All Posts Tagged With: "addiction"

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Tips To Handle The Smoking Withdrawal Pains

One of the main aspects which deters people from conquering any addiction are the withdrawal symptoms related to it. In the event of folks who stop smoking common withdrawal pains include irritability, lack of concentration, insomnia, weakness, headache and in some cases dry mouth. If you are afraid of these withdrawal symptoms and are unable [...]

6Mar2010 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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Addiction Is OUR Problem…

Why do people become addicted? What is the fundamental mechanism? Of course, this question has been answered to varying degrees and in varying ways. Whether you consider the physical aspects of addiction where changes occur in the brain, or the psychological mechanism that triggers an addiction many theories already exist.
This article is strictly my opinion. [...]

9Nov2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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The Question Of How Long Does Alcohol Withdrawal Last

Whether you are watching someone suffer or you are going through the symptoms yourself, you and that person might be wondering how long does alcohol withdrawal last? People wonder this as they watch and go through the hard parts of getting rid of the harsh toxins that are in their body. Especially since these toxins [...]

25Oct2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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What to Take Into Consideration When Returning to the Gambling Scene

So you used to be a gambling addict, but have not played anything for a good few years. You feel that you have now overcome your dependance and will be able to play a courteous social game. I have seen a lot of past gambling addicts who never play a game again. This genuinely should [...]

14Oct2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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June 22, 1969: Superstar Judy Garland Found Dead from “Self-Overdosage of Barbiturates”…

It is former superstar singer and actress Judy Garland’s birthday today!
Through a career that spanned 45 of her 47 years, Garland attained international stardom as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Respected for her versatility, she received a Juvenile Academy Award, won a Golden [...]

21Jun2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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Addictive Behaviors And Addiction: Do Any Of These 7 Signs Look Familiar?

When people refer to addiction drug addiction or alcoholism comes first to mind, but actually addiction is broader in scope than that.
Process addictions can occur in addition to chemical dependency. Addictions such as shopping, gambling, and disordered eating are related to compulsive behavior. When a person is actively using they hurt themselves and others. This [...]

30May2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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Why Crystal Meth Addiction Continues To Grow

Crystal Meth Addiction

The obsession to Crystal Methamphetamine, often referred to as crank, ice and glass, is at an all time high. Folks of every age and in each area of life, from children to adults, are experiencing the high that includes the application of this deadly drug. Sadly , they must also experience the horror [...]

21May2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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Why People Gamble Every day

There is a some what black cloud over people that visit casinos or play online poker, they are seen as some what addicts to the world and people look at them like they have no families or friends, because they have pushed them all away by gambling their money.
But is this really the entire truth? [...]

20May2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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What are the Various Strategies to Stop Drinking Alcohol?

For the true alcoholic, the idea that they can just stop drinking is no light matter. Since there are several different strategies that can be used to quit drinking with, which ones give good results in most situations?
1) Willpower - This is essentially the same as not using any technique at all, but only [...]

11Mar2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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How to Stop Drinking

In early sobriety we might struggle just to stay dry for another 24 hours at a time. We might struggle to stay sober for a 24 hour period and in order to make it through this tough time we might have to focus on networking and getting help from the fellowship. This is OK but [...]

10Mar2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
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