About Nick Hayes

Nick Hayes is a graduate of the Narconon drug rehab program in 2005. Nick takes much enjoyment in writing, and feels there needs to be more information about drugs and alcohol provided to the people of the world. He believes nobody should have to go through an addiction.
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Nick Hayes has written 255 articles so far, you can find them below.

How to Help a Drug Addict Come Out of Cocaine Addiction

Filed under Cocaine Addiction by Nick Hayes on September 23, 2009 at 10:12 AM {3 comments}

Cocaine is one of the strongest drug addictions there is. The cocaine addict will deny that they have any problem at all and therefore, it is difficult for them to see that they need help. Learn how to help a drug addict come out of cocaine addiction in simple steps.

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Is Drug Addiction a Disease?

Filed under Drug Addiction by Nick Hayes on September 22, 2009 at 10:28 AM {17 comments}

For years, some of the more prominent “self-help” and 12 step programs have proclaimed that drug addiction is a disease. Putting drug addiction into a category of a disease takes away from the moral responsibility of the drug user. Drug addiction is not a disease.

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10 Things a Rehab Counselor Shouldn’t Tell You

Filed under Drug Rehabilitation by Nick Hayes on September 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM {6 comments}

The job of a drug rehab counselor is to guide you and inform you, but the last thing they should do is mislead you. Here are 10 things a rehab counselor shouldn’t tell you.

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Alcohol Addiction Information

Filed under Drug and Alcohol Fact Sheets by Nick Hayes on September 18, 2009 at 3:13 PM {9 comments}

Because drinking is socially acceptable, it isn’t always apparent right away that someone we know may have an alcohol addiction. Moderate alcohol is considered two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women,

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Drug Rehab 101

Filed under Drug Rehabilitation by Nick Hayes on September 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM {3 comments}

Taking the step of going to drug rehab is a courageous and a big step. A lot of people may not know what to look for or even expect in drug rehab. Since not all rehabilitation programs are the same, it is important that you choose carefully for yourself or your loved one.

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National Recovery Month 2009

Filed under Recovery Month by Nick Hayes on September 16, 2009 at 1:13 PM {one comment}

All through September, people from across North America are supporting Recovery Month. Narconon Trois-Rivières plans to host a live graduation via the Internet exclusively for Recovery Month 2009.

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Meaning and Definition of Drug Addiction

Filed under Drug Addiction by Nick Hayes on September 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM {3 comments}

The definition of drug addiction is the habitual repetition of consuming drugs regardless of the known or unknown consequences. Once a person has become addicted to a drug (or alcohol) the need to consume more and more takes precedence over everything else in their lives.

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David Bowie’s Cocaine Addiction

Filed under Cocaine Addiction by Nick Hayes on September 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM {one comment}

During the 1970s, legendary musical artist David Bowie was heavily into drug and cocaine use. He has told of his experiences with cocaine and memory loss among other things in the hopes that he can reach young people today and deter them from getting hooked on drugs.

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