What is a ‘Functional’ Alcoholic?
The term functional alcoholic (“functioning” alcoholic, “high functioning” alcoholic) is a term that refers to a person who is alcohol-addicted but is able to lead a seemingly normal, even successful life. It is not a medical diagnosis. This, of course,... Learn MoreIn the News: New Treatment for Pregnant Drug Addicts
A small but growing number of clinics for mothers-to-be are cropping up around the country in response to a prescription drug epidemic. Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a rising problem in the United States. Deaths caused by prescription... Learn More5 Ways to Respect the Anonymity of your Facebook Friends
Tradition Eleven: Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain anonymity at the level of press, radio and film. -The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous With the popularity and seemingly necessary use for... Learn MoreMeth Addiction Treatment
In order to discuss meth addiction treatment, it is important to understand what meth is and how it affects the user. The term “meth” is short for methamphetamine, which is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.... Learn MoreHow to Deal with an Addict in the Family
Learning how to deal with an addict in the family may seem nearly impossible. An addict in the grips of their addiction is not a lovely person in the smallest sense of the word. In fact, many addicts in... Learn MoreHow to Beat Meth Addiction
It could be yourself that has the meth addiction or it could be someone you love. Meth addiction is running rampant in the United States and has been for quite a while. Also known as ice, glass, tina, beanies, clear,... Learn More5 Ways Alcoholism Affects the Family
Alcoholism is a considered a family disease meaning that it does not only affect the alcoholic; it affects the loved ones of the alcoholic. An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a... Learn MoreIn the News: Addiction Specialist Takes the Stand in Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Trial
An addiction specialist took the stand Wednesday at the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial. Dr. Sidney Schnoll testified that he saw no evidence the singer was addicted to painkillers or the anesthetic propofol that ultimately led to his death. The... Learn MoreHow to Stay Sober on the Fourth of July
Besides New Year’s, St. Patrick’s Day, and the Super Bowl, I would hazard a guess that July 4th is one of the drunkest occasions in American culture. Fourth of July celebrations are synonymous with summertime, barbeques, picnics, and beer. With... Learn MoreCan you find recovery online?
A long time ago you couldn’t really find recovery. If you were an alcoholic, you most likely were institutionalized or doomed to die. Talk about hopelessness. Then recovery came about in the form of two alcoholics, and it spread like... Learn MoreHow can you tell if someone is on drugs?
My mom used to say she could tell I was on drugs just from a mere “gut feeling”. I mean, she was my mom so this isn’t surprising. For most people their mothers know them better than anyone else. It... Learn MoreIn the News: Ritalin Now Being Used to Treat Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Cocaine’s addictive properties are related to its effect on the body’s reward pathways. It is a strong central nervous system stimulant that increases levels of dopamine, a brain chemical associated with pleasure, in... Learn More
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