A simple solution for recovery from drug or alcohol addiction doesn't exist. No easy treatment exists, but few conflicts in come with a one-and-done resolution. Part of...
Drug Tolerance
Drug Tolerance Definition, How Drug Tolerance Develops, and Potential Dangers of Drug Tolerance Think of the first time you drank a cup of coffee. Did you feel more...
What is Denial?
What is Denial? Denial is a defense mechanism that becomes a huge obstacle to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. While outsiders can see the damage of drug and...
Depression Symptoms
Knowing depression symptoms and signs will help you identify a problem before it gets out of hand. Too many people suffer from this treatable mental illness. Many...
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...
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...
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...
What are Early Stages of Alcoholism?
We can divide alcohol into three or four stages Pre-AlcoholismStage 1: Early AlcoholismStage 2: Middle AlcoholismStage 3: Late Alcoholism. Before the First Stage -...