An addiction is a dependence on a substance or behaviour that negatively impacts on a person’s life.
Addiction can be to cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, coffee, tea, sugar, chocolate, work, gambling, over-eating or sex.
Often people are addicted to any of the above as a way of easing stress or coping with a difficult problem.
Natural remedies can alleviate the effects of addiction. These include Diet and Nutrition.
Addiction may also be helped by using alternative therapies. These include: Acupuncture; Biofeedback; Herbal medicine; Homeopathy.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||
Some addictions are extremely dangerous. For example, addiction to hard drugs, like heroin, can easily lead to an overdose and death. It is best to seek help against addictions as soon as possible.
Further information can be obtained at The Addiction Ireland.
The Healing Web Ltd (trading as www.healing.ie) maintains this website to enhance access to medical information of a general nature. The information contained herein is not exhaustive and does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical conditions or their treatment. The Healing Web Ltd accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the information on this site. In no way are any of the materials presented within this site meant to be a substitute for professional care or attention by a qualified medical practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. You are encouraged to consult with your own Doctor to discuss any course of treatment presented or suggested.
This website contains links to external sites over which The Healing Web Ltd has no control and for which The Healing Web Ltd assumes no responsibility. The Healing Web Ltd does not endorse any commercial product or service mentioned in these sites.