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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Stop Smoking Naturally and Permanently with the Help of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Christopher MontroseIf you are trying to quit smoking but you do not want to resort to nicotine patches or any other smoking cessation aids that cause troublesome side effects, you can turn to listening to a stop smoking hypnosis audio cd: http://www.naturalhypnosis.com/stop-smoking-hypnosis, for help. Hypnosis has ...
Views: 1532 - 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) - Dear Dr. Romance: His mother was an alcoholic and a toxic bitch - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Don't know if you can help me or if i need to go to specialist alcohol sites. My partner and i had been together for 21 years, i asked him to leave 8 months ago, but i miss him dreadfully at times and i have to remind myself why i asked him to go. His mother was an ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - What Causes Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryAlcoholism and other forms of addiction were once considered to be a problem of morality or weak will. Unfortunately, much of society still holds these archaic views despite increasingly overwhelming evidence that addiction is a complex, multifactorial disease including biological, psychological ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Is Alcoholism A Disease? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Carolyn NaimanYes. Most experts in the medical and scientific community agree that alcoholism is a disease. The American Medical Association identified alcohol as a physical disease and condition in 1956. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcoholism is like any other ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Babies Born Addicted - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI have had a lot of trouble with the idea of criminalization of drug addiction for a very long time. I am only one of a lot of folks who say “addiction is a real disease.” People feel every bit as sick as people with other diseases, sometimes more. The patients are certainly able to die ...
Views: 1525 - People Of All Classes Self Harm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodAs the heading says, people of all classes are capable of doing self harm. It doesn't matter what age, background or race you've come from, it still can happen. Even people, who appear to be successful in their lives, could do self harm. Let's take Victoria Pendleton for example. Victoria ...
Views: 1522 - How The UK Government Is Dealing With Self Harm - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodThere are many sectors in society which can help manage the prevention of self harm, these include; medical and health, media, education, support foundations and so on. This is why it is vital for the government to bring awareness to helping those who self harm through these sectors and more. By ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Mindfulness: Psychotherapy For The Soul - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from sherry gabaDepression - Your Options: Mindful Therapy: Psychotherapy for the Soul By Sherry Gaba, LCSW Introduction Learning Acceptance Skills Identifying Negative Thought Patterns and Obsessions Acceptance and Change Introduction A middle-aged woman is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, ...
Views: 1518 - Ten Drug Myths Exposed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Dirk HansonDrug abuse vs. drug dependence. As the neurobiology of addiction has come into clearer focus over time, our ability to separate fact from fiction in the field of drug dependence has grown rapidly. Beliefs that have been common wisdom for years--that anyone who uses cocaine or heroin inevitably ...
Views: 1518 - Diseases Caused by Smoking Made Sal's Dad Angry - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Megan CarterThis is Sal's story. It's about diseases caused by smoking, and if you start this story, read it to the end, but don't start if you're squeamish. Sal's Dad died angry. And guess what? Most smokers die angry, and Sal said not only was her Dad eaten up by cancer, he was eaten up by vitriol ...
Views: 1517 - Do More Potent Pain Killers Signal Need for Drug Education Classes? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Mike MillerAddiction is a terrible thing. I can guarantee you not one person ever begins to take a substance or drug with the hope that they become addicted. Care to argue? Would you agree that addiction to prescription medication is reaching epidemic proportions? Would you agree that addiction to ...
Views: 1514(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) - WHO AM I? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayWHO AM I? I can remember those dark days back in 1994 that I really did not know who I was. Have you been there or are you at that point today. I knew the roles that I played, amongst them husband, father, employer, community volunteer, company leader; roles I played on life’s stage like an ...
Views: 1512(3 votes) - "Stick with the Winners!" Old School A.A. Training, Meetings, Workshops, Classes - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Preparations for Launching the “Stick with the Winners!” Workshops, Meetings, Conferences, Guidebook, Video Series, and Supportive Resources Almost Completed in Readiness for May 14-21 Events in California By Dick B. International Christian Recovery Coalition A massive amount of ...
Views: 1511 - DO YOU ENGAGE IN VIOLENCE? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Keith BrayDo you engage in violence? Time once again to give thought to points raised by my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons, in his Idea Engineer. At first blush, this headline evoked an immediate “NO”. Violence is not something I’ve ever really engaged in. Then I reread the articles and quotes, and ...
Views: 1511(3 votes) - John 14:6 Helps Son Heal After Fathers' Death - by This past weekend provided me with a new insight into God's plan.
I was asked to do a memorial service for a man who attended our church. I did not realize the impact this ceremony would have on my life and the lives of the people attending the service.
After meeting with the family, it ...
Views: 1511 - Steve Daines Views on Drug Abuse - Steve Daines Campaign - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Steve DainesIt is common knowledge that the abuse of and addiction to drugs is a major problem in our country. Drug use is occurring at earlier ages, especially in our inner cities, but the problem exists across the country with complete disregard for where children live or how much money their parents ...
Views: 1510(5 votes) - DO YOU KNOW YOU? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Keith BrayDO YOU KNOW YOU? Once we understand ourselves, the rest of living falls in line. What a great line, and makes me ask the question- Do you know you? At first, the initial answer is likely “yes, of course I do”. Funny, way back when, I would have and did react the same way. The biggest ...
Views: 1509(3 votes) - Relax and recover part 1 - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Tom DiffenderferAs someone who has spent the last 20 years trying to help people recover from alcoholism and other drug addictions, I whole heartedly support the 12 step programs of AA and NA. They are the best and most successful support groups out there for those in recovery. If utilized on a regular basis AA ...
Views: 1509(3 votes) - HUMILITY:A TOUGH CONCEPT - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Keith BrayHUMILITY: TOUGH CONCEPT Every time I get a good reading focused around humility, it causes me to reflect back. I can remember back to the time when I was sure humility had something to do with humiliation, and gosh knows that my life style had caused enough of that. I was not openly boastful ...
Views: 1507 - The Truth about Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2016 from Lou Worldweaver“The greatest pain is not being loved for who you are in your naturalness.” As you read this article I encourage you not to exclude yourself from having addictive patterns, you can become addicted to anything from the most overt to the most subtle. This includes things like social media, cell ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Financial Cost of Addiction vs. the Cost of an Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard Senyszyn MDSuboxone Cost vs Addiction Cost Let's face it, it takes a lot of money to pay for addiction treatments. But you really have to look at the true addiction cost: all the problems drug use causes, vs. the Suboxone ® cost. The financial cost of Suboxone ® is high. Frequently the financial burden ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Ego And Addictions - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Keith BrayI am a believer that things happen for a reason, and people come in to your life when they should. I have talked in past blogs about my friend Patrick and the great Spiritual River daily blog he does. I look forward to a full collaborative “thing” with him. Who knows where it may ...
Views: 1501 - Poems - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Frantz-Earl RobinsonPoems give an insight into the writer’s emotions and perspectives on a person or object. Exciting ideas can be brought to life through the wonderful art of poetry. Poems allow the poet to express himself in fewer words thus getting across his point efficiently. It is the joy of a poet to deliver ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - 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) - Quitting Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marcelina HardyIf you suspect that you have a prescription drug problem, don’t stop taking the medication cold turkey. You may end up feeling sick and either going right back to taking it, or wind up in the hospital. Instead, there is a process in quitting prescription drugs. Before you start the process ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - Setting Limints Means Delaying Gratification - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Julie SimonM. Scott Peck, MD, author of The Road Less Traveled,defines delaying gratification as “a process of scheduling the pain and pleasure of life in such a way as to enhance the pleasure by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with.” Most children learn the skill of ...
Views: 1498 - 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) - HOLISTIC HEALTH/BALANCE - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Keith BrayHOLISTIC HEALTH/BALANCE “Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.” — Andrew Weil, MD Health is wholeness, and health is multi-faceted. When major areas of health are addressed, balance results. With an MD ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - The Uses of Smoking: A Body-Psyche Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanHow come nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patch and gum) only has a 7% success rate for quitting smoking? Why do people on nicotine replacement therapy still crave cigarettes? Clearly, there are reasons for smoking that go far beyond simple chemical addiction. This article, based on The ...
Views: 1496(1 vote) - PRAYER: Powerful Real Answers You Enjoy Regularly! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Deb ScottPRAYER: Powerful Real Answers You Enjoy Regularly! So many people tell me, "Well Deb, I've tried everything else to solve this problem, I guess I should try to pray." This is exactly the upside down thinking I'm talking about getting rid of! Prayers should not be the last resort, it ...
Views: 1495(4 votes) - When Your Child's Addiction Becomes Your Own - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Kristin WhitelawFrom the moment you give birth, an innate force within secures a powerful and concentrated intent at the deepest level to protect your precious child, protect them from harm. As a parent, you accept this role with reverence as it carries the highest priority. Holding your child carefully, ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - BE TRUE TO SELF! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Keith BrayBE TRUE TO SELF! And this above all, to thine own self be true. And it must follow as night the day, thou canst not be false to any man. --Shakespeare "To thine own self be true." "Live the life you were meant to live." "Be the person you were meant to be." These statements convey a ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Teens Abusing Methadone and Suboxone Risk Seizures and Death - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Desiree PattonSuboxone and methadone addiction is spreading among teens. These drugs are used to help teenagers overcome addictions to opiates like heroin and prescription painkillers like OxyContin, but their use has become controversial. Teens are now obtaining them illegally on the streets, as ...
Views: 1493 - What Are The Effects Of Alcoholism? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Carolyn NaimanHow alcoholism effects your health can be quite severe. The health issues associated to alcoholism can range from anemia, to more serious problems like blood clotting, liver poisoning, and heart conditions. Alcoholism increases the risk of cancer in the esophagus, liver, mouth and pancreas. It ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Can Online Counseling for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Problems Be Effective? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Jan WilliamsThe answer to the question in the title of this article is: “Yes, but with the need to understand the limits of online help.” Definitions The words "alcohol dependence" or "addiction" are often used without definition. So, let's first define some terms. As used in this article, alcohol or drug ...
Views: 1492 - 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) - About Oxyneo News - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Mao DunHearing about Oxyneo is nothing new now for the medical drug has been in the market for many years now. Moreover, there has been a lot of Oxyneo news floating around regarding this controversial drug. This is one of the drugs that is based on oxycodone and promises to kill the pain of the ...
Views: 1491 - SABOTAGING SUCCESS - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Keith BraySABOTAGING SELF? How are you sabotaging yourself? "If you play it safe in life you've decided that you don't want to grow any more." -- Shirley Hufstedler How are you sabotaging you’re potential for change? We unconsciously use defense mechanisms to shield us from situations we perceive ...
Views: 1490 - TOP 10 REASONS I USE - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Keith BrayTOP TEN REASONS I USE From my friend Patrick Meninga at “Spiritual River”, I want to share this article with you. If you see yourself in it, you need to talk with someone before you become a statistic! The Top 10 Excuses that Addicts and Alcoholics Use to Justify Their Addiction – and Why it ...
Views: 1490 - A Simple Key to a More Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnDr. David Hawkins, psychiatrist, physician, and spiritual teacher, said, "Make a gift of your life and lift all mankind by being kind, considerate, forgiving, and compassionate at all times,in all places, and under all conditions, with everyone as well as yourself. This is the greatest gift ...
Views: 1488 - The Importance of Exercise in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Lara SchusterMaking the decision to quit drugs and alcohol and get sober was not easy, but the chances of a successful recovery will be increased when you start living a healthy lifestyle which includes not only eating healthy but exercising regularly as well. Something for Everyone! Exercise is ...
Views: 1488 - Complete Recovery Of Drug Addicts - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorFor an addict, the process of recovering does not end after completion of treatment. Once he gets rid of the drugs, he may still be suffering from damage caused by them. Treatment also does not do up with financial problems or the legal problems as well, which often come as consequences of ...
Views: 1487 - 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) - Do You Ever Question: What is Alcoholism and What is Drug Addiction Really? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Carl-Peter LehmannDo you ask yourself the questions, 'what is alcoholism or what is drug addiction really?' because you really want to understand the nature of addiction? So if you are one of those people, hopefully I can help. Now you need to understand that alcoholism and drug addiction can be quite complex to ...
Views: 1483 - Cultivating Joy - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2018 from GLENDA GARCIAHealing and recovery are about cultivating joy. After all, joy is what we want to realize in our lives. Joy enables our purpose to savor life. Many in the throes of addiction and other mental illnesses never experience joy. Life is dull, flat, painful, and dreary; a wasteland of depression ...
Views: 1480 - *** End Your Silent Suffering! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from LeTicia LeeWhy are you reading this article? Why does it resonate with you? Are you in bondage to a loveless marriage, soul-less job/career, in financial debt, anorexic or bulimic? Are you addicted to porn, drugs, video games, social media or alcohol? Did you ever think social media and video games ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - AN EXPECTATION/PROMISE - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Keith BrayAN EXPECTATION/PROMISE You have decided to work hard on rebuilding a life that you are happy with. You understand the process ahead of you and realise that it will require commitment and hard work. You have set some goals. It is time to act, but you have normal fear about making big changes. ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - Hypnotherapy: Resolving the Past, Embracing the Future - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseHypnotherapy can be a valuable adjunct resource for anyone in a program of recovery from a chemical addiction. To understand why this is you must understand the true nature of a chemical dependency and what nature intended. The person who has a chemical dependency is not just getting something ...
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