http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com Expert advice on over-comming addictions Fri, 16 May 2008 13:41:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Drug addiction is basically a case of compulsive over dosage of certain drugs over a prolonged period of time. It usually leads to severe complications, with most of the patients even giving up their lives. This article looks at how to treat drug addiction.The drugs that cause addiction can be ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/16/how-to-treat-drug-addiction/ The casino is a world onto itself. There are no windows, no clock, but there are flashing lights, and the din of clacking coins and whirring slot machines. Beyond the slots, figures are mesmerized at the crap table. Interest in poker hit new heights with televised Texas Hold 'Em tournaments. ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/15/when-gambling-takes-over/ They were your friend, your lover, your child, your parent. You shared your dreams, and desires, the good times and the bad. Your life has progressed from the Friday night parties to really making your way in this world, but theirs has stayed in that high school ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/13/living-with-the-addict-or-alcoholic/ Is there a connection between AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and Handsome Lake, the famous spiritual leader of the Seneca tribe? The answer is: quite possibly. The Code of Handsome Lake tells the story of how Handsome Lake, a religious leader and prophet, was himself an alcoholic. In fact, he found himself ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/12/the-unique-connection-between-aa-and-handsome-lake/ Did you know that there is a white starchy vine from China and Japan that has been studied to see what effects it has on an alcoholic and their cravings for alcohol? The results of a Harvard Medical Center/McLean Hospital study show that this vine just might reduce those cravings.A ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/11/can-consuming-a-white-starchy-vine-really-stop-alcohol-cravings-this-harvard-study-shows-it-may/ Though the United States has an unacceptably high number of homeless, very few of us have any concept how terribly frightening and spirit breaking it is to have become one of those lost, stereotyped souls!When it comes to be late in the night or very early in the morning, depending ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/10/the-addict-and-the-night-our-problem/ There are many definitions of alcoholism. The most common definition of alcoholism is that "alcoholism is a horrible disease that affects the whole person ". However this definition may also apply to cancer or other dreadful diseases. Alcoholism cannot be defined simply as a disease caused by prolonged consumption of ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/09/a-review-on-the-definition-of-alcoholism/ What is a drug relapse? Basically, it is falling back into a former worse state or a recurrence of symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement. A drug relapse begins log before the individual uses their first drug or takes their first drink after quitting. It is going ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/08/how-to-avoid-an-addiction-relapse/ It is just the strength of mind and strong will power which ultimately helps you reach the tough goals. Where there is a will, there is a way. Same is the motto that you need to follow if you wanna quit addiction. Whatever addiction. If addiction has become an integral ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/07/use-your-mind-to-stop-addiction/ Today we're more aware about how bad smoking is for our health. The decision to quit smoking is one that only you can make. The only thing that really helps a person avoid the problems associated with smoking is staying smoke free. Everyone knows that smoking is harmful and addictive, ... http://www.addictionrecoveryblog.com/2008/05/06/quit-smoking-now/