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- Identifying the Signs of Addiction Associated with Drug and Alcohol Use - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Steven GiffordWhen identifying the signs of addiction, it is important to know that while drug and alcohol use and abuse each manifest themselves as different behavioral changes and inconsistencies, they share a number of commonalities. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of signs of drug and/or ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Peace, Love and Transformation, two bucks! - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Paul HoodEvery day of the week, in cities, towns and rural areas, across the U.S. and many foreign countries, in church basements, storefronts, member-owned clubs and living rooms, even some large auditoriums, people from all walks of life gather in pockets of peace, serenity, mutual support, ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - 5 Myths About Alcoholism and Drinking - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Mike MillerFiguring out the truth of your justifications for your drinking is crucial to eliminating your denial. These are often asked by my alcohol class students when they take my alcohol awareness classes. Myth #1: I can cease drinking anytime I want to. Maybe you can; unfortunately it's more ...
Views: 2474(2 votes) - Rick S. Personal Recovery Story - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Addict's Friendhttp://www.addictsfriend.com Sober, Happy, & Free Author: Rick S. Reprinted From: The Community Health Alliance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I grew up in Chicago, one of six kids. My dad worked three jobs most of my childhood, and ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - The Christian Recovery Movement Today--Growing or Going? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Christian Recovery Movement Today—Growing or Going? By Dick B. 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Consider the Origins In two of our recent books, Dr. Bob of Alcoholics Anonymous and The Conversion of Bill W., we covered the seemingly-forgotten-yet-very-important origins of ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - Christian Recovery Resource Centers Worldwide News - 23 Centers Now Established - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Christian Recovery Resource Centers – Worldwide As of January 1, 2011, this web page will be used in part for publishing contact (and other relevant) information about individuals, groups, and organization which become “Christian Recovery Resource Centers” affiliated with the International ...
Views: 2703(2 votes) - Differences Between Outpatient and Residential Treatment Programs - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Steven GiffordFor patients needing drug and alcohol treatment, outpatient and residential treatment programs can provide an essential level of care to achieve long-term recovery. But how do you know whether you or a loved one would best benefit from a residential or outpatient program? Both types of treatment ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Two Essential Questions for Men in Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Dan GriffinIt goes without saying that choosing to enter treatment or a Twelve Step program presents a unique set of challenges. One that many people do not anticipate is the experience of entering a culture in which people communicate. For men especially, this can be an unfamiliar and uncomfortable ...
Views: 6819(2 votes) - Drinking: The 'Relationship' to the Bottle - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Ken HowardOver my 18 years as a psychotherapist, one of the most frequent issues my clients bring to me is a concern about their drinking, or perhaps their drug use. There is a wide range; some people don’t have large problems with drinking or using, but they have some concerns about it after a ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - Sex Addiction: A Depth Psychology Approach - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dorothy HaydenUnderstanding Sex Addiction: A Depth Psychology Approach An Introduction to Sex Addiction It is well known among people in the 12-step sex programs that of all the addictions, sex is the most difficult to master. Far from the notion that sex addiction is the “fun” one, the suffering of ...
Views: 3277(1 vote) - The Health Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach alcohol awareness classes clients query me , "Is drinking really that bad for me?" This article will talk about some of the main physical benefits of abstaining from alcohol, and then will discuss the mental and psychological advantages of ...
Views: 9665(4 votes) - Approaches to Help your child Overcome Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Matt WooledgeHalloween, slumber parties, birthdays - from time to time, it seems like childhood is 1 massive food fest. It's challenging to deprive your child with special delicacies and delights when all her friends are having a grand feast. On the other hand, this straightforward condition can bring ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - A.A. - How to Study, Understand & Take the 12 Steps - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A.: How to Study, Understand, & Take the 12 Steps by Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved FIRST THINGS FIRST: The Bible; Dr. William D. Silkworth (“The little doctor who loved drunks”); William James (The Varieties of Religious Experience); Anne Smith (and her personal ...
Views: 1996(2 votes) - Risks Associated with Drugs Abuse and Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from David B BarryThe surveys conducted by National Institute of Drugs Abuse (NIMA) indicate that there are some children who are already abusing drugs by the age of 12 or 13. Many individuals start taking drugs for a mere feel good factor, or out of curiosity, but soon they are taken over completely by the drugs ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - My Spiritual Journey in Reovery - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaMy Spiritual Journey in Recovery The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost influenced my personal interpretation that I wrote for my ENG 190, Arizona Western College 1996. I hope you enjoy and feel the depth of my passion in recovery. “The Road Not Taken revealed the message to me, that if I ...
Views: 1621(3 votes) - Beyond Sobriety-The Work of Emotional Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardBeyond Sobriety: The Work of Emotional Recovery: Definitions: Emotional Abuse: Anything less than nurturing is abuse. The reasons for addiction are many, but the emotional charge that underlies the obsession and compulsion of such behaviors is remarkably ...
Views: 2336(1 vote) - Therapy and the Real Man - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Dan GriffinIt doesn’t take much to figure out why many men are so resistant to therapy. We come by it naturally. From the time we are boys and all through adulthood, we are literally trained not to do anything that remotely resembles therapy. Think about the expectations for therapy or any form of personal ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - A.A., the “Higher Powers,” and the New Thought Compromise - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A., the “Higher Powers,” and the New Thought Compromise Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved My Search for the Curious Nonsense “gods” Floating Around Recovery Talk As many know by now, my searches for the history of A.A. began when a young man told me when I was three years ...
Views: 3745(2 votes) - What Does Corporate Health And Wellness Programs Mean - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Renee WilliamsIt is estimated that 10% of office employees work in a sedentary environment which does not provide opportunity to the employees to move around and do exercise. Moreover, it is alarming to take note that 46% of employees also eat poor and high-fat diets while 21% employees also smoke as their ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Uncovering Our Light: 12 Steps And The Shaman’s Journey - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Barry LipscombA spiritual awakening is simply the awareness that we are more than just a physical body, with a thinking mind. We have a spiritual nature too, that many traditions speak of as a light. Yet lots of us no longer have access to that light. Addicts and Alcoholics have used drugs and alcohol ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Relapse - What Families Can Do For Prevention - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Lisa EspichThe problem of relapse remains the major challenge in recovery. Because addiction alters the brain, the recovering addict may deal with drug-related memories, strong drug cravings, and diminished impulse control. This leaves them vulnerable to relapse even years after being ...
Views: 1563(3 votes) - Article Marketing - 6 Must-Haves to Get Ahead of the Pack - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Sean MizeBelow are some article marketing tips to use if you’re dead serious about shaking off the competition. 1. Use catchy titles. Although learning the tricks in creating compelling, attention-grabbing titles isn’t something that you will call a piece of cake, it’s something that can help in ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Article Writing for Blogging - The Best Way to Promote Your Blog - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Sean MizeSo, you just finished creating and uploading some nice content on your blog. Now, you’re wondering the next step that you’re going to take. Well, the best next thing that you need to do is to promote your website in the online arena to promote awareness and later on, attract as much traffic as ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - The Importance of Addiction Assessment - How, When and Why it is Valuable for Drug and Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Steven GiffordWhen you or your loved one decide to make the important step toward seeking drug or alcohol treatment, the next critical step in the recovery process is determining the level of appropriate care by receiving a professional addiction assessment. This is the first intake procedure to evaluate the ...
Views: 2401(2 votes) - Only One Out Of Ten Will Make It - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaDid you ever hear this statement made around the rooms of recovery? Did you ever wonder where those statistics came from? Well I have a revelation for you. Read this and receive it. Ask your self where the other nine are? Go to the lost sheep! This is where the sponsor should come into your ...
Views: 2148(3 votes) - A.A., Charlie Sheen, and David Arquette - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A., Charlie Sheen, and David Arquette By Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved This Is All about the News Accounts I believe it was the famous star and commentator Will Rogers who said: “All I know is what I read in the newspapers.” And, while I have 24-plus years in A.A., ...
Views: 2647(1 vote) - Need for Comprehensive Christian Recovery Plan Now - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),New Need for Comprehensive Christian Recovery Plan Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Tens of thousands of alcoholics, addicts, A.A. members, concerned Christians, professional recovery workers, old-timers, and desperate family and other concerned friends and associates have ...
Views: 1505 - The "Mustard Seed" Project Starts Now - A New Way Out - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Maui Christian Recovery Resource Center a project of The International Christian Recovery Coalition P.O. Box 837, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753-0837 (808) 874-4876 or (808) 276-4945 DickB@DickB.com www.ChristianRecoveryCoalition.com The “Mustard Seed” Project Starts Now—A New Way ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Teens, Alcohol, and Sexual Activity - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesTeens, Alcohol, and Sexual Activity Impaired Judgment Puts Teens at Risk Teens who drink are more likely to participate in dangerous sexual behavior for a variety of reasons. Help them understand the risks. Alcohol use and sexual behavior are a common but perilous combination for ...
Views: 2184(2 votes) - Change Your Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Addict's FriendChange Your Thinking! When You Change Your Thinking... You Change Your Beliefs. When You Change Your Beliefs... You Change Your Expectations. When You Change Your Expectations... You Change Your ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - The Benefits of Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Addict's FriendThe Benefits of Recovery Active addiction is so draining. It took everything out of me mentally, emotionally and physically. The getting using and finding ways and means to get more was a full time job in itself. One was to many and One thousand was never enough. I became a totally ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Addressing the "Whole Picture" of Christian Recovery Today - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),To our friends: My son Ken just wrote a letter to two who inquired about our projects. Because his letter properly reflects what we hope to do with you and what we hope you will do, being thus informed, I have slightly edited it and am sending it along. God Bless, Dick ...
Views: 1939 - 2011 International Christian Recovery Coalition Projects - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The International Christian Recovery Coalition Announces Christian Recovery Resource Centers Recent Developments as of February 11, 2011 The International Christian Recovery Coalition (www.ChristianRecoveryCoalition.com) was founded in July 2009. Its headquarters office is in ...
Views: 1699 - 3 Ways Trauma-Informed Curricula Help With Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Dan GriffinIt is well-known that trauma and addiction are closely linked. Years of clinical research have demonstrated that many individuals who struggle with addiction report exposure to trauma during the course of their lives. It is not uncommon for those dealing with addictions to have experienced any ...
Views: 1792(1 vote) - Enabling - When Helping is Actually Hurting - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Lisa EspichIt is difficult to be in a relationship with an addict and not get sucked into enabling behavior. When somebody you love is suffering with an illness or a disease you naturally want to help. As a result, loved ones often step in to save the addict from the devastating consequences of their ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Family Dynamics of Addiction: Anger in Early Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Peggy Ferguson“Angry”, “mad”, “irritable”, “frustrated”, “annoyed”, “irate”, “seething”, “agitated”, and “cranky” are all labels for anger. This list, although it could be a lot longer, reflects varying degrees in intensity of anger. Anger, although a normal emotion, can be problematic for recovering ...
Views: 8006 - What Is this Bottom and Why must I hit it ???? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from A.A., C.A., N.A. member Bill ChaseI just want to touch on "hitting Bottom" as it is mentioned in the literature, and bandied about the rooms all the time, You ask people about their respective bottoms, and most tell you about, prostituting themselves, jails, losing families, being broke, and on . this all may be part of their ...
Views: 1084 - The Great Marvel >>> THE 12 STEP PROGRAM OF RECOVERY - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from A.A., C.A., N.A. member Bill ChaseThe greatest attributes of "The 12 Step Program" and what makes it the greatest contribution to the world in the 20th and now the 21rst century- are many fold. To begin with here is a "Program of Recovery" That has literally saved millions of lives and improved or touched in a positive way ...
Views: 1248 - The Three Essentials of Recovery Part Three - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from A.A., C.A., N.A. member Bill ChaseThe Third Ingredient- Unconditional Abstinence This is self explanatory. However being an Alcoholic and/or Drug Addict, or any other compulsion, we have a tendency not to get this or rationalize an excuse to this rule. It is really that simple We Don't Use NO MATTER WHAT. I have a very, very ...
Views: 1385 - The Three Essentials of Recovery Part Two - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from A.A., C.A., N.A. member Bill ChaseSecond Ingredient "THE 12 STEPS" This may seem redundant to put this in here considering the title of this Blog. However you'll be surprised how many people Join the Fellowship of A.A., N.A. C.A. Whatever A. you attend. Go to meetings look at the wall where the 12 steps are posted, read the ...
Views: 990 - The Three Essentials of Recovery Part One - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from A.A., C.A., N.A. member Bill ChaseFIRST INGRDIENT " A SUPPORT SYSTEM" One of the most important element in "getting and staying" in Recovery, No Matter what you are recovering from . Is A Support System in place for YOU.. Now WHAT IS A SUPPORT SYSTEM. A support system is the foundation of your recovery, It's like building a ...
Views: 1249 - Addiction and Recovery: Why Don't They Just Quit? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Peggy FergusonFamily members are often stymied about how their alcoholic/addicted family member can continue to drink or use in the face of overwhelming evidence that the chemical is destroying their lives. “Why don’t they just quit?” is a question that could rightfully top the list of “FAQs by Family ...
Views: 1927(2 votes) - A.A. History Brief: The Bible in the Big Book - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Brief: The Bible in the Big Book By Dick B. Copyright 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Dr. Robert H. Smith was the cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous. He is affectionately called “Dr. Bob” by many AAs. Dr. Bob had much to say about the Bible in his talks with and ...
Views: 3118(2 votes) - A.A. History Brief: Oxford Group Principles - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Brief: Oxford Group Principles By Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved What the Oxford Group Principles Were Many within and without the Oxford Group have endeavored to describe the principles of the Oxford Group. One Australian Oxford Group writer spoke of eight ...
Views: 4022 - Is an addict ever cured? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Judy HerzanekIS AN ADDICT EVER CURED? ~ by Joe Herzanek In today’s world in which more and more information is readily available, there seems to be more and more confusion regarding the topic of an “Addiction Cure.” Is there a cure for addiction? Some people would argue quite convincingly that there ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - Addiction Recovery - What Families Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa EspichHow can he be so selfish? He can clearly see how much pain he’s causing - why doesn’t he care? I can’t take the stress any longer. He’s destroying all of our dreams. Our lives have become Hell. Isn’t he tired of living this way? These are the typical thoughts that run through your mind when ...
Views: 2291(2 votes) - The Three Pieces to the Codependency Recovery Puzzle - Are You Missing One of the Pieces? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Lisa EspichJust over five years ago my life was in complete turmoil. I was in a marriage with an out of control addict. I had lost practically all of my possessions due to my husband pawning anything valuable to support his habit, and we were on the verge of foreclosure. I felt emotionally and physically ...
Views: 2338(1 vote) - Causes of Alcoholism to be Identified - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Charles SomerAre there causes of alcoholism other than the constant drinking itself? If you haven't read anything about alcoholism, it is reasonable to assume that you think, just like many other people think, the only cause for alcoholism is the steady drinking over time, thus alcoholics can only blame ...
Views: 1548 - ACCEPTING-VERY HARD - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Keith BrayADMITTING-VERY HARD Admitted to God (Good Orderly Direction source), to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.-12 steps/5th step Admitting can be such a big word and a very hard thing to do. When looking thoroughly at myself and my past, I unearthed many things I ...
Views: 1525 - CAN YOU TURN IT OVER? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayCAN YOU TURN IT OVER? A small change had started in my life. A journey of transformation had started and I was starting to recover a life I wanted. I had some hope sanity could return to my life. As I worked through the journey as laid out in the 12 steps, I hit something that called for a ...
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