There are many definitions of alcoholism. The most common definition of alcoholism is that" alcoholism is a horrible disease that affects the whole person. However this definition is applicable to cancer or other dreadful disease. Alcoholism can not be defined simply as a disease caused due to prolonged consumption of alcohol. The amount and frequency of drinking will determine alcoholism.

A correct definition of alcoholism is that it is a chronic disorder characterized...

Now that you are no longer drinking, your body is going through some changes, both physically and emotionally. Since alcohol is a powerfully addictive drug that is toxic, your body had to make some physical changes to keep you from being poisoned. Your body's chemistry, especially that of your liver, had to change to keep you alive while you were drinking. However, once your body chemistry changed to accommodate the presence of alcohol, it cannot be un-changed.

This is why you are...

One thing every smoker would like is to conintue their habit without having to be worried about all the associated risks that go with it. Many alternatives to smoking are expensive and unpleasant and all too often don't achieve what you hoped they would. It often seems that the pharmeceutical companies are the only real winners in these methods. They removed the need for going at it with willpower alone but the replacements were unsatisfactory to say the least.

What smokers...

Tiger Woods, Sex Addiction And The Low Self Worth Spiral

A lot has been written about Tiger Woods' cheating on his wife Elin and why he would do such a thing. Some have suggested that he was just ‘being a guy' or that perhaps he had gotten married too young and needed to sew his oats. I think these people are missing the true cause completely because they don't understand sex addiction and how low self worth can spiral into a self destructive pattern that only ends...

Salvia Divinorum a Mexican herb that belongs to the mint family is said to cure diseases of the heart and cancer. It is also gaining a lot of popularity as a probable cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Many Chinese herb specialists have claimed that it can increase circulation of blood in the myocardium consequently acting as a preventive for cardio-vascular illnesses. Others also claim that it can be used in the treatment of irregular and painful menstrual cycles. It is said to be a...

"Moderation in all things", is a common phrase to describe a generalised approach to creating a healthy lifestyle and well-being. However, because it is a generalisation, it is left to the individual to decide their own level, and this is where the problem lies. People tend to under-estimate their intake, or use words like "slightly too much", or "maybe once in a while", thereby avoiding complete denial, but playing down the effects they may be...

A desire to quit gambling is always a good sign for those who seek help for their problems. However, it will not be an easy road to wade through as a lot of negative thoughts would enter the mind of a gambler. A feeling of shame, guilt, depression, and a recurrent temptation to return to the addiction would rise from them. So what are other ways to escape this feeling? The answer may just be to join a gambling anonymous group.

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It is very easy to get addicted nowadays. People can even get addicted to prescription medications. A person should be very careful while using prescription drugs. The prescription drugs are abused by lot of people. The most common types of drugs which are abused by the people are lratab, xanax, valium, klonopine and morphine. These drugs are abused by the people because they can stimulate good mood. People get addicted to these drugs easily but rehabilitation is a difficult...

There are 3 forms of addiction:  positive, negative, and neutral.  Each form affects a person's life in some fashion.  Whether the addiction has a positive, negative, or neutral affect is up to a person's perception and reaction to performing the addictive activity.  If the activity helps the individual or other people then its positive.  If it hurts the person or other people (physically, mentally, financially, etc.) then the activity is negative.  A...

If somebody is planning to go under an alcohol rehab program then he should have enough information about Drug Detox which is one of the important stages of the treatment program. The recovery process of an addict starts with drug detoxification stage. Going under detoxification process is challenging for both the addict and the people surrounding him. The patient needs professional support as well as proper care.

Have you ever heard about alcohol rehab centers? These centers...