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- 4 Substances That Produce False Positives for Weed Drug Tests - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from kathy mitchellMarijuana has seen increasing popularity in recent years. In the US alone, 6 out of 10 Americans are reportedly in favor of legalization, according to a Pew Research survey. As of November 2018, 33 American states allow the use of medical marijuana while 9 legalize recreational use. Despite ...
Views: 1029 - The Addictive Personality Part Three - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Conclusion of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Deep down inside people with addictions know that what they are doing is wrong. They know that their behaviors, choices, and actions are hurting them and their loved ones. But the need to feed their addiction ...
Views: 65 - The Addictive Personality Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part Two of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine Much has been written about genetic predisposition and its relationship to addictive personalities. Having an addict in the family does not guarantee that everyone in the family will become addicts. But many ...
Views: 102 - The Addictive Personality, Part One - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part One of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine How do you envision someone with an addictive personality? Do you picture an alcoholic, someone strung out on drugs, a chain smoker, or a gambler down on his luck? Addictive behaviors are commonly thought of ...
Views: 140 - Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2018 from Riya VIt is hugely vital that patients receive the right kind of drug and alcohol abuse treatment. It is not easy to decide whether to opt for inpatient drug treatment or outpatient treatment. Taking a step towards sobriety is important, otherwise you will be putting your life to a huge risk. Any ...
Views: 133 - A guide- Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Astharte De Los SantosWhat is drug rehab? Drug rehabilitation is an intensive program, usually in a residential setting for people that have been struggling with addiction to drugs. Drug rehab provides support and care for those struggling with addiction in our community. Aside from reaching abstinence ...
Views: 150 - Alcoholism: Nature vs Nurture - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Astharte De Los SantosAlcoholism: Nature vs Nurture One of life’s biggest debates is the nature vs nurture argument, which is considered when questioning why we do the things we do. We love to explore the reasoning behind our decisions, goals and aspirations. Which can be pretty close to those of our ...
Views: 183 - What Are Smart Drugs? First Fact: They’re Legal - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahWhat would you do if you could enhance your cognition all the way around, and perform better than you ever have before? Would you work on building wealth and creating the lifestyle you have always wanted? Would you choose a major problem that the world is currently facing, and devote your newly ...
Views: 219 - 3 Everyday Coping Tips for Life after Drug Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanSpending time in a drug rehabilitation center can go a long way towards helping you live clean and sober. Maintaining the same sobriety outside of a treatment center, however, can be challenging. Inside a treatment center, you are surrounded by others struggling with the same things you are as ...
Views: 234(1 vote) - The Correlation Between Suicide and Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Irving SchattnerWritten by Melissa Howard No one wants to experience suicide or suicidal ideation. Often, suicide is a last resort to end suffering. Unfortunately, there is a painful relationship between suicide and substance abuse. If someone in your life suffers from addiction, here is what you need to ...
Views: 262 - Effects of Drugs on mental Health – What you should know - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Kalyna KapurThe word ‘Drugs’ has gained the status of a misnomer somehow. When anyone mentioned that word, the immediate response is resentment towards the person associated with it and implied shame. In the most common use cases, that word generates the references to the illegal variety like LSD, Ecstasy, ...
Views: 313(1 vote) - How to Recognize the Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse in a Loved One or in a Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Kalyna KapurDrug abuse is one of the worst possible problems one can face in their life. For some, it is just a cause of fighting depression, anxiety, stress and other mental problems and for others, it is a source of entertainment or a way of experiencing new things in life. However, the fact cannot be ...
Views: 275(1 vote) - Fake News from NASA about Mars and from Medical Science about Health - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2018 from Richard RuhlingGoogle News could cause anyone to think the only science on this planet is from Mars with three of four articles featuring scientific speculation (unprovable theories) and a 4th article also about outer space. “Totally useless information is like a junk food diet with nothing the body can use,” ...
Views: 295 - The Relationship Between Mental Illness and Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2018 from Misty JhonesMental illness and mental disorders go hand in hand with drug abuse in many cases. According to the National Bureau of Economic
Views: 328 - Cutting Stack - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2018 from Lora DavisSteroids have long been a popular choice for people who want to gain muscle mass quickly and efficiently. The problem is that steroids have been linked to numerous negative side effects including rage issues and heart problems. This has lead people to look for more natural solutions that can ...
Views: 374 - How To Taper Off Alcohol - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Kylah StrohteMembers of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) generally assert that their use of alcohol is out of control and that even one drink is too many. AA espouses total abstinence from alcohol for life. But is it possible for a person who has abused alcohol to gradually cut back on their use of alcohol and ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Nootropics - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Jaclyn TengNootropics are 'brain drugs' also sometimes known as 'brain steroids' or 'smart drugs'. In other words these are pills, medicines and other supplements designed to improve your cognitive performance and make you smarter, more alert and more focused. They can also stimulate memory or mood or ...
Views: 354(1 vote) - Alternative Support Groups: When Alcoholics Anonymous Isn’t for You - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Desiree PattonThere’s no doubt that Alcoholics Anonymous has become a huge part of the world of addiction recovery since its founding in 1935. The 12-step program is designed to lead members to a spiritual awakening to achieve sobriety. Many programs – including those operated by Pyramid Healthcare – ...
Views: 627 - Smart pill - Doping For the Brain or the Risk of Negative Consequences! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Alice CalchTo improve the weak functioning of the brain, many pills and medications are used, however, we should immediately say that they may not be taken without supervision. It is better to consult a professional, since among them there are serious means that require monitoring by a ...
Views: 467 - Searching for an Addiction Interventionist - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Ben ZoharFinding an addiction interventionist for your loved one is a positive step in the right direction. While an intervention is not always successful, if you truly care about your addicted family member, you need to try it. We're here to help you in the search for an addiction ...
Views: 666 - Stop Letting Drugs Trick Your Brain With The Help Of Norton Health Care - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2017 from Aafaque AakhterDrug addiction is a chronic brain disease. It tricks the brain into thinking that drugs are essential, despite negative consequences. Addiction compels individuals to go to great lengths to acquire their drugs of abuse. In 2013, more than half of new illicit drug users were under 18 years of ...
Views: 618 - Live a healthy and happy life with Norton Health Care - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2017 from Aafaque AakhterAs per the recent research, half of the population has been registered from U.S. for the consumption of drugs and unofficially they are approx. five million on count. U.S is the largest consumer of heroin. The hurricane of drugs is destroying the caliber of American youth and contaminating the ...
Views: 582 - Does Prescription Pain Pill Abuse Lead to Heroin Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Ben ZoharIn recent years, there has been a debate on the role of prescription pain pills in the current heroin epidemic. Do opioid prescriptions contribute and fuel the rampant heroin abuse in our communities? These days, opioid addiction in Long Island NY and across the country is a serious problem. ...
Views: 579 - Get rid from this poisonous habit by opting Norton Health Care - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Aafaque AakhterConsuming drugs on a regular basis can leave disturbing effects on a person’s body and psychology. Yes, we are talking about the heroin addiction. Diamorphine also known as heroin is a chemical compound, which when consumed takes one to another world. Heroin addiction can be stubborn to deal ...
Views: 418 - Tips on treating sleep disorders - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Astharte De Los SantosThe prevalence of sleep disorders. Many people have been treated for sleeping disorders all over the U.S. Studies show that over 70 million Americans suffer from disorders of sleep and wakefulness, of those 60% have a chronic disorder. Sleep is very important to be able to function during ...
Views: 512 - Legal trips: Dangers of getting high when it’s cheap and easy, And legal! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Astharte De Los SantosLegal trips: Dangers of getting high when it’s cheap and easy, And legal! Bath Salts edition For parents We live in a generation where many things are accessible to us. From entertainment, to food or whatever it is that fulfills our desire, that makes us “relax”. That puts us at ...
Views: 542 - Hip Hop sipping Sizzurp- The dangers of sipping lean. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Astharte De Los SantosHip Hop sipping on Sizzurp: The dangers of sipping lean Hip Hop has a way of reflecting what’s going on in our world today. From new fashion trends, to songs glamorizing Miley Cirus twerking antics, to speaking out against police brutality. From insignificant twitter rants to real ...
Views: 677 - Creativity and Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Astharte De Los SantosCreativity and Addiction How many times have we witnessed the demise of a great artist due to drug or alcohol abuse. An icon fallen due to their hard partying ways but why do so many people who have artistic inclinations gravitate towards drug use. Is creativity somehow at fault for ...
Views: 737(2 votes) - Synthetic Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Astharte De Los SantosSynthetic drugs: more popular than ever In the last few years,“designer drugs” have been the main cause of drug addiction in the United States. Many young people falling victims to these “new drugs” that have been plaguing our neighborhoods. Just like the crack epidemic of the 80’s, there ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - A Guide: To determine if you have drug addiction - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Astharte De Los SantosA guide to determine if you have an addiction. by Astharte De Los Santos Addiction affects many people all over the world. It’s that one thing that has no preference. It’s not a culture thing, a race thing or an ethnicity thing. It’s a human thing. According to the NSDUH, addiction is ...
Views: 548 - Drinking Addiction: Why Alcohol is One of the Most Dangerous Substances - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Anica OaksWhen you think of dangerous substances that you could get addicted to, you might think about cocaine, heroin and other substances of the same nature. However, alcohol is among the top substances that are abused, and there are quite a few reasons why it's highly addictive. Not only does alcohol ...
Views: 675 - What to Expect From Drug Rehab Centers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Lora DavisIf you or your loved one is suffering from alcoholism and addiction, the best decision you can ever make is to enroll in a drug treatment center in Texas. There are many rehabilitation facilities and most of them have unique addiction treatment programs depending on the kind of addiction that a ...
Views: 563 - Is Alcoholism/Addiction a Disease? You Might be Surprised... - by Asking “is alcoholism a disease” to most people we bump into on the street will get you an answer of yes. Asking a doctor and many other professionals about the disease concept of addiction will result in something quite different.
Who Says It Is A Disease?
o Most members of 12 step ...
Views: 894 - 21st Century Help for Substance Use Disorders: 12-Step Programs are NOT the Only Way! - by The most widely-known group when thinking of where to send people with an alcohol or drug problem is AA (or any 12-step program). However, most widely known does not equal the most effective. In fact, it doesn't work for most people, so they are still out there not getting the help they need. It ...
Views: 801 - Top 10 Best Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous List - by Top 10 Best Alcoholics Anonymous Alternatives List
Over the past few years, I have examined the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous and a lively discussion has followed these posts. AA is a group that many have very strong feelings about - both positive and negative. For some, AA has been a ...
Views: 933 - Overcoming Addiction: Believe It Or Not It Is Possible - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Anica OaksAddiction can ruin lives, derail dreams and finally, it can even kill. When you are living in the throes of your addiction can seem like there is no way out, and that no one can help you. Long term addiction can change a personality, ruin someone financially, separate you from your family and ...
Views: 924 - 5 Ways to Pick Up the Pieces After a DUI - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2017 from Adora CollinsBeing convicted of driving under the influence can completely derail your life. Not only could you have to empty your bank account to cover court fees, fines, legal representation and other costs, but in many states, that DUI may be a black mark on your driving record forever. It may be more ...
Views: 2199 - Easy to Read Facts about Commonly Used Illegal Drugs - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Rubby WilliamThe drug addiction continuous to curse the entire world. It is a problem that is increasing excessively all over today. Drugs can do nothing, but restrain the addicted person to achieve any other thing life. People sometimes think that they can’t become addictive to them but the fact is, drugs ...
Views: 1053 - How College Can Fuel Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Kitt WakeleyIf you’re a new college student, you are exposed not only to a higher level of education, but a newfound freedom and independence. You will get the opportunity to meet various people and learn about different cultures due to the wide array of ethnic groups on many college campuses. However, ...
Views: 751 - Is Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hereditary - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Amy RothermelMany people who have suffered from addiction or have a loved one who does, will likely, one time or another, question whether drug and alcohol addiction are hereditary. It’s an understandable concern for anyone interested in ending addiction. People want to know if their behavior, or that of ...
Views: 751 - ***Prescription Drug Use and Psychological Dependence - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliThe Deep Attachment of Psychological Dependence with Prescription Drug Use Prescription drug use is a public health epidemic in the U.S. with addiction and overdose rates at an all time high. At the heart of these issues is a powerful and double-pronged compulsion to use them—a dependency ...
Views: 2105 - ***Challenging the Expectation of Failure in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliChallenging the Expectation of Failure History is helpful to us in many ways. We can learn from what hasn’t worked as we continue to pursue solutions, for example. Our ‘failures’ can point us in new directions if we use them as ‘research’ rather than reasons to stagnate or give up. Like ...
Views: 2953 - ***What Makes a Truly Holistic Recovery Program? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWe Have Living Proof that You Can Re-write, Re-experience and Re-create Your Life The Sanctuary at Sedona is a non-12 Step holistic addiction recovery program. We were founded by Dean Taraborelli who was a self-proclaimed ‘chronic relapser’, unsuccessfully seeking addiction recovery for 30 ...
Views: 2227 - Addiction and Perception Disorder: Seven Things You Should Know - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Charles G. HannaAddiction is cunning, baffling and powerful, and even after my surrender it kept trying to manipulate my mind to make me slip and destroy my recovery. I am alive today only because of the miracle I experienced one day in treatment. As I entered my room and walked by a mirror, I glimpsed ...
Views: 995 - ***Holistic Addiction Recovery from a Higher Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHeal the Underlying Trauma for Full Recovery The Sanctuary at Sedona began with a vision of helping others achieve a full and sustainable recovery from addiction. That continues to be our mission. We have been fortunate enough to witness full recovery in the lives of many throughout the ...
Views: 1833 - ***Make An Informed Decision About the Addiction Recovery Help You Seek - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliAddiction Recovery Programs Take on Many Forms Trying to choose the right addiction recovery program these days can be really confusing. The field has exploded with options. It’s always difficult to know what to do in a time of crisis. It’s also difficult to sort through the overwhelming ...
Views: 3364 - Benefits of exercises while undergoing drug addiction recovery - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Best CatcherDrug addiction is a chronic brain disease which causes an individual to be compulsive to seeking and using drugs. Despite the fact that there are harmful consequences of the drug, the addicted individual lacks discipline. Fortunately, there are drug addiction treatments which should be ...
Views: 733 - ***A Coherent Life – At The Heart of Sustainable Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHeartMath at The Sanctuary HeartMath is a therapeutic modality founded in well-documented research from the field of neurocardiology. Informed by the heart’s critical role in our overall health, HeartMath sessions are conducted with simple, user-friendly technology through which our clients ...
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