Looking back on my addiction, while I appreciate all of the people who pleaded with me to get help I know that I had to realize what addiction was doing to me and want to get help if I had any chance of getting sober.
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Nic Sheff’s “Tweak” Takes you on a Journey into the Consequences of Addiction
The book “Tweak” gives even the worst of addicts hope that has struggled with relapse that recovery from addiction is possible.
Sobriety Without an Aftercare Plan Is A Plan for Disaster
In order to stay sober after addiction treatment is complete it is going to be essential to follow the aftercare plan that was designed by the therapists and the addiction treatment professionals that worked at the facility.
“I Need Help” Is The First Step To Treating Alcoholism
“I need help” needs to be admitted by those who struggle with alcoholism as it is a disease that is treatable as long as the suffering is willing to admit that they can not overcome their addiction without help.
Heroin Addiction Acts As Substitute for Prescription Drugs
Heron addiction is once again on the rise and believed to be so as it is a cheaper substitute to prescription drugs like OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin.
Health Risks of Steroid Abuse
Steroid abuse is capable of causing both short term and long term side effects. Taking steroids will affect the body’s natural production of hormones which can result in severe mood swings and emotional outbursts.
Alcoholism Among Women Increasing
The amount of women who are drinking alcoholically in the United States is increasing. The increase of women who are struggling with alcoholism is causing an increase in the need for both intervention and alcohol treatment that is catered towards females. Studies show that women that grew up in the time period following World War
High Hopes for Vaccine to Help with Methamphetamine Addiction
There are high hopes a new vaccine for crystal meth addiction will be more helpful and cost effective for individuals who are struggling to stay sober from methamphetamine addiction.
Mid-Life Addiction
Addiction is often kept a secret by middle aged people who do their best to function, go to work, and support their family all while finding enough time to feed their addiction.
An Old Drug May Serve A New Purpose For Cocaine Addiction
Proppanolo is being used in research to help with cocaine addiction as it is believed it will affects the same part of the brain as cocaine which is responsible for triggering a persons feeling of reward
