If addiction is a disease, why do we imprison for drug use or possession?
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Why I quit Cannabis?
It almost ruined my life. Wait, before you think, oh it’s just Cannabis, it’s not that harmful, it’s not that addictive, read this. I treat addiction for a living and what I have learned is that addiction is universal, no matter the substance. Cannabis almost ruined my life, derailed my dreams and destroyed my family.Continue reading “Why I quit Cannabis?”
A Power Greater than Oneself, books that helped me
Most people who recognize they have an addiction and fail over and over to overcome it have come to the realization that their addiction is a power greater than themselves. Wouldn’t it make sense to recognize that their healing would also have to be a power greater than themselves. The question is what is thisContinue reading “A Power Greater than Oneself, books that helped me”
Do You Have an Addiction?
Are you concerned about your drug or alcohol use? Do you wonder whether or not you have a problem? Maybe your spouse, child or a relative is a concern. How much is too much? This is how doctors define addiction: In Medicine we differentiate between healthy substance use, substance abuse and a substance use disorder.Continue reading “Do You Have an Addiction?”
5 Steps to Beat Your Addiction
Addiction is a diseases in which the afflicted organ may choose to heal itself. This guide is for the mind which recognize that continued use is self destructive. Step 1. Free your mind. Toss your stash. As soon as you take that sip, drag or snort and guilt sets in for going down that pathContinue reading “5 Steps to Beat Your Addiction”
Addicts, Heroes Among Us
What is a hero? Saving a life or many, saving your own life? Addicts struggle with trying to save their own. Once they do they can help many others save theirs.
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Is Happiness not Pleasure?
What is this pursuit of happiness the Declaration of Independence refers to?
Are you an addict?
How to know if you are an addict, and if you need help.
Cannabis. Breaking the Routine
What is the link between Cannabis and a lack of goal achievement?