Cocaine cravings are strong feelings that overcome individuals that are addicted, causing them to want more and more cocaine. These cravings can result in intense…
Alcohol is the number one addiction after cigarette smoking. People who struggle with drinking develop health issues related to alcohol and experience alcohol withdrawals when…
Substance abuse triggers can be something, someone, someplace, memories, and physical sensations that interrupt recovery momentarily. Everyone will experience triggers once they have left their…
Using drugs and alcohol can have several negative effects on a person’s life because you can easily become tolerant and this leads to misuse. The…
Heroin addiction can dictate a person’s entire life. This type of person becomes secretive, will lie about why they need money, and start to miss…
Alcoholism affects more than 15 million people each year. It has been called various terms over the years, like alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, but…
Yes, alcohol is a drug. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system and can cause disruptions in mental and motor skills. Alcohol slows down messages that…
A Higher Power is used in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs. Also called a power greater than ourselves, the term can sometimes refer…
Anyone recovering from drug or alcohol addictions knows that their life improved dramatically once they got clean and sober. Still, recovery is hard. The reason…
Alcoholism is a disease of the mind and emotions, and like all illnesses, a person can recover or get worse. Alcoholism was identified as a…