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Vicente (Tico) Aldanese
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Treatment and Recovery From Addiction
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - October 7, 2013 - 12:00am
Can addiction be treated successfully?
Staying Away From The First Use
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - June 11, 2012 - 12:00am
Expressions most commonly heard in recovery are "If you don't take that first drink/drug, you can't get drunk/high" and "One drink is too many, and a thousand is nevert enough."
Live And Let Live
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - April 2, 2012 - 12:00am
The saying “Live and Let Live” seems so common, it’s value is easily overlooked.
Using The 24-hour Plan An Ideal way to Recover from Drug Addiction
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - March 12, 2012 - 12:00am
In our using days, we had a lot of bad times that we swore, “Never again.”
Addiction and health
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - January 2, 2012 - 12:00am
What are the medical consequences of drug addiction?
Frequently Asked Questions About Addiction & Treatment - Part 2
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - December 12, 2011 - 12:00am
It has been known for many years that the “treatment gap” is massive—that is, among those who need treatment for a substance use disorder, few receive it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Addiction & Treatment PART 1
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - December 5, 2011 - 12:00am
Nearly all addicted individuals believe that they can stop using drugs on their own, and most try to stop without treatment.
The Truth About Methamphetamine
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - November 14, 2011 - 12:00am
Slang—Speed, Meth, Crystal, Crank, Tweak, Go-fast, Ice, Glass, Uppers, Black Beauties, Shabu, Shabs, Tawas.
The Truth About Inhalants
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - November 7, 2011 - 12:00am
Slang—Glue, Kick, Bang, Sniff, Huff, Poppers, Whippets, Texas Shoeshine Inhalants affect your brain.
The truth About Alcohol
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - October 31, 2011 - 12:00am
Slang—Booze, Sauce, Brews, Brewskis, Hooch, Hard Stuff, Juice, Toma.
The Truth About Marijuana
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - October 24, 2011 - 12:00am
Slang—Weed, Pot, Grass, Reefer, Ganja, Mary Jane, Blunt, Joint, Roach, Nail, Juts, Sagbot.
The Truth About Club Drugs
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - October 17, 2011 - 12:00am
Slang—Ecstasy: E, X, XTC. GHB: Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Grievous Bodily Harm, Georgia Home Boy. Ketamine: K, Special K, Ket, Vitamin K, Kit Kat. Rohypnol: Roofies, R-2.
The reward pathway and addiction
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - July 18, 2011 - 12:00am
Humans, as well as other organisms engage in behaviors that are rewarding; the pleasurable feelings provide positive reinforcement so that the behavior is repeated.
Drugs And The Brain
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - June 20, 2011 - 12:00am
The human brain is the most complex organ in the body.
Science Of Addiction
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - June 6, 2011 - 12:00am
What environmental factors increase the risk of addiction?
8 Things to Do When Your Loved One has a Gambling Problem
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - May 9, 2011 - 12:00am
Most people think that only illegal drugs, such as opiates, narcotics and amphetamines or alcohol can be addicting.
Anger Management When You Are Free from Substance Abuse
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - March 7, 2011 - 12:00am
Anger is an emotion, which leads many people to relapse.
How to Break the Addiction Cycle & Begin Recovery
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - February 28, 2011 - 12:00am
Breaking the addiction cycle will be very difficult, and it may feel as if you will never see the light at the end of the tunnel, but with hard work, faith, hope and the support of professionals, family and loved...
Regaining Your Life After Addiction
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - January 24, 2011 - 12:00am
In my opinion, the purpose of all this stuff about recovery from addiction is about loving your life again.
Who is an addict?
by Vicente (Tico) Aldanese - January 17, 2011 - 12:00am
Often, individuals who have a problem with drug addiction will not admit that they have a problem.
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