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Tell your story! Pick up your Addiction Recovery Help Guide, Over 100 pages of recovery tips, resources and links to enhance your life in recovery. Bill Urell MA.CAAP-II, is an addictions therapist at a leading residential treatment center. He teaches healthy life styles, life skills, self-help and self improvement for holistic recovery.Visit our growing community at Addiction Recovery Basics.

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  • 10 Killer Tips to Overcome Sleeplessness Without Addictive Drugs
    [Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Would you like 10 quick and easy tips to overcome sleeplessness? The solution is here with healthy, natural methods without using addictive drugs or alcohol.


  • Can Alcoholism Be Cured? Are You Or a Loved One Suffering From Alcohol Addiction
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you know if alcoholism can be cured, or if alcohol addiction is a permanent condition? Find the out the answers here.


  • Relapse on Drugs and Alcohol - 5 Tips on How to Survive a Relapse
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] No one in recovery wants to have a drug and alcohol relapse. But if it occurs, would you know what to do? These tips on how to survive a relapse may help avoid a lot of unnecessary pain.


  • Relapse Prevention Plan - 3 Key Planning Concepts to Help Prevent a Drug Or Alcohol Relapse
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Are you aware of the dangers of a drug or alcohol relapse and 3 key concepts that can help prevent it? The answers are revealed here.


  • Adult Children of Alcoholics - 5 Common Characteristics
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you have any of these common characteristics of adult children of alcoholics? Reading this article will provide some insights and answers.


  • Will These Hidden Drug and Alcohol Relapse Triggers Be Your Downfall?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] The importance of understanding what a relapse trigger is cannot be underestimated. A relapse trigger is that experience which can stimulate the phenomenon of craving and obsession we the return of drug or alcohol abuse.


  • Relapse Prevention - Common Causes of Relapse in Each Phase of Addiction Recovery
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you have relapse prevention tools to handle the most common causes of drug and alcohol relapse? Read on to learn the 3 phases of addiction recovery and the common, preventable pitfalls of each.


  • Relapse Prevention - Are You Clear on These Key Concepts of Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Addiction recovery, relapse and relapse prevention; if you are not clear on these definitions and key concepts then you may be at risk. In this article, clear and concise concepts will be revealed.


  • 5 Phases of Recovery
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you wonder how to measure progress in recovery? Here are 5 phases people move through on their way to a new life. Where are you on the scale of progress?


  • Is it Time to Get Into Addiction Treatment?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Drug addiction treatment is available to assist any individual with an addiction or substance use problem. Each treatment is based on each person's needs so that they can learn to control their addiction and live normal, productive lives.


  • Which Drug Rehab Or Alcohol Treatment Level of Care is Best?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Just as there are various levels of use of mood altering drugs, there are various levels of treatment available. Which one is right?


  • Selecting the Right Drug Rehab - 10 Key Questions Begging to Be Asked
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Selecting a drug rehab may be unfamiliar territory. Nothing could be more critical to increase the chances of successful engagement and outcome of treatment. Here are the questions to ask.


  • Drug and Alcohol Cravings - What to Do When Cravings Strike and Threaten Your Addiction Recovery
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Drug and alcohol cravings can be a grave danger to your addiction recovery; do you know what to do when they strike? Read on for tips and tools that may save your recovery.


  • Addiction Recovery and Shame - Can You Recognize the Tie-In?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you know what shame really is? After reading this article, you will have a clearer concept of shame.


  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction Relapse Triggers - A Really Simple Guide to Addiction Relapse Prevention
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you know what a drug and alcohol relapse trigger is? Do you know how critical it working with triggers is to relapse prevention? This article will answer those questions.


  • Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - Neglecting These Five Key Issues Can Lead to Relapse
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Practicing these 5 relapse prevention skills can prevent a drug and alcohol related relapse. Do you know what they are?


  • Alcohol and Drug Addiction - Three Phases of Addiction Recovery
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Did you know how to negotiate the three primary phases of drug and alcohol addiction recovery? You will after reading this article.


  • Cocaine - Do You Know How Seriously Cocaine Affects the Brain?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Cocaine is a very powerful stimulant that has significant affects on the brain and has an extremely high potential for drug addiction. A highly addictive substance, Cocaine is a powerful stimulant derived from the leaves of the Coca plant native to South America. It is usually seen in a powdered form, as a powdered hydrochloride salt which is most commonly snorted, although it is also dissolved and injected.


  • Teen Drug Abuse - The Dangers of Cough Medicine Abuse - Robo-Tripping
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Robo tripping is one of the street names for cough medicine abuse, a growing form of drug abuse. Sometimes referred to as "robo-tripping", cough medicine abuse has increased dramatically in recent years. Whether in syrup form or tablet form, teenagers and children often consume huge and potentially lethal doses of cough medicine in their quest to get high from Dextromethorphan, which is an active ingredient capable of offering relief from coughs.


  • Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery - Using Group Therapy
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] When it comes to alcohol and drug addiction recovery, there is no one 'best' approach to recovering from an addiction and there is no single part of the process which works exactly the same for each person. However, group sessions have come to be seen as one of the best possible therapies for those in addiction recovery.


  • If Drug and Alcohol Use Is the Solution, Then What is the Problem?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] The use of drugs and alcohol do not provide solutions to life problems, but do offer relief. Or, so it seems.


  • Reframing Thoughts - An Effective Sobriety Tool to Help You Get 'Unstuck'
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Getting stuck is a normal part of the addiction recovery process. The trick is to find a way to break through whatever thoughts are limiting your forward progress.


  • Abstinence in Drug Addiction and Alcoholism - Am I Cured?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Being cured of drug and alcohol addiction is the desire of many. But, is this a realistic expectation? Read on to find out.


  • Child Drug Abuse Prevention Tips For Parents - 7 Ways to Help Promote Your Child's Safety
    [Home-and-Family:Parenting] Drug abuse prevention is the best form of drug abuse treatment. Do you know what to do to become proactive in preventing your child's involvement with drugs? Here you will find 7 tips help you do so.


  • Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - Quit Smoking Cigarettes For Best Results
    [Health-and-Fitness:Quit-Smoking] Do you know the relationship between smoking cigarettes and relapsing back into drug and alcohol use? It may surprise you. Read on for some startling new facts.


  • Overcoming Alcoholism - What Are the 5 Essential Mindsets in Overcoming Alcoholism?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] In overcoming alcoholism, there are key questions that need to be asked and answered before abstinence and sobriety can begin. Read on, and these keys will be revealed.


  • Addiction Treatment - Cutting Through the BS and Presenting What Works in Drug and Alcohol Treatment
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] With all the conflicting information on addiction and drug and alcohol treatment, how can you possibly separate fact from fiction? Read on to learn some verified facts.


  • Denial in Alcohol and Drug Addiction - What Were They Thinking?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] What exactly is denial when discussed with drug addiction or alcoholism? Is it simply a bunch of excuses, or is there more going on? Read on to discover some surprising answers.


  • Relationship Boundaries - 4 Mistakes Made in Establishing Relationship Boundaries
    [Relationships] These relationship boundary mistakes can block both communications and growth in your relationship. Do you know how to prevent them? Read on to find 5 important tips.


  • Sobriety and Abstinence - 2 Distinctly Different Terms in Drug and Alcohol Recovery
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] In discussing sobriety and abstinence, many people use the terms interchangeably. Do you know the critical differences between the two concepts? Read on to discover this crucial distinction.


  • Alcoholic Blackout - Types of Alcohol Blackouts, How They Work, and the Consequences
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Alcoholic blackouts can range from being mildly annoying to life threateningly dangerous. Do you know the facts? Read on to learn more about alcohol induced blackouts.


  • Symptoms of Teen Drug Abuse - List of Behavioral and Physical Signs of Teenager Drug and Alcohol Use
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Do you know the behavioral and physical signs and symptoms of drug or alcohol use? This checklist will give you a guide to what to watch out for.


  • Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - 5 Solutions to Common Relapse Triggers
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you know practical strategies for drug and alcohol relapse prevention? After reading this article, you will have some concrete strategies to utilize.


  • Social Drinker, Alcohol Abuse, Or Alcoholic - Where Do You Fit In?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Do you know the differences and possible dangers a social drinker, alcohol abuse or alcoholic? Where do you fit in? You will know after reading this article.


  • Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - 3 Symptoms of Relapse and 3 Solutions
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Are you falling victim to any of these relapse symptoms? Find out if you are and what to do about it by reading further.


  • Spirituality in Addiction Recovery - How Can it Help?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Can spirituality help in addiction recovery? How can we define spirituality This article gives solid examples of how spirituality can help in drug and alcohol recovery, and suggests a slightly different concept of spirituality.


  • Relapse Symptoms - How Important Are These 7 Hidden Danger Signs of Drug and Alcohol Relapse?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Do you know that recognizing relapse symptoms and warning signs is the first step in preventing relapse? Read on and you will soon know your enemy.


  • Addiction Recovery and Self Efficacy - What is Self-Efficacy and Why is it Important in Sobriety?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] The positive belief that one can succeed in addiction recovery is often studied. This is called self-efficacy; it is amazing what the power of positive belief can contribute to one's sobriety. Here is proof it works.


  • Problem Drinking, Alcohol Abuser - Can You Just Cut Down, Or Return to Normal Drinking?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Can a problem drinker or alcohol user drink safely by controlling their drinking? This is not a simple question to answer, in that many do not understand the concepts of social use, substance abuse and addiction. We will untangle these in this article.


  • Relapse Prevention- Dangerous Symptoms and Signs of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Relapse Warning List
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Relapse prevention identifies the warning signs and symptoms of the process that occurs before returning to drug and-or alcohol use. Relapse prevention is interrupting the forward progress of the drug or alcohol addiction relapse process. Here is what to look for:


  • Drug Abuse Or Drug Addiction - The Physical Signs
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Are you able to identify signs and symptoms of drug abuse and drug addiction? Your ability to do so may be the difference in saving a life, be it your own, a friends or a loved one. Here are the physical signs to be alert to for many drugs.


  • Alcoholics Anonymous - Who Can Join AA?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Alcoholics Anonymous is not a cult, or a bunch of holy rollers after your money. It is a group of people living a solution for alcoholism. It is effective, helped millions of people, and been around for a long time. The entry requirement is simple.


  • Alcohol Abuse Signs and Symptoms - 7 Signs of Alcohol Abuse
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Alcohol abuse can occur to anyone at any time. What are the signs that an alcohol problem may be developing and growing? These 7 questions will help with identify a problem in need of a solution.


  • 8 Tips to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Self-Defeating Behaviors
    [Self-Improvement] Are you engaged in self-defeating and self-sabotaging behavior? Do you tend to end up with a mess when things started out so well? I am a big believer in the idea that every action we take is done for reason.


  • Secrets Of Understanding An Addictive Relationship Revealed
    [Relationships:Dating] An addictive relationship is like drug or alcohol addiction. When you are in it, it is tough to see your way out. Here are the signs of a dysfunctional relationship:


  • The Three Secrets Of Entering Alcohol Addiction Recovery
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] For successful alcohol addiction recovery, three factors must come together simultaneously. Addiction recovery is amazingly complex subject that just begs to be broken down into simplicity.


  • Is Perfectionism Holding You Back?
    [Self-Improvement] Being a perfectionist can be a set up for failure. As human beings, we make mistakes. Mistakes are very difficult for perfectionists to handle. Here's why...


  • Is Drug Addiction And Alcohol Addiction A Disease?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Drug and alcohol addiction occurs because of 3 factors. The severity of occurrence and part these factors play is different in each case.


  • Do You Know The Difference Between Healthy And Unhealthy Guilt?
    [Self-Improvement] Guilt comes in two flavors, healthy guilt and unhealthy, or toxic guilt. We will explore the purpose and diferences between the two.


  • Place A Wager, Are You Betting On A Gambling Addiction?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Roll the dice - you might make a score. The lure of quick cash is very powerful. Most gamblers get hooked by one big score, but when they try to repeat their luck, no luck.


  • 6 Questions You Must Ask When Selecting A Drug Rehab
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Drug and alcohol addiction is never suffered alone. Drug abuse affects all walks of society. Whether you or someone you care about is struggling with a dependency- there is effective treatment available.


  • Can You Be Suffering From Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Drug addiction is devastating in many different ways.Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is an impairment that many addicts suffer from when they attempt quit drugs. It may be the key to repeat relapse.


  • 7 Tips To Buying The Perfect Prom Dress
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] How to select a memorable prom dress. It is critical that you find the perfect prom dress that will cause you, your date and everyone else to catch their breath. Here are 7 tips to steer you toward that perfect prom dress.


  • 10 Sure-Fire Tips To Improve Your Listening Skills
    [Self-Improvement:Techniques] If you are lacking in the listening skills department, though, there are some things that you can start doing today to become a better listener. These ten tips will help you become a better listener and a better communicator.


  • Is Alcohol Addiction A Problem In Your House?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Is alcohol addiction a disease? Is it a physical and mental addiction, or simply a moral failing?


  • Predisposition To Alcoholism - What's In Your Genes?
    [Health-and-Fitness] What causes alcoholism? Is it passed genetically through the family, or are there environmental factors that are more important? It is understood that the predisposition to alcoholism may be contributed by a number of factors including genetic makeup and social or environmental aspects.


  • Key Questions To Ask Your Drug Rehab
    [Health-and-Fitness] While it can seem quite intimidating to ask questions about a drug rehab program, you must in order to find the right one for you. There are many different types of drug rehab programs available. You must find the right program for you.


  • 12 Signs And Symptoms Of An Addictive Relationship
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] An addictive relationship is an unhealthy situation in which you suffer cravings for the attention and presence of another person. It can lead to feelings similar to drug withdrawal if these needs are not met, including low self-esteem, helplessness, lack of self-confidence and passive behavior.


  • 7 Great Tips To Help You In Early Drug Addiction Recovery
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] There is probably nothing more dismal to a recovering drug addict then the fact that they are going through a process which seems like it takes forever! If you have just gotten out of an addiction center or other drug and alcohol rehab center, chances are that you experienced. Here are some things that you must do in order to continue on in addiction recovery.


  • Are You Enabling Addiction In The One You Love? The Role of Enabler
    [Relationships:Conflict] Unfortunately, many times, a loved one actually is enabling addiction through their well intentioned desire to help the addict or alcoholic. How does this occur?


  • Are You A Victim Of Dysfunctional Relationships? 9 Warning Signs
    [Relationships] A dysfunctional or an about-to-be dysfunctional relationship always has warning signs. These must be identified and confronted in a timely fashion to prevent complete disintegration of he relationship. Here is a list of some warning signs of dysfunctional relationships:


  • Is Alcohol Considered A Drug?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] As an addictive substance, alcohol can be as bad as drugs. Alcohol abuse and addiction, often referred in general terms as alcoholism, is a common problem in many communities, able to cut across economic and social barriers.


  • 10 Simple Steps To Meet And Gain New Friends
    [Relationships:Friendship] How do you meet new friends? Here are some great tips...


  • What Is Addiction Relapse Prevention?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] The recovery, and drug and alcohol treatment communities generally agree that there is a relapse process that begins long before the actual first use has occurred.


  • Is Being A Codependent The Sign Of A Bad Relationship?
    [Relationships:Commitment] Codependents are people who exhibit far too much caring for people who depend on them. Is this the sign of a bad relationship?


  • Could I Have Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome or PAWS?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome or PAWS is a group of symptoms that arise as a drug addict or alcoholic attempts abstinence from their chosen mood altering chemicals.


  • Do You Make These 10 Common Thinking Errors?
    [Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] There are certain mindsets or points of view that can be counter-productive to good communication. These errors in thinking, and if taken to the extreme, can inhibit both personal growth and growth in relationships.


  • The Principles Behind The 12 Steps Of Addiction Recovery
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] The principles of the 12 steps can be very difficult or very simple to understand. This is an effort to simplify the meaning of the principles of the 12 steps for those who may be having difficulty.


  • Anger Management- 10 Action Steps To Safely Process Anger
    [Self-Improvement:Anger-Management] Managing anger is actually not as complex as it may first seem. The following are anger management tips to keep you and those around you emotionally and physically safe.


  • Loneliness - 10 Help Strategies Anyone Can Use
    [Relationships] When was the last timr you enjoyed a meaningful exchange with another person? Here are some ways on how to deal with lonliness and find a happier, fuller life.


  • Ten Tips for Easing Depression
    [Self-Improvement] The death of a loved one can erase hope and quickly turn happiness into despair. The break up of a relationship, the dissolution of a family, the loss of one's job - the list of causes is endless. Here are ten tips to ease depression.


  • What Is A Dry Drunk?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] The 'dry drunk' is a phrase that often pops up in speaking of addiction recovery and relapse prevention. But what, exactly, is dry drunk syndrome?


  • 10 Ways to Ease Anxiety And Reduce Stress
    [Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] Instead of being a hammer blow of fear, anxiety and stress, the most telling forms of anxiety are gradually built up. Here are 10 tips to reduce stress before it reaches a crisis point.


  • 10 Sure Fire Tips for Happier Relationships
    [Relationships] Here are ten tips you can put into action to help you increase the quality of all your relationships. Dramatic improvements can come with little steps. Here's how...


  • 10 Sure Fire Self Esteem And Self Improvement Tips
    [Self-Improvement:Self-Esteem] Using these self esteem boosting tips will generate powerful self confidence, self worth, and positive action. Leave the rut behind and start rolling!


  • Would You Like To Increase Your Spirituality? Some Quick And Easy Tips
    [Self-Improvement:Spirituality] Would you like some help developing a personal spirituality? Here are some actions you can take:


  • Would You Like To Overcome Fear? 10 Quick And Easy Tips
    [Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] If fear is keeping you from living the kind of life you've always wanted, you can change that. Here's how:


  • Discover Secrets Of Acquiring Self Confidence
    [Self-Improvement:Self-Esteem] A person's future and career certainly depends on whether that person has trait of self-confidence in how they present themselves and solve problems.


  • Addiction Recovery - Answer These Five Questions 'Yes' For Success
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Addiction recovery can be broken down into five major questions that need to be answered, processed, and moved through for success. They are sequential and though the questions may sound simple, there are hidden land mines that can derail your recovery.


  • 7 Tips For Spirituality - Making A Connection
    [News-and-Society:Religion] The question is often asked, what can I do to improve my spirituality? Here are 7 quick and easily implemented action steps for a more peaceful well rounded you.


  • Plug In An Audiobook, Listen To Your Favorite Book
    [Internet-and-Businesses-Online:E-Books] Audiobooks are the audio version of popular literature. Almost any best selling paperback or hardback book is released simultaneously with an audio version.


  • What Are Polarized Sunglasses?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Polarized sunglasses are sunglasses that help diminish the glare of the sun while providing incredibly clear, glare-free vision.


  • Winning Tactics For Installing Skylights
    [Home-Improvement] Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, installing skylights can drastically improve the atmosphere in your home.


  • New Universal Remotes: Learn Your Control Codes
    [Home-Improvement:Audio-Video] One of the biggest drawbacks about old style universal remote controls was the fact that you had to input code after code into the device


  • Installing Gutters: Critical Tips
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] If you have decided to replace your gutters, there are a few things you should consider before installing them...


  • Indoor Fountain Selection And Care
    [Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] There aren't many things as lovely to watch or as pleasant to listen to as an indoor fountain. If selected and purchased with care, and maintained properly, an indoor fountain will continue to give pleasure for years and years.


  • True Organic Fertilizer: Manure and Muck
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] "Organic fertilizer" sounds lovely, but truth be told, for a little work, you can get it free from any nearby farmer. Or you can usually pay someone to deliver it for you


  • Electric Fences Insure Pet Safety
    [Pets] Keep your pet safe! There are two types of fences that will keep a pet in the yard: a high frequency fence and an electric fence.


  • An Outdoor Dog Kennel Can Keep Your Dogs Safe and Secure
    [Pets:Dogs] Taking care of a dog's needs can be time consuming. You must give your dog an appropriate place to run around and get its exercise. An outdoor dog kennel can keep your pets safe also.


  • Anti Aging Therapy at Home
    [Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] Tricks and tips on a few safe, easy ways to start anti aging therapy for yourself in the comfort of your own home.


  • The Truth About Getting A Tummy Tuck
    [Health-and-Fitness:Beauty] Are you sick and tired of your flabby belly? A tummy tuck might just be the solution to your problem figure.


  • Laser Hair Removal - Who Else Wants Smooth Skin And Less Hair?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Hair-Loss] Laser hair removal can give you just what you desire. The longing for smooth skin not only fills an emotional need but also creates sensual feelings. It arouses.


  • Lasik: The Better To See You With My Dear
    [Health-and-Fitness] Lasik. The technology is better, outcomes have improved, the prices have dropped. What are you waiting for? Treat yourself to practicality.


  • The Porcupine Diet - Acupuncture For Weight Loss
    [Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] If you have tried all the fad diets with little success, why not try something that has worked for a couple of thousand years...acupuncture for weight loss.


  • Diabetes: Plain Talk About The Basics
    [Health-and-Fitness:Diabetes] With diabetes, an attitude of 'ignore it and hope it goes away' can kill you. Literally.


  • The Truth About Computer Addiction
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Is it stretching things to be speaking of computer use in terms of addiction? What if your job involves using a computer eight hours as day, are you addicted? It really comes down to a matter of intent and effect. With the ease of accessing computers, it is becoming increasingly easier to develop a computer addiction. Computer addiction affects people of all ages and of all social backgrounds.


  • Some Thoughts on Alcohol Addiction
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] The textbook definition of alcohol addiction, also referred to as alcoholism, is the dependence on alcohol. The consumption of which is marked by obsession and compulsion and adversely affects behavior and social or work functions. It produces withdrawal symptoms when intake is stopped or greatly reduced. However, if you are an alcoholic or a person directly involved with a person with an alcohol addiction, you know that it is more to alcoholism then the textbook definition.


  • Identifying The Causes For Sinus Allergies
    [Health-and-Fitness:Acne] Do your sinuses get plugged up the minute spring arrives? Do your sinus symptoms come and go with the arrival of different seasons? Do your sinus symptoms seem to increase when you are exposed to mold, dust, or animals? These sinus allergy situations are just a few examples of when sinus allergies can intensify to the point of real discomfort.


  • Some Side Effects Of Acne Medications
    [Health-and-Fitness:Acne] People with acne might will generally try anything to get rid of it. Who can blame them? With the wide variety of acne medication on the market, getting rid of acne is something that can be achieved by most people. However, for every acne medication, there are side effects. And before you try any acne medication, it is important that you understand the risks and the possibility of side effects...


  • Oxycodone Addiction - It's Just Medicine Right?
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Oxycodone is an narcotic analgesic used to control pain and an anti-cough medication. A common brand name is Oxycontin. Oxycodone addiction and use has been increasingly dramatically in the past ten years. In fact, the average use of oxycodone in the United States has increased by 300% of the past decade. Likewise, the number of emergency room visits related to oxycodone addiction and use has increased by 500%.


  • Are You Allergic To Molds?
    [Health-and-Fitness] What exactly is a mold allergy? Molds come in a variety of forms and mutations. Molds usually grow in an environment between 70-80 degrees, which is the typical temperature range in an average household. Mold can grow in air conditioning ducts, damp wood, refrigerator filters, and anywhere you have a water leak.


  • How To Purchase Good Contact Lenses
    [Health-and-Fitness] Are you confused about the different choices out there for contact lenses? Don't stress. There are a number of contact lenses out on the market that offer enough selection to help you make a perfect choice. To buy contact lenses you need to be very choosy and specific enough to get your requirements met. After you choose a specific type and brand of contact lenses, you must visit an optician for your eye exam. He will also evaluate suitability.


  • Treatment Options For Eczema Sufferers
    [Health-and-Fitness] If you suffer from eczema you are not alone. Eczema is a skin condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The intensity of eczema cases is varied form the mild and inobvious, to the extreme and dibilitating. Therefore, eczema treatment options cover a wide range of intensities and variations also. They range from simply modifying hygiene practices to the last resort use of ultraviolet light treatment. Eczema treatment options are available for all types of sufferers.


  • Crack Addiction: No Longer A 'Cheap' High
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Crack addiction affects people of all ages throughout the United States. The number of people suffering from crack addiction continues to rise, in part, because supporting a crack addiction is initially relatively inexpensive. That makes it easy to get hooked. Unfortunately, crack is highly addictive, making it very easy to develop a crack addiction even for someone who want to try it 'just once.'


  • Contact Lenses Relief From The Hassle Of Eyeglasses
    [Health-and-Fitness] Contact lenses provide you with great relief from those monster eyeglasses that had hidden your eyes for so long. Contact lenses, are miraculous substitutes for the discomfort of heavy glasses.They also improve vision, and help you see much better than typical eyeglasses. A pair of those transparent or colored contact lenses not only gives you a completely different look, but provides better, more consistent vision.


  • Constipation And IBS
    [Health-and-Fitness] The discomfort of constipation can have several causes, but diet is always an important factor and a good place to start when seeking relief. There are certain foods that are more prone to cause constipation in many people. There also are foods that relieve constipation just as effectively. These foods work much more slowly than fiber supplements, laxatives, and stool softeners. These foods also have the advantage of being natural.


  • Codeine Addiction: Relevant Facts
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Codeine addiction is a form of addiction that often sneaks up on the person involved in its use. This is because codeine is a medication that is prescribed to help alleviate pain. This makes it easy for a person who takes codeine to develop a codeine addiction, because he or she thinks codeine is the only way to cope with their pain. Eventually the mind shift is that it is OK to take it to prevent pain from happening whether needed or not.


  • The Problem of Cocaine Addiction
    [Self-Improvement:Addictions] Cocaine addiction is a still a problem in American society. There seems to be less publicity about it but it still is a popular drug It is serious because cocaine addiction it can lead to serious mental and physical damage, even death.


  • What To Do About The Appearance Of Baby Acne
    [Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] For nine months you waited for the baby to arrive. And when the baby is born he is just what you imagined him to be. Perfect and healthy.Upon closer look questions arise - Are they supposed to be this tiny, sleep so much etc. One of the first things parents notice about their newborns is all that baby acne on their cheeks. And baby acne is NOT something they expected...


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