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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- How Alcohol Addiction Affects a Family - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterIs someone in your family addicted to alcohol? If that’s the case, then it’s important to know the damage it can cause if no immediate action is taken. Alcohol addiction is often called a ‘family disease’ as the harmful effects of it do not only affect the alcoholic, but also the people ...
Views: 2164(2 votes) - How to Help an Alcoholic - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterDo you have a loved one that is addicted to alcohol? If your answer was ‘yes’, you have now made a positive step in helping them overcome their alcohol addiction. In this article, we’ll tell you how to help an alcoholic and also provide you with some guidelines on what treatment is best ...
Views: 1887(3 votes) - The Problem with Drug Treatment Centers - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgThe biggest problem with addiction recovery is that there are so many people that have failed one or more times. This causes those to become discouraged when in reality it never was their fault that they were not successful. There are millions of addicts hooked on drugs or alcohol and ...
Views: 2245(1 vote) - Are You a High Functioning Drug Addict or Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterIf you think that addiction only happens to teenagers, the unemployed or simply to people different from yourself, perhaps people that are less intelligent, less fortunate or less wealthy - think again. What if I told you that addiction can and does happen to top business executives, doctors, ...
Views: 2239(2 votes) - Are you Serious about your Recovery in 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgIs 2013 the year that you are finally serious about your recovery or are you just talking to hear yourself talk? Sure, you may have gotten clean but what are your intentions to make sure you stay that way? Are you prepared to fight the toughest battle you will likely ever face? To stay clean you ...
Views: 2455(2 votes) - How To Avoid The Yo-Yo Effect When Trying To Break An Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Frank LavarioWhen addicts go to a traditional addiction clinic, they are asked to become abstinent immediately, meaning zero of their drugs. Also at home people with addiction problems normally try the radical approach, i.e. trying to break the addiction from one day to another. The reason why relapse rate ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - The Secret to Recovery - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Marty LernerHere’s a brief story from a few years ago. Ok, a couple of decades ago. Anyway, I was a student [intern] at a fairly renowned psychiatric hospital and the chief of the psychiatry division, a rather charismatic and bright fellow, was taking us on rounds. All of the sudden, out of nowhere comes ...
Views: 2457(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: 2273(1 vote) - Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Marty LernerA clear and concise understanding of your insurance benefits and what will or won’t be covered for an eating disorder [or a related diagnosis] can be both confusing and overwhelming. As an example, your insurance may list mental health as a covered benefit [eating disorders fall within that ...
Views: 2644(1 vote) - How you can quit smoking with Hypnosis quickly and easily - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Antonio PerezHypnosis is one of the most effective, if not the most effective ways to quit smoking. As a Hypnotherapist on the Island of Kauai I work with many smokers. The first thing you need to realize is this: You smoke because a part of you is gaining something from you smoking. If smoking didn't ...
Views: 1478 - Addiction Help - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Fausto PetroneAddiction can be an extremely powerful motivator. Individuals will commonly savour unsafe, high-risk, and hazardous behaviors in order to gain access to things that they are addicted to. In many cases the addiction can be so harsh that the topic will engage in terrible criminal activity in order ...
Views: 1119 - Brainwave Entrainment Is A Drug-Free Way To Overcome Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Wanina PetlockAddiction, a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behaviour or substance, can come in many forms and can be overcome with the use of brainwave entrainment to change the dominant brainwave frequency. Alcohol and drugs are what most people acquaint with addiction, but activities like ...
Views: 3856 - Please help us place this valuable edited manuscript copy of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers - AA History of immense importance - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Your Help, Please, With This Extraordinary Edited Manuscript Copy Of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers Will you, or someone you know, please help us find a steward and home for the large, edited manuscript copy of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers This exact copy was acquired by my deceased friend ...
Views: 2201(2 votes) - Kratom extract can make you rejuvenated with all its goodness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Smokers BlendsIf you are one of those millions herbal blends fan and get so much pleasure to smoke best quality herbal spices then you may already aware of the super blend- kratom. Well just next to salvia , kratom is the most popular spice among adults all over the US and Canada. Now , when you want to ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Replace Your Deadly Tobacco With Quality Legal Spice To Live A Healthier Life - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Smokers BlendsOnce a civilization boomed in this planet called Maztec made it a history and till date it is a hotcake among people worldwide. You may have already guessed it, of what I’m talking about. Yes it is the ‘sage leaves’-Salvia. It's been used there as a social and spiritual route to feel the ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Buy Salvia For Safe Fun But Use It More Effectively To Get The Fullest Out Of It - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Smokers BlendsYou may have smoke salvia several times before and hopefully will be in future. But ever wonder from where we get these sage leaves and how those raw leaves are prepared to use as a super and safe herbal blend? Oh, wait, is salvia actually safe to smoke? Ok, get some facts about your favorite ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - MADD and the NFL? What do they have in common? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneWhat do Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and The National Football League (NFL) have in Common? They are Partners. The NFL partnered with MADD in 2010 and endorsed their “Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving”. “MADD and the National Football League joined forces in 2010 to ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - Constructive Sharing vs. Glorification of Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisThe line between constructive sharing and glorification of drug abuse or alcoholism isn't a thin one or one that is difficult to define. In fact, often one doesn't even need to listen to the specific words being said; the tone, cadence and inflections of constructive sharing are much different ...
Views: 1615 - 7 No-Holds-Barred Reasons to Stop Using Drugs Now - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisIf you or someone you love is addicted to drugs, you've probably been hearing lots of reasons that drug abuse should cease immediately. However, the very nature of addiction means that this message is often ignored. This is especially true for some addicts when the message is delivered from a ...
Views: 1210 - Post Withdrawal: Do I Need Medication? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisMedication for Post Withdrawal (also referred to as protracted withdrawal or PAWS) is one of the most useful tools for people in recovery. Post withdrawal often comes with debilitating symptoms for some addicts, and considering that symptoms can last for as long as two years, medication can ...
Views: 1225 - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Is No All-For-One Program - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Rachael BallDrug and Alcohol Rehab Is No All-For-One Program Initially, drug and alcohol users may be very resistant to drug rehab or alcohol rehab. But ask those same patients after undergoing treatment, they might say treatment saved their lives. Why the turnaround? These patient realise how drug ...
Views: 1128 - Recovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Rachael BallRecovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment For some alcoholics and drug users, admitting they have an addiction or have an alcohol problem may be easier than admitting they should seek alcohol treatment and rehabilitation. This is because any drug ...
Views: 1338 - Considering Alcohol Addiction Treatment? Attend an Alcohol Awareness Class - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Selena TurnerIf you are considering alcohol treatment you have made a smart decision. This means you recognize you may have a problem with alcohol. Recognizing a problem may exist is the first major hurdle one must overcome when battling substance abuse issues. As a counselor for both in-class and ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Recovery Is For Anybody - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Todd BranstonMany years before I found my way into a group room or sat in a chair before a client, I listened to a recording of Dr. King and his "I Have a Dream" speech. Having listened to his speech I knew I wanted to help people in some way and I knew I wanted to affect change, I just didn't know how. I ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Steps Necessary for Arranging a Court Ordered Addiction Rehabilitation Program - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Juanita DarlingSometimes court ordered alcohol abuse treatment or drug addiction treatment is the only way to ensure that someone you love gets help for their alcohol or drug addiction. However, before you pursue the legal process of ordering such treatment, ask your loved one once again if he or she will go ...
Views: 883 - How Court Ordered Addiction Treatment Works - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Juanita DarlingThis law makes it so that family members and loved ones of someone with a severe addiction can be ordered by a court to get treatment for their addiction. It is used by families and friends to compel an addict to get treatment when all other efforts have failed. If your family member or loved ...
Views: 1182 - Treating Eating Disorders: The First Assumption - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Marty LernerLet’s be clear from the get go, when it comes to getting help for an eating disorder there are a couple of assumptions to consider. Let’s look at a one of these and consider if this might “ring true” for you. When it comes to best place to get help, people differ with respect to their own ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - The Top 10 Signs Of Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Narconon InternationalDrug Addiction can slither in unexpectedly, starting as social or recreational use and turning even the mildest users into people willing to go to desperate measures for their next fix. Drug use becomes more and more frequent, and then the same amount doesn’t produce the same effects so dosages ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - 5 Tips On How Celebrities And Others Can Benefit From Rehab - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Many people who enter rehab for various mental health issues sometimes do not know how to take advantage of the advice given to them. Many of these people go to rehab multiple times and still are not sure how to handle their mental health issues. Here are some tips on what ...
Views: 1236 - 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: 2575(1 vote) - 7 Habits of an Addict about to Relapse - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisMany addicts in recovery that are nearing a relapse episode exhibit predictable and identifiable habits and behaviors before the actual relapse occurs. Recognition of these habits is critical in order for people in recovery and their loved ones to take decisive and immediate action to prevent ...
Views: 1671 - Understanding Support Networks in Recovery from Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisSupport networks must be made a critical component of an addict's recovery plan in order to prevent relapse and maintain and improve emotional, mental and spiritual health. Recovering addicts that do not have a support network often become depressed, withdraw from social interactions and ...
Views: 1408 - The Most Difficult Drugs to Detox From - and Why - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisThe hardest drugs to detox from depend on your perspective. If by "difficult" you're referring to the severity of dangerous medical symptoms that occur during withdrawal, then the obvious answer is alcohol and benzodiazepine. Both of these drugs could kill you during detox. But if you're ...
Views: 2900 - The Life in Between Recovery and Relapse - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgSobriety is a lot more than not picking up a drink or chasing that drug. It is a constant process of preventing relapse. The reason that the process is constant is because there are certain factors and obstacles that cannot be avoided and only stand to complicate the process of recovery. This ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - The Evolution of Alcohol Abuse Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Vonda KingThe alcohol addiction counseling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - Do You Need Alcohol Treatment, Addiction Treatment or Drug Rehab? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Rachael BallIf you suffer from an addiction problem, it’s important to seek help immediately. A trained and professional staff will be able to assist you in finding out the root of your problems and helping you to heal. What if you’re not sure you need addiction treatment, but you suspect you do? Educate ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - Emotional Management: A Skill For Mastering How You Feel - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Todd BranstonDeveloping skills to manage your emotional states is crucial if you want to develop long-term sobriety. While the initial phase of recovery is often met with a 'Pink Cloud' or Honeymoon period, it is very likely that once the newness of recovery wears off the newly sober addict or alcoholic ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - The Narconon Program - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Narconon InternationalThe Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation network is one of the fastest growing types of treatment in the world. Narconon treatment is also different from most other drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers available to those struggling with addiction. The philosophy of Narconon has ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Body Image, Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Marty LernerI’ve always been fascinated by the “disconnect” between how I experienced [perceived] my speaking voice and how it sounded when I heard it from a recorded device. Likewise, there’s the discrepancy between several photographs of us, even taken at the same place and around the same time frame. How ...
Views: 2049(1 vote) - A Powerful Tip to Help Keep You Clean and Sober - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Kelli CooperYou might be a wit’s end right now, trying to get through the peaks and valleys of drug rehabilitation. Your body craves a quick fix and your mind races ahead at a thousand miles a minute, grasping for anything to help you ease the pain of kicking your habit. One powerful tip can help you get ...
Views: 1178 - Maximizing Returns With The Help Of Financial Engineering - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Derick PorterFinancial engineering is the development of financial products and technical and quantitative strategies. It is a procedure which involves the production and arrangement of a variety of financial instruments. A financial objective is achieved with a certain amount of cost, tax, and legal ...
Views: 2475 - Why Christianity is Dying While Spirituality is Thriving... - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Dr. Steve McSwain,I published this article first with the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-mcswain/christianity-is-dying-spirituality-is-thriving_b_1950804.html The title of this post alone will put some branches of the Christian church immediately on the defense. The fact is, however, I ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - Are You Codependent? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lisa EspichAre you in a relationship with an addict? Have your attempts at helping that person failed? Do you feel powerless? Codependency is a term used when one person develops unhealthy patterns due to the involvement with another person who has the disease of addiction. Some of the negative patterns ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Dick B.'s Unmanageable Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Unmanageable Life What brought You to A.A. or a 12 Step Fellowship? By Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved. A Little Chunk of History For Openers Some of us get all wrapped up in difficult words when we enter A.A. or another 12 Step Fellowship. We wonder what ...
Views: 2213 - What to do with Your Pets During Drug Detox - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from James DavisIf you have pets and you need to undergo a drug detox program, there are a number of options for their care while you get the help you need. Unfortunately, many addicts and alcoholics delay treatment or avoid it altogether because they cannot make the proper arrangements for their pets. This ...
Views: 1415 - What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from James DavisPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is a debilitating condition that affects drug addicts and alcoholics in recovery. In fact, the symptoms of PAWS are widely considered to be the leading cause of relapse - especially in people who have been clean for several months or more. Understanding this ...
Views: 3608(1 vote) - The Alcohol Road To Chronic Dehydration - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Gerry Van MansfeldWhen you talk about the dangers of over consumption you usually hear about some of the major offenders. Cirrhosis of the liver being on the top of the list. Another danger less talked about but lurking in the background is cellular dehydration. We have all heard not to drink in the heat because ...
Views: 3275 - What are the Benefits to Inpatient Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jezebel LakeDeciding to pursue addiction treatment for yourself or someone about whom you care is the first important step to recovery. The next decision is which type of treatment to begin. One of the best forms of addiction treatment is an inpatient program, where patients live for a period of time and ...
Views: 850 - The Science Behind The Necessity To Receive Drug Treatment Services For Your Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Arthur AcevedoDid you know that there is real science behind your addiction? If you have an addiction to alcohol or some other type of substance, there are actual chemical changes in your brain that are forcing you to stay addicted to these substances. This is what makes overcoming an addiction so ...
Views: 1597 - How Dallas Detox Centers Can Help When Your Own Efforts Have Failed You - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Sandy SmithAre you having issues with a drug problem that has a strong grip on your life in such a way that you cannot do anything about it? Drug addiction problems can be difficult to overcome on your own because of the high levels of motivation that is required to overcome then. This motivation that must ...
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