by Lisa Frederiksen “All addictive substances send dopamine levels surging in the small central zone of the brain called the nucleus accumbens, which is thought to be the main reward center [located in the Limbic System]. Amphetamines induce cells to release it directly; cocaine blocks its reuptake; alcohol and narcotics like morphine, heroin and many… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Fight Depression and Reduce the Chances of Alcoholism the Natural Way
The following is a guest post by Nancy Farrell, freelance writer and blogger on child abuse, human rights, divorce and crime-related articles. Depression and alcohol abuse typically go hand-and-hand. It can go either way: a person who is sad or depressed may reach for the bottle to self-medicate; or someone who drinks heavily may then… Continue Reading
Step Away From the Conflict – Change Where You Think
Conflict often reigns supreme in families where there is unacknowledged, unhealthily undiscussed, undiagnosed and/or untreated addiction and/or substance abuse. And because both sides believe they are “right,” the conflict continues or spreads into other areas of the relationship. But, given neither person can control what the other is doing in their brain, it follows that… Continue Reading
Alcohol | Drug ABUSE – the Bigger Problem
Alcohol | drug abuse are a bigger problem than alcoholism or drug addiction in terms of numbers of people affected. They are also the lead in for a person to move from substance abuse to addiction, the chronic, often relapsing brain disease. There is a Catch 22 when it comes to substance abuse and addiction.… Continue Reading
Drug Endangered Children Task Force
by Lisa Frederiksen Chooper’s Guide, an active participant in addiction and child advocacy in Florida, shared the following press release on the White House’s appointment of the Drug Endangered Children’s Task Force. This is such an important happening, for as Tim Cheney, co-founder of Chooper’s Guide, says, “While we are busy overseas enforcing human rights,… Continue Reading
Joel Christiansen Writes About Addiction, Recovery and Choice
The following is a guest post by Joel Christiansen, national speaker and author of the books, “Out of the Ashes the Resurrection of an Addict” and “Stop Whining and Start Winning: The Power of Life’s Choices.” It could be argued that addiction is a choice. It cannot be argued that recovery is a choice. Zig Ziglar… Continue Reading