All types of compulsive activity can become a problem if they aren’t held in moderation. This goes for compulsive spending, as well. Compulsive spending is a problem that makes people spend pretty much every dollar in their wallet. People with a compulsive spending problem can often be found buying things that they don’t even …
If you think smokeless tobacco is “up to snuff” and harmless, think again. Whatever you like to call it — spitting, dipping or chewing — it is every bit as harmful as smoking. The majority of medical researchers judge more so because users are not as aware of the threats. Cancers of the lips, …
During the 70s, smoking pot or cannabis was very popular. Since cannabis is a natural herb, people believed that it could not pose any ill effects on their health. People who smoke cannabis exhibit different physiological and behavioral effects. Most feel drowsy but generally happy, making this herb a favorite among teens. But of …
Often when people give up smoking cannabis, a massive hole (or void) is made within themselves. They are left with a feeling of depression and emptiness. It’s like something is missing. Something you love has now disappeared and you feel sadness because you want that feeling back. Truth is you don’t actually want marijuana …
Cannabis a plant, in general terms a drug that has made several addicted. One name many roles, Cannabis is also known as Marijuana. Cannabis makes around 9% of its users addicted to it according to one UK study. Some researchers claim that 50% of its users have a control over it. Around 70 million …
They say the first step to beating an addiction is to admit that you have a problem. Dealing with someone who has a gambling addiction can be painful. They have a tendency to withdraw from family and loved ones, so what are you supposed to do when someone you care about has developed a …
The debate continues between medical experts and rehabilitation specialists as to whether or not nicotine in cigarettes is actually an addictive substance. Many people are unaware of the hotly debated topic of nicotine as a n addictive substance. Some experts claim the substance is “only” a psychological addiction, while other specialists claim it is …
When smoking your body and brain get used to receiving nicotine and they become addicted. The problem when quitting is that although you want to stop smoking your organism will continue to ask for nicotine. Then it’s when the withdrawal symptoms set in, causing cravings. This is the reason why quitting is so hard …
For smokers who have been in that bad habit for so long, say a couple of years or so may have a hard time breaking the habit. Nicotine is a very powerful drug and anyone who gets addictive to it develops a certain kind of dependence to it. The decision to quit is the …
If you get a feeling that you hit the bottle too often and too much, and are unable to control the drinking habit, and if you want to do something about it, then you must seriously consider enrolling in a residential alcohol treatment course. Most residential alcohol treatment programs can help those who can’t …