Ten warning signs of alcoholism tell you the condition of those near and dear ones who may be suffering from alcoholism. Society has been suffering from the ill effects of alcoholism for quiet some time; even with all our modern technology we have not been able to rid the society of this addiction.

To help us diagnose an alcoholic there are ten warning signs of alcoholism, these give us a general idea of the signs and symptoms of a chronic alcoholic. The sign that sets an...

I often find myself baffled by the alternatives to 12 step Recovery. It's kind of right out of the AA Big Book; "looking for an easier, softer way!"

If you really look at what happens to the person that is afflicted with the disease of Addiction, it's a tale of immorality, unscrupulous ways, and anti-social thinking being adapted to. With the focus of a life becoming narrowed down to obtaining and using a drug, not much is left that would indicate ever needing to be...

Despite pot being a soft drug compared to many such as heroin or ice it is highly addictive but for reasons people do not often give it credit for. Marijuana, pot, weed, hash or many other terms is a drug that gives a chemically induced high but it does not give the body a chemical that it becomes dependant on like nicotine in cigarettes.

The reason for the addiction is that people often smoke pot to escape from something in their life’s, the soothing numbing effect of...

Moderation can be more difficult to learn and practice than abstinence.

The first step, especially if you are overweight or obese, is to see a physician. Your doctor will perform an exam so that any physical issues can be addressed during recovery. Your doctor will probably recommend that you also consult with a nutritionist to develop an eating plan.

Serious binge eaters may elect to go into treatment. There are facilities throughout the world that specialize in...

The first way that you are going to amp up your own brain power is to actually try and see whether or not you can reduce the stress in your life, and if you are in a high stress job or in a high stress situation, you need to be able to control your own breathing or stress levels, and there are certain exercises that you can use to do this of course. They can range from things like yoga, to stretching to even breathing techniques that you can master to actually help you to relax and...

If you are an addicted gambler and have been unsuccessful in your attempts to stop gambling, you are not alone. Thousands to millions across the globe have tried to stop gambling, whether it is sports gambling addiction, slots or pokies addiction, or horse-racing addiction only to return to gambling.

When understanding a gambling addiction, it is important to understand that gambling addiction is one of the hardest addictions to overcome. Because it is a behavioral addiction and...

Addiction is a nasty word that many people find very difficult to confront. Usually it is because they are addicted or they know or suspect a loved one of being caught in the trap of addiction. It is not always easy to confront things like addiction.

With some people, addiction might take the form of "they have to have their fix now" while others have an urgency to get out and meet with their friends because they're going to get high together. Whichever form of...

It is amazing how fast things can change; how pure innocence can turn to arrogance and adventurism. It seems up until your first year in high school , you feel safe from anything. You are preoccupied with life as how you knew it from the start, when in school you’re intrigued to hear rumors in junior high, they're usually about who likes who, and who broke up with who. It just seems so naive. But when you stepped into high school, it becomes an entirely different ballgame. Somehow...

The various ways by which you can stop yourself from drinking is by analyzing the main reason behind drinking. Often it is noticed that detachment from love provokes one to drink alcohol. To keep oneself free from the pain of separation drinking seems to be the only alternative. In this case the family plays a vital role. The emotional support of the family members can help you to forget the pain.

It is also important for you to keep away from the company that introduced you...

Some bad habits can irritate the people around you. These habits can grate on peoples' nerves until they feel like physically stopping you themselves. Some of them are nervous habits and others are thoughtless behaviors.

Some bad habits have to do with shopping. You can really irritate someone if you have the bad habit of following their car to a parking space and waiting with your car close behind. This makes them feel rushed, and it may make it hard for them to get out. By...