Is acupuncture effective at healing chronic pain or is it just all in your head? A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine provides proof that acupuncture is…
The newest sensation in treating opiate dependency is known as “rapid drug detox.” Rapid drug detox is a procedure by which a patient is sedated and given medications to quickly…
Obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects 1 in 5 Americans. Obsessive compulsive disorder affects children, adolescents and adults. Around one third to a half of adults have…
Hey dude, where’s my balls?! Do I have your attention? Good. That’s what some young men might ask themselves in the near future if they keep smoking marijuana recreationally. Scientists…
If you want to work a solid program through a 12 step fellowship your first goal should be to find a sponsor. If you are thinking about doing this you…
Medical News Today is reporting that researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center have found a way to treat an disease similar to Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) in mice….
The thought of having to connect with complete strangers, for those who are new to meetings, sounds daunting and well, impossible. The good thing is that there are many…
What is Internet addiction? Internet addiction or Internet addiction disorder is excessive computer use that interferes with your daily life. Certain Internet activities which if done in person would normally…
The newest ADHD therapy is in the form of a video game. Great, another distraction for our kids, right? Actually, no – Interactive Metronome is made specifically for children with…
1. Energy drinks in elementary school Energy drinks may seem harmless but this is one of the new dangerous teen drug habits ever. In recent years, drinks that combine alcohol…
It’s true that many of us have very poor self-discipline in addiction. I slept in until noon, called into work regularly (when I actually had a job), stayed up late…
How to tell someone you’re concerned about their alcohol use If you are worried about someone’s alcohol use then you are probably wondering how to tell someone you’re concerned about…