alcohol abuse

Defibrillator After Heart Attack? What Does That Mean?

Question by blue_rose_69: defibrillator after heart attack? what does that mean?
My dad had a heart attack.. had his main aorta replaced, 2 bypasses… and recovered quite well. This was Janurary 2006. Now, he’s being told he needs a defribillator… Continue reading

A Portrait of the Poet as Memoirist

A Portrait of the Poet as Memoirist
You know of his traumatic family life, of his drug and alcohol abuse, and you've surveyed the emotional and psychological landscape they left him. And yet, he says, any fear about his disclosures… Continue reading

How to Overcome Temptations After Rehab the Focus of Latest Best Drug Rehabilitation Blog Post

How to Overcome Temptations After Rehab the Focus of Latest Best Drug Rehabilitation Blog Post
Former drug and alcohol abuse addicts are urged to read the latest must-read blog from Best Drug Rehabilitation, which provides some timely and potentially life-saving… Continue reading

Does Anyone Know of Free Drug Rehab Programs?

Question by i love my son: does anyone know of free drug rehab programs?

My family member is a 24 year old female who lives in Washington state. She is addicted to meth,

Best answer:

Answer by Phil
In my… Continue reading

How Is It Possible to Absolutely Categorize Alcoholim as a Disease and Not an Illness?

Question by denveryay: How is it possible to absolutely categorize Alcoholim as a disease and not an illness?
“Disease” is a very loosely defined term in many respects. There are multiple disorders, infenctions, and symptoms that can be typical of… Continue reading

Is Writing About Depression and Substance Abuse a Bad Idea?

Question by Lucy: Is writing about depression and substance abuse a bad idea?
I am applying to the University of Maryland: College Park and I REALLY need an amazing essay. I consider myself to be a strong writer, but I’m… Continue reading