Many people struggle with alcohol addiction; however, many people do not know they have a problem with alcohol. Oftentimes the addict will ignore the warning signs or make excuses for their behaviors and the consequences they are experiencing as a result of their drinking. As they continue to drink, the addict falls deeper into addiction…
Acts of Desperation Fueled by Alcohol Addiction
In Wisconsin, a 23-year-old man stole two bottles of mouthwash from a local supermarket, but it wasn’t because he had an urge to keep his breath minty fresh, it was due to an uncontrollable urge to drink. His addiction to alcohol caused him to shoplift and drink an entire bottle of mouthwash, which contains approximately…
Long Term Drug Rehab is better for Recovery
Long Term Drug Rehab is better for Recovery Many addicts make the decision to turn their lives around and seek treatment from a drug rehab center. The common length of stay at an addiction treatment is usually 30 days, but can an addict resolve their addiction in a month’s time? The truth is that it…
Drug Rehab Saves Brothers Addicted to Heroin
Drug Rehab Saves Brothers Addicted to Heroin Many drug addicts struggle with taking the crucial step of seeking treatment at a drug rehab center. Some drug addicts spend many years abusing drugs, severing relationships and damaging their bodies before they find the courage to seek treatment. For some addicts, the chains that keep them in…
Alcohol Rehab: Stepping Stone to Recovery
Many alcoholics take the leap of faith and go to alcohol rehab. Taking a plane to another city or state to stay at a rehab where everything is unknown can cause the person fear and anxiety. In the May 25, 2012 edition of the Sun Sentinel an article was published about Shelby Carroll, a woman…
The High Stakes of Addiction
The High Stakes of Addiction Many people struggle with addiction. Addicts become prisoners to their drug of choice, going through great lengths to attain the next high. Addicts will engage in high risk behaviors and activities that can put them in danger or harm. They believe that they are not affecting anyone; however, everyone close…
Lesson on Addiction: Loving your Child to Death
Lesson on Addiction: Loving your Child to Death Erin Brockovich became well known for being a legal clerk and environmental activist. Her story about bringing Pacific Gas and Electric to justice for contaminating water affecting a small California town was made into a movie and was nominated for several Academy Awards. Erin Brockovich accomplished so…
5 Self-Esteem Building Skills Taught in Drug Rehab
Webster’s Dictionary defines self-esteem as confidence and satisfaction with oneself. Drug and alcohol addiction causes many addicts to lose their self-esteem through poor choices and judgment. After completing drug rehab, addicts begin to feel better about themselves and, with time and consistency in behavior, self-esteem grows. Self-Esteem Self-esteem is learned and encouraged in childhood through…
How to Stop Running In Circles
How to Stop Running In Circles Circle is one of those words that can have several interpretive meanings. Webster’s dictionary defines circle as, “a closed plane curve every point which is equidistant from a fixed point within a curve”. A circle has no edges and is infinite and can be exhausting if you get stuck…
Quitting Marijuana with Aid
Quitting Marijuana with Aid Researchers from the University of NSW, Australia, believe that the same inhalant used for multiple sclerosis may be helpful for those who are attempting to terminate their marijuana dependence. Sativex, the inhalant medication, contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), the two main ingredients found in marijuana. Long term marijuana abuse has…
