As an addict growing up, and being the “identified patient” until I was around 40 years old, I had it down to a science. I was the glue that held the family together. I knew my role and played it well, never a lie left untold or a family member... read more →
Sep
13
Sep
13
Today there are many who could be considered alcoholics, those with a serious addiction to alcohol, and there are many that simply abuse the substance without actually being addicted. In most cases this causes severe problems for the person and for those around him or her.Often alcoholics can spend far... read more →
Sep
13
Even from a tender age, it was not rocket science that how I had been brought up was very different from how my baby brother was brought up. You see, I was a university baby. My mother and father were in their second year of university and as soon as... read more →
Sep
13
So Am lying on the cold cement and I can hear people whispering around me, I wonder what is happening, I feel like my feet are soaked in really cold water, yet as much as I try to move am not able to, I can feel a dry spot somewhere... read more →
Sep
13
See, I dint set out deliberately to be an addict. Mine was a simple case of hip joint pain, a couple of pain killers and the problem was supposed to fade away. My job required a lot of moving around and my mobility was key to my livelihood, so when... read more →
Sep
13
Cocaine is a one of the most powerfully addictive stimulant drugs. It is commonly found in powdered or crystal form. The powdered form of cocaine can be snorted or dissolved in water and then injected. Crack is the street name... read more →
Sep
13
Signs of alcoholism can let you know when your alcohol consumption is reaching dangerous levels and that it is time to get alcohol addiction treatment before the situation worsens. Taking note of the warning signs of alcoholism can assist family members in identifying the severity of alcohol addiction and help... read more →
Apr
05
A prescription drug is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. The term is used to distinguish it from over-the-counter which are medicinal drugs that can be obtained without a prescription. Dispensation of prescription drugs often includes a package insert... read more →