DAVID HASSELHOFF’S BIZARRE BOUTS OF ALCOHOLISM
Both parents and their adult children nowadays will definitely recognize the name David Hasselhoff. Since the start of his career as Dr. Snapper Foster (The Young and the Restless), the iconic actor continued to star in hit after hit, including the classic TV shows Baywatch and Knight Rider, and even made a hilarious cameo as […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHITNEY HOUSTON’S STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION
When you are compiling a list of some of the most iconic singers in history, the chances are high that Whitney Houston will appear somewhere near the top. Throughout her career, this incredible singer captured the hearts of music-lovers around the world, and her angelic voice will continue to entrance people well into the future. […]
LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAGIC ADDICTION OF AMY WINEHOUSE
Sometimes, in a sea of amazing stars, we lose some truly special people to the most outlandish tragedies, and we need to look no further than the untimely death of Amy Winehouse as an example. Since her sudden rise to fame less than a decade ago, the beautiful singer entranced the world with her smoky, […]
HOW TO COPE WITH THESE TRIGGERS FOR RELAPSE
Many therapists may tell you that relapse is a part of the learning process and that everyone makes mistakes at some point in a lifetime. After all, we are only human, and giving into our weaknesses is part of who we are. (How else would we learn right from wrong?) True, many alcoholics and drug […]
WHAT IS SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE ABOUT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL?
When you lay the cards on the table, you will begin to realize the drugs and alcohol are a bit of a mixed bag of tricks. On one hand, the occasional glass of wine or the required dose of painkillers are viewed as potentially healthy lifestyle choices (as both can help the body heal). On […]
WHY DO I FEEL DIZZY DURING NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL?
No matter what you might read on the Internet, the process of weaning yourself off cigarettes will be one of the most physically and emotionally-demanding times of your life. Although certain medications will be able to help you battle your pesky withdrawal symptoms, the urge to smoke will be part of a never-ending battle to […]
Does Alcohol Thin Your Blood?
Did you know that drinking too much alcohol can greatly affect the coagulation of your blood? Ultimately, you might be surprised to hear this. After all, haven’t a string of physicians recommended that people should drink one glass of red wine or liquor at night to prevent heart attacks and strokes? Obviously, any drug can […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT “DRY DRUNK SYNDROME”
Anyone who has overcome and successfully won the battle against alcohol abuse or alcoholism can face a victorious new life of health and happiness. However, at the same time, these people have to battle a flood of emotional turmoil and days filled with anger, depression, and frustration on the way to accepting an alcohol-free life. […]
GUIDING YOURSELF DOWN THE PATH OF SELF-DISCOVERY DURING REHAB
For the great majority of people dealing with the dangerous mental illness called addiction, the road to a happy and healthy life is riddled with speed bumps. With a combination of painful detox and difficult abstinence, sometimes rehabilitation can feel like a completely worthless effort, but, with enough diligence and determination, sometimes the journey can […]
HOW TO STAY STRONG IF YOUR PARENTS ARE SUBSTANCE ABUSERS OR ADDICTS
No matter how old you are, you always feel a natural urge to help the people who gave you life and raise you. (It’s pretty much a natural part of being human to return to your caregivers.) However, in an unfortunate twist, good behavior isn’t the only aspect we pick up from our parents. Sometimes, […]
