For most addicts, denial is the psychological problem which allows the physiological disease of addiction to take hold. People deny their life problems as they begin to use drugs as coping tools. They deny their dangerous drug habits as they develop tolerances and begin using ever-higher doses. They deny the all-consuming nature of their addictions once they develop physical dependencies on drugs. And finally, they deny the ways in which...more
Even in medically advanced societies, the myth that addiction is a matter of choice pervades. To active and recovering addicts and their families and close friends, this is a ridiculous notion. Overwhelming evidence suggests that addiction is a physiological condition, and that physical changes in the neurons of addicts brains are responsible for their destructive behavior patterns. In this way, addiction is similar to other clinical diseases...more
If you are like most families, you most likely have dozens of pictures sitting around the house, stored in albums, boxes and drawers. Even if you have your photos safely stashed, you probably do not look at them and enjoy them as much as you should. Instead of simply storing all these precious pictures out of sight, why not use them to create an attractive photo memory wall in your house? If you have always admired photo memory walls in the houses of others, here are a few tips you will be able to use to create one of your very own. Selecting the Correct Wall Selecting the wall that will display your picture collection to its best advantage is an important part of the process. You will probably want to choose a wall that will be large enough to give you lots of space for your photos. Choosing a notable location can also be a great way to make sure that your photos get the recognition that they deserve. A family room wall, hallway wall, or perhaps a living room wall may all be great locations. Try to steer clear of walls that get a good deal of sunlight, as this could cause your pictures to fade. Choosing Your Photos Since most families have a very broad selection of photos,...more
If you are in the market for a great altimeter watch, then it is a huge advantage to know which factors you should consider before you begin looking at actual products. They can all seem the same but their prices can be very different. Their range can be anywhere from a little over $100 to well over $400. All these products on paper, perform about...more
Relapse is a constant threat to recovering substance abusers. It is also a common occurrence, but new episodes always bring fear, frustration, and worry to its sufferers and their families. Given the proper triggers, even addicts who have successfully completed intensive treatment programs and remained clean for years can experience a relapse....more
There are many reasons for the increasing car leasing clients who are opting for this form of car ownership as opposed to buying. Besides the several advantages realized, car leasing enables a client pay up in affordable monthly installments. Executives are the top clients in car leasing as they often desire to change cars time to time. There are some demanding professions that need one to change cars often times because of the nature and status of the work done. Entertainers and celebrities as well as executives of certain companies need to maintain a high end public image that is modern and trendy. They are required to be up to date with the entire latest trend especially motor associated.Executives who need to frequently change cars will find buying cars every so often to be quite a costly affair as they will soon need to dispose of the cars they keep buying and it will always be at a lower cost. Having a car in your possession for a year then decide to sell it can decrease its value by up to 30% of the cars value. This can be avoided by taking a one year lease which could be slightly more expensive that the longer lease options but it will be definitely easier and cheaper than...more
Contemporary drug abusers often take powerful opiates such as morphine, heroin, Oxycontin, and codeine. These narcotics cause rapid addictions to develop in their users, and opium-related dependencies are some of the most difficult to treat and...more
Contrary to common perception, Buddhists are not absolute vegetarians. To set the facts straight, some Buddhists are practicing vegetarians while others are not. The stand on vegetarianism differs from sect to sect and from one Buddhist to another....more
Did you always think advertising with billboards was too expensive? Did you know that you already have a billboard? It just needs some vehicle graphics and it's now a moving billboard. If you have a single car or truck or a small to large fleet of...more
Do you ever wonder what all those letters after a professional trainer's name mean? Are they just for show and can anybody get them that turns up for an exam after studying for a few weeks?Well I can't speak to every designation out there, but one...more
One effective way to build backlinks to your website is through directory submissions. The good thing about them is they'll drip feed the submissions. It won't go from zero one day, to three hundred directories the next day. They'll drip it out over...more
Nike has become one of the vital brands in the business of clothing and shoes all over the world. Nike Dunks has been also considered as a very popular style which is designed with great comfort and sports active to satisfy the needs of the players...more