The story of substance abuse leading to addiction lies not in the substance but in the individual- especially how one perceived one’s childhood experiences, translated them to one’s reality and perpetrated self -harm to escape from that trauma.Children are like sponges – they absorb not from what you say but what they see and experience […]
Addiction to substances affects not only the individual, family but society as a whole. On the Individual Addictions lead to an increase in risk behavior such as having sex with commercial sexual workers, having sex without using condoms. Sharing needles while fixing. Both these activities result in the spread of diseases like STDs, HIV, Hepatitis
Addiction is a disease and lying is a part and parcel of it. Lying happens to the spouse, children, to business colleagues, to employers, to employees, to friends, and most importantly to one’s own self. Lying becomes second nature. It reaches such an extent that the lying happens even when it is just as easy,
Humans are sexual beings. Sexuality includes physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects. It does not only mean the act of sex but the energy of sex and the awareness of humans as sexual beings. Intimacy is building a close rapport, companionship, and friendliness with another person. Sexuality arises in infancy when the infant plays
Tuberculosis has been part of humanity since centuries ravaging several lives. CAUSE –Mycobacterium Tuberculosis SPREAD –Primarily by airborne particles from someone with active, infectious and contagious TB.These remain suspended in air for several hours. HIGH RISK – Those in close contact with someone with infectious TB.Alcoholics and those using drugs.HIV infected individualsImmunocompromised individualsHomelessPoor and unhygienic
Among the hundreds of myths surrounding addiction and treatment, the following are especially relevant to individuals who are beginning to question the true nature of their relationship with addictive substances and are considering the possibility of seeking treatment. We at Anatta Humanversity offer a Client specific, non medical, voluntary treatment process that incorporates Meditation, Counseling processes as cornerstones . It
Addiction is a painful process of living day and night in the clutches of the substance. The family goes through a loss of identity and an emotional rollercoaster ride with the addicted person trying to control his/her use. Finally, the dependent decides to seek help. He goes to an alcohol/drug rehabilitation program for treatment for a
Addiction to alcohol and drugs today, is a problem that has beset society at large. It is not an “it cannot happen to me” or “it cannot happen to us “scenario any longer. It could be someone in your neighborhood, friends, relatives, family, or that someone can even be you! Gone are the days when
The youth of any generation is the clay of which future adults emerge. The youth today are the special ones who have the world literally in the palm of their hands. There is so much information bombardment. The minds that are already highly impressionable are spoilt for choice. There is also excessive experimentation, use, abuse,
Usage of alcohol and drugs probably predates even language. Alcoholic drinks were first made in the form of wine in the Black Sea Caspian area about 10,000 years ago. Drugs and alcohol have been used always for religious and medicinal purposes. The Dravidians were familiar with tapping the Palm tree and consumed today as a
