Drugs and alcohol are deeply entrenched in our society today and are linked to a variety of negative consequences, such as family problems, financial ruin, health problems, and physical, sexual, and mental abuse. Addiction is a heavy burden that affects individuals and their families in many devastating ways. One of the most severe effects of […]
The Effects of Addiction
Addiction is a complex problem that affects almost all aspects of a person’s life. It is defined as an intense feeling of need and compulsion to repeat certain behaviors that seemingly provide comfort and/or a sense of reward. This complex condition creates powerful imbalances within an individual, between an individual and others, and between an […]
Effects of addiction
Addiction can be referred to as a disease that affects the overall functioning of the body. When an individual is addicted, they focus on the reward of their addictive habit, and they pay less attention to the harmful repercussions. Generally, addiction is divided into two categories namely behavioral and substance abuse. Behavioral addiction has to […]
Steps to recovery from addiction
No two persons can have the same addiction recovery journey. However, several people toe the same path. The decision to recover from addiction starts from the acknowledgment of addiction problem, to seeking help that help ensure sobriety. We are all wired differently but one thing remains constant: Anyone who is addicted needs to own up […]
Using Niacin to Impove cardiovascular health
The sauna detox method has been researched as an excellent method for promoting trapped toxin and poison release from the person’s body and is especially positive if the reason for the treatment is due to drug and alcohol addiction. Unique treatment centers combine a temperate sauna that is not too dry or humid with other […]
Who Becomes Addicted?
Addiction knows no one ethnicity, gender, sexuality, nationality or socio-economic background. Addiction can strike anywhere and affect anyone, we see people from all walks of life who struggle with substance abuse issues. That said there are a number of risk factors that will increase your chances of developing substance abuse problems. This is called “addiction […]
What are eating disorders?
Eating Disorders are characterized by variations in eating habits that negatively impact the health of the individual. Typically, but not always, these disorders relate to disturbances in how one perceives one’s own body relative to an ideal or external standard. Anorexia Nervosa is an example of a common eating disorder. Those with this disorder will […]
What Is The 12 Step Program?
The 12 Step Program is for those suffering from alcoholism and other forms of addiction who are seeking to break free from substance abuse. It is frequently implemented at Christian drug rehab centers. As the name implies, those participating in the 12 step program follow a series of steps that will help them live free […]
Recovery Is Possible
Problem drinking affects millions of users directly, but it also touches the lives of the friends and family members of these individuals as well. Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet that will miraculously cure the problem drinker in your life. Alcoholism is a complex affliction, and the causes and triggers will be different for each […]