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- Overcoming the Barriers that Hinder Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgAddiction is a dark and lonely place and the barriers that hinder it are plentiful. It is easy to fall prey to it but you play hell trying to get out. Overcoming an addiction is never going to be anything short of difficult because it grabs ahold of people when they are weak and broken and it ...
Views: 4011(1 vote) - PARENTS WITH PERSONALITY DISORDERS Aka: Growing Up With Crazy - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Roni Weisberg-RossHow would you know if you were the only sane person in an insane asylum? Now imagine yourself as a child with no prior knowledge of what is sane or normal. How would a child know if they were a sane person in a family with disturbed parents? A significant part of the trauma of growing up ...
Views: 4572(1 vote) - PCAT – Pharmacy College Admission Test and PCAT Preparation - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Ashfaq RahmanIf you have a vision then you need a plan and if your aim is to get past the PCAT test then your plan needs to include the right tools for task including the most important – the PCAT software. Studying to become a pharmacologist is getting more difficult as admission into pharmacy schools is ...
Views: 2301(1 vote) - Penn State Child Abuse: The Coverup Is Worse Than The Crime - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinSo many times the cover-up seems to me to be worse than the crime. It might be something as President Nixon and Watergate or as trivial as Sarah Palin and her … um … improvisation on the ride of Paul Revere. (Don’t try to fool a Boston girl – I know all about Paul Revere). I think most of ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - Planning Your Escape - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Erika JacksonEvery woman who wants to leave an abusive relationship should be able to without fear. Unfortunately, it’s just not that easy for most of them. Abusers have tormented their victims with threats of harm if they try to leave. You think about escaping, but you don’t follow through. I used to ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Prayer for Peace of Mind Don’t Let the Devil Stop You! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kelly Ann EversPrayer for Peace of Mind Don’t Let the Devil Stop You! Regardless of the circumstances, regardless of the pressure, regardless of the delays, don’t let the devil stop your progress. You know God has spoken to you, His word has resounded in your mind over and over. You dream about it, you ...
Views: 5420(1 vote) - Putting An End To Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Monty RitchingsRecently, my daughter made a trip to the town where she was born. Unfortunately, it was not a happy occasion. The daughter of one of her childhood friends had committed suicide. The girl was 15 years old when she decided that she could not tolerate any more bullying. The only way she could ...
Views: 1985(2 votes) - Quit Drinking on your own - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Deborah Sullivan2001, I remember looking in the mirror, asking myself... ”Why can't I stop drinking?" I lost all hope in who I was and hurt so much, that I could not bear it any longer.You see, I was chronic alcoholic. Everyday, when I woke up I felt the ever present feeling of impending doom. That ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Receiving Help from a Substance Abuse Professional - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorThere are many substance abuse professionals who are trained to help others to overcome substance abuse problems. It doesn't really matter how your addiction started, what matters is what you're willing to do about it now that you're in its grip. It can be very difficult to release control of ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Regression - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Teresa JoyceThis subject was something that I really had trouble getting my head around, why would anyone revisit a point in their life where it spelt nothing but pain and suffering. Why the hell would I ? A place you would think that your own consciousness would crawl over hot coals to keep you from ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - Rehab Centers in Florida: Which Rehab is Right for Me? - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Doug MeadWith the staggering amounts of rehab centers in Florida in place, it is difficult to determine which drug rehab program is best. For anyone who is dependent on drugs or alcohol looking for recovery, it's a choice that can change their lives. For anyone who has suffered through the devastating ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Relationship Addiction: A Process Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Jim HallMost of us typically associate addiction with alcohol or drug abuse, but it's clear that addictive behaviors go far beyond. A universal definition of Addiction is characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance, behavior, or activity despite negative consequences (harmful ...
Views: 2414(1 vote) - Relationship Codependency: Everything You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Randi FineExcerpted from the April 21,2011 episode of my radio show, A Fine Time for Healing Roughly 100 million Americans suffer the effects of codependency today. Relationship codependency is often referred to as the “White Knight” syndrome, because the codependent tends to be a rescuer. ...
Views: 4665(1 vote) - Relationship Violence: You Don't Know Because She Hasn't Told You - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Anna MossAbusive relationships are largely invisible to the public, most of whom are illiterate about this realm of life. Acts of abuse mostly take place behind closed doors and can go on for some time before there is visual evidence. For example, you can’t tell by looking that: • A woman was ...
Views: 2020(2 votes) - Safeguard your Child Future with Child Abuse Lawyer - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Robert HarnickIf we look at the most disheartening things happening around the globe these days, Child Abuse will be the one which will be placed on the top of the list. Each day brings with it some new story on this issue and it is hard to believe the amount of torture children have to face through all this. ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Searching For Answers From Those Past Gone - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceIt’s raining and I am kneeling next to my father’s grave. The dirty water and mud swish all around me but I pay no mind. I have so many questions that need to be answered by a man that has been dead for so many years. Do I remember him or only the stories I have been told over the years? I was ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Self Control Is An Art - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiWhat is self control? Self control is the ability to control one's feelings, emotions, impulses, and reactions. Effects of self control are seen everywhere, you can see it in the wealth of the people, winners medals, good habits, strong relationships, a beautiful music, magnificent buildings, ...
Views: 2782(1 vote) - Self-Worth - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWho do we see when we look in the mirror? You should be so comfortable with the face you were born with. We have seen ourselves grow and change, from the pictures we have witnessed when we were children. The truth is we never see the real us, the reflection always differs from the way that ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Serentity Prayer - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaFrom Chapter 6 of my book Spiritual Infusion:Twelve Step Recovery and Revival Inside and Outside The church, you will find my study and commentary into the depth of this marvelous prayer and what it offers us in recovery. This is the long-form of the Prayer and warrants study of the words so ...
Views: 3043(2 votes) - Sex and Drugs: Effects of Addiction on Sexuality - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisSubstance Abuse has a Profound Impact on Sex Sex and drugs always seems like a hot topic in the media and in nearly all social circles, but the reality of the situation is that sex and drugs can pose serious, lifelong consequences to those who engage in such behaviors simultaneously. There ...
Views: 1957(1 vote) - Sexual Healing Begins with Accessing Emotions - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Amrita GraceI have been through my own arduous journey of sexual healing, and now my passion is to assist you on yours. Having made a full recovery from childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual addiction, my life's work is now helping others do the same. While I acknowledge that the journey is never really ...
Views: 2207(1 vote) - Signs of lack of empathy and what you can do - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2024 from Darlene LancerA lack of empathy is not sufficient for a diagnosis of narcissism but it underlies several narcissistic traits, such as arrogance, entitlement, and being exploitative. On the other hand, a lack of empathy can be associated with borderline personality disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, and ...
Views: 446(2 votes) - Smoking Cessation Programs – Are they Effective? - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Igor StilerPeople who try to quit smoking on their own are often unsuccessful in doing so. Enrolling in smoking cessation programs like auricular therapy is the right solution. Smoking creates numerous health problems and can lead to early death. Many people want to quit smoking, but this is far from ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Somatization: The Secrets Our Bodies Hold - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossOur bodies cry out in two ways - either through emotion or illness. When we understand our body's pain we articulate it. When we can't understand it, we are overwhelmed by emotional and/or physical sensations. And we feel powerless. While we need to understand what is happening to us, we may ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - Sometimes In Life We Can See The Good Through Our Tears - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI am sitting next to my mum holding her hand, just as I have been doing for the last thirty days. They have just turned off the life support; I watched her dying breath as it escaped her tiny body. She had gone to hospital with lower back pain, a complaint that should never have caused the loss ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Start Living -Take Time to Change Your Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Michelle MorandIt’s time to learn how to step free of your inner power struggle and start living without an eating disorder. Have you ever started your day thinking that today is the day you are going to exercise and how much control you are going to have over what you eat today? If you have had this ...
Views: 2535(1 vote) - Stop the Cycle of Abuse! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Heather WattersConstantly leaving and being persuaded back into the trap of an abusive relationship is a cycle that needs to stop, and you can stop right now. This cycle will not end until you completely end all contact with your partner. Do not under estimate the power they have over you, and stop ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Substance Abuse and Sex - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenWhen it comes to drug use and sex, the popularization of combining the two has come about by inaccurate portrayals of how substance abuse affects this basic human function. Books, movies and television have glorified drugs like ecstasy that purportedly increase a person's libido and greatly ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Substance Abuse and Violent Crime - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Debra DavisViolent crime has been closely associated with substance abuse since Prohibition was in effect in the United States more than 80 years ago. Since then rates of violent crime have skyrocketed, especially in the decades after the US government took up an active war on drugs. But while a great deal ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - Substance Abuse and Welfare Reform - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Terrance PhillipWith the state of Florida having just passed legislation this year that makes drug testing of welfare recipients mandatory, the connections between welfare reform and drug abuse have been hotly and publicly debated by politicians and homemakers alike. However, both sides of this issue are ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Substance Abuse Evaluations. Who Needs One? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriA substance abuse evaluation is an assessment of an individual to discern whether the drugs or alcohol use is a problem in the person’s life. There are basically three general categories of using drugs, which are social use, abuse and addiction. Social Use is either the experimentation of ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Substituting Alcohol For Tea - Different Types Of Tea - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from James FrithMany people are deciding, for various reasons, that they should give up drinking alcohol. Tea is becoming increasingly popular as a substitute due to the natural health benefits that it provides. Like the fact that all wines come from grapes, all teas come from the Camellia Sinensis plant or a ...
Views: 6197(2 votes) - Support child charity to stop abuse - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from alex charlsIf your youth work in a low paid job in the very tender age of their life then your nation can never bring anything good to your country or to the world in bigger aspect. Children are the future of the nation. But the financial problem is highly responsible in the poor families which leads the ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - Surviving Abuse and the Long Term effects of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Tamiel McAfeeSurviving Abuse and The Long Term Effects of Eating Disorders From the Prospective of a Very Grateful Survivor Index Chapter 1- Gratefully, I’m Still Here Chapter 2- The Gallery of Eating Disorders Chapter 3- Medical Delights to Come Chapter 4- It Is Your Choice Chapter 5- ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - Surviving Child Sexual Abuse and Thriving - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachMillions of adults in the United States were victims of some degree of sexual abuse when they were children. In most cases this abuse leaves its affects to a greater or lesser degree. The affect it has on people when they become adults is dependent on many factors. The first factor is the ...
Views: 3161(1 vote) - Sympathy or Empathy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThe above two words could be seen as travelling in each other’s company, but this concept could not be further away from the truth. If you have every walked the road I was set to travel the difference is insurmountable. Many may even think that the difference is only marginal so why split hairs? ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Taking Care of You: 54 Ways to Nurture and Self-Care - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Gail OKeeffeLearning to take care of yourself is at the very core of your healing process. It’s a way to demonstrate self-love and respect of yourself. No matter how busy you get, making time to care for yourself—mind, body, and spirit—is a must. Neglecting self-care can have negative effects on body, ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - Tall, Dark and Dangerous - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Susan GreenI remember the first time I saw him. I had just turned 18 and was at my first, yes my first, boy girl party. He was tall dark and very handsome and he oozed confidence. I was shy and a bit of a wallflower, but he wandered over and asked me my name. From that day on we would be inseparable. My ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - Ten Steps to Deal With An Impossible Ex: Help My Ex is Manipulating My Children - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from sherrie campbellDealing with divorce is never easy. In fact it is probably amongst the most stressful and grueling experiences one can go through. When we get married we start off with a tremendous amount of hope and expectation. Intellectually we know it will take work but it is truly impossible to really ...
Views: 5974(2 votes) - The 4-Step Process for Overcoming Addiction and Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeWhen we talk about addiction and substance abuse, the two substances that come to mind are drug and alcohol. Generally, these substances include tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine. For a fact, illicit drug use in the United States is on the increase. Results of the Substance Abuse and Mental ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - The Advent of Heroin - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgEverything about heroin has changed full throttle during the past fifty years or so. The mid 1960’s saw a surge of illegal heroin being smuggled into the US and by 1970 there were close to a million heroin addicts in the US alone. Much of this was blamed on Vietnam, the Corsican gangsters, and ...
Views: 2681(1 vote) - The Aftermath Of Child Molestation - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Nathan DanielsWhen I was six years old, I became a victim of child molestation. The atrocious acts continued for close to a year, before my mother discovered the horrible secret and put an end to the nightmare... or so I thought. Let me tell you how, for most of my adult life, I've continued to allow myself ...
Views: 2702(1 vote) - The Barrier to Addiction Recovery: Stigma - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgWhen it comes to addiction people cannot help themselves from creating this silent rating scale in their mind, like he’s just an alcoholic, she does too many prescription pills, and he is junkie because he does heroin. It is this kind of judging that creates the stigma that has created an almost ...
Views: 2383(1 vote) - The battle within us - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceFor so many years I walked around with an enormous Psychological and Sociological residue, firmly believed that there was no way back for me. I sit here today typing, in the knowledge that the battle within myself is almost over. This is by far the battle you struggle with; it’s so hard to make ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - The Benefits of Morphine Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Morphine Addiction HelpMorphine addiction has a devastating impact on an individual’s health, relationships and overall quality of life. Morphine is a prescription narcotic that is used to treat pain but is also highly addictive. It produces a euphoric “high” which further heightens the possibility of addiction as ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - The crutch we depend on - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceI’m in a bad way I have only just made it to the bathroom before throwing up; sitting there on my cold floor tiles I put my head between my knees just to keep upright. The room is spinning, rotating all around me like some never ending merry go round. I know that this is where I will sleep ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - The Dangers of Emotional Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Tricia ChilcottThis is a topic near and dear to my heart, and today I was struggling for a quick and easy topic to write about, and Psych Central had an article about emotional abuse that was perfect! Did you know emotional abuse is much more elusive than physical abuse and sexual abuse? That the people ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - THE ENABLING PARENT - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Roni Weisberg-RossA while back, I jotted down some thoughts about a person I called “The Other Parent”. Since then, I’ve been collecting information and have concluded that there is a dearth of material on this subject. But I have expanded upon my initial ideas and hopefully this will be lead to more research ...
Views: 2592(2 votes) - The Five Best Friends of the Abusive Man - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Gary DirenfeldThe Five Best Friends of the Abusive Man Truly abusive men are out for themselves. These are the narcissists and sociopaths who walk among us in plain clothes. Abusive men rely on these five strategies to gratify their needs ahead of or at the expense of their partner: 1. Denial Even with ...
Views: 2790(1 vote) - The legacy we leave behind us in our journey - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Teresa JoyceWhen we make the empowered decision to take back control of our lives, there is another hard fact that we need to face up to. While going through the trauma that engulfed our life’s for so many years, there is always going to be a fall out. Mine was the peace and protection I thought I had ...
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