09/02/2011 Some drug addicts have described addiction as being in a living hell. They are caught up in a cycle of compulsion and obsession which forces their every thought and action to be spent on obtaining or using drugs. Addiction recovery offers freedom, an escape from this systematic process of self-destruction. Finding addiction recovery Addiction […]
Lear moreTo “abstain” from something means to forego from partaking of it. One can abstain from just about any substance or behavior. Abstaining is a central feature of many religious observances, for example fasting during religious holidays. There is an important distinction to be made between abstinence and recovery when we talk about being addicted to […]
Lear moreUnfortunately, any kind of drug addiction treatment can be costly, but when you consider the alternative – not getting any treatment, and continuing the destructive path of addiction – rehab is much more affordable! Another affordable drug addiction treatment option – for active addicts on a tight budget – is out-patient rehab. By attending an […]
Lear moreIf left unchecked substance abuse can lead to drug addiction with all its potential horrific consequences. The disease of drug addiction can result in people losing everything they hold dear as a direct result of substance abuse. Physical health problems, broken relationships and homes, job loss, emotional problems, legal trouble, and financial woes are all […]
Lear moreThere are important differences between drug abuse and drug addiction and often people wrongly use the two terms interchangeably. Someone can abuse a drug without being addicted to it. When someone is drug addicted this means that they have a physical and mental dependence on the drug. Drug abuse is using a drug for a reason other […]
Lear moreAlcohol abuse is a very serious condition that is characterized by drinking too much alcohol despite the negative consequences. Perhaps it’s yourself you’re concerned about? Perhaps a loved one’s drinking has turned a corner and is now detrimental to the family and the drinker’s career, finances or health. Whoever’s now abusing alcohol, recovery from alcohol […]
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