Addiction Recovery Guide (Page 10)
Taking Back Your Life
An addiction dictates your life. You no longer have control and you experience a boatload of emotions. You want to quit, however, it’s not so easy. Thankfully, help is available and there are several ways to take back your life. It Happens The first thing you must face is that you are an addict. This is a hard task, admitting that you have a problem, but it is also necessary. Addiction happens... ❯❯❯
A Quick History of the Drug Discovery Process
For many centuries, people treated disease with locally gathered, naturally occurring substances like herbs, flowers, and molds. Fast forward to today, and some of these same compounds are still in use—though accompanied by a wide array of other natural and synthetic drugs developed in laboratories around the world. The types of medicinal drugs we use today have certainly grown and developed over... ❯❯❯
3 Ways Addiction May Be Impacting Your Job
When addicted people go to work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they are putting themselves and their colleagues in danger. This especially holds true in industries like healthcare that cater to vulnerable populations, where one slip-up could mean a person's death. But it is also the case in many other occupations that require close attention to detail, like driving or operating... ❯❯❯
4 Ways Addiction Can Wreck Your Life
Addiction can lead to car accidents, domestic violence, divorce and separation, bankruptcy, and even death. Addiction is a malediction It could be alcohol, smoking, ladies of the night, and many other pleasurable ills. When one is addicted to something, he or she will often have difficulty thinking clearly. As people go through life chasing after the next high, nothing else may matter. Blame it... ❯❯❯
The Hidden Costs of Addiction
The cost of addiction spreads far beyond the price of the substance, financially and emotionally impacting the individual, his or her friends and family members, and employers. Addiction often leads to legal problems for the user. Substance abuse can also cause chronic health conditions or even death. Family Dynamics It is a trying time when a family member is struggling with substance abuse.... ❯❯❯
Ways To Fight Addiction In the Midst of a Pandemic
What a time we’re living in. A pandemic is upon us, there are riots in the streets, and the stock market is collapsing. 2020 has been a rough year for all ages and people groups, and one group in particular has had an especially difficult time: recovering addicts. If you identify with this, it’s ok to feel that way. Many aren’t aware of the stress and anxiety you’re facing as well as the... ❯❯❯
What to Look for in Your Florida Detox Center
Congratulations are in order--you’ve made the tough decision and are looking for help for your drug or alcohol addiction! The next decision should be easy, right? Well, if you’re struggling to decide where to start your drug and alcohol addiction detox, asking yourself some important questions might help.
Why a Florida Drug & Alcohol Detox Center?
If you’re not a Florida resident, you might be... ❯❯❯
Drug Detox And You, Are You Ready For A Change This 2020
If you or someone you know is suffering from or at risk of an alcohol addiction, take the next step and reach out to a specialist. The (WHO) World Health Organization reports that in 275 million individuals worldwide in the year 2016 used an illicit drug. While not everyone that uses a drug will end up being addicted to it, only some do. This addiction to drugs and alcohol influences millions... ❯❯❯
How Does Gambling Effect Relationships?
America’s love affair with gambling began long before Bugsy Siegel ever opened the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in 1946. Gambling has been traced back to China in 200 BC. It is the quintessential equalizer because anyone with a bet down has the same chance of winning.
Unfortunately, the house always wins in the end. Gambling is an extremely addictive habit that bankrupts hardworking people and... ❯❯❯
Understanding Drug Use and Addiction
Addiction is a chronic illness in which the afflicted individual cannot control certain behaviors in spite of the negative consequences they bring. Drugs affect the “reward system” in the brain, which causes a surge in the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is responsible for giving people a euphoric or “high” feeling.
A drug addiction is a severe, chronic condition that causes detrimental... ❯❯❯