The first step for treatment of alcohol dependence begins with sobering up and cutting off the supply of alcohol. This first phase is called detoxification. Simply put, it means to remove poison. Alcohol withdrawal produces the same symptoms as drug withdrawal and can be extremely unpleasant. Old Habits The nextContinue Reading
Craving is not a word reserved only for drug or alcohol addiction. Craving began when we were born. Because of our need to survive our brains came wired with circuitry to want, need, appreciate, and to pursue natural rewards such as food, water and sex. But in today’s society weContinue Reading
Are you addicted? Are you struggling with losing control of your daily activities or the use of a substance? Sometimes it takes more than willpower to overcome the problem. Many people are addicted to activities other than alcohol or drugs. Activities that consume much of your daily routine such asContinue Reading
People who have succeeded in their battle with drug or alcohol addiction have a clear memory of where they have been and how damaged their lives became. Recalling the terrible consequences of their drug abuse is a great motivator to stay drug and alcohol free. But obstacles may interfere withContinue Reading
All of us are impulsive to some degree, acting spontaneously, doing something on a whim. For example, buying a few lottery tickets while picking up a few groceries, or perhaps playing a little online poker just for fun, how about placing a bid on that almost new set of golfContinue Reading