The Different Subtypes of Alcoholism
If you used to hang out with these people, did you ever notice that no two alcoholics are alike? We aren’t necessarily referring to personalities (everyone is different) but are instead discussing the severity of mildness of their sickness. While alcoholism is a by-the-book sickness on paper, it is by no means predictable in real […]
5 Reasons Why a 12-Step Program Is Vital during Addiction Treatment
In many cases, people will attend 12-Step meetings in an effort to keep those pesky daydreams about wine bottles and cigarettes at bay, but did you know that these programs are crucial for people undergoing addiction treatment? However, as it turns out, starting 12-Step programs during rehab and continuing long after you are finished and […]
Why Addiction Is a Hereditary Disease
Consider this situation: a pair of parents who have never consumed alcohol or drugs in their entire lives have several children, and one turns out to be a hardcore drug and alcohol user. So, why did two seemingly healthy parents who raised their children in a strict, loving, and educationally-rich environment produce a child who […]
How You Can Become a Sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous
Did you know that the concept of the “sponsor” (as we know in America) actually originated from the group Alcoholics Anonymous? Back in the 1930s, founders Bob Smith and Bill Wilson, two recovering alcoholics, discovered the importance of having a supporter during the recovery process, and, to this day, the organization operates based on the […]
The Selfless Love of the 12-Step Program
On the surface, you can probably understand why some people are still “on the fence,” so to speak, regarding the effectiveness of the 12-Step program. Many critics might argue that simply relying on the comfort of other addicts isn’t efficient enough for people suffering from hardcore addiction, who do require more attentive treatment for their […]
Living In A Continuous Cycle Of Nicotine Withdrawal
Have you ever wondered what specifically prompts smokers to keep returning to the drug nicotine? On the surface, you will rightfully state that nicotine induces a feeling of pleasure and that smokers continue to seek more of that euphoric sensation of pure, undiluted energy and happiness. However, the fact of the matter is that people […]
Getting through the Slump of Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
Whoever coined the phrase “tough love” provided a grade-A definition for drug withdrawal. Although you will be doing your body and your mind a world of good, detaching yourself from cigarettes and purging nicotine from your bloodstream can be as irritating as getting over a nasty flu. There is one exception, though: if you slip […]
Hawaiian Residents Have a Deep Love for Alcohol
When it comes to vacation spots in our lovely United States, besides Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast, we can guarantee that some of you have fallen in love with Hawaii. With its dense green jungles, exotic wildlife, and volcanic beaches, these islands have features that are unlike any other place in our […]
Movies That Perfectly Portray the Pain of Alcoholism
Strangely, films about drug problems transformed from underground, independent shock stories to big-budget, Oscar-nominated extravaganzas over the past decades. What once started as a means to just spook the public has now become a sensation that offers entertainment as well as education. After all, how many times did you cringe during the hallucination scene in […]
WILL SMOKERS EXPERIENCE CONSTIPATION DURING WITHDRAWAL?
Although quitting cigarettes might be one of the most important decisions you ever make, your experience during withdrawal will certainly be among the most uncomfortable times of your life. Imagine waking up every morning and not satisfying your burdensome cravings for a cigarette. Later, you suffer from night sweats, anxiety, and irritability at an overbearing […]
