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...
Addiction and substance abuse are social problems that have penetrated all levels of society. Acupuncture alcohol an...
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.
addiction blogs
The process of medicating our feelings starts early in life for many of us. The more wounds we are engulfed by as children the greater the need to medicate those wounds. We develop rigid defenses w...
Manny, recently released from prison, came for help in treating his cocaine addiction. His life was just a repeat of a familiar cycle of addiction and relapse. He sat in my office with his head in ...
Coffee, probably one of the most asked questions I get from clients. There are many conflicting reports about the problems and the benefits of drinking coffee. I think we need to take it back to th...
I have always loved sugar, as far back as I can remember. But my mom was ahead of her time, a “health nut,” so as a child, instead of peanut butter and jelly, I got tofu on sprouted-grain bread. In...
ADDICTION
Text by Deborah Lynne Carlton
Excerpt from Carolyn Mein's "Releasing Emotional Patterns" indented.
It is believed that the root of all addiction is fear, and the desire...