Stages Of Drug Recovery

A person is considered to be in recovery state after he or she participated and finished treatment programs of drug abuse. Recovery can be described as continuous process of improvement biologically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually, at the same time, avoiding use of drugs or substances. An individual must undergo six stages in long-term recovery. They are:

• Transition: The duration of time required for individuals to understand that safe use of drugs is not feasible or good for them.
• Stabilization: The period of time in which the individual undergoes physical withdrawal and and also learns how to disconnect himself or herself from the people, places and things that develop drug abuse.
• Early recovery: The duration of time in which an individual understands the need to develop a substance-free lifestyle and establish relationships that support long-term recovery.
• Middle recovery: The time period for establishing a balanced lifestyle where healing of past damage is very important.
• Late recovery: The time when the individual analyzes and reforms mistaken beliefs (about himself or herself, others, and the world) that cause or promote ridiculous thinking.
• Maintenance: The constant process of continued growth, development, and management of ordinary life problems.

Tips to get Relief from Sprained Ankles

Many of us will have this problem of a sprained ankle or swollen ankle one time or another. Technically, a sprained ankle is twisting injury to the ankle. More than 80% of the time rolling the foot inward stretching or tearing the ligaments that hold the ankle and foot bones causes it. It can lead to instability and regular re-injury if treatment is not taken.

Consider the following in treatment for sprained and swollen ankles:

Take complete rest:
You should immediately stop all the activities that may cause pain or limping. Don’t strain the ankle much. Try to put as less pressure as possible on the ankle.

Ice:
The application of ice is very important. The sooner you apply it the quicker you will recover. Place a plastic bag with ice on your ankle for half an hour, and up to 5 times a day for the first two to three days.

Elastic bandage:
Wrap an elastic bandage from the toes to mid calf tightly. Check your toes regularly, and loosen the bandage if they start to turn blue. Wear the bandage until the swelling diminishes.

Elevate:
For the first two days, spend as much time as possible with your ankle to be elevated above the level of your heart.

Consult your doctor for a program of rehabilitation exercises to prevent re-injury and restore normal range of motion once the swelling and pain have reduced.

How male and female differ in Shopping

Women are often found to be terrible shoppers than men. I know women who like shopping like anything and can shop for days continuously if at all they are given a chance.

But it is odd to have men who say they love shopping.

Why this difference? Well researchers find out that the reason behind this comes from the past ages.

As we know that in pre-historic times women are mostly devoted to gathering food for their children and family whereas men were busies all day hunting and earning food for their family. This is where the concept of shopping evolves in women more than men.