Bill Urell

Cocaine use can be an extremely difficult thing to handle and if you have become involved in its use, it can be a hard thing to know if the line between casual use and addiction to cocaine is being crossed. Is cocaine addiction a possibility in a loved one's or your own life?

If you are in early recovery, chances are you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. With so much to be done how do we prioritixe our needs? Here are seven tips to help:

Alcohol abuse can be a tricky term to use, considering that 'abuse' can have different meanings to different people. However, it is often understood as referring to the excessive use of alcohol, and causing problems or negative consequences.

As an addictive substance, alcohol can be as bad as drugs. Alcohol abuse and addiction, often referred in general terms as alcoholism, is a common problem in many communities, able to cut across economic and social barriers.

What is the cost to you for holding on to that resentment? Although resentment is a fact of life, it is not necessarily the best way to live life. Unresolved resentments can mold us into very angry people.

The recovery, and drug and alcohol treatment communities generally agree that there is a relapse process that begins long before the actual first use has occurred.

Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome or PAWS is a group of symptoms that arise as a drug addict or alcoholic attempts abstinence from their chosen mood altering chemicals.

There are certain mindsets or points of view that can be counter-productive to good communication. These errors in thinking, and if taken to the extreme, can inhibit both personal growth and growth in relationships.

The principles of the 12 steps can be very difficult or very simple to understand. This is an effort to simplify the meaning of the principles of the 12 steps for those who may be having difficulty.

You don't have to stay stuck with a poor memory. Here are 10 quick and easy tips to help improve your memory.