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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Be Open to the Moment - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Keith BrayThe last couple of weeks, being knocked flat by an infection bug, have certainly given me time to reflect on some real core issues. One great reminder has been the importance of the moment and keeping my mind open to the “potential” of NOW. Within now are answers. "Why not concentrate on the ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Save Your Life from Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from anthony sophiaAre you aware of the damage that alcohol and drugs can do to your body? It can certainly ruin your life. Addiction can mess up your body system, spoil your relationships and get you into lots of trouble. I was getting worse while on the deadly path of alcohol abuse. I am turning 34 now. A ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - Alcoholism in a Relationship - When to Stay, When to Leave - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Jonathan Huie"Alcoholic" is one of those words that raises high emotions. We tend to think of an alcoholic as someone who is violent, dangerous, and self destructive. We may also visualize an alcoholic as being selfish and not caring about anyone but themself. Sometimes those stereotypes are appropriate, ...
Views: 1739(2 votes) - Delaying Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be a Fatal Decision - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Erik KeithFinancial woes, family denial and fear are all factors that people with eating disorders and their loved ones may cite when avoiding treatment for their illness. According to the Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com), the premier treatment center for eating recovery, recent ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Drug Related Deaths Can Be Prevented - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt’s sad to read about such a young person dying due to drug overdose. This only strengthens the purpose to continue delivering effective drug prevention material, and help save as many lives as possible. In recent media within Edmonton, Alberta Canada, a teen died from using the drug ecstasy ...
Views: 995 - The Hard Facts on Drugs - Alcohol - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAlcohol is the most commonly recognized drug worldwide, and is accepted anywhere and everywhere. Alcohol abuse and or addiction will lead to very serious life threatening problems, both physically and psychologically. Of course a major problem of alcohol abuse is drunk driving. According to ...
Views: 1136 - The Hard Facts on Drugs - Inhalants - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesInhalants are well recognized as being one of the most used and destructive drugs amongst children, teens, incarcerated people, and institutionalized people. An inhalant can be a gas, aerosol, or solvent, which is breathed and absorbed through the lungs. Most commonly used inhalants, which are ...
Views: 3912 - Life Goes On - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAnother day at the court house downtown to bail my father out of jail. His drug addiction has been getting him into trouble for too many years now. For a guy who has two ex-wives and three children, he sure does have his priorities a little mixed up. Of course he always has been like this, he ...
Views: 779 - Former NHL Hockey Player Promotes Drug Free World - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesFormer professional hockey player and Narconon Trois-Rivieres spokesperson, Claude Lapointe has joined the fight against drugs. Mr. Lapointe has signed on to help raise awareness about drug addiction, and help educate today’s youth concerning the truth about drugs. Claude will also be donating ...
Views: 1818 - It Was Too Late - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHow could I have missed so much? Were the signs not there, it’s too late, he’s gone. What could I have done? How could I have been so blind and not see it? Drug use is all over the media, hitting headlines almost every day. Why was I not able to pick up on it? I feel so ashamed; he was such a ...
Views: 735 - The Hard Facts On Drugs - Heroin (Diacetylmorphine) - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHeroin or Diacetylmorphine is a direct descendent of the opium poppy; first cultivated in 3400 BC, and is used today as a painkiller and a recreational drug. Heroin was first produced in 1874 in the United Kingdom, and is a semi-synthetic opiate synthesized from morphine. It was first marketed ...
Views: 2108 - Living Drug Free on Earth Day 2009 - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesApril 22, 2009 will be the start of the Green Generation Campaign, and in 2010 will be the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. With such great attention being put forward to help the planet, now is the time to take some attention and help those battling drug or alcohol addiction. We are working ...
Views: 691 - Narconon Trois-Riveres Pledges to Create a Drug Free Québec - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs of April 16, 2009, Narconon Trois-Rivières has made a pledge to create a drug free Québec. Our plan is to eradicate the drug problem affecting the great province of Québec, and to do this it will take dedicated team players. Narconon Trois-Rivières, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre ...
Views: 770 - The Hard Facts on Drugs - Oxycodone - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThis particular drug has had devastating effects on people’s lives, causing deadly addictions, and very severe physical dependencies to it. Developing an addiction from this drug can happen in many different ways: Doctor prescription for long-term pain management Doctor ...
Views: 2225 - Saving Kids From Drugs - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDrug prevention specialists are dedicated in getting the truth about drugs known to as many children as possible. It is their purpose to save as many youth as possible from ever getting involved with drugs and alcohol. Narconon Trois-Rivieres drug prevention specialist’s Isabelle Roy and Eliane ...
Views: 1002 - The Hard Facts On Drugs - Crack/Cocaine - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe devils drug; as it is known by most users; crack/cocaine is one of the most addictive and destructive drugs ever created. A former user quoted, “I would never wish this upon my worst enemy.” This drug will create an overwhelming desire to experience the feeling of the first high over and ...
Views: 3103 - Anatomy of an Addictive Behavior: Not For Men Only - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Mitchell MilchThis article attempts to make sense of our vulnerabilities to developing abusive or to use a more popular term; addictive relationships to activities of daily living. I will review the outstanding features of those of us caught up in addictive relationships. Then, I will highlight some ...
Views: 1681 - Why Substituting Addictions Can Doom Your Sobriety - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesSubstituting addictions – you see it all the time; gatherings of smokers outside the AA meeting door, boy meets girl on AA campus (“13 stepping”), maxed out credit cards, a rapid gaining of 20 extra pounds. People entering the rooms of recovery typically lean on other vices to help them cope ...
Views: 5045(1 vote) - Psyched in the E.R.: She's Pregnant and Shooting Heroin? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Bill WhiteSo I answered the phone and the details were tough to hear. Yes, one of those cases that requires a gut-check before making the scene. Seems a woman, seven-months pregnant no less, was about to inject her daily heroin fix when her fiancé intervened and called the police. Out they came to the ...
Views: 1048 - Sexual Addiction: Are You a Sex Addict? Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Peggy FergusonSexual addiction is a dysfunctional pattern of compulsive sexual behavior that continues even after the addict knows that it is causing major problems in their life. The sex addicts has a compulsion to engage in the problem behavior despite the fact that it has become emotionally dissatisfying ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - Sexual Addiction: A Brief Description, Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Peggy FergusonIf you see yourself in this brief description of sexual addiction, it can be the beginning of achieving recovery and getting your life back. The hope is that there is recovery, that it is possible. "The journey of a thousand miles begins by taking the initial step". The good news is that you ...
Views: 2697(1 vote) - Is Gambling Worth the Risk? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockIs gambling really a viable option for those who wish to seek a social outlet? I have worked with many gambling clients and for those women who are over the age of 50, I have a warning for you, be extremely careful. Even though 1-4% of the population are considered compulsive gamblers (addicts), ...
Views: 1243(2 votes) - Prescription Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockWhat do you think of when you hear the words ‘drug addict’? Do all kinds of scary images come to mind? In my 13 years of working with people who have addictions, each one of them has been an ordinary human being caught up in extraordinary situations. Not one of them has ever wanted to grow up to ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - If I Found Freedom You Can Too: From Addictions, Mental Illness, Domestic Violence and More - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marilyn RedmondI chose to grow into heaven on earth by healing my ghastly past. My road in life was not smooth; many events were rocky and traumatic. Chaos and violence impacted my life severely from an early age. Retracing the events of my life, I found that I had perpetuated fear, shame, and turmoil from ...
Views: 1956 - How to Achieve Success With The Character Traits You Already Have - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from ALLAN KATZThe bottom line is that to be successful in business and in life you’ll need to cultivate a sense of balance in your life. Choose to do work you love, delegate the rest. Find time each day to sit quietly with yourself and enjoy the tranquility of not having to think about anything but ...
Views: 1140(2 votes) - Need Someone to Just Listen? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Keith BrayAs I started on the process of life recovery, I felt that there was no one there who would really listen to me and actually hear me. Today I realise there are a few people who do listen to me and hear me; and this includes my wife and a few “skilled” others. Listening is a learned skill that ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - You Ain't Broke - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Lola JonesThat's a down home Texas way to comment on how personal/spiritual growth and religion so often centers around "healing" or "fixing" or redeeming your bad, broken self. You ain't sick, bad, or broke. We may stand to learn to shift perspectives and flow our energy more fluidly. We may need to ...
Views: 1292 - The Stumbling Block - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Keith BrayUpon reflection, the biggest stumbling block to get a journey started to a life I am happy with was seven little letters. HONESTY. Over many years I had lied to myself and others, I had been less the honest in dealings with others, and had created a Disneyland in my head which had become a ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Teens and Addiction: Turning the Tide - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Vivienne EdwardsI currently see millions of dollars being spent on rehab, counseling, drug courts, and other resources to try and stem the tide of drug addiction among teenagers. Unfortunately, these are all 'after-the-fact' repair mechanisms and do not deal with the root cause. In my opinion we do not give ...
Views: 1597 - Truth About Alcoholism - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marilyn RedmondWho wishes to continue in misery, wretchedness, and depression? Alcoholism is an incurable disease that ends at the time of death. However, this interim period between the two points can be extended into a normal, happy, and productive life if one accepts and practices the necessity for ...
Views: 1062 - Qigong for Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallLet’s face it, the United States is a drug culture. 14 million Americans use substances such as marijuana, PCP, and cocaine. 104 million Americans drink alcohol, and 65.5 million use tobacco.* Almost everyone will be afforded the opportunity to use pharmaceutical drugs, many of which also have ...
Views: 3462(4 votes) - The Stakes Can Be Quite High When You Do Not Quit Gambling - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Michelle TeeWhy would stakes be high if you have a gambling addiction or a gambling problem and you do not quit? Is gambling not supposed to be fun, and a great escape from the truly mundane aspects of life? On the television commercials, all of the people gambling in the casinos look like they are ...
Views: 2560 - Open Mind? Read On - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Keith BrayI was blessed a year or so ago to have a man named Patrick Meninga come into my life through “electronic” channels. He is the “Spiritual River” man (www.spiritualriver.com). Over the period we have got to know each other and have partnered on a few very small ventures. Our common bonds? We are ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Learn to Be Aware - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Keith BrayLearning to be aware of who we are and why a tremendous part of a recovery of life journey is. To do this, there is nothing better than a thorough working of the 4th step of the 12 steps. Going forward, we must make sure we stay in contact with “self” in an honest fashion each and every day. We ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Is it Sexual Addiction? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Sandra NettlesYou may wonder if you or someone you know has a sexual addiction. You may say something like one of the following— I think about sex all the time. Am I a sex addict? I just couldn't stop myself from having an affair. Anytime I see a massage parlor, I have to ...
Views: 1669 - Declare Peace on Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Paul HoodI have been reading a lot of things about the drug gang violence in Mexico and along our border. I am also seeing the most unlikely people coming out against the “war on drugs,” such as police chiefs and, most recently, Tom Tancredo. I have been counseling people with addictions for over 26 ...
Views: 1271 - Is Teen Drug Abuse and Alcoholism Reaching Crisis Proportions? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Carl-Peter LehmannThe frightening part about teenage alcoholism and teenage drug abuse, is how young the kids today are that are becoming addicted. Seeing kids of 11-13 in rehab centers being treated for addiction is not unusual It's not easy being a teenager. Trying to fit in, make sense of yourself and the ...
Views: 2726 - How Top Stop Gambling Tip #4 - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Michelle TeeThis is the next section of my series on how to stop gambling tips. Just to review the first 3 tips. Stop Gambling Tip #1: Admit that you have a gambling problem first, and make the decision to want to stop gambling. Stop Gambling Tip #2: Make a decision each morning that you will not ...
Views: 2924 - Alcoholic? Quitting is Only the Beginning - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldPeople who drink to excess, where their drinking causes distress to others, are frequently caught in a web of denial and minimization. These persons are unable to see or unable to admit that their drinking is adversely affecting their own life and that of others. Typically, this person excuses ...
Views: 1656 - Addiction is Abnormal in Any Form - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn addiction is an uncontrollably strong longing for things—an abnormal quirky obsession for something. Medical studies and findings have disclosed that each person has actually a compulsion to some extent. We call someone an addict if that person is addicted. Individuals who have an ...
Views: 1043 - Gambling Addiction: That Horrible Drive Home From The Casino - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Michelle TeeWhen you have a gambling addiction, there is nothing worse than that trip back from the casino. When you are addicted to gambling, there is probably no feeling of despair worse than that. Driving home broke, depressed, guilty, and disgusted with oneself is something that you may understand if ...
Views: 2928 - Help with Recovery and Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Claudine StruckRecovery is a term used in reference to illness and injury. In like manner, recovery can refer to a process of returning to health from a mental disorder or substance dependence. A recovery model is often used for addiction recovery, and stresses principles of hope, supportive relationships, ...
Views: 1386 - Reprogram Your Mind to Quit Pot Smoking! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Lily AstorAre you desperate to quit pot smoking? Is your marijuana addiction seriously affecting your life, work, or relationships? Have you tried to quit pot smoking already and have failed time and again? Well, in order to quit pot smoking there's a number of things that need to be addressed that often ...
Views: 2629 - Compulsive Gambling: A Real Problem - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Thomas E. (Jene) HeddenMarch Madness brings plenty of opportunity to place bets…online, in Las Vegas and in office pools across the country. But, what can be a harmless bet for most people can be more than a game for others. It can be a dangerous trigger for the compulsive gambler. Unlike casual betting, compulsive ...
Views: 1549 - Creative Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Dr. Carolyn PorterEveryone has experienced situations in their life from which they need to recover: relationship break-ups, financial problems, job issues and losses, abuse of all kinds, health disorders, and the list could go on and on. But one of the most devastating and staggering problems facing our society ...
Views: 1280 - Life skills and drug proofing your children - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Vivienne EdwardsWhen my children were growing up I made the decision to be proactive in giving them life skills. I knew from my own childhood that I was not given much direction in the way of life skills. That is not to say that I had bad parents, but I did have a very over-protective mother who did, or tried ...
Views: 1221 - Does AA Work? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Dirk HansonDespite recent progress in the medical understanding of addictive disease, the amateur self-help group known as Alcoholics Anonymous, and its affiliate, Narcotics Anonymous, are still regarded by many as the most effective mode of treatment for the ex-addict who is serious about keeping his or ...
Views: 4653 - How I Beat Alcoholism - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Vivian EisenecherDysthymia & Social Anxiety—The Straws that Stirred my Drink Some alcoholics when diagnosed with alcoholism put the drink down and never go back to it. If alcohol is causing problems in their lives, they know they’re better off without it. There’s no underlying force driving them to drink again. ...
Views: 1703 - How to Break the Feel-Good Addiction to Engage Big Things - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesHow does a busy professional like you cope with the mounting demands and pressures of achieving your passionate vision while all around you, life intrudes? We are constantly sabotaged by nonproductive energy wasters that contribute nothing substantial to our success. Whether you aspire to start ...
Views: 849 - Knowing Addiction and Doing Recovery: “The Slugger’s Path” - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAnyone who has lived with an addiction or has had a close-up experience with someone struggling to overcome addictive behaviors knows that all of the theories and research are of little consequence. The real-world, nitty-gritty fight to reclaim one’s life is beyond the lab, the classroom, or the ...
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