You've spent the last part of you life using drugs or alcohol in most, if not all, your spare time. Despite the destruction this has brought to your life (and the...
Overcome Obsession
Addiction is both a physical and psychological condition. More often than not, addressing the physical aspects of your addiction is far more straightforward than...
Are Women Less Likely to Become Addicted?
VIDEO: Ellen Ovson, M.D. speaks on women and drug use. Nine Quick Facts: Women are more likely voice concerns at the Doctor's office, and therefore are more likely to...
James Overcame a Family History of Alcoholism
The illness of chemical dependency is not genetic. However, having a family history of addiction or alcoholism does make someone more susceptible to the disease.Recent...
Overcome Resentment
Resentment comes from holding negative feelings, such as anger or displeasure, towards someone or something because of bad situation actually or thought to be caused by...
What is Chemical Dependency?
Chemical dependency is a primary disease in which a person becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. People with chemical dependency continue to use drugs or alcohol,...
Glenn Overcame Poor Coping Habits
Life isn't easy. Drugs or alcohol habits may seem like the easy solution. However, dealing with problems by dealing in drugs and alcohol only makes things worse. Many...
Overcome Hoplessness and Helplessness
Hopelessness and helplessness often go hand in hand with chemical dependency. Those feelings can be what lead someone to drug or alcohol abuse in the first place....
Elizabeth Overcame Shame
It is amazing how quickly substance abuse can overshadow our dreams and overtake our lives. People with addictions know how drugs and alcohol breed shame and...
Overcome Denial
It is very easy to minimize the severity of a substance abuse issue, and until an addict overcomes denial, the addiction persists and frequently deepens. Overcoming...