Treating Addictions...
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Abstinence And Helping To Overcome Addictions
To choose to abstain from something is to decide to remove all potentially damaging behaviours and substance use from life.
For a former addict, a particular…...
Addiction Treatment Centers: What to Expect
Addiction treatment centers are best for people who have lost all control over their addiction and can no longer function through daily activities....
Choosing The Right Treatment for an Addiction
Any person wishing to beat their addiction should be well informed of the options open to them that may help them achieve their goal. Drug replacement therapy,…...
Counselling for an Addiction
Counselling is a method used in the treatment of addiction and involves the use of a trained person to act a sa guide and listener helping the addict identify and…...
Effects of Withdrawal from an Addiction
Suffering from the effects of withdrawal is part of the recovery process in overcoming an addiction. Any substance or medication that has the ability to cause a…...
Hypnosis for an Addiction
Hypnosis may be considered in the treatment of addiction control once the initial period of detoxification has passed. To be successful, the individual must be totally…...
Memory Training to Treat Addiction
Researchers have found that memory training may help people to overcome addictions by balancing out their brain systems....
New Programmes for Addictions
Addiction treatment has come a long way in the sense that it is recognised and respected as a medical condition that requires treatment. But we still have a long way…...
Psychotherapeutic Interventions
Psychotherapy is a method used in the treatment of addictions and invovles the addict attending sessions accompanied by a qualified therapist. The approach used by the…...
Substitute Medication to Overcome Addiction
If an addict is serious about wanting to give up their habit, there are a number of substitute medications available; most with a prescription. Discussion should take…...
Treating Addictions With Acupuncture
Acupuncture is becomming increasingly accepted as a legitimate method of helping overcome addiction. It helps reduce cravings and helps the body cope with the symptoms…...
Uncommon Drug Addictions and How to Stop
Uncommon drug addictions include some antidepressants and also over-the-counter medications such as cough syrup....
Using Self-Help Techniques to Addiction Free
The market of self-help products is vast. Each person will have their preference as to what methods are most suited to their needs. Those facing overcoming addiction…...
Vaccine for Nicotine Addiction
While there are effective treatments to help people quit smoking available today, they will not work for everyone. For this reason, research into new options is critical....