I want you to stop reading for just a minute and ask yourself, "Is my computer addiction ruining my life?" You will agree with me that the presence of  twitter, facebook and other social networking sites one can't help updating his status on his account (otherwise known as wall,) chatting with friends etc.

Sometimes we do multi tasking while in our work places with the excuse of the quote, "too much work with less play makes Jack a dull boy." The cost...

Traditional treatment programs, especially Alcoholics Anonymous, profess that being of service to others is a critical component of addiction recovery. And, I would agree with that perspective. However, everyone's true life purpose is unique and does not necessarily pertain to helping others overcome alcoholism. In fact, 90% of the time, the true life purpose of an addicted person has nothing to do with addiction recovery. Providing a blanket rule, like AA does, not only leads people...

Ever been depressed? Most Alcoholics have been. In fact many of us have to deal with depression on a regular basis.

I have had more than my fair share of depression. I'm not complaining that's just the turn my life has taken. As a result I've had to learn ways to cope with depression.

To begin with my coping mechanisms were negative, unprofitable and unsuccessful. Mostly my coping mechanisms involved drinking, drugging and schemes. I was looking for...

Presently, subliminal learning is gaining immense popularity after the release of many TV shows, movies and episodes. In this method different types of audio with voice commands are used that is not audible to our ears, but is being understood by our subconscious mind. This is method is becoming a unique method to treat our brains and to achieve goals.

It is true that our subconscious mind has the ability to grasp information than hearing and seeing. It is always in a continuous...

You probably know about alcohol problems. You also know of someone who can't control his drinking addiction which even though he has tried countless times. Many people in this situation are able to give up drinking by controlling their urges although it isn't easy to do.

Let's look at classic alcohol problems. First of all, the drinking passes the social drinking stage. It is no longer done to have fun or for social reasons. Instead, the person drinks to escape stress from...

In "The Addictive Behaviors," author W.R. Miller tells us that people can become dependent on, addicted to or compulsively obsessed with any substance, object, activity or habit that gives them pleasure.

It has been noted that there are many similarities between a physical addiction to a substance like alcohol and a psychological dependence on a compulsive activity like gambling. The object of the addiction could be anything, food, shopping, sex, alcohol, drugs, or...

If you are trying to stop smoking marijuana not having much success, you may not be aware of a number of obstacles in your way which are preventing you from quitting. Becoming aware of these obstacles and how they prevent you from quitting marijuana can make your efforts to stop smoking marijuana easier.

The first thing that may hurt your efforts to stop smoking marijuana is your attitude towards the drug, especially if you have smoked for a long time. Are you quitting...

How To Get Rid Of Smoking Habit -An Honest Review How to Quit Smoking Quickly

If you are thinking of quitting smoking cigarettes then you must know how bad they are for you and those around you and I applaud your decision. You have also probably heard many nightmare tales of how hard it is to quit which may be scary and demotivating. To help you kick your addiction to cigarettes and the addictive component nicotine here are 10 tips and ways to quit smoking cigarettes that can...

I had a disturbing experience this past weekend regarding an event that did not proceed as expected.  Dozens of folks were looking forward to seeing a spiritual movie, but the person who was delivering the DVD was stuck at the airport and delayed a few hours. I made a few phone calls to alert everyone of the situation.

Since there was no way we could predict an accurate time the movie would be shown that evening, it left things literally (and figuratively) in the air. ...

Most people who are partying through the night at bars and nightclub aren't wondering how alcohol affects their nervous system. The main goal is to get drunk and have a good time. Yet alcohol inhibits the brain's ability to send signals to the spinal cord and nerve endings. The nervous system slows down greatly because it is absorbed right into the blood stream. Alcohol works the same as a sedative without the benefit of going through your digestive system. Because it enters directly...