Cranky. Cravings. Constipation…and more. Anyone who has tried to quit smoking knows just how difficult the process can be. In fact, most smokers try seven times or more before they can kick the habit. This is because nicotine is a powerfully addictive drug. Chantix, one of seven prescription medications available to help smokers quit, has had mixed reviews concerning its safety and effectiveness.
The University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (CTRI) explains that Chantix is a prescription-only medication that helps smokers quit in two ways. The medication blocks some
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
Coping with Carboholism
by TJ Davis April 23rd, 2010 | Addiction, Diet
Carbohydrates are dietary sugars and starches, which the body uses for energy. Simple carbohydrates, found in fruits and dairy products, are those which are easily digested and quickly used up by the body. Other common sources of simple carbs are processed and refined foods like sugar, pastas and potatoes. Complex carbohydrates take longer for the body to digest and consume. These are found in foods like vegetables, whole grains and legumes. The fact is, carbs are fuel for the human body. We need them in order to function properly, but some carbohydrates are better than others.
People struggling with weight
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People struggling with weight