Joomla! site syndication http://recoveryworks.info Fri, 18 May 2012 09:56:34 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://recoveryworks.info/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://recoveryworks.info Joomla! site syndication http://recoveryworks.info/content/view/19/ Trying to find the right addiction treatment center is key to any addict getting better. There are literally thousands of addiction treatment centers out there so how do you possibly choose? Many people just pick one at random and find that they are not getting what they need. The wrong treatment center can be a very bad decision thatcould cost you in the long run - in money and treatment success. Here are some things to look for when you go searching for an addiction treatment center: News - Latest Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://recoveryworks.info/content/view/20/ Bipolar Disorder and Addiction Did you know that if you suffer from bipolar disorder that you predisposed to addiction as well? Since up to sixty percent of bipolar sufferers struggle with some form of addiction at various points in their lives, it is crucial that you are doing everything possible to manage your condition and keep yourself on an even keel mentally. At the present time, more research is in progress to better understand the correlation between bipolar and addiction which often results in “dual diagnosis”, a term used to describe those suffering from both bipolar disorder (http://bipolardisordertips.info/) and addiction. The link between the two conditions is so prevalent that patients being admitted to addiction facilities are now routinely screened for mental disorders during intake. News - Latest Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:38:19 +0100 http://recoveryworks.info/content/view/3/ Being sober and fighting alcoholism, drug abuse or substance abuse is a major task that is extremely difficult and sometimes may be “impossible” to accomplish. However, the users should realize that this is a step by step process that cannot be rushed and would need a strong commitment, determination as well as the support of family, lovers, and friends. The first step that a user should apply is the acceptance of having no control when it comes to drugs or alcohol. As soon as the person truly admits being powerless due to alcoholism or substance abuse, then one of the most difficult things has been achieved. Newsflashes - Newsflash Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://recoveryworks.info/content/view/12/ What Is Alcohol? Alcohol is a chemical which contains one or more hydroxyl atoms attached to the carbon atoms and forms the hydrogen atom. It is a colorless liquid and is highly inflammable. The chemical names for alcohol are ethyl alcohol, ethanol, methanol, methyl alcohol and propanol and sometimes it is also called as grain alcohol. The word alcohol originates from Arabic and it originally refers to a fine powder of antimony which is used by women for their eyelashes. Alcohol can be found in the form of liquid, solid or semisolid at room temperature. It is used as recreation drug and it is created with the fermentation of yeast followed by many process. It is a volatile liquid with a pungent smell and it can be used as a fuel for burning. It is also used for medicines and also in certain industries. News - Latest Sun, 25 May 2008 09:29:53 +0100 http://recoveryworks.info/content/view/9/ A drug addiction or alcohol addiction of a family member not only affects the said member per se but also has a serious effect on the people around the user, most especially the loved ones. It is but normal to be ignorant of how to deal with your loved ones who are into alcoholism, substance abuse, drug abuse, etc. It will also be hard to understand why the member of the family resorted to those addictions. Most of the time, the loved ones would have a hard time telling the person to the face that he/she needs to be brought to the treatment center or undergo rehabilitation. News - Latest Wed, 07 Jul 2004 10:54:06 +0100