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Signs of Hidden Drug or Alcohol Use
trista2593
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…

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The Twelve Steps – Inspirational Slideshow
admin
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?  

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Honesty—Key to Beating Addiction
trista2593
June 16, 2012
Addiction is almost always kept under wraps. That's the only way to maintain it—lie about it. And besides, to admit your addiction would hurt your reputation. And you don't want to do that. Or do you? The Honest Truth About Addiction What if I told you that being completely honest with yourself was the only way you'll ever even begin…

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New Deaddiction Centre in Distressed Kashmir Valley Hopes to Quell Drug Abuse
admin
June 4, 2012
[caption id="attachment_7000" align="alignleft" width="108" caption="Dr. Riyaz Ahmad "][/caption] In April, Bugdam District of Central Kashmir's first deaddiction centre was opened. Kashmir Valley has suffered greatly from the militancy of the last two decades and the drug addiction situation is dire. This centre, Khansahib, started by Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Rather has already seen a good response from the community, with awareness…

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Wealth Equals Drug Abuse? Addiction in Maharashtra
trista2593
May 30, 2012
From 2007 to 2010 more people registered into Maharashtra De-Addiction programmes than any other state in the country. The Union ministry of social justice and empowerment kept records on those treated and recorded close to 44,000 people. These 44,000 represent only a fraction of those in need of treatment. Even with the available treatment, it seems the numbers of addicts…

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Mobile Addiction: Texting, Tablets and More
admin
May 23, 2012
You've probably heard the word "dependency" used to describe certain addictions. Millions of men and women across India find themselves dependent on drugs, alcohol or prescription medication. But according to a leading psychologist, mobile devices can develop dependency too. If you're wondering how it's possible to develop dependency to screens, ask the parents of our next generation. Technology Addiction: Dependency? Biologist…

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New Hope for Women Addicts in Hyderabad and Beyond
admin
May 15, 2012
Hope Trust has recently established an exclusive women's treatment facility. We interviewed Rahul Luther, the director of this establishment, in order to learn more about the situation and the way that Hope Trust intends to address the needs of women in Hyderabad and throughout the country. Hope Trust, one of India's foremost deaddiction centres is opening an exclusive women's facility…

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Prescription Drug Abuse in India
trista2593
May 8, 2012
The availability of prescription drugs has never been greater. Doctors are prescribing more drugs than ever before. Online pharmacies make getting prescription drugs easy. And youngsters are consistently given powerful and addictive prescription drugs following a surgery or doctor's appointment. Prescription drug abuse has become a worldwide problem—and it's getting worse every day. According to a report released by the…

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Alternative Treatment Methods (Part 3): Ayurveda
trista2593
May 7, 2012
This post is a continuation of our alternative treatment methods series: view articles on meditation and yoga. Because drug and alcohol addiction usually takes the form of social, physical and physiological problems — each of these areas needs to be treated during treatment. A comprehensive approach to drug addiction treatment often includes Ayurveda. The wisdom of life Ayurveda, also called…

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Alternative Treatment Methods (Part 2): Meditation
trista2593
April 30, 2012
Think about how an addiction begins— think about how your addiction began. Did someone with a reassuring look place a "harmless" pill in your hand, or hand you a bottle with a trivial amount of alcohol sloshing near the bottom? Maybe you were experimenting and woke up with a needle hanging out of your arm, or a pipe still smouldering…

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Alternative Treatment Methods (Part 1): Yoga
trista2593
April 25, 2012
"Quick" and "easy" are two words you'll never hear during treatment. But one of the greatest hopes of many brown sugar, prescription drug and any variety of drug addicts remains that treatment would be just that: quick and easy. Because a cure doesn't exist for drug and alcohol addiction, treatment centres are forced to use a variety of treatment methods…

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10 Simple Recovery Tips!
trista2593
April 17, 2012
It's no secret: recovering from addiction isn't easy. In fact, it's probably one of the most difficult things you or your loved one will ever have to go through. Here are ten tips that should help you through the recovery process. 1. One day at a time. As you begin to recover from your problem don't focus on the fact…

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Dealing with Denial and Two Powerful Drugs
trista2593
April 15, 2012
Have you ever felt all alone? Maybe hundreds of people surrounded you. Maybe even your loving family or a close friend was nearby, but that feeling of loneliness wouldn't leave you—it almost felt like there was no one else in world. No one to talk to. No one to relate with… This is how many addicts feel: alone in their…

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Mandrax: India’s Brain Child, or Nightmare?
trista2593
April 9, 2012
Six years ago one of the biggest narcotic hauls of recent times took place. In Delhi, India police seized 4,400 kg of mandrax. The bags of small white pills, probably on their way to South Africa (the world's biggest consumer of the drug), was estimated at Rs. 2 billion. That's a lot of mandrax. That's also a lot of money.…

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Cobra Venom Addiction: A Serious Problem
trista2593
April 5, 2012
A UP roadways bus heading towards Meerut on Tuesday night had more than just passengers on board. 500 ml of cobra venom accompanied by two live snakes (a baby python and a sand boa) were seized from the bus by the Delhi police. The bottle of venom, estimated at Rs 2 crore, was discovered in the travel bag of passengers…

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