By: addiction | 2010-10-02 | Addictions The dependency that many people have on drugs or alcohol is regularly debated by those in the medical, scientific and chemical dependency communities. These controversial debates relate to whether it is possible for an individual to be genetically or biochemically predisposed to addiction to drugs or alcohol. The belief in the ‘Disease concept' incorporates the idea that addiction is a hereditary disease, which means that it is always underlying within the genetics even with long sober periods. read more
By: Ras Reed | 2010-03-30 | Health & Fitness The subject matter of alcohol and drug abuse is one big subject matter in our society nowadays. The difficulty cuts across all ages and sexes. But it is rife among the teenagers and young ones. It is one subject matter that several concerned government and non-profit organizations are trying their best to resolve. read more
By: Robert Shryoc | 2011-06-01 | Home Management When you are witness to a close friend, family member or spouse that is suffering from alcohol or drug abuse, when is it time for an intervention? Also, what exactly is an intervention, and how does one go about it? Chronic addiction to a harmful substance is a serious matter that can effect an individual’s health, finances, lifestyle, and the lifestyle and relationship with those around the read more
By: Virginia Small | 2012-04-19 | Law It happens- you get behind the wheel of a vehicle after a party- or you take medication- and without realizing your driving abilities are impaired- you are pulled over and cited. read more
By: Andy | 2010-09-20 | Online Gambling Grand Slam Poker is a unique poker room targeting the social players and those new to the game, playing a big part in the poker revolution that has taken place on the internet. Furthermore, players can look forward to a great sign-up bonus, frequent promotions, free tournament play and leader board challenges. So,it's the best time for you to get your seat here and you can also be a poker star. read more
By: Beau Mason | 2010-10-13 | Health & Fitness Alcohol abuse usually falls into one of two groups: those who begin drinking at an early age and those who start later in life. Early stage drinkers usually start drinking around 12 and continue to increase their consumption of alcohol into their teenage years. read more
By: losolivos | 2010-09-23 | Health & Fitness Alcohol or drug detoxification is the first step to overcoming addiction and is the process of ridding the body of the toxins which have accumulated through drug or alcohol abuse read more
By: Richard Shelmerdine | 2010-04-01 | Health & Fitness So, you are looking for some information on a drug alcohol rehab program? You have come to the right place. It takes a lot of guts to admit that you have a problem when it comes to drugs or alcohol. The first step is literally saying to yourself "I have a problem" and then taking steps to eradicate the problem. You really have to want to change though. It is true that some people are not yet ready for that change to get off the drugs, they have not suffered enough. People say you should only go for it when you want off the drugs or alcohol as much as you need the air you breathe. read more
By: Kirsten Gross | 2011-11-08 | Internet Business Being an addict leaves an individual in constant turmoil, whether, the addiction is an alcohol addiction, or a drug addiction. read more
By: Noureen Tanveer | 2012-04-24 | Addictions There were probably many reasons why you started drinking and using drugs. One reason could be "anything that makes it" one could be "is a family of genes" or "I have not the faintest idea how I got at this stage." No matter what the reason was because you started drinking or drugs are here now reading this. read more
By: lswyork | 2010-12-11 | Alternative Medicine When people who abuse substances enter our substance abuse treatment center in British Columbia they often show signs of malnutrition read more
By: Robert Shryoc | 2011-06-07 | Diseases and Conditions A drug and/or alcohol addiction is a life-changing illness that can be detrimental not only the addict, but also to their family and close friends. To better understand addiction as an illness, one must first understand what an addict and/or addiction looks like. In then seeing an addictive lifestyle in yourself, or a within the life of a loved one, it is possible to seek proper rehabilitation read more
By: Phyllis Klein | 2010-03-30 | Addictions More and more high school and college age women are experiencing blackouts. Blackouts occur when you drink a lot of alcohol in a short amount of time, and an empty stomach or being tired increase the risks of a blackout happening. When blacked out, you can appear slightly inebriated to others, but you might say or do things you would never do sober. And when you wake up the next day, you might feel shame, regret, and fear, in addition to a hangover. read more
By: Sandra Levitin | 2010-03-30 | Humor We have had an ongoing problem with the plumbing in our master bath ever since we did some remodeling a little over five years ago. They, being an endless stream of plumbers keep telling us that the ballcock is the culprit behind the incessant running of water which is always followed by a loud slamming noise as it finally seals itself. This happens when we flush and even when we haven't flushed the toilet. It's become one of those "house noises" that you tune out as you drift off to sleep. read more