Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Addiction and Recovery Articles
Candace Plattor is The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Addiction and Recovery". You can find complete information on Candace Plattor and her products by visiting Candace Plattor.
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Athletes and Drug Abuse - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Lara SchusterWe live in a society that gets its news 24-hours a day and unfortunately athletes and drug abuse makes news. If you look back over the years, there is no shortage of stories surrounding athletes use of anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs as well as blood doping, involving ...
Views: 1295(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) - Basics of Eating Disorder Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerThere are a few “implied” assumptions I have regarding the basic building blocks to recovering from any addiction – of which I consider most eating disorders to be. Let me be candid and put out there one of the most important assumptions I have – recovering from an eating disorder begins with a ...
Views: 2108(2 votes) - Be In The Know About Drug Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from daniel perryPleasure and heightened sensations are the main pulls of drug addiction for many people. They fail to see that excessive use of these drugs also bring unpleasant effects, including hallucinations and erratic mood swings. When it comes to drug addiction, the main substances that come to mind ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Beating Addiction With a Treatment Program in Florida - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dalton SmithAddiction is not a pretty state in fact it can be a deadly state. Addiction is a crisis and one that must be dealt with in order to ensure the safety and health of the life of the addict. Drug rehab centers are designed for this entire purpose, and focus on providing the addict with the help ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Beating Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceBeating depression takes a lot of determination and patience. I recently read an interesting but daft article - yes daft - that stated that people who have severe conditions and illnesses suffer from depression. Well it does not take much to work out that if you are in a lot of pain, or cannot ...
Views: 2692(1 vote) - Benefits of a Good Inpatient Rehab Center - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Russel MarshallInpatient rehab centers help the addicted person to live in a different environment where they are kept under the observation and extreme care all the times. In addition to the medications they are also taught new ways to adapt to new situations and avert the relapse of drug addiction as well. ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Benzodiazepine Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Lara SchusterEach year nearly 125,000 people visit the emergency room because of complications from Xanax abuse; statistics that have grown over the years and will likely continue to grow. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, NIDA, nearly 100,000 people reported using the drug Xanax with other ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Beware Of Stress Interfering With Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Suzanne ZachariaIn energy healing terms, an addictive substance or behaviour is something that one partakes in to alleviate anxiety. And to most people, that seems totally against everything they believe in. Surely addictions and habits are just because of weak will-power? Surely the person they know and love ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Bill W., Dr. Bob, and the Cure of Alcoholism: "The Rest of the Story" - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Bill W., Dr. Bob, and the Cure of Alcoholism: “The Rest of the Story” A Four-Video Project Proposal by Dick B. and Ken B. © 2013 Anonymous. All rights reserved Key points: 1. A.A. claimed an overall 75% success rate for its early days [Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., “Foreword to ...
Views: 3138(1 vote) - Blood Alcohol Content and Your Body - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Mike MillerAs a counselor both in class and online alcohol awareness classes I always discuss how many alcoholic beverages and what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) each of my students had when they were arrested. It is important for people to realize how alcohol affects their mind and their body and to ...
Views: 1913(1 vote) - Bob Dylan's nasal twang – how cocaine damages the septum - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Steven Thomson“Everybody must get stoned” – Bob Dylan, Rainy Day Women # 12 & 35 Bob Dylan is one of the most popular Western musicians of the 1960s, and has been a songwriter and performer for more than 50 years. He has more than thirty studio albums and 50 singles to his name, among them Blowin' in ...
Views: 4820(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) - Breaking Free from Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallLove Addiction can be loosely defined as a dysfunctional relationship between two people in which one person strives, almost compulsively, to 'fix' the other person. A characteristic behavior in Love Addiction is enabling, in which the love addict ignores problem behavior in the other person ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Bullying and the Codependent Part III: “The Smelly Turd in the Pretty Package” - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Dr. Anne BrownEven though it is interesting to note that recent reports state female workplace bullying is on the increase, causing more people to say they would rather work for a man, we are going to stay focused on the female family serial bully. I believe bullies know they are bullying. I believe you ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - CAFFEINE-FREE FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseAnyone in recovery desires several things. You want to remain free of the drug you had been using and you want to alleviate the negative physical and emotional conditions that were created by that addiction. Hopefully, you also want to lead a healthier life in general. In order to move along a ...
Views: 1879(2 votes) - Can a Drug Addiction Treatment Center Really Work for You? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Sondra RosaThere can be any number of reasons for people to seek out a Florida Addiction TreatmentFlorida addiction treatment center. Many of those who need assistance come to the Delray Center for Healing. There are some very good reasons that those seeking a quality Florida drug rehabilitation center ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Can Addiction Be CURED? Yes. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Dan FarishCan Addiction Be Cured? In today’s world, most addiction treatment professionals view addiction as an incurable disease, which can only be managed and controlled using ongoing aftercare programs. In other words, every addict will always be a recovering addict, and cannot hope to become a ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - Can Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan be Saved From Themselves - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Jack BassCan Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan Be Helped - If They Won’t Help Themselves In a February interview Sheen claimed he was healthy and ready to go back to work. The claim of every drunk and addict is that he / she is not a drunk or an addict. Secondly, the addict claims a few days in ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - Can I Get Addicted to Ecstasy? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2011 from Craig GehringThat is the question. When you talk to some people they will tell you it is. Even if you only try it once or twice and don’t get addicted there are some dangers. Did you know? By 1995, less than 10% of Ecstasy that you could get your hands on was pure MDMA. When a user takes Ecstasy ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Can Rehab Actually Be Pleasant? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jon HowlandThere are often preconceived feelings about rehab and one of them is that it will probably be some type of confinement or consequence which is certainly definitely not pleasurable. Many rehab facilities have now revamped their programs in order to prove that it's plausible to enter rehab and go ...
Views: 555(1 vote) - Celeb Rehab - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa HaishaMost people view addiction therapy as a private matter—something that should only be between the afflicted person and the therapist. But Hollywood has a different idea, as evidenced by the success of Dr. Drew Pinsky’s Celebrity Rehab show, now in its fourth season. For those who are unfamiliar ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Centers for Drug Rehabilitation, Detoxing, and What to Expect - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from chris MarkLean on science, self-improvement, and evidence-based treatment with centers for drug rehabilitation that focus on non 12-step addiction recovery. With over 14,500 centers for drug rehabilitation in the United States, there’s a match out there for you that can provide the support and ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Change Your Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Addict's FriendChange Your Thinking! When You Change Your Thinking... You Change Your Beliefs. When You Change Your Beliefs... You Change Your Expectations. When You Change Your Expectations... You Change Your ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Changing Lives with Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Laszeros ChandlersonClinical drug rehab helps thousands of addicts make lasting recoveries each year. Through advancements in neuroscience and psychology, drug rehab specialists have developed a myriad of therapies for treating even the most severe addictions. Although many laypeople still believe addiction to be ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Changing the Voice of Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Randy Kamen GredingerYears ago, I directed the Stress Management Department at the Pain Unit of Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. My first mind-blowing exposure to addiction came when a diabetic patient communicated her physician’s warning that if she did not stop smoking, she risked having her legs ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Chasing Happiness? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Keith BrayCHASING HAPPINESS? “One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, once one knows the necessary ingredients of happiness — simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Check List – 9 Things that Lead to Relapse - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Tim GrayRelapse prevention is an ongoing requirement to maintain recovery. Some will say that you will get to a place in recovery where you don’t need to “work at it” anymore—that it becomes automatic. I have known a few people who seemed to put down their drug or behavior of choice—what they were ...
Views: 4219(3 votes) - Choose the best rehab for need action Womens Sober Living - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Sana ShekhThe nasty habit of drug addiction has been laughable human beings since awfully a inclination period of time, not characteristic does affect the drug addicted person, but also the relatives’ dependant on that person. Even after trying exact hard, the government of sundry countries has failed to ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Choosing a Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Clinton DixonAddiction to alcohol or drugs can have a devastating effect on the life of the addicted person. A person suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction may get suffered both psychologically and physically. If you someone in your locality suffering from alcohol or drug addiction, then as a ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Choosing a Drug Rehab in Florida over a Drug Rehab in PA - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Doug MeadFor anyone who has become addicted to drugs, making the choice to enter rehab is the first important step. Now, it becomes the decision of which rehab. For Pennsylvania residents, when does it not make sense to attend a drug rehab in PA? The decision to enter private drug rehab for addicts ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Choosing the Right Plan for Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Billy JohnsonThe decision to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction is a difficult one. It requires a commitment from the addicted person to refrain from further use for the rest of their lives. The decision to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction is a difficult one. It requires a ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Christian Addiction Treatment Centers – Successful Faith Based Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Jefferson HrbekChristian drug and alcohol rehab programs have emerged as an effective way of combating the unhealthy and destructive attraction of addictives like drugs and alcohol. A specialized treatment, based on cultivating the spiritual nature in man, it has been found to be an effective and persistent ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Christian Drug Rehab Florida Provides Holistic And Faith-Based Approaches To Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Terra MejiaJust like the horrific disease cancer can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere, it is the same for those who suffer from the unfortunate disease known as drug addiction. No one is immune. However, if you suffer from an addiction, and you want help, discover the difference that a Christian Drug Rehab ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Clear Signs That Someone Is Becoming an Alcoholic or Drug Addict - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ari NovickAn addiction to drugs or alcohol is a serious disease. If not properly treated, such an addiction could prove life threatening. It is important for the friends and family to be able to identify the signs that things have gone too far. For those that are not familiar with the common signs of ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Clearing Causes of Addictive Behavior with Energy Psychology and EFT - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDUsually when addicts decide to let go of their addictions they exert their own personal force of will to make necessary changes in their lives. For some this works, as long as their faith and willpower both hold up. The many 12-Step programs available are all very helpful. These utilize a ...
Views: 4868(1 vote) - Co-dependence Means Always Having to Say You're Sorry! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from PD RiversYou would never consider your self an addict. You could quit anytime, right? What am I talking about? No, I am not talking about alcohol or drugs or even gambling. I am talking about co-dependent relationships. CAN you quit anytime? Probably not. Statistics have proven that some people can only ...
Views: 2466(1 vote) - Codependent Problems in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Darlene LancerEveryone laughs when I tell them that I wrote Codependency for Dummies. But codependency is no laughing matter. It causes serious pain and affects the majority of Americans, both in and out of relationships. I know. I spent decades recovering. There are all types of codependents, including ...
Views: 2795(2 votes) - Coffee (caffeine) addiction – a cup too many (Part 1) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Steven ThomsonCoffee is a widespread hot beverage and also an additive in some foodstuffs. Its high prevalence is possible because of several factors, such as its common international availability and affordability, the absence of alcohol in the raw coffee, and the ease with which the beverage is prepared. In ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Abstaining from Alcohol - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Kenneth AndersonWhether you plan to abstain from alcohol for a day, a week, a month, or a lifetime, the use cognitive behavioral strategies has been proven to greatly increase your chances of success. Dr. Jeffrey Brandsma's (1980) classic study showed that people who learned cognitive behavioral strategies were ...
Views: 4427(1 vote) - Collaborative Christian Recovery Effort - Volunter Presenters. You Could Possibly Be One - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Collaborative Christian Recovery Effort Project of International Christian Recovery Coalition To each person addressed: You have the program or plans. You have the qualifications. You have the experience. You have in mind the mission. We have the basic introductory information, plus the ...
Views: 1410(1 vote) - College Students and Adderall Addiction - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Lara Schuster1 in 5 college students have admitted to recreational use of Adderall to help them focus or concentrate in their courses. These students also reported that they do not have ADHD, the disorder that the drug was created for. As one student put it, athletes use steroids; people who are depressed ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Common Sense Ways to Stay Friends With a Victim - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownAre you frustrated with someone you care about who appears to be the victim of a perpetrator? Do you find yourself getting angry for this person? We all have examples of these situations and we often struggle with what to say, how much time to spend with the victim, and how to continue being ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Common Signs You Really Need a Drug Rehabilitation Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2019 from Jaclyn TengIs anyone in your family on drugs? Well if yes, it’s good to diagnose and it’s also important to find the right treatment for him/her. But if your answer is no, you should be sure about your response. A drug addict will never tell you about his state. Instead, you will know through many signs ...
Views: 644(1 vote) - Common Therapies Used for Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Rusell TweldonClinical rehabilitation is the only way for drug addicts to make lasting recoveries. Whereas laypeople and even medical professionals once treated addiction as a simple lack of willpower, rehab specialists have come to realize that it is a disease which requires holistic treatment. However, ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Communication: A Strong Weapon to Get Rid Someone from Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2021 from Calida RehabHelping someone suffering from addiction is quite challenging. Coping with addiction - whether it is drug addiction or alcohol abuse - is not a cakewalk. As a family, you might offer some support to the patient to help them recover from addiction, but it’s only a matter of time before the ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - COMPLIANCE VERSUS ACCEPTANCE AND SURRENDER - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Marty LernerA frequently overlooked phenomenon within the recovering community, aka 12-step oriented fellowships, is a true understanding of the difference between compliance and acceptance with respect to one’s addiction[s]. As most professionals and addicts themselves have come to understand, addiction is ...
Views: 7594(1 vote) - Condemned to a life-long hangover – the predicament of FAS babies - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Steven ThomsonAlcohol is one of the oldest substances to be abused by human beings. It pre-dates writing and the wheel (which we see by the fact that preliterate societies without the wheel had ways of brewing alcoholic beverages). The human fascination with alcohol is thousands of years old. It may not be ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - connecticut drug rehab:Patient Drug Abuse Are Curable - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from harry kenSubstance abuse is a very complex problem, which is characterized by uncontrolled drug craving, irrational and anti social behavior. Drug abuse for most of the time will have devastating consequences on the mental and physical health of a person. Although substance abuse begins as part of unpaid ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - 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)