Childhood Mental Illness
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As parents, we want to protect our kids. We do all we can to keep them healthy, we talk to them about drugs and alcohol, and we encourage them to try hard and be all they can be. But for … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Avoiding Addiction
Researchers have been studying addiction for years now, and many of them would agree that if we could pinpoint an exact moment when an addiction starts, like a light going off in someone’s head, things would be easier. Maybe then … Continue reading
Brittany Murphy Dies – Rumors of Drug Abuse Circulate
Another young star has died, and again rumors of drug abuse are swirling without any solid evidence. Brittany Murphy died Sunday in her Hollywood Hills home. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, but toxicology reports are being done to … Continue reading
It’s Not Too Late to Get Help
Christmas is upon us again, and once again there are many of us that need to fake our way through the holidays. We might not feel so jolly or loving, and maybe seeing others have a good time makes things … Continue reading
Tips to Prevention
If only we could prevent substance abuse. The problem is that it has become such an all-encompassing crisis that affects millions in our country alone. It is amazing to think how far substance abuse has come and how big of … Continue reading
The Fear of Relapse
One of the worst fears that recovering addicts often face is that of relapse. It has been enough of a struggle to get through admitting to the problem, telling family and friends about it, going through detox, and getting treatment, … Continue reading
Recovering from Alcoholism
Once an alcoholic has taken steps to become sober and has received treatment for their disease, many think the hard work is over. While the act of getting someone to admit to a problem and start treatment is usually very … Continue reading
Gambling it all Away
It’s often hard to point fingers when an addiction gets out of hand, because it is the person with the addiction that ultimately is controlled by it. But sometimes we just have to stop and wonder how some people can … Continue reading
Not Quite Out Of The Woods…
Wow, I never thought I’d see the day when America’s golden boy Tiger Woods would go zero to bottom overnight. I’m still reeling from this one and just when I think I’ve got a handle on the story, out pops … Continue reading
Devastating Effects of Drugs
One of the things that make drugs so harmful is that they completely take over a person’s life. The “high” that an addict feels makes them physically and mentally addicted and wanting more. After a short time people become dependent … Continue reading
