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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Addictions: Are Addictions A Bad Thing? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to current societal problems, the word addiction is often mentioned. And there are certain things that are generally spoken about, when it comes to what people are addicted to. These are often: drugs, alcohol and gambling for instance. And due to the exposure that these ...
Views: 2595(1 vote) - Alcohol - Stop The Madness Now - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonThere is a solution to the madness of alcoholism and addiction; a solution that will restore sanity and health, repair relationships and rebuild finances. The solution will have different components for different people but the key to the solution is personal responsibility. If you can, for ...
Views: 3291(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Lizabeth MontagueThough many people associate rehab with “hard” drugs such as heroin, meth, and cocaine, alcohol addiction treatment is necessary for alcoholics to become sober. Substance abuse is a neurological disease, and clinical alcohol addiction treatment is the only way to effectively treat alcoholism. ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Post Acute Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Leiaste PloneckAlcohol addiction treatment has come a long way over the last several decades. Now that doctors understand the neurological basis of addiction, clinical alcohol addiction treatment centers are able to help thousands of alcoholics achieve lasting sobriety every year. Unfortunately, a ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Social Life - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2011 from Jessica LakesonAlcohol addiction treatment helps thousands of alcoholics make lasting recoveries every year. Rehab clinics across the United States employ proven methods based on recent discoveries in neuroscience and psychology in their alcohol addiction treatment programs. However, long-term sobriety takes ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Treatment Tips - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Gareth CarterIf you are about to be admitted into alcohol addiction treatment, then it’s important to know how to get the most out of your stay in rehab. This article will provide you with the best alcohol addiction treatment tips, which can help you make it a success. Go Small, Not Big Ever hear ...
Views: 2332(2 votes) - Alcohol Addiction Treatment – A Program for Individual or Family - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kevin SmithWhy alcoholism is called a family disease? This is because, when you become an alcohol addict, you cut off from your family, neglect your spouse and children, forget important anniversary and birthday dates, stop enjoying family gatherings, disappoint people in your life, start lying to your ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Treatment – Which Program is Best? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Ricardlo ThamesAlcohol addiction treatment helps thousands of alcoholics across the United States make lasting recoveries each year. Although laypeople often still view alcoholism as a matter of willpower, clinical alcohol addiction treatment is required for long-term sobriety. Like every other addiction, ...
Views: 654(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Will Steal Your Youth - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Marilyn KegleyThe sad truth about alcohol is that it is actually condoned world-wide as an acceptable form of recreation, and is the most abused and addictive legal substance available. Abusing alcohol does not mean that you have an addiction to alcohol, but that you use the substance while in a risky ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Can Help Free You From Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Mike MillerWhat is great about being American? What do we have that people all over the world, including here in the good old USA cherish? In one word, the answer is freedom! As a counselor for both in class and online alcohol awareness classes I often discuss this concept with my students. Of course, ...
Views: 2106(2 votes) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Can Help You Face the Facts - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Mike MillerOne of the most famous phrases surrounding alcoholism is that “denial is the first sign.” Of course that is absolute hooey because there are millions of people who abstain completely from alcohol who would deny being an alcoholic. But the facts are the facts. First fact, life-long teetotalers ...
Views: 2415(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) - Alcohol Awareness Classes May Soon Be Mandatory - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ari NovickAlcohol awareness is becoming more and more important in today’s fast moving society. Alcohol has long been overlooked as a gateway drug. The majority of all abusive substances, including marijuana and cigarettes, pale in comparison to the death rates that alcohol induces. So, the question ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - Alcohol in the Workplace - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcohol in the workplace has become a problem for many businesses and as a result, businesses are taking steps to create an alcohol free office environment. Although most businesses have a zero tolerance for alcohol use in the workplace, they will make every effort to try to get the employee ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - Alcohol Intervention: How to Avoid Tension - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from M. CohanEvery family has a complex emotional history. When alcohol abuse is involved, that emotional history can be tinged with extra pain and bitterness, and these feelings are liable to rise to the surface in any confrontational situation. This is part of what makes an alcohol intervention so ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Alcohol Rehab Center - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from addiction professorFor someone who has never had a problem with alcohol, it can be difficult to understand why someone cannot simply stop drinking. Doing battle with a true addiction is never going to be easy, which is why an alcohol rehab center can be so beneficial. What to Expect from an Alcohol Rehab ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Alcohol Rehab in New York: A Tale of Journey to Recovery - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Doug MeadA renowned literary agent tells his tale of a life spiraling out of control, entering an alcohol rehab in New York and his journey through recovery. His two memoirs are an honest and heartwarming tale of a man coming to grips with his addiction. New York resident Bill Clegg had a life that ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Alcohol Rehab Programs See An Increase In The Number Of Seniors - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Janice FarrellWith the Baby Boomer generation aging, more alcohol rehab programs across the country are finding their services in demand from this demographic. It is hard to imagine, but seniors are struggling with alcohol addiction and account for almost 60 percent of the people seeking treatment each ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Alcohol Rehab: The Effective Alternative to Incarceration - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Mark Reed MerrillDecades of genetic and social research have finally led the legal system to see alcoholism for what it is: a disease. This, in conjunction with the high alcoholic recidivism rate in America's penal system, has prompted a new respect for alcohol rehab as the logical alternative to ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Alcohol Rehab: Worthy Reasons To Consider - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Adriel AbbsThere are many people all around the world who are concerned about how much they drink; it’s a very common sign that they have a problem with alcohol. There are ample of helps available for you including various types of alcohol treatment, alcohol rehab and alcohol detox. It is a great idea ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Alcohol Treatment Centers for Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Russel MarshallAlcohol addiction is a kind of social evil that is eating the society from inside. Unlike drugs which are illegal and hard to get, alcohol is legal and anyone can buy it from a neighborhood liquor shop. Because of this alcohol dependence is becoming much bigger problem than drug dependence. If ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Alcohol Treatment Centers – Approach They Adopt to Treat Addicts - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kevin SmithAlcohol addiction treatment depends upon the stage of alcoholism that a person is going through. There is nothing one-size-that-fits-all. At each stage, risk factors differ as well as vulnerability to using alcohol or falling back to it also differs. The initial stages may include regular ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Alcoholic/Addict Recovery: Can Medicine, Religion, and 12 Step approaches Cooperate and Better Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Overcoming Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Joining in Support, Not Splitting in Departure By Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Some Comments and Some Questions Introduction and Three Approaches It would be naïve to think that there are only three ways—mutually ...
Views: 2678(1 vote) - Alcoholics - Do You Know How To Stop Drinking Alcohol? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from James FrithIt is an unfortunate fact of life that many people rely on alcohol to unwind after a busy day at work or after the children have gone to bed. Some people find themselves unable to relax without having an alcoholic drink or 2. Other people may eventually find that those 1 or 2 glasses of wine ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Alcoholics Anonymous History Study with "Conference-approved" Foundations - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. History Studies with “Conference-approved” Foundations Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Problem with a Clear-cut Solution Fear has often ruled in the minds of those who understand the importance in their recovery of studying, learning, and applying the highly ...
Views: 2789(1 vote) - Alcoholism - Is There A Medical Cure? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from James FrithThe World Health Organisation estimates that around 76 million people globally currently suffer from some kind of alcohol-related condition. Alcohol remains the world's number one killer causing almost 2.5 million deaths a year or just about 4% of the world's total. On average each human being ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from nancy traversDid you grow up in a household where cocktail hour was a nightly affair? Do you cope with stress by having a glass of wine? Or two? Do your friends drink heavily? The causes of alcoholism and alcohol abuse are not precisely known, but they usually result from a combination of factors like ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Alcoholism And Depression - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Charles SomerAlcoholism and depression often go hand in hand and there is good reason for this as we will see later. Firstly, though we should take a look at some of the basic depression symptoms: Eating disorder Sleep disturbance Decreased interest and pleasure in one's daily activities Feelings of ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: A Disease or Not? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Carl-Peter LehmannAlcoholism and drug addiction are two maladies that have severely afflicted scores of people across the globe. Now, whether these two should be categorized under diseases like cancer or heart disease is a debate that seems to rage on and create great controversy. The medical community today ...
Views: 2385(1 vote) - Alcoholism Facts - Ten You Should Definitely Know - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Charles SomerCheck out this quick list of alcoholism facts. I'm sure you'll be surprised at some of the items in this list. Alcoholism cuts across gender, race, and nationality. Learning about the disease and how to protect yourself from it is essential. Here are the ten facts on alcoholism you ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Alcoholism is a Family Disease: Helping Alcoholic Families Understand Intervention - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Daniel FeerstThe debilitating and destructive nature of alcoholism is never contained to just the afflicted individual. It spreads its harmful effects far and wide, with those closest to the alcoholic bearing the brunt of its force. If you are a family member of an alcoholic, you are most likely ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Alcoholism: Disease Or Spiritual Crisis? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Instant Advice Network ianchat.comIt may be appalling to watch high school students or college kids getting wasted. And it's easy to wonder how grown adults can cling to a habit as destructive as alcoholism. But drinking in excess has an important role in our culture. For many people, alcohol plays its first important role as a ...
Views: 2843(3 votes) - All about couples drug rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Jaclyn TengAddiction of something is good if it yields positivity in the life of an addict but being an addict to drugs is something that not only eliminates positivity but the addict put her/himself in grave trouble and also makes the family suffer from social circles. Despite all the awareness the number ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Always Worried about De-addiction of Loved Ones? What to Do? - by Submitted on May 10, 2021 from Calida RehabAlcohol, drugs, tobacco, and all kinds of addiction have a devastating effect on the quality of your life. Not only does it affect your physical and mental health, but drug addiction could shatter families. Most of us know the impact of alcohol on our lives, but we still find it difficult to ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - America's New Drug Problem: 'Snorting Bath Salts' - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from William (Bill) JensenAmerica’s New Drug Problem: Snorting ‘Bath Salts’ I saw this headline on Foxnews.com this morning (01/24/2011) and thought the same as many of you probably did: “What will they think of next?” As the article states: “….these are not your average bath salts that you pour into the bathtub to ...
Views: 2151(2 votes) - An Effective Rehabilitation Method for Shoplifting Is To Take Online Theft Classes - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickWhy Court Approved Online Theft Classes? Court approved online theft classes benefits more than just the fist time offender that is taking them. Over time, the potential crimes that the classes may prevent could very well save the offender and the public from future criminal activity. If ...
Views: 3311(1 vote) - Anatomy of a Relapse - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Todd BranstonA random poll among newly sober clients, recovery counselors, and people who have achieved years of clean time would probably produce a varying consensus about the most pressing need for successful recovery. Most respondents, however, would likely agree that relapse is often an indicator of ...
Views: 3065(1 vote) - And now, add Amy Winehouse….. - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstThe Codetalkers and R.E.M., jungle music pioneer Goldie and even Gwen Stefani and her band ‘No Doubt’ have all written and/or recorded music about it. As have other musical artists down through the ages. Lior Shamriz shot a full length feature movie with the same name in 2009 and Australian ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Anger in Substance Abuse Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Lara SchusterAnger in substance abuse recovery can be potentially dangerous. On its own, the emotion can cause high blood pressure which can lead to stroke; depression, headaches, gastrointestinal disorders and a number of other physical conditions. Drug abuse such as cocaine and heroin, as well as ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Anorexia, Treatment of a Complicated Illness. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2015 from Mark SchwartzEach client tends to be more different than similar, and the development trajectory for each client is complex. Most anorexics will move into bulimia, while many bulimics who get under control will attempt to restrict; therefore, one common feature of the illness is that over-control eventually ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Any Addiction could be Serious - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from jacob whiteIs it thus difficult to suppose the response for this question? Not extremely, it's as a result of we have a tendency to cannot carry ourselves coming back from being drawn towards it. Straight forward response, nevertheless such a lot serious. It’s our persona offers in to the urges and ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Aphrodite's Wound: Women & Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Rev. Sheri HellerAphrodite’s story begins with a violent birth with absent parents and a castrated father. We can conjecture that her violent birth contributed to her cruelty and vindictiveness in which she used her beauty as a channel for her aggression. In her compulsive search to transcend the pain of her ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Are there any Prescription Drugs that will Block the Cravings of Alcohol? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiIt’s the Holy Grail in the world of addiction to find drugs that will block the craving for alcohol. There are three medications on the market that have been studied and show some benefits. Pros and Cons of Drug Used for Alcohol Dependency or to Block Craving Campral, also known as ...
Views: 9069(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 Addicted? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Tim GrayAs a substance abuse counselor I have worked with many clients who were on the fence about their addiction. They would have some issues in their life that made then think they were addicted but they would also have some reasons why they couldn't be addicted. I have found it helpful to explore ...
Views: 1843(2 votes) - 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) - Are you overeating to pump up depleted brain chemicals? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonDo you experience strong cravings for modern “drug” foods artificially concentrated in fat, sugar and salt? Foods like cookies, ice cream, chocolate, pastries, chips and french fries trigger the release of powerful “feel good” chemicals in the brain. Do you feel the need for stimulants like ...
Views: 2636(1 vote) - 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) - Are you truly motivated to end your emotional eating? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Julie SimonOf course you want to end your emotional eating. Yesterday, thank you. And while you feel motivated to give it the boot, somehow, somewhere you lose hold of your motivation most days and find yourself grabbing those cookies or that bag of chips or going for seconds. Perhaps you’ve convinced ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - AT THE END OF YOUR ARM - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Keith BrayAT THE END OF YOUR ARM The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm. --Swedish proverb Every now and again a quote comes to you that is just so obvious but true! There are so many looking for help, looking to others to “fix” them and take responsibility for ...
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