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Women, Violence and Addiction: Breaking the Links in India

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January 24, 2013

[caption id="attachment_8427" align="alignright" width="300"] A woman mourns the death of the young woman that was brutally raped in New Delhi, Source: Reuters[/caption] After the horrific attack on a female student in Delhi, which resulted in her death due to intense internal injuries and bleeding, more women in India have chosen to speak out about their own experiences of violence at…

Founder of World's Leading Women's Recovery Center Visits India on a Mission of Hope for Women Addicts

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January 19, 2013

In the past few years, we have documented the growing challenge women in India face as they try to find help for addiction. We've been excited to see progress in this area. Some centres have been developing ways to help women specifically and some are even adding specific women's programs. In a new and exciting development, DeAddictionCentres.IN began working closely…

Why Do People Start Drinking and Doing Drugs?

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January 13, 2013

Has this thought ever run through your brain: "You know, I would really like to ruin my life. And I'd like to start today!" I hope not. I also hope you'll never ruin your life. But just in case you were curious how to end up depressed, lonely, miserable, and feeling like death itself -- I'll tell you, and please…

The Misery of Drug and Alcohol Use

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December 11, 2012

Imagine a woman stops you on the street today and asks, "Do you want your life to be miserable when you get older?" Hopefully, you'd look at her like she was crazy and say, "No! Why would you ask me that?"[ref] How to Ruin your Life By 30: nine surprisingly Everyday mistakes you might be making right nowby Steve Farrar…

New Drinking Laws in India: Irrational?

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November 18, 2012

In case you didn't know, last year Maharashtra passed a new drinking law. A law causing lots of discussion and division. A law creating criminals out of young drinkers. A law adorned by a few, loathed by more than a few and mocked by many (and you should know, the mockers don't necessarily live in Maharashtra). In Maharashtra (and Delhi…

University of Delhi Students Report on Drug Industry

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October 21, 2012

A group of students at the University of Delhi have published and presented a report on the economy and social impact of illicit drugs. We've pasted the powerpoint slides below. The report brings up some interesting points. One of their conclusions is that illicit drugs should be partially legalized. After reading their conclusions what do you think? What are the…

A Pastor, the Nazis, and Bill W: The Origins and Impact of the Serenity Prayer

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October 8, 2012

God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. These words, known as the Serenity Prayer, have become inseparably linked with AA and are used for those recovering from a variety of addictions around the world. India is no exception; the Serenity…

marijuana one of the most popular drugs in India

Most Popular Drugs In India: Cannabis/Marijuana (part 3)

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September 30, 2012

In my introductory post, we compared drugs to an explosion that went of decades ago in India. This explosion takes its toll on India everyday, and three drugs seem to contribute more than any other. Coming in as India's third most popular drug, tobacco. We found that this dangerous substance affects not only our health, but our economy as well.…

Most Popular Drugs in India: Heroin/ Brown Sugar (part 2)

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September 23, 2012

[...this is a continuation of our blog series: "Most Popular Drugs in India." Read our first post discussing Tobacco use in India] The United Nations recently declared India as southern Asia's biggest consumer of heroin, in a comprehensive drug report. Often thought of as an ideal transit point for countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan or Nepal, most of the drugs in…

Most Popular Drugs in India: Tobacco (part 1)

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September 15, 2012

In my quest to discover the most popular drug in India, I stumbled across many many illicit and legal drugs, and variations of those drugs. But as I searched, it became clear that three drugs outdid the rest. Tobacco was amongst the leaders--and according to my research, comes in third place. Choices Are Reality Have you ever wondered what makes…

Most Popular Drugs in India: Introduction

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September 1, 2012

Decades ago, a bomb went off in India. The explosion of this deadly bomb has spread and seeped into nearly every people group and state of our land since. A bomb of illegal drugs. The explosion hit the ground quietly, and many of us didn't realize its dangers--its devastating effects--and the toll it would take on India. In fact, even…

Are You Drinking Too Much?

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August 21, 2012

It's easy to underestimate how much you drink. Even casual drinkers may be drinking too much. Check out the following infographic to see how much is too much. You may be surprised. This infographic was created and originally posted by Duffy's Rehab, Napa Valley, California, USA. Read the original article on their blog to learn more.

Importance of Accountability: Getting Over Your Addiction

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July 17, 2012

A few years ago, I decided to go on a diet. It wasn't anything too ridiculous, just a commitment not to have dessert for four months. I was in college at the time and there were always sweet foods available — so it wasn't easy to say no. Starting the diet on my own, I quickly realised that I was…

Signs of Hidden Drug or Alcohol Use

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July 6, 2012

Think about a time when you did something that you didn't want anyone else to know about. We've all been there. And we all have tactics to avoid revealing what we've done. Especially in the early stages of an addiction, drug and alcohol addicts discover themselves consistently hiding the truth. Many addicts develop strategies and ways to get around telling…

The Twelve Steps – Inspirational Slideshow

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June 25, 2012

[easyrotator]erc_32_1338404701[/easyrotator] The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have helped millions of people worldwide recover from their addictions. We have many deaddiction centres in our directory that use the 12 step treatment method. We hope you enjoyed the image gallery above. Which step is the most meaningful for you?