Alcoholism Clinic Treatment – Abstinence From Alcohol and Recovery Recovery from alcoholism involves a lot more than abstinence. An alcoholic who wishes to remain abstinent from alcohol can make important changes in their lives that will help them to remain sober more easily, and also have a better quality of life. Simply stopping drinking is […]
Lear moreAlcoholism is a part of our society that we cannot simply ignore. It effects not only those individuals who are addicted to alcohol, but also those close to them like friends and family, co-workers and employers. The negative impact on society at large is also evident through the alcoholic not being as productive as they […]
Lear moreDefine Drug Addiction: Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something. A chronic, relapsing disease, characterised by compulsive (loss of control) drug-seeking and drug-taking despite adverse health, social, or legal consequences to continued use, and by neurochemical and molecular changes in […]
Lear moreAny difficulty as complex and emotionally charged as addiction to drugs or alcohol is will have many varied opinions and a multitude of treatment alternatives, centers, retreats and clinics. Aside from the stigma associated with addiction, treatment centers are most often approached due to some crisis either – legal, psychological, medical or family crisis. Approaching […]
Lear moreWhat is GHB? GHB is short for Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid and it is a depressant which has an intoxicating effect. It is naturally found in small quantities in meat, wine and some citrus fruits. GHB is colourless and odourless. Uses of GHB GHB was first synthesized in 1874 by Alexander Saytzeff but major research for its […]
Lear moreDeciding to stop drinking alcohol can involve a big lifestyle change that will be difficult to adapt to at first, if you’re abusing or addicted to alcohol. The best way to get started is to set a date for your new “lifestyle” to start. Share your plan to stop drinking with friends and family so […]
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