addiction information
Addiction describes a physical and/or psychological dependency on a substance or behavior. While often referring to alcohol or drug abuse, addiction can take the form of a compulsion to smoke, engage in sexual acts, gamble, or shop. Almost any behavior can become an addiction, even internet, phone, or other technology use in today’s world. Treatment usually involves some combination of psychological support, behavioral therapies and medications.
Recent research is demonstrating the effectiveness of meditation in the treatment of addiction. Mindfulness meditation has been shown to be more effective than other behavioral strategies in conquering addiction.
Examining and overcoming the psychological causes of addiction can help you on the road to recovery.
Herbalists often recommend blood-cleansing herbs to remove the addictive substances from the body quickly. Anti-addi...
Low-level laser therapy is a treatment that offers a possible solution to the cravings that prolongs addiction and th...
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Although it is difficult to eliminate a nicotine addiction unless one is truly ready, an herbal program with anti-add...
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addiction videos
In this short video, practitioner discusses his Continuous Care Model of Addiction Recovery. Compares addiction to other diseases and the need for further intervention to solve their problem.
Interesting online program dealing with substance abuse and behavioral addictions - addictions defined as ""any behavior you cannot sto
Educational video showing Dr. Lance Gooberman teaching how to implement a new treatment for heroin addiction using naltrexone pellets inserted under the skin.
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addiction blogs
Yes, food craving sessions can be done over the phone.
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Whenever two or more people are g...
This innovative program, working with a $15,000 grant, is providing education, as well as meals and medical referral services to the homeless youth population in the area free of charge.Hope McDon...
A study done by the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Florida Chiropractic Society to prove the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustment in dealing with chemical addiction resulted in ...
Traditional Chinese medicine has worked in China for over 2,000
years. Although oriental medicine has its unique theories and
techniques which utilize the body’s vital energy, American people hav...