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Most Popular Drugs in India: Introduction
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……
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Are You Drinking Too Much?
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……
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Importance of Accountability: Getting Over Your Addiction
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……
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Signs of Hidden Drug or Alcohol Use
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……
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The Twelve Steps – Inspirational Slideshow
[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
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……
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New Deaddiction Centre in Distressed Kashmir Valley Hopes to Quell Drug Abuse
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 being spread and……
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Wealth Equals Drug Abuse? Addiction in Maharashtra
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……
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Mobile Addiction: Texting, Tablets and More
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……
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New Hope for Women Addicts in Hyderabad and Beyond
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……