Dopamine and Obesity
Overeating, drug abuse, and the D2 receptor.
A genetic variation in the dopamine D2 receptor predisposes women toward obesity, according to a small but potentially significant study published in the October 17 issue of Science.
While numerous twins studies demonstrate the likelihood of biological factors in obesity, there are few rigorous studies that back up the contention. [...]
Alcoholic Recovery Made Simple Posted By : Brian Diggins
Many Alcohol and Drug Recovery Programs and Support Groups predicate their treatment upon the erroneous theory that all addiction is a disease. They claim that the disease of addiction is incurable, and most of these programs spend a good deal of time focusing on convincing the addict - how powerless they are to overcome [...]
Top 5 Celebrity Rehab Centers in the United States Posted By : Adella Klein
Realizing that you have an addiction can be one of the scariest experiences in a persons life. Not only will it seem like youre whole world is falling apart right before your eyes, but looking forward to a future of sobriety seems next to impossible in that moment of time. Luckily, there are a number [...]
Substance Abuse and the Child Welfare System Posted By : Brian Diggins
Substance abuse is the overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual’s physical and mental health, or the welfare of others. Substance abuse may be a contributing factor for between one-third and two-thirds of maltreated children in the child welfare system.
Types of Alcohol Support Groups Posted By : Brian Diggins
Most support groups for alcohol and other drug addictions are 12-Step Groups. Twelve-Step Groups are a worldwide fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism and other drug addictions.
Adult Children of Alcoholics or Passing the Buck? Posted By : Brian Diggins
From what Ive been able to ascertain the term Children of Alcoholics was first coined in 1945, by a psychiatrist who was treating a large number of people suffering from alcoholism. Apparently He began to notice a recurring pattern of family history of alcoholism in one or both parents of the patients.
Achieving an Alcoholic Recovery Posted By : Brian Diggins
Alcoholics are sick both in mind and in body…and successful alcohol treatment must heal them on both fronts. As insane as alcoholics can be when in the grips of the disease of alcoholism, the alcoholic may really believe they can still have that first drink the next morning, hoping to yield a different result, [...]
For Alcoholics, Higher Power Makes A Difference
“I cried to the Lord and He answered by setting me free” PSALMS 118:5
Alcoholism is such a destabilizing illness that can remove one from their life’s direction in a very short time. Heavy drinking leading to loss of family, livelihood, position in your community and your health can leave you exhausted and morally depleted. With [...]
Why Alcoholics Think They Know Better
“Yeah but I would rather…”
What makes recovery from alcoholism even more difficult than it is already?
The stubborn alcoholic who thinks he or she knows better than even the most experienced recovering alcoholic. It is a very real problem that can be a gateway to relapse. They can be given the best advice money can [...]
Encouraging Yourself To Remain Sober
When you reach the point in your recovery where you dare step out and once again experience life, you should not forget to give yourself the encouragement you require to continue moving forward. Sometimes early in recovery we are so caught up in avoiding alcohol and that which makes us drink that we forget that [...]