As an alcoholic, my "trigger" was the chemical C2H5OH. Or to give it its common name;alcohol.The addiction still remains, and I believe always will, but the particular medium may change. Thankfully, I changed mine in time. This may help you identify yours, and how to make it work for you if handled correclty.

Addiction is a personality trait "rubber stamped" onto every persons DNA. It is a behaviour that can take many forms, and with some people more...

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,...

The effect of making the decision to abstain from alcohol isimmediate. It may not seem apparent at first, and the outward signs will not change straight away. The first effect, though, is in the mind. It is here, that will determine the success, or failure, of that decision to be released from Alcohol addiction. Alcohol is a drug that is voluntarily fed into the system, by you and you alone.So therefore the option to do, or not to do, is always there to take. As much as it...

For large who are not celebrities, to wear or not to attire revealing lingerie sometimes stirs up self-image issues about size. If they assure on wearing flirtatious lingerie,...

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People get so stuck on keeping a relationship with a spouse or with relatives...even if they are abusive.Is there an easy answer to this problem?  Yes, and I'm going to give it to you plain and clear...  Get away from them!  Get clear the hell away and don't go back!  If you have to, pack your belongings into your car in the middle of the night and just drive and keep driving until you are safe!  If you're at a family gathering and one of them causes you grief,...

Wouldn’t it be nice to have the feeling of gratitude twenty-four hours a day? Not just the idea or thought, but that feeling of gratitude that makes so many burdens easier to face. Unfortunately, we tend to evaluate others and ourselves continually in our search for better things, better places, and better people. We have these human tendencies. Maybe being human has something to do with it? We think comparatively.

We need to be aware non-value and negative things in order...

It disguises itself to be my best friend but it is actually my worst enemy. At first, it felt like I had finally found a short-cut to peace. It is the softest consolation I love to embrace in times of grief and as strange as it may seem, consistent cigarette smoking have somewhat appeared to be doing a great job in alleviating my depression, at least for the few minutes I spend sipping on each cigarette stick. This has always been my means of frequently trying to escape challenging...

If your husband is disinterested in sex or demonstrates a shift in sexual preferences, you may automatically suspect that he is cheating. It’s a legitimate concern. While a change in sexual habits or lack of interest is often a symptom of a cheating spouse, sometimes it is not. One real possibility is that he is addicted to pornography.

Of course before jumping to conclusions, it would be preferable  to talk to your husband about the fact that you are concerned with the...

Alcohol abuse is the excessive and repeated drinking of alcoholic beverages either on individual occasions or on a regular basis. This problem is especially disturbing for parents after research studies showed that abusive drinking for teenagers is increasing every year despite strict implementation of underage drinking laws.

Therefore, it is not surprising the number of teenagers being entered by their parents in adolescent alcohol treatment programs are increasing every year. If...