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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Discover the Ways to Reducing Facebook Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you ever find yourself doing the following? • Checking your Facebook profile every 10 minutes • Spending more than half of your day in the social networking website • Updating your profile and status messages • Adding plenty of ...
Views: 1326 - People Who Are "Lost." - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Charles HicePart One. Fictitious names. During last four years, I have worked in a small homeless shelter(fourteen people). And, I have worked with over four hundred residents. Ages: 18 to 70. When some people first entered our building - they stood still - in shock and anxiety. Some people walked ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - Being Aware that Alcohol Affects Your Mood - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach alcohol education classes I like to ask my students, "Have you sensed whether alcohol is affects your mood?" I hope to address how alcohol and drinking can have a great impact on your mood. I'll also show you some real world examples of the way alcoholic beverages play a ...
Views: 3593(3 votes) - Subliminal Messages - Get Yourself Off the Couch and Say Goodbye to TV Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you hopelessly hooked to the tube? TV addiction may seem like a minor problem, but if you look closely, you will see that it has more negative effects than you think. Watching too much TV takes quite a lot of time away from your real life. ...
Views: 805 - ***Thrivers, Survivors and People in Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWe meet people everyday who have recovered or are in recovery from a major life changing event. Some deem themselves as survivors, and some just positively live their lives looking forward to the future (a thriver). What are the differences between a thriver, a survivor and a person in ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Which Type of Rehab Is Most Suitable for Drug Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Adolph PaulMost of us have encountered the fatal lure of drugs. Some of us have managed to completely steer clear of them. But most of us fell for drugs and the most unfortunate amongst us developed an addiction that we can't get rid of without help from professionals. As the concerned authorities battle ...
Views: 644 - Future Leaders, our Youth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Stewart JosephFuture Leaders our, Youth (F.L.Y. Foundation) Contact: Stewart Joseph of the Family & Youth Roundtable of San Diego County (619) 546-5852 x 203, 345 15th St Suite A San Diego, California 92101, or email SpeakUp@FYRT.org Mission: Future Leaders our, Youth is a youth leadership-development ...
Views: 1825 - 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: 3858(2 votes) - D.U.I. CHEMICAL TESTS and YOUR RIGHTS - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Steven TabanoImplied Consent Law Each person who drives in the state of Pennsylvania is deemed to have given his/her consent to one or more chemical tests of their breath, blood, or urine upon a lawful request. A request is considered lawful where the police have reasonable grounds to believe the person ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Overcome Withdrawal from a Break Up of an Addictive Relationship - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallAre You a Love Addict? Are you in a Break-Up from an Addictive Relationship? There is no doubt that for most people, “breaking up is hard to do”… for love addicts, breaking up is especially difficult. One of the most disturbing and defining features of addiction is withdrawal and obsessive ...
Views: 14547(3 votes) - The Nature of Addiction: It's Only Human - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from joan pancoeAccording to Jung, the craving for alcohol is a low-level spiritual thirst for wholeness. I'll concur with that and add that ALL addictions mask a spiritual hunger to fill the hole in us that can ultimately only be satisfied by a sustainable experience of Cosmic Consciousness or Oneness with ...
Views: 4346(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: 1677(3 votes) - Why Charlie Sheen and others are so angry at the mainstream treatment culture and society. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Hank HayesHank Hayes author of the book “You’ve been lied to… the untold truth about the alcohol and addiction mainstream treatment industry and the secrets on how to eliminate the problem for good” due to be released at the end of May 2011 say’s… “I absolutely identify with why Charlie Sheen and ...
Views: 1476 - ROCKETED INTO A 4th DIMENSION - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Keith BrayROCKETED INTO a 4TH DIMENSION of EXISTENCE Over the past weekend, I had the privilege of attending a “spiritual retreat” at a wonderful place of peace called Manresa . What is a spiritual retreat? Sounds out there! For me it is like taking a time out from life and listening to a leader lead ...
Views: 7609(1 vote) - ***Marriage Stress, Blame and Alcohol - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillLife is full of events that lead to personal distress. And stress can build upon stress which can lead to marriage problems. If one of you drinks to reduce stress, in time the drinking itself causes stress and becomes a major roadblock to solutions. Quite naturally, you look around to see ...
Views: 3152(7 votes) - ***Alcohol Addiction Treatment: From Twelve Steps to One Step - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillIn the 1950s and 60s most adults in North America smoked cigarettes or other tobacco products. We thought nothing of it. However, increasing research evidence of tobacco health risks began to overpower the tobacco industry’s portrayal of smoking as safe and cool. As the evidence mounted, ...
Views: 2136(4 votes) - Marijuana Obsession - Beware Of The Risks - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Michael ClarkIn the nineteen seventies, burning pot or weed was initially extremely popular. Given that hashish really is a organic and natural plant, folks thought that it couldn't create any sort of dangerous consequences to their physical health. Individuals who use pot show completely different physical ...
Views: 3455 - DOES IT STILL PLAY FORWARD? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Keith BrayDOES IT STILL PLAY FORWARD? The biggest limiting factor in many lives today is the past, plain and simple. In the “co-creative process of life recovery” that I deeply believe in, a huge part of the coached journey is taking a very hard and detailed look at the past and fully getting things ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - The Courage to Change - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE COURAGE TO CHANGE Courage: The power to let go of the familiar. --Raymond Lindquist Letting go of the familiar really does require courage. Why? Very simply, the thought of change evokes fear. Fear of what? Only YOU can answer for you. Let me pose three very simple questions to you. If ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - How To Recover From Fantasy Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Caroline NettleAddiction to fantasy is a defence mechanism against the pain that we feel in our lives. It is a behaviour that is generally rooted in childhood, and it is a coping strategy that was learned to enable the child to survive the pain. Very often the child will use stories like fairy tales to ...
Views: 12693(1 vote) - What Is the Best Neurofeedback Protocol for Addiction Recovery? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from William ScottThe answer: "It depends on the person's brain." However, almost for certain at some point in a complete series of neurofeedback sessions a person who is recovering from addiction will benefit from receiving the alpha-theta protocol. The evidenced-based symptom-oriented evaluation will suggest ...
Views: 2668(4 votes) - 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: 2478(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: 2238(3 votes) - There's Something Better - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenI spent the night in Gothenberg, Sweden about two weeks ago and what I saw so impacted me that I could hardly sleep that night. It seemed as though the whole city was out frantically looking for some type of excitement or fulfillment. We were at a meeting in the Park Hotel until about 11:00. It ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - Curing The Cause Of Illness, Disease and Suffering - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from David OttTo cure illness and suffering, we need to know the underlying CAUSE. Practitioners are often content to work with and remove the symptoms alone. Unfortunately these symptoms will eventually reactivate within the individual until the route cause of the illness has been dealt with, mentally, ...
Views: 3328(1 vote) - 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: 2736(1 vote) - A DUCK. WHO ME? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Keith BrayA DUCK? WHO ME? One of the joys of living in the times we do is the internet. It gives us a huge access to information and people. Through the site www.myrecoveryspace.com, I have had the good fortune of befriending Dennis S. in the California desert. Dennis writes a lot of things I can relate ...
Views: 1714 - Beat Compulsive Binge Eating in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive Binge eating is a form of eating disorder that is often said to be much higher than other forms of disordered eating like bulimia and anorexia. The problem is that it is often not spoken about and there can be a lot of shame attached to it. As prevalent as it is, it is vital to ...
Views: 2458(2 votes) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Come in All Shapes and Sizes - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when potential students contact me looking for an alcohol awareness class, they aren’t sure the length of course they should enroll in. Our alcohol awareness classes, for example, come in 8 hour, 16 hour and 24 hour lengths. These are also called our Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 ...
Views: 1885(2 votes) - 6 Tips to Choosing Your Right Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhen a person struggles with drinking or drug abuse there are many routes to take in order to find recovery. Typically a person will try to exhaust the least restrictive environments first, such as attending a 12-Step program, seeking therapy or trying to quit on their own. However it is often ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - 3 Potential Attitudes as Clients Leave Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhether one goes into a rehab due to a court order, based on family encouragement/insistence or for their own self recovery, they should be applauded. It is not easy to take the first step in recovering from addiction. However, the true test of one’s sobriety happens when the person leaves the ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - SELF ESTEEM CONTINUED - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Keith BraySelf Esteem Continued To me, self esteem is the most important possession a human being can have. We were born innocent, and the lowering of self esteem occurred through life experiences and over time. They key point, we were born with self esteem and it still exists within all of us, but with ...
Views: 1329 - Not a Perfect Ten? Stop Beating Yourself Up Now! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Beverley GlazerNot a perfect ten? Don’t beat yourself up. Being perfect is an impossible goal. Humans can never be perfect but there's nothing wrong with self improvement. We all have things that we would like to change about ourselves. However, in the quest for perfection we can get blindsided by our ...
Views: 1984(4 votes) - Do You Want to Stop Binge Eating? Read This - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Nina VBinge eating has been said to be one of the most widespread of all eating disorder, affecting 1 in 35 people, much more common that any of the other eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The main problem with trying to stop binge eating is that many of those who are suffering are ashamed ...
Views: 2066(2 votes) - 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: 1888(1 vote) - THE FACE in the MIRROR - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE FACE in the MIRROR On of the greatest compliments I have ever had from a client is that in our relationship, I was a great mirror for him. The mirror is an inexpensive tool all those seeking improved self esteem have at their disposal. It is a tool I often make a primary one in working ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - What Is Spiritual Addiction? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleSpiritual addiction is an addiction that is not well recognized and yet it is quite prevalent in our society. A person will become addicted to spirituality, and from the outside, appear to be leading an exemplary life. However, the addiction here is chasing the high of spiritual connection in ...
Views: 2368(1 vote) - How Do Addictions Prevent Spiritual Growth? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAn addiction is a dependency on a substance, behaviour or thought process that came about as a coping mechanism for the pain felt inside, and as a way of getting though life. Addictions come in many forms. The alcoholic believes that he "needs" alcohol to get through the day, and it masks ...
Views: 3915(1 vote) - How Do You Learn to Live Without Alcohol? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAlcoholism is extremely common in our society and it affects the lives of very many people. It is insidious and it ruins lives everywhere it presents itself. Alcohol is one of the only drugs on the market that is legal. Supermarkets sell it off extremely cheaply, with their special offers and ...
Views: 2635(1 vote) - Avoid These Mistakes to Stop Binge Eating - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Nina VIt is often reported that approximately one of 3 women who seek either weight loss or eating disorder treatment experience binge eating disorder. This is a an estimate and could possibly be even higher due to the secrecy and shame that usually comes with the disorder. Finding help to stop binge ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - Holistic Living-Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Keith BrayHolistic Living-Spiritual Awakening For something to have an “AWAKENING”, it must have been asleep. Now isn’t that the most brilliant thing you’ve ever read. For me, I made the changes in my life for one big reason, to live abundantly with peace with in. I was an unhappy person and knew that ...
Views: 1105(3 votes) - 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: 1606 - Top 10 Ways to Stop Drinking Alcohol - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when people come to one of my alcohol awareness classes, they know that they need to stop drinking alcohol. But they don’t know exactly how they should stop. Here are some tips that you might find useful: 1. Don’t hang around people who are drinkers or who might tempt you to ...
Views: 5479(4 votes) - SELF-RESPECT = SELF-ESTEEM. Want some? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Keith BraySelf respect = Self esteem Last week I had the opportunity to talk with you a little bit about the meaning of RESPECT. Ultimately, in the addiction world, we have to add SELF into the equation. How important is self respect/self esteem and have I got it?I have had the opportunity to ...
Views: 1478 - ***Can You Stop Drinking Alcohol on Your Own? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillSam has been charged with impaired driving twice. He drinks every weekend and he drinks a lot. His wife and other family members report that his personality changes when he drinks and he becomes mean. The next day he can’t remember much of what happened when he was drinking. For a long time ...
Views: 1805(4 votes) - ***An 'Addictive Personality'- The Alcoholic's Convenient Myth - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillPeople addicted to alcohol drink compulsively and often claim to have an addictive personality. It is a convenient myth. I heard of a dentist who approached his dental work with compulsive attention to detail. His crowns had to fit perfectly. He was fanatical about bite adjustment and his ...
Views: 3832(3 votes) - ***Change Your Life Whether You're a Functioning Alcoholic or an Overworked Mom - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWill You Use this Key Step to Change your Life? Commitment is one key to losing weight, getting in shape, learning a new skill, finding your soul mate, getting a better job, learning a new language, running a marathon, going back to school, drinking less, spending time with your kids or ...
Views: 2172(12 votes) - ***Alcoholic Neuropathy: Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillRecently a reader left a question on my site about the symptoms of neuropathy. Her question was, "What is alcoholic neuropathy? I have heard the term and am interested in understanding it." She went on to add the comment, "It is just amazing when you read the comments from other people, and ...
Views: 2402(3 votes) - The Importance of Family Involvement in Substance Abuse Treatment and Addiction Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Steven GiffordFor family and friends of drug and/or alcohol addicted individuals, addressing addiction is one of the most difficult aspects of seeking substance abuse treatment. Often, drug and alcohol addiction has built a destructive cycle over a time to the point where daily family involvement actually ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - Shocking Dream Excerpt From Johnny Oops - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Arthur LevineI was going through my roommate’s socks in the dark looking for his stash when the lights came on. He grabbed my arm, and spun me around shouting, “What the hell are you doing?” He didn’t tell anyone else, but when he calmed down he made me promise I would get myself straightened out. I promised ...
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