There are five distinct stages of drug abuse. The first stage is described as access to drugs but no use thereof. Teens are just curious about drug use; they may ask questions or ask to join those using drugs. They willingly listen to stories about the effects of drugs. They watch others obtaining drugs or using them.
In this stage, minimizing the risk factors that make a teenager more vulnerable to using drugs are an issue. Prevention is the key element here where parents take on...

How to quit marijuana can seem to some people to be a very simple question and to others an incredibly complex one. Some may think this difference of opinion simply comes from peoples varying levels of commitment to their attempts to stop smoking pot and this is somewhat correct but the circumstances people are in have some of the greatest effects on people chances of kicking their weed addiction and many of the problems I like to call roadblocks.

A roadblock is...

Addiction begins with a problem, discomfort, or some form of emotional or physical pain for a person.

This person is, like most people in our society, basically good. But he encounters a problem that is causing him physical or emotional pain and discomfort and for which he does not have an immediate answer.

Perhaps, as a child or teenager, he had difficulty "fitting in" or he lacked communication or academic skills. Or maybe there are physical injuries...

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...

Alcohol affects body and mind. The dependency created by continued and excessive use of alcohol is very difficult to break. Alcoholism treatment centers have always been looking for all possible solutions to tackle this problem and free the alcoholic from his addiction. Non-conventional and holistic remedies have been studied and incorporated in the treatment process with the aim of getting rid of alcoholism. One of these remedies is acupuncture.

Acupuncture...

What starts out as a pleasurable diversion soon turns into an obsession, specially for those who have a inclination for it. The reason could be social circle, difficult situations or just for fun. While a drink or two occasionally may not significantly impair bodily functions, a chronic alcoholic who consumes an excess of alcohol, neglects food and work, soon exhibits signs of physical and mental deterioration.

Drinking to excess will certainly lead to...

One could define alcoholism treatment centers as rehabs specializing in alcohol detoxification and addiction recovery. Addicts are hesitant about approaching these centers for help due to a number of factors, perceived and real. This is the hardest step to take: decide about committing to the treatment. Once a firm commitment is made by the addict he will find all help and support at these centers which should hopefully, with his perseverance and their support, turn him into a...

Alcohol addiction has proved to be a big problem across the world. The main concern against alcohol addiction is that the person addicted to alcohol not only spoils his health but also ruins his social life, career and overall well-being.

For people looking to find a solution to get rid of alcoholism, a very good option for them are alcoholism treatment centers. These centers make the much needed job of giving up of alcoholism very simple for the patients. The main...

The effectiveness of an alcoholism treatment center is important in the recovery of the addict. Efficacy and cost may or may not be interlinked. It may be true in some cases that the cost of treatment has a direct relation to the quality of treatment and service but this cannot be taken as a generalization. What every such center is focused on is to get the addict to recover using various techniques and to give post treatment therapy and life skill treatments which will instill a...

Those individuals who often drink a lot are always at a high risk of suffering from severe physical harm. However, the level of harm will certainly depend on the degree of alcohol intake. The various body organs which help in the assimilation and digestion of food, such as throat, esophagus, and stomach, liver and then the pancreas are the most vulnerable organs to the damage caused by intake of alcohol. The brain is also not left out from the realm of this sustained abuse of alcohol...