I am having trouble quitting smoking cigarettes. I have been smoking for 50 years, and I have tried to quit this bad habit at least 8 times. I am so frustrated, do you have any suggestions?
One of the reasons it is so difficult to quit smoking is that it is not just a bad habit, it is an addiction. Your body becomes physically addicted to nicotine. Because of that, some people will need to slowly decrease their nicotine intake, and to use one of the nicotine patches. There are also medicines which can decrease the physical craving. See your
Ethanol and Disease
by Lori Sciame July 25th, 2011 | Diseases
Can you guess the disease that can make you lose your job, your friends, your self-esteem, and even your family? Here’s a statistic that may help you figure it out. Currently in the United States, 17.6 million people suffer from a form of this disease.
Still don’t know? Well, the roots of the illness stem from the sustained consumption of liquids infused with this substance – ethanol. Simply put – those that suffer from this illness are addicted to drinking.
You probably have guessed by now, the answer is alcoholism.
Almost everyone has been touched in some way by this disease. Maybe
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Still don’t know? Well, the roots of the illness stem from the sustained consumption of liquids infused with this substance – ethanol. Simply put – those that suffer from this illness are addicted to drinking.
You probably have guessed by now, the answer is alcoholism.
Almost everyone has been touched in some way by this disease. Maybe
Nicotine Withdrawal or Depression?
by Jane Wangersky December 27th, 2010 | Addiction, Mental Health
Quitting smoking has always been a popular New Year's resolution, and now, with the dangers of smoking well known and smoking restricted to fewer and fewer places, it's more important than ever for smokers to try to quit.
It's also important to be aware of what quitting may do to your mental state. The good news is that you won't feel this way forever.
Nicotine withdrawal has many mental and physical effects. Smokefree.gov says symptoms include:
* Feeling down or sad
* Having trouble sleeping
* Feeling irritable, on edge, grouchy
* Having trouble thinking clearly and concentrating
* Feeling restless and jumpy
* Slower heart rate
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It's also important to be aware of what quitting may do to your mental state. The good news is that you won't feel this way forever.
Nicotine withdrawal has many mental and physical effects. Smokefree.gov says symptoms include:
* Feeling down or sad
* Having trouble sleeping
* Feeling irritable, on edge, grouchy
* Having trouble thinking clearly and concentrating
* Feeling restless and jumpy
* Slower heart rate
*
Addicted to Slim
by TJ Davis July 19th, 2010 | Addiction, Diet
There are all types of dependencies, but one of the easiest to acquire and hardest to remedy is addiction to diet pills. Weight loss aids come in a wide variety of types and ingredient mixes, and are available by prescription or over the counter. Obesity is rampant in our nation, and the glut of products professing to resolve it have targeted a growing faction of consumers - mostly female - who are addicted to slim. It is pretty well-accepted that the idealization of the female form has caused severe self image issues and feelings of inadequacy among American women
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Dangers of Steroid Dependence
by TJ Davis May 14th, 2010 | Addiction
Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones chemically similar to testosterone and are associated with muscle growth. Steroids are a controlled substance in many countries, and for good reason. Despite the health benefits of steroid use, when taken as prescribed by a physician for conditions such as anemia or reduced muscle mass and weight loss brought on by illness or injury, misuse and overuse of many steroids is widespread.
Most often the media report on steroid abuse among professional athletes, but illegal consumption of anabolic steroids is not confined to sports celebrities. Young men and women obsessed with improving their body image
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Most often the media report on steroid abuse among professional athletes, but illegal consumption of anabolic steroids is not confined to sports celebrities. Young men and women obsessed with improving their body image