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How Drug Addiction Develops

Just as it is said, a journey of a thousand miles often begins with a single step. An addiction can develop from just one heroin injection or from smoking a joint. Most drug users never know when they cross the line from the usual usage to satisfy their desires to living with a drug addiction. While

10 Ways To Manage Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms

The symptoms of post acute withdrawal are often what lead addicts and alcoholics to relapse, but with the proper mindset and the right knowledge these challenges can be effectively managed.When severe but rare PAWS symptoms such as seizures and suicidal ideation occur, immediate professional medical

High Time To Give Up Smoking!

If you are a smoker of anything, you have heard the advice 'give up smoking' at least once a week, if not every single day. Unless you live on another planet, the 'smoking is bad for your health' message has landed at your door frequently.

U.S., Russian Alcoholics Share Similar Gene

Comparison of research findings suggests that the structure and frequencies of GABRA2 haplotypes -- a group of variations that are inherited together -- are very similar in U.S. and Russian alcoholics.

Signs of Drug Abuse

Regardless of which drug, there are definite signs of a substance abuse problem. In fact, the first sign of abuse is that persons around an addict suspect there is a problem. As drugs and alcohol are poisons, the body treats these as such and no matter the amount of the drug or the length of time, t

A Guide Ride To The Ways of Refilling Cartomizers

Cartomizers are becoming highly popular among people who love vaping. But after the e-liquid gets burnt out you need to refill it again with your favourite liquid. There are several ways to fill this

The Wiser Decision You Can Make, the Better You Can Choose the Rehab Center

In the present day context one of the most serious threats terrorizing our society is the problem of drug addiction and the fact is that these days it is not just the case of illegal drugs only but it is often seen that there is a more serious threat than that. The problem is that these days a large

College Culture - The Way to Addiction

Most college kids, being away from home are sucked up in the pressures of belonging, gaining friends, as well as being popular and invited to the frequent parties that come with college life. College is usually the time where the youth learn about drugs and at the same time experiment on drug use. B

Is Internet Addiction A Real Mental Illness?

For most of us, this discussion does not become relevant until we need help from a mental health professional. Anecdotal accounts, seem to point to a growing problem of Internet related addictions and

Why to Quit Smoking Now

You probably have been exposed to a hundred reasons why you should quit smoking. But that still may not be enough to get you to stop asking "Why quit smoking" and start acting. All the reasons that you have come across are things that happen to other people. There's only so long you c

Eating Disorder Treatment and the Holidays

If your family is like so many others and has a large Thanksgiving, then you've almost certainly spent the last several days overindulging and eating until your stomach feels like it&#039

Meth Addiction - The Quick Killer

Methamphetamines, or meth, is the most addictive drug on the planet. The average age of first use was 14.5, and almost half said they could obtain it within 24 hours.One out of every five people treated for meth addiction last year was under 18.