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Can We Cure Addiction?

Addiction has plagued civilization for thousands of years, pre-dating the legendary conqueror, Alexander the Great, and the Greek and Roman empires. As long as there have been grapes for wine and ingredients for other liquids for imbibing that brought about an altered state of consciousness – or unconsciousness...
July 19th, 2010 | | Read More

Possible Consequences of Not Getting Treatment for Addiction

Sometimes being the take-charge individual who has to do everything on his or her own is not the way to go. This is particularly true when it comes to trying to overcome addiction on your own. Chances are you’ll face an uphill battle. But it’s actually more than just a tough road to go: it may be...
July 12th, 2010 | | Read More

20 Signs You May Be Living With an Addict

The interesting thing about drug addiction is that it does not play favorites. We may think we can identify the drug user or addict by a specific stereotype, but such an approach will often return erroneous results. Instead, it is better to look for specific signs.
July 1st, 2010 | | Read More

How To Stop Codependency

If you have a loved one who needs or is getting treatment for addiction, you probably have already learned that addiction involves more than just the addict. When one person in a family is addicted, everyone is affected. That’s why they call addiction a family disease. Other family members who have...
June 20th, 2010 | | Read More

Alone and Miserable – Fighting the Urge to Use

Are you up all night, tossing and turning, unable to sleep because of drug cravings? Or does that gnawing, incessant urge to drink torture your every waking moment – no matter how hard you try to ignore it? Is there no one who can help you through this? If you answer yes to any of these questions,...
May 5th, 2010 | | Read More

What If Your Loved Ones Cannot Forgive Your Addiction

Coming back from the cycle of addiction is a long and tough road. Not only does it take a lot of courage and determination, but it’s physically and mentally taxing as well. When you’ve finished your treatment and are in recovery, you really need the love, support and encouragement of your loved ones...
March 16th, 2010 | Recovery | Read More