Understanding Addiction People often mistakenly assume that others become addicted to harmful substances or behaviors because they are “bad”, lack willpower, or exhibit some other character flaw that results in a person becoming addicted, according to the National Institute of Health’s Medline Plus. While it is true that initial use of harmful substances or engagement in […]
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Elizabeth Vargas struggles with Alcoholism Elizabeth Vargas quotes from ABC News: “I am. I am an alcoholic. It took me a long time to admit that to myself. It took me a long time to admit it to my family, but I am.” ““The amount of energy I expended keeping that secret and keeping this
Is Rob Schneider’s Blame on Robin Williams’ Pharmaceutical Drugs Linked to Suicide Justified? Rob Schneider’s Twitter tweets on Robin Williams suicide supposedly linked to the effects of pharmaceutical drugs: “Robin Williams was on a drug treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s. ONE OF THE EFFECTS IS SUICIDE!” “The evil pharmaceutical industry ADMITS TO OVER 100,000 in
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The New Variation of Marijuana: The New Dangerous Drug Wax The popular new drug known as “wax”, a purification of marijuana, is considered dangerous and is notorious for resulting in the high effect in some people for more than a day by just a sole use. From what an undercover DEA informant reported to ABC
Depression Feeds Addiction In The Worst Way It’s impossible to understand depression or addiction without being one of the unfortunate sufferers. Certainly, we can emphasize with these twin mental illnesses, offer succor at the darkest moments, but there’s a question mark over whether we can ever comprehend the depths of the feelings associated with the
Robin Williams’ Alcohol Use and Depression Robin Williams’ alcohol use, depression, and recent death has sparked fears and curiosities about the link between depression and alcohol abuse in general. According to the WebMD, research is currently split on the issue as to whether clinical depression leads to alcohol abuse or if alcohol abuse causes depression
Lessons of Robin Williams’ Addiction and Recent Passing Robin Williams’ Intervention It was well known that Robin Williams struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine over the years. Robin Williams’ addiction came through full force, in 2003, he relapsed after being sober for twenty years. Robin Williams’ intervention was staged in 2006 because his family
If someone you love is struggling with the disease of addiction, an intervention may be warranted. An intervention will help that individual see their problem, the way it affects the people they love and the treatment options that exist. If you are planning to stage an intervention, here are four things you must do. 1.
Popular culture says that a person won’t seek help until he or she hits “rock bottom,” but that’s not always the case. Circumstances vary from individual to individual, and there are many reasons that a person might recognize that drinking or drug use is a problem for them. Staying attuned to the signs of addiction
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