Neurotransmitters and Addiction: A Close Link

Studies conducted at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, in which smokers and non-smokers filled out a behavioral questionnaire revealed that nicotine’s biggest mood-changing influence was on people who scored high on sensation-seeking. This was true both for smokers and non-smokers (non-smokers who were given nicotine via a nasal spray). Heart rate and blood pressure responses were the same for smokers and non-smokers, suggesting that the psychological effects were more significant than the physiological ones...

What is Alcohol Poisoning?

When a large quantity of alcohol is consumed, usually over a short period of time, alcohol poisoning can result. The human body is capable of processing 1 to 1.5 ounces of alcohol in an hour.

What is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is an acute illness that involves excessive ingestion of ethyl alcohol, either in the form of alcoholic drinks or as an ingredient of other substances.

Coping with an Addiction

It is most important to stay motivated during the process of recovery. It helps to make a list of benefits, or advantages of quitting the addictive behavior. These should be benefits that are very valuable to you – valuable enough to turn your back on the addiction. Setbacks will occur and should be viewed as opportunities to learn.

Addictions - Tobacco

Nobody needs to tell you if you're addicted to tobacco. Your body tells you every day when you reach for that smoke, but if you're wondering why you're addicted this article will give you the answer.

How to Plan a Drug Intervention

A well-planned, strategic intervention can stop the denial associated with addiction and persuade the individual to seek professional help.

Addiction Has A Root Cause Which Will Soon Be Common Knowledge To All, As Humanity Evolves

Addiction has a root cause common to all addicts. Phsycology is on the breaking piont to proving this root cause. The addict who is truly free already knows the root cause of his former Addictions, he needs no proof. Addiction is none other than a symptom of this root cause. Facing this root cause is the answer to the overwhelming pandemic of addiction in our cultures today and in the immediate future.

Overview of Drug and Alcohol Addictions

There are many tell-tale signs of drug and/or alcohol abuse and addiction. Recognizing these signs is often the first step toward curing the addict.

Accountability Key For Rehab

Anyone in the addiction treatment industry knows that without accountability no progress towards healthy decision making can be made. In fact in many cases accountability or the lack there of has led the addict into a patters of self destructive decision making.

Alcohol: America's Drug of Choice

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction Medicine defined alcoholism is this manner: Alcoholism is primary a chronic disease with genetic, psychological and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, the continued use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking; the most notably is denial.

Getting Beyond Drug and Alcohol Temptations

Often people fall into using drugs or alcohol after negative interactions with others at work or home. By not giving into our initial reactions to these situations we can transform our experience.

Teen Drug Addiction Part 1

Teen Drug addiction is on the rise not only in cities but also in some of the wealthiest communities in the country. This article discusses the role of the School System and of the parents in perpetuating the rise of teenage addiction.

Drug Rehab Treatments

Read about the various existing methods to handle drug addicition.