Substance Abuse

Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person has obviously gone over their reasonable drinking limit. My article explains it.

According to wrongdiagnosis.com, around 60 million Americans are regular smokers. With a number like this, it should not be surprising to find out that someone in your home is smoking. Of course,...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a group comprised of both men and women who meet to share experiences and support in an effort to stop drinking alcohol. AA may be beneficial to anyone who feels that...

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and injury rehabilitation centers are two of the primary types. There hundreds of these facilities across the nation, both inside hospitals and operating...

According to the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, more than 28 million Americans are children of alcoholics, and nearly 11 million of those are under the age of 18. Whether someone...

Many people believe that alcoholism is a moral problem, and the word alcoholic brings up an image of a homeless person, or someone living in poverty. Although many homeless people do have...

Dealing with the emotions involved with teen drug abuse and alcohol abuse can be devastating. More than just devastating, the situation can be immobilizing. It is common for people to get lost in...

A urine test is one of the ways that alcohol can be tested in the body. Alcohol can be found on a urine test up to eighty hours after alcohol is consumed. Test results of either positive or...

According to the American Cancer Society, nicotine is a highly addictive substance. Smokers have to deal with both physical and psychological dependence when they quit smoking. Withdrawal symptoms...

Alcohol impairs judgment, which can lead to risky behavior and fatal accidents. Long-term alcohol abuse can cause damage to the brain and other organs, and binge drinking can kill. If you are a...

You may have experienced this at one time or another--finding an unidentified pill left lying around in your drawers, on the carpet or in your pocket. Rather than toss it out, there is an easy way...

In the modern society, especially in the time of financial crisis, people are always at high pressure, which reduce our sleep quantity. What’ worse, it sometimes takes many of us a, longer or...

Think you've tried everything? If you haven't tried to quit smoking with the e-cigarette you may be missing out on one of the most powerful smoking cessation tools ever. Learn how thousands of...

Those struggling in addiction recovery may say, “I don’t believe in God”. Or, “What does God have to do with drugs and alcohol? Or, “Just keep God out of it”. This “lack of God” can be...

If you are an alcoholic attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings can offer you support in your pursuit of sobriety. Alcoholism is a difficult disease and the support of others can be very...

When you face the decision of getting and staying sober, Alcoholics Anonymous seems to be the way to go. And by all accounts of AA members, doing a thorough fourth step is key to long-term...

I am going to give you some signs of methamphetamine use. That isn't given anywhere else. These are just some real life things to look for.

An unknown pill can be scary and possibly dangerous. Is it a vitamin or a prescription medicine? An over the counter (OTC) drug, like aspirin or Tylenol? Or is it a nutritional supplement or a...

Alcoholics Anonymous was established by a man named Bill W. in the 1930s. Based on the "Twelve Steps," AA is geared toward people who wish to quit drinking. Since the meetings are private and...

You've probably been drunk a few times in your life and no doubt enjoyed it. And you've probably had hangovers that made you vow to never drink again. Indeed, hangovers take the fun out of...

Experts and successful quitters agree! Improve your health and your chance of never smoking again with a period of detox.

There are many things that cause hiccups. Excessive alcohol is one of them. The hiccups that come on when you are drunk are often forceful, persistent, and can be painful. The medical term for...

Alcohol abuse and dependence are the cause of 100 thousand deaths annually in the United States. Alcohol intoxication alone is the cause of 30 percent of all traffic fatalities. There seems to be...

Alcoholic abuse is a prevalent disease and addiction in our societies. Alcohol is one of the main causes of serious injuries and accidents occurring in all age groups leading to many...

When consumed in excess, any form of alcohol can become dangerous and deadly. Fortunately, there are some tell-tale signs or symptoms of alcohol poisoning. Learning to identify these symptoms...

After some time in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, many sponsors will encourage their sponsees to start working with others. This usually happens after one or all of three things occurs: the...

Many people do not share honestly in meetings out of fear of being found out by others outside of the program. But the second "A" in AA stands for Anoymous. This means that we all value privacy...

When one thinks of meditation, it usually conjures up images of sitting on the floor of a temple, incense and the word "om." But what about taking a walk in the park, watching a sunset or another...

Step Eight is fairly simple, in that most of the work has already been done in the Fourth Step. No additional action is usually required.

Nobody wants a hangover. Studies have shown that the cause of hangover is multi factorial. One theory is that a hangover is the body "withdrawing" from the effects of the alcohol in the body' s...

You will learn how to successfully locate an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting near you no matter where you travel to, whether it is a big city or a small town.

Methamphetamine harms the chemical in the brain that allows the feeling of pleasure naturally. Methamphetamine quickly becomes the only source of pleasure for the addict and the sole motivation...

If you have a problem with drug abuse or if you are seeking help for someone who does, Narconon may be your starting point. Narconon is an organization with more than 100 locations worldwide. The...

Alcoholics Anonymous, founded in 1935, has over two million members worldwide who have realized they are alcoholics and are living a new way of life. They have eliminated alcohol and other drugs...

Smokeless tobacco's nicotine content drives the addiction. Snuff, dip and chewing tobacco contain known carcinogens that often result in forms of oral and throat cancer. Quitting entails a process...

Al-Anon is a group of men and women who are involved in some way with an alcoholic. The alcoholic could be a recovering member of Alcoholics Anonymous or still active. The purpose of Al-Anon is to...

“Ecstasy" is a street name or slang for MDMA. The name alone sounds like something mysterious--thus the allure it often has on adolescents and young adults. Learn about some of the characteristics...

If you have an alcohol problem and you want to get help, joining Alcoholics Anonymous can help you fight your illness. Alcohol can be treacherous to both your mental and physical well-being. It...