Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Articles Page 2

Online Help Guide to Prescription Drug Abuse... Every year, thousands of people across the U.S. die due to prescription drug abuse. This is caused when people consume prescription medications wrongly and intentionally.

Do Your Co-Workers Know Your Secret? Recovery Connection's video shows you that alcoholism does not require a set time and place. Alcoholics need to maintain a certain blood alcohol level or else they can get violently sick.

The 12 Steps through Buddhism You may know the 12 steps through AA or NA. These steps can be applied to any organization or group. Most religions have taken the 12 steps and given them a spin, incorporating their ideals.

When Is Alcohol Rehab the Solution? In the morning you drink to avoid the shakes. In the afternoon you drink because of stress and frustration. In the evening you drink because it helps you sleep. Sound familiar?

Do You Have a Drug Addicted Parent? Imagine your father shooting you up with crystal meth at age 9! Drug addiction will make you go against your morals; this is how a father becomes warped enough to introduce drugs to his son.

5 Ways to Stay Sober New Year's Eve Have you been bombarded with invitations to different New Year’s Eve parties? At this time of year, you are either too busy or not busy at all. But for most addicts, each extreme offers its own set of triggers you can prepare for.

Mental Health - Suicide Prevention In the United States, more than 80 million people struggle with mental illness, substance abuse or both, which puts them at a high risk for suicide. More than 30,000 Americans kill themselves every year.

Little Eyes Are Watching You You may think that your drinking doesn’t affect anyone. Or, if you do realize your drinking affects others, you may not care. Alcoholism makes you selfish, self-centered and all you can think about is getting the next drink.

Is Relapse Around the Corner? Relapse doesn’t happen suddenly or without warning. Usually, the telltale signs are there, but you don’t know what to look for. This type of ignorance is not bliss and can bring on relapse.

What a Pain! Signs of Painkiller Addiction... Prescription painkiller addiction affects many people. It’s not just the celebrities that battle with this addiction. Soccer moms and businessmen alike are struggling with prescription painkiller addiction.