Taking the first steps to recovering from a drug addiction can be tenuous and difficult. Addiction can be a powerful negative influence over every aspect of your life and confronting it can be painful. In simply acknowledging the harmful effects created by your addiction and getting ready to think about making a change, you’re taking…
A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can be a big problem for any United States citizen. Depending on the circumstances of the case, an American citizen convicted of a DUI could face serious consequences that include hefty fines, loss of driving privileges, and jail time. Upon conviction, non-citizens arrested for a DUI will…
“The whole range of human character can be found among people with addictions, despite the cruel stereotypes that are typically presented,” writes Maia Szalavtiz, author of the book Unbroken Brain: a Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction. Her work reports that only around 18% of addicts have a personality disorder involving dishonesty, lack of conscience…
You have decided to quit smoking — congratulations! Quitting will improve your health immensely by reducing your risk of heart disease, lung cancer and stroke. However, you should be prepared for some difficulties as well. During the smoking cessation process, you may feel strong cravings for nicotine. You may also experience trouble concentrating, irritability andanxiety….