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The one with the bottle is not the “only one” affected; alcoholism is a “family illness” which can, and most often does, cause serious emotional, psychological and even physical [...]

While there is no scientific evidence to prove that specific professions ‘attract’ addiction, research does tend to suggest that the career we pursue may directly affect recreational drinking [...]

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse is a term often used to describe someones frequent use of alcohol even after experiencing negative consequences. Alcohol abuse also means drinking [...]

Causes of Drug Abuse Before we think about preventing, reducing, or stopping the widespread epidemic of drug abuse currently sweeping across our society, we first need to look at why it is [...]

The Dangers of Prescription Drugs Prescription drug abuse has been a growing problem in America, where 20 percent of the population uses these drugs for non-medical reasons, a large number of [...]

Research shows that addiction is a complex disease, often chronic in nature, which affects the functioning of the brain and body. It also causes serious damage to everyone around the person with [...]

Commonly Abused Drugs Some of the more commonly abused drugs are alcohol  marijuana opium heroin stimulants such as cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines hallucinogens (LSD, [...]

12 Step Fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous are widely recognized as one of the best community resources available for recovering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other compulsive [...]

Addiction in America One of the largest problems we face today is the continuing widespread of drug and alcohol abuse. No one likes to talk about it, until it hits home with them or someone they [...]

There are countless benefits of meditation for people in recovery, a release from tension or unpleasant emotions being one of them. Stress and anxiety have led to so many people reverting back to [...]