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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- In the Playhouse of Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnBrian Tracy, Canadian-born American trainer and author, said, “Our mind is the most valuable possession we have. The quality of our lives is, and will be, a reflection of how well we develop, train, and utilize this precious gift.” It has been said that 2% of the people think, 3% of the ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Introducing the 12-Steps, God, as we understand Him…so what? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Ned WickerWhile introducing the 12-Step process to drug addiction patients, I often see bristling when we come to the mention of God. They get that certain look on their faces; the one that says the door is shut tight and “I don’t want to hear any of that God business.” Their statement is usually ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - Is Addiction a Family Disease? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryThere is a growing body of research focused on the dynamics of addiction within the context of family relationships. Drinking parents have profound and lasting effects on their children's physical, social, and psychological development. Children of alcoholic parents are twice as likely as those ...
Views: 2235(2 votes) - 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) - Is Your Loved One Ready For Alcohol and Drug Treatment? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from addiction professorJust because you want your teenage son to quit drinking, that does not mean he is ready for an alcohol and drug treatment program. The odds are he does not even think he has a problem. Most addicts do not. An addict has to desire change himself. If he’s not ready to change, then he will make no ...
Views: 1157(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) - Looking For Love in All the Wrong Faces - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from Susan PeabodyFALLING IN LOVE WITH AN UNAVAILABLE PERSON Many love addicts find they have a history of falling in love with an unavailable person and they wonder why this keeps happening over and over again. The following is a list of the most common reasons love addicts keep falling into this ...
Views: 10135(1 vote) - Looking Inside of You - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Keith BrayIn looking to professionally certify in a field I had been actively engaged in for years, I did a thorough search of coaching certification bodies and key individuals who were core members of the body. I was lead to the Certified Coaching Alliance, and had the good fortune of studying and ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Love And Despair: Recovering From A Break-Up - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Ken FieldsWhen we are in love, the world is golden and nothing gets us down. When we are out of love, we are desperate to regain those feelings we had while in love. The desperation can be so intense, we find ourselves thinking and doing things we would be ashamed to tell our best friend. The excitement ...
Views: 9322(1 vote) - Love, Sex, Relationships, And Early Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from William BerryAs many people in recovery have probably heard, (and often ignored or debated) it is detrimental to early recovery to become involved in romantic relationships. This article will discuss some of the reasoning behind the often-proposed suggestion “no relationships for the first year.” Perhaps ...
Views: 18861(1 vote) - Luxury Rehab California - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from Patty BellFor a person who is in search for different treatment options they will soon discover there are different kind of recovery centers available. While at the same time no one type of treatment is considered better than the other, some individuals may find one more effective than other due to ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Meth Myths - Can Meth Addicts Really Recover? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekMethamphetamine is much different from regular amphetamine pills. Without going into a chemistry lesson, meth is simply a more refined or condensed form of amphetamine. It is much more powerful than what some people might think of as diet pills or speed. It produces both an intense feeling of ...
Views: 11960(4 votes) - My Anniversary - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonJune 12th found me celebrating 36 years of sobriety. As I approached the eve of my anniversary I am reminded of the model of recovery that has made this milestone possible. When I got sober my grandparents (both of whom survived Auschwitz) asked me to develop a mission statement that would guide ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Need A Recovery Program? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Keith BrayNEED A RECOVERY PROGRAM? I am blessed to be acquainted with a great group of people who are involved in addiction recovery and helping others. Patrick Meninga who operates the web site www.spiritualriver.com is one of those people. Over the years, Patrick and I have collaborated on several ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - New Year's Resolutions? Try Intentions Instead - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Candace PlattorIn the immortal words of John Lennon, another year is over and a new one's just begun. Isn't it interesting how we, as a society, agree that this is the time to give ourselves and our lives a complete and total new makeover? We have decided that at this time of the year we will revisit the ...
Views: 2565(1 vote) - Parent-Sponsored Teen Drinking at Graduation Parties - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekA question I have been receiving a lot lately is: Is it a good idea for my teen to drink at home under my supervision? The short answer: No. Some parents have come to believe that their teen is better off drinking or even smoking pot at home rather then out driving around with friends. Lately ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - Precious to the Divine - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Jim BarkerI was highly inspired by a client that consulted with me last night. At one point I said to her, "Accept the fact that you are worthy and precious to the Divine! Cultivate a humble yet profound acceptance of the Divine. Allow that divine presence to fully inhabit you, call you, inspire you, ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - 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) - Putting Out the Flame of Desire: More About Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 19, 2004 from Susan PeabodyThe following letter was written to one of my readers in response to his letter of April 13, 2004. He has given me permission to excerpt his letter so that others might benefit from my advice. Dear Tom, Thank you for sharing your story with me. I have excerpted some of your thoughts and made ...
Views: 16427(1 vote) - Quitting Pot - The Nasty 4 Letter Word That Is Stopping You - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Michael PorteousThere are many things that seem keep you from quitting pot: Social reasons, stress, lack of a plan and so forth but hiding behind these excuses hides a nasty little devil that we either do not recognize or we do but try to hide him all the same; it is a dirty 4 letter word starting with ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - Quitting Pot: 16 Steps to Help You Quit and Stay Quit - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonOk, so you have decided that your life needs a little help and to accomplish this, you have decided to quit smoking pot. You have flushed or given away your stash. You have gotten rid of the paraphernalia. It has been a couple of days since you smoked pot and you're feeling cranky. You are not ...
Views: 8206(3 votes) - Recovering From Anorexia And Bulimia One Byte At A Time - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Carol AdlerIt is a well-known fact that both anorexia and bulimia are on the rise in societies that measure success and sexiness by physical body proportions. Both as a publisher/professional writer and certified hypnotherapist actively participating in Arizona’s Professional Hypnosis organization, ...
Views: 2489(1 vote) - Recovery - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from David OttThis article will help you to maximize your recovery and performance in every aspects of your life, especially, in handling stress, the loss of relationships, jobs, and all destructive coping choices. When we are young we seem to have boundless energy to enjoy life. As we grow older and ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Rehab – Where Is God In My Rehab? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonRehab is usually a very intense focus to get you out of your addiction and into a stable environment. Stable as far as getting you off your drug of choice, and getting you to the point where you don’t want to relapse. Then what? If you’ve identified God as your “higher power,” then ...
Views: 936(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) - Relationship Between Spiritual and Existential Dimensions in Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryAddiction has been referred to as a disease of mind, body and spirit. The role and affect of mind and body are relatively self evident, whereas the spiritual dimension seems more difficult to conceptualize. Yet, if it is believed that alcoholism or other addiction does indeed affect all aspects ...
Views: 2443(2 votes) - Relationships - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Keith BrayWith “Mother’s Day” just past, what a better a topic to think about than relationships? They have such a huge impact on every facet of life. My relationship (like many men) with my mother was a troubled one. I was the victim of abuse, and did not feel safe or like I belonged as a child. My ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - RENEWING YOUR MIND - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Keith BrayDO YOU THINK THINGS OUT? So, you want to transform your life from where it is today to something much different, something you know inside that life should be for you. If that be the case, do you truly think things out? I am not a follower of any religion but have read many “great” books ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - 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) - Sex After Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Jyude AllbrightSEX..now there’s a word that can cause an immediate response in a majority of our population. Look at the teenager wondering how the first experience “should be” or the parents who refuse to allow their children to take Sex Ed classes in school. Listen to the church that preaches about ...
Views: 1865(2 votes) - 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) - 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) - Signs Of Alcohol Abuse: When Use Becomes abuse. - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Charles SomerMany people often wonder what alcohol abuse is and what the signs of alcohol abuse are? While most people will find that they do drink a single drink every night, they will assume that this doesn't constitute abuse in any form. The truth of the matter is that there are different levels when it ...
Views: 2185(2 votes) - Step One: What’s the big deal about Step One? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWe admitted that we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable. —Step One, AA 12-Steps After many years in recovery, I know that I must not forget this one principle—I will always be an addict. —Joe Herzanek Whether you are a fan of twelve-step programs or ...
Views: 1714(4 votes) - SUGAR AND HEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseFor most of the history of humanity man ate a diet of wild game and natural vegetation including some seeds, nuts, and fruit during certain sea-sons. In our era, with the advent of processed foods, mankind’s diet has undergone a radical change. People are eating foods that never existed in ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - Synchronicity: Celebrating Non-traditional Addiction Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWho would have thought that my meanderings over “What is Addiction” in my last blog would lead me to an Ezine article by Melanie Solomon, July 11, 2010 and her amazing book AA-Not the Only Way — Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives–Second Edition? In it she cites many statistics ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - The "Rock Bottom" Myth - Learn How to Raise the Bottom - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekYeah, when he hits bottom he'll be ready. A user has to hit bottom before he will change. Sooner or later she will hit bottom. Then she'll be ready to get some help. Raise the Bottom. This whole idea of "hitting bottom" is out of date. Some people will wait years-even decades-for their ...
Views: 5278(4 votes) - The "Rock Bottom" Myth - Learn How to Raise the Bottom - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekYeah, when he hits bottom he'll be ready. A user has to hit bottom before he will change. Sooner or later she will hit bottom. Then she'll be ready to get some help. Raise the Bottom. This whole idea of "hitting bottom" is out of date. Some people will wait years-even decades-for their ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - The 3 Stages Of Alcoholism- Avoiding The Path Of Self Destruction - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Lee HughAlcoholism, like other forms of addiction, is a condition that can progressively worsen. The progression tends to fall into a series of 3 to 4 "steps" with particular behaviors inherent to each. Understanding the characteristics of each of these stages of alcoholism is important for a person to ...
Views: 3480(2 votes) - 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) - The Emergence of Female Sex Addiction: Understanding Gender Differences - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCHome Our Team About Us Services Staff Sites Addiction Services Articles Networking Trainings Location Contact The Emergence of Female Sex Addiction: Understanding Gender Differences Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC Clinical Care ...
Views: 5972(2 votes) - The healing power of service - by A few years ago in a small rural town in Oregon, USA, a teenage boy died in a drowning accident. In all likelihood his death could have been prevented if an ambulance and trained medical personnel had been available. However, this small town was too poor to afford these services.
The boy’s ...
Views: 10500(2 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) - The Nine Love Addict Types - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallLove addicts are known to become hooked and obsessed on another person in relationships. Love addicts tend to share core issues of damaged self esteem, boundaries; symptoms of rescue/care taking and unrealistic relational expectations, and they have in common noxious relational patterns. ...
Views: 5129(1 vote) - The Role of Group Therapy in Primary Addiction Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryGroup therapy is complementary to, but distinct from participation in Twelve Step groups. Through the group process, growth is facilitated, isolation is reduced, and the concept of sobriety as an interpersonal experience is fostered. Indeed, group therapy is frequently considered the treatment ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - The Seven Day Mental Diet By Emmet - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriWriiten in The 20's by Emmet Fox still right on today. The subject of diet is one of the foremost topics of the present day in public interest. Newspapers and magazines teem with articles on the subject. The counters of the bookshops are filled with volumes unfolding the mysteries of ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - The Work Addiction Syndrome - by What is the Work Addcition Syndrome
Today’s business executives are faced with complex challenges surrounding what I call “Life Balance” choices. This dynamic has become one of great concern in assessing both the physical and mental health of today’s executive in the workplace. The multitude ...
Views: 12141(2 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) - Tips of an Alcoholism Treatment Program When Attaining a Sober Life - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheTrust me; alcoholism treatment program is not as hard as we have been made to believe. We all make mistakes but mistakes can be corrected. However, some of the mistakes pose great threats to our health. Maybe the mistakes were as a result of the bad company of friends we kept while in college or ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Tough Choices to Make During Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Rikkie ThampsomDrug addiction is far from an issue of willpower, but addicts’ choices can still make or break their chances to stay sober. As they complete rehab programs and begin sober lives, addicts must make tough decisions regarding their social lives, careers, families, and homes. Just as drug ...
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