The path to a healthy, happy recovery from addiction Humility is a frequently talked about topic in Twelve Step meetings. Through understanding humility, recovering persons learn to live and cope…
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ADHD and Substance Abuse
Is there a link? A recent survey found that about 15 per cent of adults who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had abused alcohol or drugs in the past year….
Identifying Alcoholism
How to look through the barriers of denial and arbitrary scales Most often, rigid, arbitrary standards are not so helpful in defining alcoholism. Then what? Obliviously, a large number of…
The Abnormal Metabolism
The factor that makes some people vulnerable to alcoholism Acetaldehyde, the intermediate byproduct of alcohol metabolism, appears to be one of the major villains in the onset of alcoholic drinking….
It’s Your Life, Your Recovery, Your Goals
How to set your own goals in sobriety One of the most exciting prospects you’ll discover in sobriety is the magic in setting goals. Of course, you would have several…
What are some Common Myths about Addiction?
Just as alcoholism and drug addiction are commonplace, there are numerous myths and misunderstandings about addicts, addiction, and withdrawal. Let’s look at some of the false ideas about addicts and…
Home Detox Programme
Many people would prefer to be treated at home for any illness and we know that this is particularly true of people…