* Unable to meet responsibilities at home, school or office.

* Continues to use substance or engage in behavior even when it is dangerous.

* The need increases to engage in behavior or use more of substance to achieve same effect or feeling.

* Has tried but failed to stop using substance or end behavior.

* Continues to engage in behavior or use substance even when they know dangers.

Answering yes to three or more of above symptoms during a twelve month period may indicate that you or a loved one has an addiction. The first step to treating an addiction is recognizing that it exists.

There is no cure for addiction. Treatment and counseling can help an addict learn to control their behavior, withstand impulses and recognize presence of a problem, but an addict is never cured. Treating an addiction can take years and requires ongoing support from friends, families and =resource/support groups.

A 12 step program can be particularly beneficial in treating an addiction. One of most well known 12 step programs is AA, also known as Alcoholics Anonymous; however there are similar programs for all kinds of addictions.

Living with an addiction requires a daily commitment and there is always possibility of relapsing. An addict who has been ‘sober’ for even twenty years, can succumb to temptation just as easily as they did decades before.

There are a number of treatment programs and centers that can help with numerous types of addictions that are prevalent today. Many of them are anonymous. Support groups are also available to assist family and friends who are dealing with effects of an addiction in a loved one.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease.

Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.

Finally, benefits of drinking plenty of water have been touted for many health conditions and cellulite is no different. The main purpose of cellulite is to wash away toxins within your body which can help to increase circulation, thus preventing and reducing cellulite.

It has been suggested genetics as well as surge of hormones that many women face, may also be among causes for cellulite development. While there is nothing you can do about your genetics, and little you can do about your hormones, fighting cellulite by living a healthy lifestyle has been shown to produce amazing results.

Studies also indicate that cutting down or quitting smoking altogether can also provide an improvement in appearance of cellulite. This is mainly due to fact that smoking causes damage to small blood vessels, which increases risk for cellulite.

It’s important to keep in mind that while many of cellulite products on market today are effective, they can only provide optimal results when combined with a healthy diet and exercise regimen. A gentle skin massage in areas affected by cellulite can also be beneficial in restoring circulation and reducing appearance of cellulite.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any health care program.