34:34
    Do you know what steroids can do to your body? What’s the drug most likely to be abused by high school seniors? How do people who use drugs be at greater risk for HIV infection, even when they’re not injection drug users? What is the class of prescription drugs with the highest rate of abuse? These [...]

  • November 5, 2010

    Updated: 2010-11-05 15:01:11
    Heroin – Colorado Students found using heroin at AAHS – Coloradoconnection.com COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Academy District 20 officials said they found students using heroin and other substances at Air Academy High School, and one student has been arrested. Cocaine – Florida ‘Candy’ cocaine leads to drug arrest – UPI.com FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4 [...]

  • Nov 5, Effect

    Updated: 2010-11-05 00:43:45
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Effect by Max South Africa Hi My Wife uses some kind of drug(White Powder because she has this regular tummy pains she illuminates a lot of mood swings , back pains and has no patients what's so . ever We have a 3 year old son . I am busy fighting for my son in the high court as I write this e-mail to you . What can we do She says that she doesn't have a problem and she drinks as well . Comments for Effect Click here to add your own comments Effect by : Lynette 11 8 Hi Max-Greetings to you in South Africa- My personal opinion would be for you to get a lawyer , if you don't already have one . This sounds like a very difficult situation for you and your

  • To Children and Young Teenagers

    Updated: 2010-11-05 00:36:50
    Home Drug Addiction Alcohol Addiction Crime and Addiction Crystal Meth Addiction Drug Addiction Stories Drug Addiction Video Drug Information Heroin Addiction Overcoming Addiction Oxycontin Addiction Drug Prevention Drug Rehabilitation Drug Rehabilitation Stories Drug Treatment Events Recovery Month Substance Abuse Narconon Success Stories Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 January 2009 Recent Posts Narconon Five Key Ingredients for Effective Addiction Services To all teenage girls who don’t respect their parents rules Drug Addiction and Denial- The Big Lie , the Major Barrier

  • Nov 4, In a rush to grow up

    Updated: 2010-11-04 14:02:49
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site In a rush to grow up I first took Amphetamine when i was 17 at a friends house and thought the effects were odd and amazing . I got caught by a cousin the next day however and didn't take it again for about 4 months when i moved into a hostel , as it was easy to get hold of . I then stopped and started again 5 months later and also started injecting it . I stopped again as i got a job but then friends i met at the pub took it too and i started again but haven't injected since I'm now 19 and I'm ruining my . life I have done 2 weeks straight at this moment with 2 hours sleep and no food , I don't like to be normal , and keep buying more and more to avoid

  • Nov 4, Girlfriend depressed?

    Updated: 2010-11-04 13:54:49
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Girlfriend depressed by Lou Could you answer a question for me please I understand that addiction can and , often is genetic . My question is how that relates to someone who is a manic depressive Is there not a chemical make-up in the brain of an addict that prevents them from stopping their addiction , much like a person with depression has a chemical issue in their brain preventing them from not feeling depressed With regard to the depressed person , has anything been developed to change that chemical imbalance other than the regular anti-depressants and if not , could there ever be such a thing My girlfriend , a manic depressant , says she does not

  • Nov 4, Amphetamine addiction signs?

    Updated: 2010-11-04 13:51:49
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Amphetamine addiction signs by Chelsey UK I have been on pages and pages of amphetamine addiction signs and some of them signs match my problems . What and where do i go from here , I want to control this not it controlling me Comments for Amphetamine addiction signs Click here to add your own comments Amphetamine addiction signs by : Lynette 11 7 Dear , Chelsey I definitely agree with Ned's comments . I , also , am glad that you are interested in getting some answers . If you ARE addicted I would highly recommend going to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting . There you will meet others with the same or similar problems . I know from experience that going to

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