I Was a Closet Television AddictThere, I said it. Ive finally admitted to a fault that I refused to own up to for years. I was hooked on TV. It wasnt just evening entertainment which is arguably the best that TV networks have to offer.Nope I started watching the tube in the morning as I prepared for work, caught a few minutes of TV time in the company conference room during my lunch hour and watched TV almost until night turned back into day...more
cocaine addiction treatment A drug crisis intervention or drug abuse intervention is a method where the family or close friends of a person who has a drug addiction problem confront him and talk to him about the detrimental effects of his addiction, both to himself and the folks around him. There are a number of methods to conduct a drug crisis intervention. There are some who seek the assist of experts and ask them for guidance on how to...more
Since time immemorial, mankind has been known to develop addiction to some form of drugs or alcohol. Today, the malaise of alcohol addiction has assumed such gigantic proportions that it is threatening to wreak havoc on our future generation. Authorities throughout the world are taking preventive measures and using effective alcohol treatment facilities to curb this menace. Teenagers are the main victims of alcohol addiction because of several reasons. They take alcohol for fun, to counteract loneliness and depression, or to show off in front of their friends. However, addiction does not take place with solitary use of alcohol. It is a gradual process that makes the user completely dependent on it.Governments of various countries have taken strict measures to fight this deteriorating situation and offer alcohol treatment facilities at alcohol rehabilitation centers. These centers provide complete rehabilitation to addicted people. However, there are many occasions when the addicts run away from the center because they are unable to cope with the withdrawal effects. Even after the alcohol treatment is complete, there have been many cases when the alcohol addicts have gone back to...more
An NHS trust in Berkshire has been given top marks in dealing with people who have drink and drug related issues. This is good news but the issue with drugs causes a real strain on the NHS services. There are many people who have a problem or addiction with substance abuse who have turned to the NHS for help and support. There can be a long wait...more
How to arrest and overcome addiction Addiction is a serious disease requiring intensive treatment. With the right treatment, however, it is possible to arrest addiction and to halt addictive behaviours. The appropriate balance of therapies in combination with a 12 Step Recovery Programme is a proven way to overcome addiction and lead a...more
Most of the people I know have one addiction or another. Whether it is an addiction to cigarettes, food or alcohol they all fall into basically the same category. I have an extremely addictive personality. When I give up one addiction I tend to pick up another to replace it. Therefore, I try to pick the least harmful (and legal) things as my addictions.When somebody is addicted their body depends on an activity or substance in order to keep functioning normally. Depending on what the addiction is the body becomes either physically or psychologically dependent on the activity or substance that is being used. The medical community widely agrees that addiction is a disease. Anxiety and mood disorders often work hand in hand with addiction.If a person is highly addicted to a situation or substance then they will experience withdrawal symptoms when they are separated. This normally causes symptoms that are both physical and psychological in nature.Before the addiction occurs a person simply uses a substance for pleasure. A situational addiction works in exactly the same way. A person will get themselves into a situation that is pleasurable to fulfill certain needs. After a certain...more
OVERCOMING PITFALLS OF ADDICTION There are many people who believe that life should be a bed of roses. Breaking news…. "IT IS NOT!!" Ill-equipped to counter the pressures of whatever does not go according to one's desire they seek refuge in...more
Will Jones Marijuana Addiction Help - Get Rid Of Marijuana Addiction Review Are you suffering from the effects of marijuana addiction? Are you unable to stop smoking weed? Are you concerned about the marijuana abuse of a friend or a family...more
Prior to watching the hit HBO show "True Blood " I had no knowledge of the name Alan Ball. Manifestly I was indifferent to any of his work. That is what I was under the impression until I analyzed Mr. Ball and learned that we have got a long history...more
Disneyland Addict As I sit here at work on my lunch break, all I can think about in-between classes is Disneyland. Do you ever get like that? I am a high school film teacher so my office and studio are filled with Disney memorabilia. I think I...more
How Rehab Can Help You Kick the Substance Abuse Addiction Drugs cause so many problems in a person's life. It doesn't matter which drugs take you over, drug addiction will wreck you life. Physical and psychological problems almost always...more
There are many different addictions that a person may suffer from and for as long as recorded history people have suffered from them. Worldwide, there are millions of individuals with nicotine, drug, alcohol or other addictions who need help to...more