Hitting the Rock Bottom with Alcohol or Drinking
Hitting Bottom For many alcoholics, it takes some kind of life altering event to admit we have a problem and seek help. It may be losing a job or a relationship, it might be a car accident or a DUI, or for some, it may mean losing the family they love. It’s different for everyone. Hitting bottom is a process an alcoholic (or any addict) goes through to lift their denial about their disease and/or addiction, and the physical and emotional damage it is doing to them and others
What is Ecstasy Addiction
Ecstasy, the street name for MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine) is thought NOT to be a drug that you get habituated to, but this isn’t true thus should not to be taken lightly. In fact, when someone takes ecstasy on a regular basis their body and mind start to become accustomed to it. They will feel that they can’t function properly without ecstasy and if they stop taking it, they will go through withdrawal. Ecstasy withdrawal syndrome can induce serious cases of
Morphine Addiction
Morphine is an extremely addictive painkiller. In fact, morphine addictive properties make it a Schedule II narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act. When addicts try to quit morphine, they often experience severe cramps, pains and anxiety which can result in using the drug again in order to avoid withdrawal. Symptoms of Morphine Addiction Morphine addiction can start as a prescribed medication to solve real pain issues. However, having morphine can lead to habitual dru
Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Addiction
Compared with other opiates and opioids, heroin’s addictive properties make this illicit drug is one of the MOST ADDICTIVE available. Signs of Heroin Addiction Heroin is a highly addictive drug, among one of the most rapidly acting opiates. Produced from morphine, and seldom found on the streets pure, heroin is often “cut” with other drugs endangering the life of the user. The first sign of addiction is habitual use. Routes of administration for heroin include injecting, snor
Signs and Symptoms of Crack Addiction
Crack is a form of cocaine that’s been changed to a free base, allowing it to be smoked. Compared with other drugs, crack addictive properties are risky, and crack is highly addictive. Being addicted to crack produces both changes in mood and changes in behavior. A few examples include being too nervous and alert on a regular basis and losing weight while being careless about personal grooming. Crack Addiction Signs A person who was calm before will become highly alert and n
The Science of Social Media Addiction
In droves, we engage on social media with selfies, Likes, follows, and shares. These are actions that positively re-enforce the idea that social media tools provide us with good feelings. Like any pleasure-seeking activity, social media tools are addictive. With our society’s dramatic shift toward interacting over the internet and social media tools, it is easier than ever to develop an addiction to social media. The Connection between Social Media and Addiction If you’ve eve
