Can You Find Self-Help To Cure Depression?
Are you depressed, yet you do not have the time to go to a mental health counselor? No worries on that count, as depression self-help tips will encourage you not to do so. Not for one moment am I saying … Continued
Symptoms of Excessive Drinking, Alcoholism, and Withdrawal
Alcohol is constantly marketed to adults as a way to have fun, excitement, relaxation, and more. However, as those of age often know already, there is a number of associated dangers and risks with drinking, especially when it is done … Continued
Common Myths About Addiction
For people with close relationships with substance abusers, addiction can be devastating and difficult to overcome. In addition to feeling scared and worried, the friends, families, and coworkers of abusers may also face a great deal of confusion when it … Continued
An Overview of Oxycontin Painkiller Addiction
Commonly prescribed by doctors as a way to manage moderate to severe physical pain, Oxycontin is a potent and highly abused prescription painkiller that has derailed countless lives due to its debilitating and addictive nature. Oxycontin is the pharmaceutical brand … Continued
How does Alcoholics Anonymous (Al-Anon) Help Addicts?
Watching a loved one fall under the spell of alcoholism is heartbreaking. You find yourself feeling helpless, even traumatized, by your loved one’s alcoholism. You want to help your loved one, but you are unsure how to go about it. … Continued
7 Points to Have a Successful Alcoholism Intervention
Watching a loved one fall further and further into alcoholism can be a very painful thing to see. You may see the person you once knew and loved deteriorate into a being capable of low and base actions in order … Continued
Education and Licensure Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Therapists
Drug and Alcohol therapists are individuals who have been trained to work with those suffering from addiction. Therapists can play a vital role in helping alcoholics or drug addicts with their recovery. Some drug and alcohol therapists are in recovery … Continued
What are the Effects of Cocaine & Alcohol in Coronary Artery Spasms (CAS)?
Coronary artery spasm is a pain (discomfort) in the chest. It is caused by the constriction of coronary arteries, which supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart. The constriction occurs due to the tightening of the smooth muscles in the … Continued
Ambien: Side Effects, Addiction, and Detox
Ambien is a legal prescription drug that is classified as a sedative, or hypnotic much like Valium, Xanax, or Klonopin. It is used primarily to treat patients who suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia. The drug is available in … Continued
The Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse
Drug addiction has been around forever, and there have been many drugs that have surfaced, spawning addiction along the way, but none have been as deadly, potent, widespread, and easily accessible as that of prescription drug abuse. Prescription drug abuse … Continued