substance dependence

drug counseling: What Goes on in Drug Counseling

Individuals are always subject to times of weakness. These can make manifest in different kind of vices. These vices are can in turn develop into addiction such as substance dependence or drug addiction. These addictions have a profound effect on the life not only of the addict but most especially… Continue reading

How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?

Question by almintaka: How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?
Hi Everyone,
Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”, spiritual), Rational Recovery (“RR”, cognitive), SMART (cognitive), Save Ourselves (“SOS”, cognitive) and other alcohol recovery programs all claim varying levels of success in helping alcoholics on the road to recovery. However, there is… Continue reading

Is this an Addict…..?

Question by : Is this an Addict…..?
a person who used a lot of meth (and other drugs heavily) as a teenager with all the traditional “addict” problems, quit that and was drinking heavily (sometimes with a few other drugs) through college with some addictive behaviors but not really out… Continue reading

Narcotics Anonymous – The Journey


 

Narcotics Anonymous – The Journey – TV spot for Narcotics Anonymous

 

Amber Portwood Must Continue Drug Treatment, Find a Job

Filed under: drug abuse rehab

During Thursday's hearing, the judge also ordered her to seek drug rehab treatment and to find a job. TMZ also reports that… Continue reading

Getting Treatment For A Meth Addiction

There are many psychological and physical effects a person encounters when the begin treatment for an addiction to methamphetamines. Normally, the most effective way to get a person off meth successfully begins with a detoxification period. This usually takes place, under the supervision of doctors, in a hospital or treatment… Continue reading

Drug Addiction In Washington

Drug addiction is a major concern in almost every part of the country. The number of people dependent on illegal drugs is very high in Washington. As Canada and Washington share a same border, it serves as a transshipment point for most of the drugs and monies. Most of the… Continue reading