What kinds of people are prone to addictions or substance abuse? Many people are susceptible to these problems, especially people who suffer from depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, excessive stress, or are in a relationship they don’t like and don’t feel they can get out of.

There are many theories around acupuncture and why it’s effective; but when one looks at the scientific reasons it works, it becomes very clear why inserting needles in particular spots into your body helps the body achieve and maintain health. I want to explain why “local” needling (inserting needles at the site of the problem) and “distal needling” (placing needles far away from the injured site) are effective for treating the body for a multitude of diseases.

Here’s a link to a site maintained by SAMHSA that helps people find treatment in their area. http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/

You’ve probably seen this warning on medicines you’ve taken. The danger is real. Mixing alcohol with certain medications can cause nausea and vomiting, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, or loss of coordination. It also can put you at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems, and difficulties in breathing. In addition to these dangers, alcohol can make a medication less effective or even useless, or it may make the medication harmful or toxic to your body.

It is an all-too-common scenario: A person experiments with an addictive drug like cocaine. Perhaps he intends to try it just once, for “the experience” of it. It turns out, though, that he enjoys the drug’s euphoric effect so much that in ensuing weeks and months he uses it again – and again.

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are manufactured substances related to male sex hormones (e.g., testosterone). “Anabolic” refers to muscle-building and “androgenic” refers to increased male sexual characteristics. “Steroids” refers to the class of drugs. These drugs can be legally prescribed to treat conditions resulting from steroid hormone deficiency, such as delayed puberty, but also body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass.How are AAS Abused?
Some people, both athletes and non-athletes, abuse AAS in an attempt to enhance performance and/or improve physical appearance. AAS …

I always have wondered, was I really addicted to drugs and alcohol, or was I addicted to escaping from my feelings? I know, it doesn’t really matter at this point but I still think, “what if I had just dealt with my feelings in the first place instead of trying to run from them.” I wonder where I would be?

Anyone can develop a mental illness-you, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor. Some disorders are mild; others are serious and long-lasting. These conditions can be diagnosed and treated. Most people can live better lives after treatment. And psychotherapeutic medications are an increasingly important element in the successful treatment of mental illness.

We have had a good response from the Detoxing and Chinese herbal formula posting. I decided to include another huge complaint about people in general and in recovery; SLEEP! We don’t get enough of it, and when we do sleep we don’t sleep very restfully. See how Chinese herbs can help you sleep and NOT feel “hung over” the next morning.
For people in recovery, sleep is a huge problem. Western sleeping pills typically leave people feeling drowsy the next day, and or people report not feeling …