Using Both Drugs And Alcohol
I was recently on a message board for drug rehab and addiction looking for a good topic. I came across this question: If you are a recovered drug addict, can you still drink alcohol? At first, I scoffed and dismissed it. But now I’m taking a second look at it. What does this question reveal . . . . Continue Reading
Get Drug Treatment and Enjoy Life Again
Your kids ask you to make cookies with them, but it just sounds like a hassle. Your husband wants to go to a movie with you, but you feel too stressed and want to be alone. All the while, you are planning your next drug hit or alcohol binge to take the edge off the . . . . Continue Reading
Your Drug Addiction Your Mood
The more I learn about drug and alcohol addiction, the more I find out how closely they connect with emotion. A person’s mood can set the tone for their day, whether whether positive or negative. When you throw in the wild card of drug addiction, you never know what you are going to get. Emotions . . . . Continue Reading
Get Sober Save Your Marriage
How much can your marriage take? Do you believe your husband will stick out your addiction indefinitely, or you fear he has a point of no return? Do you know that you are destroying your marriage but you don’t know how to stop your addiction? Then this is the best time for your to consider . . . . Continue Reading
Addiction Drains Your Confidence
People often turn to drugs and alcohol as a social crutch. Liquid courage, as they say. When their inhibitions are lowered, they feel like they can do anything. They drink, take a hit of meth, shoot up some heroin – this is their ritual. Unfortunately, an intoxicated person is likely to make good rational decisions. . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Addict Not So Stereotypical Anymore
For many people, the image of a drug addict includes an unshaven man with tattoos and ripped clothing. But what about a suburban housewife or a small business owner? The stereotype doesn’t always fit reality when it comes to drug addiction, especially for women. Middle Class Women And A Glamour Drug Middle class women are . . . . Continue Reading
When You Hurt Yourself With Drug Addiction
Some people are dealt a pretty rough hand in life. This can happen early on or even in later years. In desperate times, a person sometimes chooses to hurt themselves in various ways. These include drug addiction and self injury. Let’s take a look at how these unhealthy coping methods are related. Self Harm And . . . . Continue Reading
Making Excuses For Drug Addiction and Drug Rehab
It’s human to put things off when you don’t want to do them. But people who are addicted to drugs use excuses like they are the truth. Excuses often get in the way of someone completing drug rehab or even getting started. Drug Addiction Excuses Run Deep I know I need to stop, but things . . . . Continue Reading
Who Gets Addicted To Drugs and Who Doesnt
Most people know that cocaine, heroin, meth, and many other drugs are dangerous and addictive. Even alcohol, a drug that has wide social acceptance, can be addictive. So why can some people truly have just a few drinks and others end up having twenty? The answer isn’t so simple. Risk For Drug Addiction Multiple Factors . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Addiction Plagued By Compulsion Loss of Control Relapse
Drug addiction is a complex disorder. It involves an external chemical substance, chemical reactions inside the body, psychological changes, and behaviors. For now, we’re going to focus on the compulsive behavior, loss of control, and relapse cycle. These all fall under the psychological and behavioral categories. Compulsive Drug Addiction Behavior and Relapse The non-chemical side . . . . Continue Reading