When most people say, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," they are usually talking about drunken debauchery and adventures that comedic films are usually spawned from. However, the unspoken rule is that the money you gamble in Vegas also stays in Vegas...unless you know what you're doing.

When that happens you get to take a little of Vegas’ magic with you as you return home the conquering hero. The feeling you get when you leave the casino's a winner, nothing...

The work of Dan Millman is very powerful for assisting a person in transforming his or her life. In my work as a psychotherapist at the Holistic Addiction Treatment Program I introduce all of the clients to “The Way of the Peaceful Warrior” both as a book and as the movie. The movie and book are about a person who learns about never giving up and in the process begins a process of transforming his life. The process is about becoming present to that which he was not present...

What are my options for heroin withdrawal?

Many people have written asking the question "What are my options for heroin withdrawal?" so we thought it would be best to share some helpful information to our readers. Heroin withdrawal is one of the most dreaded side effects from drug use to this day, and many have sought out a way to beat it once and for all. But until the time comes where you finally decide to quit for good, your battle with heroin withdrawal will be...

Drug abuse has long focused on subjects like alcohol abuse and illegal drug use like cocaine, crystal meth and so on. While all of these drugs remain real problems, the new trend in drug abuse is prescription drugs where addiction can come on quickly.

The 1960s were all about free love and what have you. Flash forward to today and we don't find hippies smoking funny cigarettes. No, we find people popping pills. More specifically, popping pain pills. The explosion in the...

The most widely used and the oldest drug in the world is alcohol. It has killed more people, wrecked more lives, broken up more families and wasted more money than any other drug. It is not the taste of alcohol that makes it popular, as by any account, the flavour of alcoholic beverages is unpleasant. But liquor is popular as it affects the user's mood. Under the influence of alcohol, the intellectual functions of the brain are suppressed which removes the natural inhibitions and...

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...

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...

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...

Addiction is the compulsive activity and overwhelming involvement with a specific activity.  It can be a psychological dependence or physical. We all know the physical ones such as alcohol and drugs.  We deal with physical dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal.  We are all familiar with the so called cures, i.e. cold turkey, abstinence, psychological counseling or rehabilitations.  Does sexual addiction fit these parameters or definitions?  Clearly the answer is...

Every day I wake up and reach for the alarm clock. 3 years ago I would have opened my eyes, pushed the flashing box aside, to reach for something far more welcoming.

An anxious thought would have flashed through my mind. Did I leave some for the morning?, Did I think ahead to make sure that my thirst could be quenched the instant I regain consciousness? What time do the shops open? What about my special hiding place? Ah, no need to worry. Got some. The first gulp does the trick,...