For as long as people have been drinking alcohol, there have attempts to use medicines to help them stop. Today, physicians who specialize in addiction treatment (American Society of Addiction Medicine, American Association of Addiction Psychiatry)
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Abuse of Cough and Cold Drug on the Rise
Medicines prescribed for cough and cold are a major source of potential recreational drug abuse. This category of prescription drugs contains expectorants and antihistamines, which are dangerous if consumed in high quantity. Cough and cold medicines
Continue ReadingDepression, Self-Medication and Drug Abuse
It is often seen that people who are depressed reach out to certain drugs to attain mood elation and a reprieve from the depressive symptoms. According to a research, titled "Drug Abuse as Self-Medication for Depression: An Empirical Study," most
Continue ReadingQuit Smoking Now with the help of Useful Quit Smoking Tips
Addiction to anything is unhealthy, even more so if its smoking addiction. If you are thinking about quitting smoking, but dillydallying it then this article will help you to put your thoughts into action and go about strengthening your resolve for
Continue ReadingAntidepressants Not Popular With Addicts on Recovery Path
To prevent a relapse during the addiction recovery process, it is imperative to first understand the relation between addiction and depression. This is an important step as it has been found that addiction is accompanied by various co-occurring
Continue ReadingStages of Alcoholics
Early on the path of alcoholism seems quite normal. It appears to be harmless and unequivocal. You're not likely to be able to distinguish motivational change until you actually move through the stages. At any point, in any stage personal recovery
Continue ReadingThe History of Alcoholics Anonymous
It was a long journey from 1934 when Bill W. was diagnosed as a hopeless alcoholic by Dr. Silkworth to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935 almost a year later. In that time, Bill W. met Dr. Bob, his lifelong friend and companion, on the
Continue ReadingPreventing Prescription Drug Abuse
For teens, peer pressure or wanting to escape emotional stress can often lead to prescription drug experimentation, which in turn can lead to abuse, addiction and sometimes a drug overdose. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health,
Continue ReadingManaging Holiday Stress and Growing in Recovery – 8 Suggestions For Using the Holidays For Growth
The holidays present a unique opportunity to develop and practice new living skills in recovery. Because of the extra stress created in various areas of a person's life, you have the opportunity to practice new stress management skills, gain an
Continue ReadingNHSL’s Best Recovery Blogs
Normandy House has compiled a list of Recovery blogs that we think will help you on your recovery journey. Blogs are an amazing way to get support if you are struggling.There is a little something for everyone here with these blogs. Some
Continue ReadingSocial websites that can assist you on your recovery journey.
The people who can be by your side and encourage you through the ups and downs of your recovery journey are called a support network. These are people you feel comfortable around, trust, and have contact with regularly. Some members of your support
Continue ReadingHow to Choose the Best Drug Rehab Center
Seeking help to overcome drug addiction can be the biggest or hardest decision of a person suffering from substance abuse. The decision is often made by an individual through the support of the people caring for him or her. Comes with this decision
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