Substance Abuse Articles

1). Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Rehabilitation By : Jerry Goldfarb
Everyone knows someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. This article explores drug and alcohol addiction and rehabilitation and how to find help for someone suffering from this disease.
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2). Recovery From Addictions: Part 1 By : Margaret Paul, Ph. D.
(This is Part 1 of a 5-part series on addiction). Just about everyone in our society is addicted to something. Addictions can take many forms: SUBSTANCE ADDICTIONS: addiction to alcohol, recreational drugs, prescription meds, caffeine, nicotine, food, sugar, carbohydrates. PROCESS ADDICTIONS: addiction to love, connection, caretaking, anger, resistance,.
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3). A Society of Substance Abuse By : Salim Jordan
Substance abuse in modern society is not simply defined by the abuse of illegal drugs. Substance abuse is characterized by a habitual pattern of abuse including that of drugs, alcohol and prescription pills.
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4). How To Select A Drug Rehab Clinic By : Jim Johnson
A drug rehab clinic can be the ideal place to detox from the unhealthy lifestyle that is being lead. It is essential that careful planning of which drug or alcohol addition treatment program is selected though.
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5). Alcohol Addiction Recovery - The Options Available By : Jim Johnson
Those that need alcohol addiction recovery have options to select from. It is very important for anyone that is considering the treatment of their condition to spend a few minutes learning more about their locations and help that is available.
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6). A New Definition Of Drug And Alcohol Addiction And Treatment - Substance Abuse Has No Societal Boundaries By : Elizabeth Gilley
An addict is not considered an addict just because he drinks and drugs too much, nor because his life spirals downwards because of drugs. These are just predictable symptoms of the progressive disease. Perhaps if we had a new definition for addiction, it would not be so difficult to accept that individuals may be suffering from a disease that will eventually destroy their lives.
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7). Drug And Alcohol Interventions - A Life Changing Wake Up Call By : Elizabeth Gilley
A drug and alcohol intervention is a process of overcoming the barriers, getting across to the addicts and making them realize where they stand and what can be done to come out of the spell of substance addiction. Intervention for drug abuse is a wake up call for someone who is going off the deep end. It is an attempt to put a safety net under the person whose life is spiraling downwards out of control.
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8). The Effects of Methamphetamine as an Addictive Substance By : Marchy
There are many myths and/or justification for taking all mind-altering substances and the use of methamphetamine, (meth, crank, crystal, speed, etc.) certainly has its share. Probably the most detrimental myth about his drug is the idea that it is not addictive.Users of this drug will equate it to a potent caffeine-type substance, and in some ways they are correct.
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9). Addiction Treatment Is A Choice By : William Teleo
People become victims of substance abuse for different and often inscrutable reason. But whatever these reasons are, it is undeniable that this problem wrecks havoc in the lives of its victims and the society. It is proven that there is a connection between the increasing crime rate and substance use. Other than being perpetrators of crimes, people under the influence of substances damage their own health.
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10). What You Need To Know About Drug And Alcohol Addiction Treatment Programs By : Jim Johnson
A drug and alcohol addiction treatment program is one of the most successful ways to wean yourself from drugs, alcohol and all other addicting processes.
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11). Addiction Treatment Centers for Substance Abuse By : Andrea Schneider
There are many different types of addiction treatment or detox centers and each of them will have a different function and role in the detox process. There will usually be a medical doctor present for each detox procedure that takes place in the detox center. A medial staff is there to assist the addict in rapidly detoxing from the substance of abuse and to make the process as pain free as possible.
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