Why Is Dependence on Some Drugs Okay but Not Others?
Question by Captain Flatulence: Why is dependence on some drugs okay but not others?
Do not confuse “abuse” with “dependence.” Most folks think it’s no big deal if they take anti-depressants, cholesterol lowering drugs or high-blood pressure medications every day (dependence). But as soon as someone says they take Xanax or Valium or Vicodin everyday, there’s a whole different attitude about it.
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Answer by Pgh10
All drugs are not alike. Some drugs,… Continue reading
Non-Essential Stars (And Others With No Talent)?
Question by Dave D: Non-Essential Stars (and others with no talent)?
I am constantly changing channels when dumb (scrawny & no talent celebrities) are on television. I refuse to fork over a dollar for a movie, of people that I feel are wasting away their lives away (drinking and partying) or showing their private parts for the paparazzi. I will not pay a dime for anything with a person that jumps up and down… Continue reading
Learning to Live Drug Free: New Book Describes How One Man’s Life Experience Is Leading Others Out of Addiction
Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 23, 2006
“Enough Already” educates alcoholics and addicts on precisely what to do to get sober and stay sober. It introduces readers to relapse prevention strategies; the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs; shows them how to deal with the uncomfortable emotions that often lead to drug use; and provides practical, viable ways to begin walking that road to recovery.
Author Bob Tyler: “When alcoholics and… Continue reading
Narconon and Others Promote Hope and Recovery at the HOPE 2008 Conference in Mumbai, India
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 20, 2008
The conference had a long name – HOPE 2008 International Conference on Alcohol/Drug Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Environment, Population, and Human Rights. Over 100 persons from 11 countries attended the conference held in October in Mumbai, organized by Dr. Yusuf Merchant, president of DAIRRC (Drug Abuse Information Rehabilitation & Research Centre).
“Yusuf was wise to expand the scope,” said Clark Carr, president of Narconon International. “Drug abuse… Continue reading
Q&A: “Recovery” Just Looking for Others Opinions on “Drug Addiction”?
Question by trish m: “Recovery” Just looking for others opinions on “drug addiction”?
how many of you believe that 12 step programs work? and how many of you know someone who has given up everything that matters for their drug of choice? Just sincere answers please…
You have pointed out one of the main things that needs to be there “willingness” good job!
I’m an addict in recovery (5yrs) and I… Continue reading
Why Do People Attack Others When They Ask a Simple Question About Drugs?
Question by pixi: why do people attack others when they ask a simple question about drugs?
i was doing some research on some prescription medications i am taking and i found so many answers from people saying things like “don’t take them if you’re worried about it” or some crap like that! i really wish people would be more considerate and intelligent; think before they speak.. because some people actually *do* have legitimate problems… Continue reading