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- Drug Abuse in the LGBT Community - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from RJ HudsonDrug abuse in the LGBT community is a serious issue that affects thousands of Americans each year. In fact, the true prevalence of substance abuse among this group is unknown, as many people would not admit to drug use for fear of persecution or other repercussions. This feeling is exacerbated ...
Views: 1205 - Drug Addiction and the Disabled - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from RJ HudsonDrug addiction among disabled people is a common problem that occurs much more readily among this group than among the general population. People with disabilities face a unique set of challenges that often add significant stress to a person's life. This stress can lead to problems with drugs ...
Views: 1154 - Drug Rehab Centers for Celebrities - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2011 from RJ HudsonIf what's on television is any indicator, the American public has a morbid fascination with celebrity rehab scandals. It's in the news and on the T.V. practically 'round the clock; celebrities getting busted for drugs, checking into or out of drug treatment centers and in some cases overdosing ...
Views: 1159 - Addiction and Spirituality - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from RJ HudsonWhile spirituality might mean many different things to different people, drug addiction usually means the same thing for everyone. This includes a complete feeling of powerlessness over drugs that leave many addicts feeling like they are completely without hope. It is only when they begin to ...
Views: 975 - Cold Turkey versus Medical Detox - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from RJ HudsonBecause of the way that the media alternately glamorizes and demonizes drug addiction and detox, it can be difficult for those suffering from a drug problem to know what to expect during detox and treatment. In fact, some portrayals of detox are so severe that countless addicts have delayed ...
Views: 950 - Can Alcoholism be Cured? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from RJ HudsonMany people assume that alcoholism can be cured simply because they misunderstand both the word "cured" and the disease of alcoholism. Alcoholism and addiction are clinical, neurological diseases that are progressive and fatal without treatment. However, despite the fact that there are ...
Views: 1313 - Exempt Assets in Bankruptcy - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from RJ HudsonDefining exempt assets in bankruptcy is one of the most important considerations for people who are contemplating filing for Chapter 7 Liquidation or Chapter 13 Reorganization bankruptcy. The most pressing for concern for potential filers in this regard is whether or not they will be able to ...
Views: 672 - The History of Opiate Addiction - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from RJ HudsonAddiction to opiates is not a recent problem caused by cultural or societal changes- it is an ancient problem that has plagued man for so long that it could be argued that man actually evolved with opiate addiction as part of the overall human condition. In fact, evidence suggests that man had ...
Views: 1469 - Marijuana Overtakes Tobacco Use in teens - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from RJ HudsonAccording to a study conducted by the Monitoring the Future Survey, marijuana is now more widely used by teens than tobacco. This is an alarming fact because marijuana is nowhere near as benign a substance as the general public is being led to believe. In fact, smoking marijuana poses many of ...
Views: 929 - Addiction: A Progressive Neurological Disease - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from RJ HudsonThe disease of addiction is one that has plagued mankind for thousands of years. But while this condition is similar in many respects to other serious diseases such as cancer or heart disease, addiction affects many more aspects of a person’s life. This includes severe mental, physical, ...
Views: 914 - Addiction: How Does it Happen? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from RJ HudsonPeople who suffer from addiction or alcoholism are not merely being weak-willed: they’re being tormented by a serious, progressive and fatal disease. Unfortunately, if you’ve never experienced addiction personally or witnessed its effects on someone you love, it can be difficult to understand ...
Views: 1212 - Addiction Treatment Explained: Individual Therapy - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from RJ HudsonDrug addiction treatment centers and alcohol rehabs utilize a number of therapies to help people take back control of their lives. While these therapies can vary from place to place, they generally include group, family and individual therapy. These types of therapy seek to help manage the two ...
Views: 792 - Article Writing Tips: The Phrase “Try And” is Not Proper English - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from RJ HudsonThe hardest article writing tips to learn and apply are the ones that teach us to abandon bad writing and speech habits. This is especially true of a writer’s propensity to write in the same manner that they speak in. This is never a wise idea as any transcriptionist will tell you: most ...
Views: 941 - Blog Commenting: An Honest Review of Blog Comment Demon for Backlinking - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from RJ HudsonIf you use blog commenting as a part of your backlinking strategies, then you’ve probably considered purchasing Blog Comment Demon. Read this first! We recently started using Article Demon, Social Bookmarking Demon, and Blog Comment Demon in my office. And while the first two work well enough ...
Views: 2523 - What is Detox? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from RJ HudsonDetoxing from drugs or alcohol is the stuff of legends. Countless movies, books, T.V. shows and even Broadway performances have sought to capture the essence of what it’s like to detox. However, in most cases the portrayal is only minimally accurate. Detox in real life isn’t glamorous or ...
Views: 894 - Accepting Addiction as a Disease and Not an Underlying Symptom - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from RJ HudsonAddiction as a disease isn’t just a convenient treatment philosophy for substance abuse or alcoholism- it’s a clinical diagnosis that left untreated is 100% fatal. If you’ve suffered through addiction yourself, then you know first-hand how severe this disease can be. And if someone you loved ...
Views: 1581 - The 6 Major Symptoms of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from RJ HudsonPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome poses the most significant threat of relapse for people who are recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism. Also referred to as PAWS, recognition of and treatment for the symptoms associated with post acute withdrawal syndrome is critical in order to achieve ...
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