Statistics Difficult To Obtain On Gambling Addiction

In a previous article I wrote about a woman who took her life due to her gambling addiction. The family decided to tell people it was due to personal problems she was having adjusting to living in the United States. She had moved there in June of 1998. Everyone accepted the explanation with out commenting. This is very typical behavior which leads to bad statistical information being presented by local governments.

Common Symptoms of Prescription Drug Addiction

There are many common signs that people addicted to prescription drugs often exhibit. Prescription drug addiction symptoms are pretty universal, occurring in most addicts, such as an increased tolerance for the drug, and physical dependence on the drug.

Treatment Options for Prescription Drug Addiction

There is help available for people addicted to prescription drugs. There are countless inpatient and outpatient programs around the world that are specifically created to help people kick their drug addictions.

Conservative Radio Host's Prescription Drug Addiction Story

In recent years, the prescription drug addictions of many public figures have come to light. One of the most tragic personal prescription drug addiction stories in recent years is that of radio commentator Rush Limbaugh.

Rarely, This Happens, You Blue Mooner!

Have you ever asked yourself what separates the good ones from the ones that go nowhere? It's alot smaller than you think, come on inside and see!

Drug Addiction - Information on Steroids

Steroids are basically derived from male testosterone. They usually come in the form of an injection or a pill. Steroids do have legitimate medical application for those who suffer from motor diseases of the body, such as bone or muscle wasting diseases; steroids are used to counter the effect, as well as males suffering from testosterone deficiency.

Hallucinogens: What They Are and What to Do About Them

This article thoroughly describes what a hallucinogen is, its effects, possible drug dependence and how to help a user/abuser.

Screening for Poly-Behavioral Addiction

Introducing the Behavior Risk Assessment Screen (BRAS) for evaluating patients with Multiple Addictions. By James Slobodzien, Psy.D., CSAC

Managing Your Fears As An Alternative To Abuse And Addiction

Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however some people sometimes take it out on others through abuse or take their fears out on themselves through addiction. Both of these alternatives are wrong. There is a better way to deal with your stress and anxieties. Here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their stress, anxieties, and fears.

Ten Reasons To Get Sober This Year

If you’re an alcoholic, or know someone who’s an alcoholic, here are ten good reasons to give up alcohol this year.

D-Nile Not Just a River in Egypt

If you are a parent or you have a significant other whom you think may have a substance abuse problem, or if you think there is no problem - take just a moment and read this self-help guide for enablers.

Blunt Force Trauma

Has anyone ever tried to reason with a marijuana addict about the destructive nature of marijuana? Wow it can be akin to something like watching the movie “Must Love Dogs”, long and frustrating.

Addiction and Anger - Own One, Control the Other

Addiction is as most people already know a disease. One which is not curable but can be treatable. The substance(s) we choose are but one small part of the illness, there are many things that effect, increase and support our addiction.