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- Search Engine Optimization Terms Explained: Of - Pa - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Casey MarkhamIn the most recent installment of Search Engine Optimization Terms Explained, four critical terms related to SEO and SEM (search engine marketing) were detailed. This included LSI or Latent Semantic Index terms – phrases related to keywords, Meta Data – data search engines no longer rely on, ...
Views: 854 - Prevalence of Addiction and Alcoholism in Vietnam War Veterans - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Casey MarkhamAddiction and alcoholism in Vietnam War veterans is a common and perplexing problem that has led to a negative stereotyping of these men who fought in one of the most deadly wars in history. The style of this war – with the Viet Cong's guerilla tactics – was especially brutal and the young age ...
Views: 2707 - Addiction to Diet Pills - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Casey MarkhamAn addiction to diet pills can be extremely dangerous and in some cases fatal. Unfortunately, many people believe that if a substance can be sold over the counter, then it wouldn't be possible to become addicted to it. However, people regularly become addicted to diet pills and other drugs ...
Views: 1819 - Non-Traditional Treatment for Addiction: Does it Work? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Casey MarkhamNon-traditional types of treatment for addiction include unique therapies that to date have been studied very little. But while the efficacy of these types of treatment has not been established, many addiction treatment and alcohol rehab centers have been employing these types of therapies as ...
Views: 1020 - Addiction and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Casey MarkhamPost Traumatic Stress Disorder and substance abuse is the stuff of legends. Countless movies, films, television shows and books have featured the story of traumatized men and women who turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. Often these portrayals are done in an extremely negative ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Employment Post Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Casey MarkhamRecent treatment for addiction or alcoholism can suddenly complicate efforts to find new employment or retain existing employment. And while few people actually "like" to go to work, the fact of the matter is that for many humans, it is healthier to work each day than it is to do nothing. This ...
Views: 796 - Socio-Economic Issues and Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Casey MarkhamSocio-economic issues and drug use are linked in a number of ways, but probably not in all the ways that most people would think based upon media concerning drug use. Whatever the causes may be, it's clear that addiction is a clinical disease that can affect any one at any time – regardless of ...
Views: 6912 - The Benefits and Risks of Methadone - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Casey MarkhamFor decades there has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the use of Methadone as a treatment for addiction to opiates like heroin, morphine and prescription drugs such as Oxycontin. Proponents of Methadone treatment report that the drug is essential to help people break away from ...
Views: 1095 - Substance Abuse in the US Armed Forces - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Casey MarkhamSubstance abuse in the US Armed Forces has been a significant problem for more than 150 years. During the Revolution, the use of alcohol and absinthe by troops was prolific, but drug use was practically unheard of. This changed when soldiers on both sides of the Civil War were introduced to ...
Views: 956 - What to Do in Maine: How to Cook Lobster - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Casey MarkhamNeed to know what to do in Maine? You'd be missing part of the Maine experience if you didn't learn how to cook a lobster on your own. While many visitors to the state do the "tourist thing" and simply order lobster cooked for them by any of the hundreds of coastal lobster pounds and Maine ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Drug Addiction in Senior Citizens - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Casey MarkhamDrug addiction in senior citizens is a significant and growing problem in the United States that few people are aware of. In fact, addiction that occurs later in life can be difficult to detect, and sometimes the person suffering from this disease might not even know that they are physically ...
Views: 923 - Addiction Recovery: Helping Others Help Themselves - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Casey MarkhamIf you or someone you love has ever suffered from drug addiction or alcoholism, then you know first-hand how many people in recovery return to help others in recovery in some way. This is evidenced by the high number of people who are in recovery and also work in halfway houses, inpatient ...
Views: 939 - Over the Counter Drugs of Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Casey MarkhamDrug abuse and addiction is most often associated with street drugs like heroin, cocaine and meth. However, there are a number of over the counter medicines that people are known to abuse and become addicted to. When used in a manner inconsistent with their labeling, these OTC products can be ...
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