Addiction, Rehabilitation and Recovery Article Topics (p. 30 of 42)

Support Your Recovery from Crystal Meth Addiction with CMA

Crystal meth is one of the most abused illegal drugs today in this country. It's very unfortunate too because it's also one of the most serious drugs that not only affects the brain but is extremely hard to recover from. Many people addicted to crystal meth are unaware that there's a recovery support group for people addicted to meth. Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) is a fellowship program that...

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Medication Assisted Treatment for Substance Abuse

Recover from Alcohol and Drug Abuse with MAT Many people who are dependent on alcohol and opiate drugs are afraid to seek help for their addiction because they can't imagine what their life would be like without the substance their addicted to. People who have never abused drugs or alcohol may have fears of addiction but many people who are dependent on alcohol or drugs have fears of...

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D.A.R.E. Educating Our Youth About Drugs

D.A.R.E. This is a Drug Prevention Program that could save your child's life in more than one way. Today more than ever before programs like D.A.R.E. are needed to help educate our youth about the dangers of drugs, substance abuse and how to resist the temptations of peer pressure.
D.A.R.E. teaches our young people not only the serious dangers associated with drug use but most importantly...

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How Did My Casual Drug Use Lead to Full Blown Addiction?

I can't imagine how many people have asked them self this very same question. Let's face it I seriously doubt anyone has ever set out having 'addiction' their goal when using drugs to get high. Unfortunately many young people have made the mistake of either listening to friends or assuming on their own 'they can control their drug use'.
They may be able to control their drug use in...

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Addictions, Disorders and Obsessions

When the average person thinks about addiction, we think about drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and maybe shopping. I never realized that there were so many forms of addiction that people suffer from. There are also disorders that people suffer from that I was unaware of. These addictions and disorders may seem odd to us but they are very real to those that suffer from them. Chemical...

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Can the Stress of Life and the Economy Lead to Alcohol and Stimulant Abuse?

Stress and Stimulant or Alcohol Use Stimulants are psychoactive drugs that are prescribed in the medical profession for the treatment of ADHD and sometimes depression. By increasing chemical activity in the brain, the individual is able to be more alert, focus, have more energy, and also helps to elevate a person's mood.
Stimulants increase dopamine (chemical) levels in the brain which...

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Jimson Weed Addiction Highs are Not So Pleasant!

Cheap Jimson Weed High comes with a Price What is Jimson Weed? Jimson Weed is a herb type plant that is extremely poisonous if the juice or seeds are eaten. Jimson Weed is also known as Datura Stramonium and is from the plant family Solanacea.
For many years Jimson Weed has been used as an intoxicant and also used in herbal medicine in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Jimson weed...

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The Good Kids Drug - The Choking Game

Some children are Addicted to The Choking Game I'm sure most people have heard of the 'choking game' that's played by some adolescents and older children. This is a game some young people play in order to get a momentary high before they pass out, some kids refer to it as 'blacking out'.
Young kids either choke themselves or choke each other just long enough to be able achieve a short high....

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Al-Anon and Alateen - Recovery for the Non-Alcoholic

Al-Anon Alcoholism is a family disease and it affects everyone's life. It doesn't matter what your relationship is with the alcoholic, your life can be affected by their drinking problem. Having an alcoholic or problem drinker in your life can not only cause anger, despair, and depression but you can become as ill as they are.
You may try to control their drinking behavior, make excuses to...

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The Vicious Cycle of Chronic Addiction, Where Does It Start and When Does It End?

The Sad truth about Chronic Addiction It's probably very hard for most people to grasp how anyone could let themselves become dependent on alcohol or drugs if they have never experienced drug addiction personally or through someone they know.
Many people who have never experienced addiction first hand don't understand how someone could let this happen to them self. It's hard for some people...

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