April 3rd, 2008 by jgold454
Prometa is a medication that is promoted for use in the treatment of alcoholism and cocaine and meth addiction. It claims to make recovery for these drugs an easier process, and some rehab centers advertise the use of it for their patients.
April 1st, 2008 by jgold454
Addicts learn a wide variety of information in treatment centers that is intended to help them maintain addiction recovery after they leave. One of the subjects that is usually covered is the difference between urges and cravings.
March 28th, 2008 by jgold454
Sometimes ending personal relationships is a necessary part of successful drug addiction recovery. This includes friends that you used to do drugs and drink alcohol with, as well as anyone who is undermining your addiction recovery efforts.
March 21st, 2008 by jgold454
Research from the Journal of Neuroscience shows that addicts’ brains may be able to repair the damage caused by alcoholism and alcohol abuse when they quit drinking. This study was performed at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. It was the first of its kind to show that brain damage from drinking alcohol might be reversed through abstinence. Read the rest of this entry »
March 20th, 2008 by jgold454
No one drug is better or worse than another. They all damage us physically. They can all lead to death. They can harm those who use them as well as impairing the user to the point that they can cause harm to those around them. They all lead us places we never imagined. When we started using them it was going to be great. Now that you find yourself in a place that you certainly didn’t plan for when you started out your drug addiction, who can you turn to? Read the rest of this entry »
March 17th, 2008 by jgold454
Alcoholism has gone through many different stereotypes; however, the fact is that alcoholism is a dangerous disease. Much like any other chronic disease, alcoholism can last an entire lifetime, if treatment is not sought after. Alcohol treatment programs are dedicated to helping alcoholics regain their lives by stopping the pattern this disease is known for. Read the rest of this entry »
March 14th, 2008 by jgold454
There are many different types of support groups available for people who deal with drug and alcohol addictions. They are offered in locations all over the United States and around the world. Support groups can provide a number of benefits for both addicts in recovery and those who are still struggling more. Read the rest of this entry »