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1). The Difference Between Habit and Addiction
Copyright 2006 Cole's Poetic License
President Bush said we are addicted to oil. Most smokers say they are addicted to nicotine. I thought I was. Some, in attempting to quit, chew nicotine gum or apply nicotine patches. Neither work in more than fifteen per cent of cases because nicotine is not addicting. Heroin is.
Until recently I did not make that distinction.
Article tags: habits, addictions
2). All You Need to Know about Marijuana Drug Screening & THC Drug Testing
Marijuana is an illicit substance taken most often by means of smoking. A cigarette rolled with marijuana is called a joint. A cigar rolled with marijuana is called a blunt. The drug can also be smoke through a pipe or a bong. Regardless of how marijuana is taken, it is harmful to the body, impairs judgment and its use is an incredible liability to companies.
Article tags: drug testing, pre-employment, workplace tests, thc, marijuana, drug screening, addictions, drug abuse, drugs
3). The Art of Change
Why is it so difficult for us to make lasting changes in our behavior? If we understand the “stages of change” we are more likely to be successful.
Article tags: change, stages of change, changing behavior, ambivalence, addictions
4). Kick Addictions And Bad Habits For Good And Experience The Relationship Benefits It Brings!
If bad habits or addictions are beginning to play havoc with your relationship now is the time to stop, take account of your life, learn to realise what is most important and get the help you need to break bad habits for good.
Addictions and bad habits are psychological behaviours that control our lives. They are compulsive disorders which can come in many forms from gambling, shopping, alcohol, food, anything that becomes a continuous bad habit that you find hard or almost impossible to break.
Article tags: break any habit, addictions, relationships
5). Helio Therapy And Your Mental Well Being
Since ancient times, natural light was known to have positive physiological effects on the human body. It dates back to a time when the famous Greek philosopher and the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, used the sun's rays in his naturopathic treatments for diseases. Heliotherapy is the practice of using sunlight to fight ailments and restore health.
Article tags: beauty, child health, medicine, mental health, healthcare industry, addictions, aging, beauty, dentistry, hom
6). Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Problem
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
Do you stagger out of bed in the morning, bleary-eyed and sleepy, stumble to the fridge, and grab a carbonated drink to get you going? Does your mid-morning break consist of a cold can from the vending machine to boost you out of your mid-morning slump? If so, you may be one of the many Americans who consume as much of their daily liquid in soft drinks as they do in water, milk, and tea combined.
Article tags: soft drinks, calories, obesity, diabetes, osteroporosis, heart disease, addictions, disorders, caffeine, toxins
7). Online Dating Addiction
Online dating is a fun way to meet a variety of intriguing people. When you engage in online dating, very little in the way of physical exertion or pride is put on the line.
The medium is rather anonymous and can be done from just about anywhere – your bedroom, work, your cell phone and more. Therefore, due to its ease and sense of gratification that can come from online dating, many people who engage in online dating run the risk of becoming addicted.
Article tags: addictions, compulsion, online dating, online dating adiction
8). Self-Judgment Versus Self-Compassion
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Article tags: self improvement, self-judgment, compassion, self help, personal growth, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationships, love
9). 12 Step Programs The Saving Grace
Those who have addiction problems go to many organizations to get cured, and the Alcoholics Anonymous is in the front line among all those. This organization has become so popular over the years and a main reason for that is the tremendous success of their 12 step program. This program has successfully cured many individuals and returned them to the society – to family and friends as cured.
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10). Are You Addicted To Your Activities?
Activities - such as sports, creative projects, reading, work, TV, meditation - can be a wonderful way to relax, express yourself, or connect to yourself. Or they can be an addiction. How can you know the difference?
* Angie would surf the channels whenever she felt stressed or alone.
* Karen would lose herself in a book when things felt overwhelming.
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