Even though there are possibly more alcoholics in the world than drug addicts…
There seems to be a stigma attached to drug addiction that has never been attached to drinking and alcohol. Quite possibly, one of the reasons that could be, is because many drugs addicts are using illegal drugs, and one tends to envision strung out rock stars or junkies lying in a ditch somewhere spaced out from getting...
There is no easy answer on quitting any chemical, whether it is alcohol or a drug.
There are many steps involved in quitting drinking alcohol and it can be a difficult and lengthy process. * The good news is: it can be done!
The first step is normally Detoxification. In this process, the alcohol is eliminated from the individual’s body. This is usually done in a rehabilitation center although it is not unheard of...
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JF on Oct 21st, 2009 in
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There is no simple answer here. It would have to be yes, and no.
Certainly, how our minds work plays a role in how susceptible we are to becoming addicts but that is not genetic. Early research announced they had found a genetic link for alcoholism but that turned out to be a misconception. Surely, genetics play some part in drug addiction but what plays a bigger part is personal choice and responsibility. There are...
