Am I an alcoholic? Do I really have a problem? And if I do, do I need to seek help? Like any other addiction, before an alcoholic can recover, the disease must be identified and accepted by the addict himself. But how do you identify an alcohol addiction? Alcohol Addiction | Identification The CAGE questionnaire… Read more »
Answers the question, “should I consider deaddiction abroad?” with the unique advantages of international treatment.
DELHI: Last Monday a comprehensive national policy to aid in the curbing of drug abuse was announced by finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee. The policy responds to the intensifying drug menace in India, and represents India’s strong commitment of rising to the challenge presented by substance abuse in our country. India: A Magnet for Substance Abuse… Read more »
Baahir sinks his brown hand into the soil and pulls out a handful of black dirt. Water seeps into the hole he formed, and he drops two seeds that splash into the ground. Habitually, he brushes the soil back over the seeds, and begins forming the next hole. Baahir is a heroin addict, and he… Read more »
“It’s as if we’re sitting on a time bomb that can explode at any time.” Dr. JPS Bhatia, a local doctor who has run a Punjab rehab clinic for the last 15 years, said this regarding the drug menace in Punjab. [ref] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11925617[/ref] And as the impact of the 2012 elections continue to develop, the… Read more »
You’ve walked around the casino for the last three hours feeding slot machines, playing roulette, feeling the thrill of winning and the agony of losing. But right now you feel lucky, a sort of feeling you couldn’t explain to someone, but makes perfect sense to you. A feeling where when going up against 1 and… Read more »
Discusses the very real problem of Facebook Addiction. Are you addicted?
Have you ever been stunned by the power of illicit drugs? Have you watched a drug destroy a friend or family member? Maybe you or someone you love is addicted right now. Cocaine is often the culprit of these intense addictions, and frequently elicits short and long term effects that can tear the fabric of… Read more »
Learn how to practically approach your addiction to cigarettes. This article presents nine helpful tips about breaking your smoking addiction.
Often to cope with life’s stress, people turn to over the counter drugs. This article breaks down the OTC Drug problem, market and regulation in India.
What is a De-Addiction Camp? Should I go to one? Can I start one? This article answers these questions by describing the basic concepts of a De-Addiction Camp.
The interesting status symbol surrounding cocaine is discussed in this article. Cocaine is more than just a drug, and its impact is becoming wide spread.
On top of the medical effects of substance abuse, drugs influence finances, families, job security and more. This article discusses the non-medical effects of substance abuse.
What is happening to Punjab? This article discusses substance abuse in Punjab, India, and breaks down the real issue behind the drug problem.
Learn about the Indian inspired cigarette: Bidis. This article talks about the bidis industry, smoking, and de-addiction.