What You Need to Know About Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) is several symptoms that appear after an alcoholic person suddenly stops drinking. The symptoms may appear anywhere from a few hours to a few days
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How Addiction is Tied to Loneliness
We tend to associate addicts with two extremes in terms of sociability. On one hand, we imagine a person using harmful substances to become the “life of the party” and become m
Is Alcohol Considered a Drug?
If you were to ask a group of people about a list of drugs, you’re unlikely to find alcohol included in the list. Alcohol is perhaps the world’s most acceptable drug and is one
How to Prevent Relapse from Ocurring
The road to sobriety is a very long journey that requires willpower and resolve to push through stumbling blocks. One of those roadblocks is suffering relapses which can quickly er
Heroin addiction and what it does to the body
Heroin is a highly addictive, dangerous and potentially deadly drug. It is an opioid, like morphine and codeine, and is made from the sap of the opium poppy. Heroin can appear as a
Crack Cocaine and What It Does to Your Body
Crack cocaine is one of the most addictive substances on the street today. Unlike cocaine that is usually snorted or injected after it is dissolved in a solution, crack users typic
What using crystal meth does to your body
Also known as ice, shabu, crystal, or d-meth, this illicit drug is the purest and most potent form of methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant that can have long-lasting effec
What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body
Regardless of whether you enjoy the occasional glass of wine or you have a difficult time limiting the amount of alcohol you consume, alcohol has an effect on the body from the fir
The Positive Effects of Exercise During Addiction Recovery
Exercise might have more to do with getting and staying clean and sober that you might think. Research shows that there are a number of health benefits for those on the road to rec