March 2011

Substance withdrawal and drug rehab

Substance withdrawal involves a set of physiological and behavioral symptoms that result when people who have been using substances heavily for prolonged periods of time stop using the substance or greatly reduce their use. The symptoms of withdrawal from a given substance are typically the opposite of the symptoms of intoxication with the same substance. [...]

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Alcoholism

Alcoholic drinks are not new to any of us, I’m sure. I am also pretty sure that everyone is well aware of the effects of alcohol to the person once it is taken in the body. Normally, after drinking a handful, the person can become dizzy, feels like vomiting, more like what they call “tipsy”. [...]

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Stimulants and Drug Rehab

The feelings of energy, happiness, and power, a decreased desire for sleep, and a diminished appetite happens when one uses stimulants. This can be attributed to the fact that stimulants activate the central nervous system. There are two types of stimulants associated with severe substance-related disorders: cocaine and amphetamines. The effects of getting psychological lift [...]

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Al Anon As Your Support Group

There are friends and family of alcoholics that formed a support group called Al Anon. It was founded by Lois Wilson, the wife of the founder of the alcoholics anonymous who is Bill Wilson. Lois was well-known and an inspiration to the people who have alcoholic loved ones.

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Drug Rehab and The Dangers of Substance Abuse

The diagnosis of substance abuse is given when a person’s recurrent use of a substance results in significant harmful consequences. Substance abuse contains four categories of harmful consequences . First, the individual fails to fulfill important obligations at work, school, or home. He or she may fail to show up at work or for classes, [...]

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All About Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is one of many conditions that are referred to as a depressive disorder. This type of disorder has an effect on an individual’s brain processes. There are many reasons as to what causes this disorder. One’s premature experiences, neural processes, and psychological processes are part of the few reasons that are known to [...]

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