How to stop smoking weed can be a simple thing for some people and a terribly difficult thing for others. This is partly due to genetics, partly from personal choices and mostly to do with an understanding of yourself more than the drug itself.

One factor that can be a big stumbling block for many addicted to marijuana is that they do not really understand what a trigger is, what they are for their own addiction and how to over come them.

What is a trigger?

A trigger...

It has always been a difficult task for many to search for ways on how to stop gambling . It is harder to even implement it on one’s self. The main problem is that people who often suffer from gambling addiction deny that there is a problem. Their perception is that it’s a small thing that will not go out of hand and they would just like to have fun. What they fail to realize is that the small thing can lead to bigger problems such as hurting other people aside from...

Mind development has been, well, on everyone’s mind for the past few decades, and this comes as no surprise as societies start to evolve into future thinkers and the power of the mind seems to be more and more a subject of conversation around the tables of luminaries and the intellectual all over the world. While we are not going back to the days of T.S Elliot and intellectual imperialism, we are talking about the power of the mind and how we can use it to our...

The question whether to go cold turkey or to gradually wean yourself off marijuana as an often asked one when discovering how to quit smoking pot. Some see it as the only method worth doing and others think that this is too harsh and will add so much more stress to an already problematic addiction to be not worth the struggle. This article will look at the pros and cons of each method.

Quitting Smoking Pot Gradually

Opponents of the cold turkey method primarily believe that...

Getting through Heroin withdrawal

Generalizations of heroin withdrawal help required for an addict are impossible. It is specific to the individual, the length of time they have been using the opiate, the quantity of heroin used which is proportional to lenght of use and, the financial resources available to the person.

Heroin is a derivative of morphine produced from opium. The use of any opiate causes a physical reaction in the human body. The body adjusts to the...

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...

Thousands of people seek drug rehab information online every day. While many are looking for help in their own neighborhood, others can afford to seek out the type of treatment they need at the finest facilities available. For many, that culminates in an online search that leads to VistaBay.com. TheVistaBay drug rehab programoffers three uniquely different California locations with a combined record of success that dwarfs the results of standard 12-step programs.

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We all need information on the issues that affect us. We need to hear about other people's experiences and how they have been able to deal with problems that are almost similar to what we might be going through. It is a common saying that a problem shared is half solved. Articles that have been written by other people act as good reference points for us when we want to know how to deal with world wide problems like alcoholism.

Many people dismiss addiction to alcohol as a...

One of the hardest addictions to kick is a dilaudid

There are some reasons for this number one is that it is legal and can be obtained from your family physician. This makes it extremely challenging for the addict that has this type of hook up. They can also be found on the streets which are not legal. Let me just say right now for those that are not aware sales of dilaudid will get you the same amount of prison time as heroin. This is something that should be kept in mind. The...

Well, before I reveal the answer to that question let’s review what I like to call the addiction equation. Family dysfunctions causing emotional pain + low level of self-esteem and emotional coping skills + learned addictive behavior from surroundings, friends, and/ or family = ADDICTION!  Take note, that the emotional pain caused by family dysfunctions such as abuse, control, part-time parenting, and rejection is the root cause or catalyst. However, if one is subjected to...