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
Addictions Are More Complex Than You Think
If you do a small survey of people close to you, asking “what do you think of addicts?” or “What are addictions for you?” You will be amazed at the answers you will hear. The most common are usually: Addicts … Continued
The Risk of Addictions for Young Women
Physical dependency and addiction are significant health risks to every person that abuses drugs and alcohol; however, these hazards are often severe for young ladies than they are for the other segments of the population. Moreover, they face issues in … Continued
Importance of a Relapse Prevention Program
Once you join an alcohol and drug treatment center, they’ll also offer a relapse prevention program, which will teach ways for the newly sobered person to live after the treatment, which enablesthe addicts to cope with addictions and disorders that … Continued
Six Activities To Burn The Fat
We know it; losing weight can be challenging. And while the old age concept of “workout and eat healthy” still works, the idea that you have to cut back on what you eat and exercise can seem excessive. But there’s … Continued