Buddhist Advice on Smartphone Addiction
It’s 2014, the new iPhone just came out, things like texting and social media are such common place they are quickly being considered potential addiction, and digital devices like iPads and smartphones have their hooks in billions of people from every walk of life. I have my phone in my hand texting right now, and . . . . Continue Reading
New Drug to Treat Marijuana Addiction?
Many people still question whether or not marijuana addiction is a real problem. Some people with a substance abuse problem with marijuana are falsely under the impression that going to a drug treatment program such as rehab, you have to be using so-called hard drugs, like opiates (painkillers, heroin), cocaine, crack, or other such drugs. . . . . Continue Reading
13 Self-Affirmations Every Woman Should Know
“When sleeping women wake, mountains will move.” Chinese Proverb It’s no secret that women, especially alcoholics and addicts – whether in their active addiction or in recovery from it – tend to suffer with low self-esteem. This is a result of societal messages, passed down through community and family members as well as being a . . . . Continue Reading
Women: PTSD and Food Addiction Closely Linked
There has been some debate in the past as to whether food addiction and stress eating are valid afflictions, and how these can be properly diagnosed and treated. However stress eating is a very real condition. In fact a recent study has found that specifically women who suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . . . . Continue Reading
Faces of Meth
The acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad has painted an extremely graphic portrait for many people of what to expect when looking into the face of a long-term meth addict with some of its more memorable characters. However some people may believe these are mere exaggerations put on by fancy studios that profit well from dramatizing . . . . Continue Reading
How Alcohol Can Damage a Marriage
The words ‘until death do us part’ are in the vows at many weddings, but some people never even consider that one day it may come sooner than expected because of excessive drinking and the disease of alcoholism. Alcoholism destroys almost every important piece of happiness that any alcoholic has, or it drains the joy . . . . Continue Reading
Seeking Help For Pill Addiction in West Palm Beach
According to the CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), prescription pills are the most prescribed drug in America, and prescription painkiller overdose is now the second leading cause of accidental death in the country. Highly-prescribed prescription pills include narcotic painkillers as well as anti-anxiety drugs, specifically benzodiazepines (benzos) like Xanax and Klonopin. In . . . . Continue Reading
How to Go to Detox without Insurance
One major aspect of medical treatment and attending a drug detox facility that holds addicts and alcoholics back from ever getting the help they need is concerns about the cost of treatment. Most insurance companies today have some level or insurance coverage for alcohol or drug detox and addiction treatment to curb that concern, but many . . . . Continue Reading
Adderall Addiction Treatment in Seabrook Island, SC
Adderall is a medication created by a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall is typically used to treat the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall is also a dangerous drug that is classified as a central nervous system stimulant. This medication is frequently prescribed by a physician who will normally start a patient on . . . . Continue Reading
5 Ways to Deal with Difficult People in Recovery
Sometimes the recovery community has people who are less than friendly, and sometimes ‘normal’ people find it hard to be civil, and situations become stressful. As individuals in recovery we need to be mindful of the fact that not everyone is living the program we are living, and not everyone practices the principles we practice. . . . . Continue Reading