Identity theft has become a well known topic of concern in later part of this decade, and I might add with good reason. But, I’d like to talk about a different kind of identity theft – one that has absolutely nothing to do with social security numbers or credit scores. The type of identity theft I’m referring to is personal identity, which is more widely known as the imposter syndrome. This type of identity theft is quite common in addiction. As a matter of fact, I...

As strange as it may sound, the use of medication in treating people suffering from drug addiction is something that is not unheard of. In fact, almost all drug rehabilitation centers make use of different drugs along with their therapy programs.

In order to better understand how a treatment program utilizing certain medications goes, we first need to keep in mind that drug rehab programs focuses on two phases in an addict’s recovery – the treatment of the abuse...

You know, I was searching the web the other day and I ran across an article by a well known self-help guru. The article was titled “How to uncover your True Life Purpose in 20 Minutes!” And I thought to myself, I just have to read this! So as I began reading, I was instructed to get out a pen and piece of paper! Next, I was directed to clear my mind of all thought, and then to proceed by writing down whatever popped into my head. The author went on to claim that your true...

Heroin is one of the most dangerous and highly addictive drugs with adverse effects. It is also has one of the highest incidences of drug-related deaths. Because of these things, the importance of overcoming an addiction to heroin is paramount.  Even if a person doesn’t die from an overdose, their use of this drug will be extremely damaging to them personally. It can also quite possibly ruin their lives. It will without a doubt negatively impact the lives of those who love...

It is something to note that as a race, we have no idea about the mind and how it works, and the past few decades of work has actually led to nothing more than we telling ourselves that now, because we have found out more about the brain, there is more that we do not know. It is really quite a catch 22 situation where we find out more about the mind as we go along, and this is really causing plenty of headaches all over the scientific world. So if you are here to find out as much as you...

I think it is an interesting mechanic to actually know how the subconscious mind actually works, and in this case, we are here to look at how the brain and unconscious mind actually work together to form a perfect partnership of memory and function. One of the good things about knowing this is that you are more than able to understand the functions of the mind, and see how you are going to use your own internal processes, your own ingenuity and of course, the technology that is all...

Remember to breath deep. The more air that you are going to breathe in means additional oxygen in the blood and consequently in the mind. Breath from end to end using your olfactory gland and you'll become aware of the fact that you are stating to use your diaphragm supplementary, taking in air deeper into your lungs. Quite a lot of deep breaths should be able to also help to unwind you, which is favourable to much clearer and more lucid thinking.

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Here are some proven mind control techniques you can use and take control of your own mind and become a better person. The first thing you need to do is to learn how to relax and take some breathing exercises. One of the things you need to do is to be able to learn how to get into your own zone as a person and make sure that you can relax. One thing about the mind is that it is full of clutter, and this comes from our daily lives and the stresses of our work and our personal...

Drug abuse and drug addiction are two major burdens to society. However the terms "drug abuse" and "drug addiction" are often used interchangeably, but in fact, denote very different conditions. The term "drug abuse" refers to the use of a substance in a manner that deviates from the culturally acceptable norms, while the term "drug addiction" describes a disorder where the drug appears to be the dominant influence on the individual's behavior....

The best way to approach Substance Abuse Intervention involves following a series of steps to ensure the addict is completely taken care of during the entire process. Following the steps is the best way to approach substance abuse intervention because it will make sure the rehabilitation center, the friends and family intervening, and the addict are all prepared for everything that happens when committing to rehabilitation for any sort of addiction.

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