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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Overcoming Addiction, Where to Get Help - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Jeanine DoyleAddiction is one of the toughest battles in life. When a habit becomes an addiction, the addict has lost control of their life, and all measures must be taken to get the addict whole again. There are very few addicts that do not want to break their addiction and finding a treatment solution ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Holiday Survival Skills - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Beverley GlazerHoliday survival? You better believe it!! With the holidays round the corner, most of us find ourselves searching survival skills. About two to three weeks into the season we feel we are ready to collapse. Thanksgiving, Christmas – even if you celebrate nothing, you end up involved in the hype: ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Massage Therapy and Improving Mental Health - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Unknown UnknownWhen you hear the term “addiction”, you might think of drugs, extreme sports participation, Fanatics of sports teams, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, egocentric disorders (narcissism, etc), or stalking behaviors. Chemical imbalances attribute a large portion of the root of mental diseases that ...
Views: 2096(1 vote) - Four Steps to Help Put an End to Domestic Violence in Honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Dan GriffinDid you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Did you know that the ribbon for preventing domestic violence is purple? Did you see any purple ribbons this October? You probably saw a lot of pink ribbons. While breast cancer is a very serious issue that deserves the ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - New Hope with Cocaine Addiction: A True Story - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Johnny DeliriousNothing is more painful than to see a family member or loved one start the path of drug abuse, especially cocaine. The end result is death, either from a disease like hepatitis or from the wrong end of a gun. Today, there are more deaths from drug overdose than from automobile accidents – some ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Finding Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Alice TanstonIf you or someone you love are going to be taking up some sort of drug rehab, it is important to understand what the situation is before moving forward. Addiction is one of the most difficult premises on earth. It can snowball your entire world in the blink of eye when you never intended. It ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - When to Consider Looking for Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from John WilliamsonUpon reading this article, it is helpful to know that there are well over a million teenagers who are currently suffering from drug addiction and that figure rises as each day passes by. We can’t deny the fact that prohibited substances has been the single most destructive entity to ever hit ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - What Makes Addicts Stop Caring? How Empathy Gets Hijacked by Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Dr. David SackWhen you walk into a 12-Step meeting, one of the first things you may see is a sign that says, “We Care.” Though short and seemingly insignificant, this message highlights one of the components of 12-Step recovery that makes the program so effective: empathy. What Is Empathy? In its ...
Views: 18861(1 vote) - Want to Cure Porn Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitTherapists and Psychologists are discovering that this is a lot easier said than done. It’s not like other addictions- like alcohol- where you can without a doubt identify if someone is sober or not. It’s more like food addiction than anything else. When you try to cure porn, the lines are ...
Views: 1754 - How Do You Know If You Have a Porn Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitIt’s a funny dispute. You’ve seen it, I’m definite. Articles in the news where some phd argues that “Porn Addiction” is not a real addiction. They call it things like a habitual behavior, or a distasteful practice. But they seem to want to split hairs and say its not the same as alcoholism ...
Views: 1004 - How Does Someone Cure porn? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitDo you know how to cure porn? It’s a lot more difficult to know than you might assume. Does it mean you in no way see another naked image again? Is that genuine recovery? Before is that simply an impression that traps people? To truthfully answer the question, you have to comprehend what ...
Views: 1853 - How Many People Do You Know With a Porn Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitHow many news articles do we need to see that argue whether porn addiction is an addiction or something else. You can call it anything you want. Call it a destructive practice. Call it a waste of time. The bottom line is that someone you know has a porn addiction. In fact, as many as 7 out ...
Views: 942 - Is Porn Addiction a real addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitDo you or someone you feel affection for have a porn addiction? There is lots of deliberation as to whether someone has a porn addiction or if it is merely a compulsive behavior. But I think that debate is senseless. Call it an addiction, call it a bad inclination, call it whatever you ...
Views: 843 - How long does it take to break a pornography addiction - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitIf you knew the real figures, you would be astonishedhedat how many of the men and women in your life secretly have a pornography addiction. Some of the fresh surveys indicate that as many as 70% of men and 25% of women struggle with this topic. And unfortunately, they have to keep it a ...
Views: 8941 - What to do about that annoying pornography addiction - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitEverywhere you turn, there are news articles talking about pornography addiction. The explanation is that between 50 and 70 percent of men admit to having a crisis with it. That is as common as someone having a weight problem. The catch is that very few people in reality know how to stop ...
Views: 1076 - How a Cactus Can Help an Alcoholic - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Nicholas PollakNICHOLAS D. POLLAK Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified Master Hypnotist Handwriting Analyst I was in the supermarket the other day talking to a very bright young man behind the deli counter who was extremely interested in the benefits of Hypnotherapy. We talked about relationships, ...
Views: 1751 - 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: 2930(3 votes) - Alcohol Addiction Program: A Guide to Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from John WilliamsonAlcoholic beverage is one of the most popular substances that people drink whenever they socialize with their friends, love ones and even with strangers. Despite having neurological effects, many people continue to drink alcohol without even considering their tolerance level. As a direct result, ...
Views: 922 - Is Alcohol Romancing Your Teen? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ronae JullHe was just eleven years old when he first tried alcohol at a friend's house, and by age 14 Jack was drinking regularly. He joined the millions of teenage boys and girls who had what he called a "positive experience" with alcohol, yet the long-term effects were devastating. During his later teen ...
Views: 1854(2 votes) - "Why is This Happening to Me?" Body Karma Explained - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoe"We always have free will in how we choose to deal with our body karma as it arises and this choice determines our destiny." After doing thousands of psychic readings and past-life therapy sessions dealing with the health of the physical vessel, I've decided it would be helpful to ...
Views: 6753(2 votes) - Understanding Addiction To Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from David B SmithNowadays, we are familiar with the extremely addictive characteristics of methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs, and on top, alcohol and cigarettes. We have learned that in addition to substance abuse, some activities, for example gambling and sex, can develop into addictions for a few ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Symptoms of Prescription Drug Addiction - How to Recognize If Your Loved One Is In Trouble - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Lisa EspichPrescription painkillers, such as Hydrocodone and Oxycontin (both opioids), are highly effective in relieving chronic pain. This is why they are often the first choice in treatment by pain management doctors. Although these drugs are legal when properly prescribed, they are chemically similar to ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Alcoholics Anonymous History: Silkworth: The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Silkworth: The Little Doctor Who Loved Drunks A Contemporary Perspective Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved An Introductory Look at Silkworth as One of A.A.’s “Co-founders” William Duncan Silkworth, Jr., was born in Brooklyn on July 22, 1873. His family remembers him as a ...
Views: 4319(2 votes) - 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: 2258(2 votes) - 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: 4905(1 vote) - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Kirsten GrossBeing an addict leaves an individual in constant turmoil, whether, the addiction is an alcohol addiction, or a drug addiction. There is not one addict that does not want to quit. An addiction has a harmful effect on not only the individual, but the family and friends of the addict, as well. In ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Heroin addiction - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from David B SmithHeroin addiction is a personal struggle that many describe as the biggest monster they ever have had to deal with. Heroin is like most drugs in that it starts off just being something that the user does from time to time. They start off by just doing it in private or the company of peers and ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Save your life from alcohol addiction - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Sparky DasSave your life from alcohol addiction In the present world it is common for people to experiment with alcohol and drugs during their adolescent age, however alcohol addiction is a disease; characterized by the sufferer having a habit of excessive drinking, although they know the negative ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - A Guide to Choosing the Best Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from John WilliamsonMany people don’t realize the destructive power the drugs possess. In fact, these substances are responsible for the deaths of millions of people in the US each year. Though it doesn’t directly kill a person at the time of usage, it slowly invades and corrupts the physical and mental well-being ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Love: The Key to Releasing Addictive Behaviour - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDLove is all we need for deep-down wellbeing. Our subconscious mind knows this, and will do anything to get that feeling. Unfortunately, we often have sabotaging mental programmes too, which prevent us from allowing love into our lives. If we are in a relationship, we unconsciously keep our ...
Views: 1502(10 votes) - Treating Xanax Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Jenna PopeAddiction to Xanax can be frightening because it's almost impossible to quit on your own. But how could something that feels so good be bad for you? It's bad for you because it is highly addicting. Progressively, you need more and more of the drug to feel the same effect that you felt in the ...
Views: 2474(2 votes) - How to Get Help for an Alcohol Problem - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Jenna PopeAlcoholism starts with loss of control. The person's behavior violates his values, causing remorse, which then triggers denial. Because of denial, there is unresolved emotional pain. This sequence occurs many, many times and ultimately results in chronic emotional pain. The alcoholic must drink ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - Understanding Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Jenna PopeThere are five things that characterize addiction: 1. It is a disease (an involuntary disability). 2. It is often progressive and fatal. (It gets worse with time and you can die from it.) 3. There are adverse consequences. (These can be psychological, physical, occupational, legal, ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Heroin Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from David B SmithHeroin addiction is not a habit that can be picked up overnight; it is actually a habit that is formed by previous dependencies. Addictions begin with early usage of other drugs such as marijuana, alcohol and other recreational substances. Abusers normally begin to try harsher drugs when they ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Teen Alcohol and Drug Awareness Considered for Early Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Ari NovickThere is scientific evidence that shows that those who start drinking alcohol earlier are more likely to have serious alcohol problems in later life. Most of the social activists that are fighting against underage alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence feel that underage alcohol is a major ...
Views: 716(2 votes) - The Truth about Various Drug Addiction Myths - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from John WilliamsonAs much information is available about drugs and other addictions, there exist a handful of myths and misconceptions about drug addiction. When trying to seek treatment from addiction for yourself or your love one, it is very important to be able to accurately separate fact from fiction. In the ...
Views: 751(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: 598(1 vote) - Overcoming Addiction Is Possible With The Right Outpatient Detox - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Rhonda BurnsWhen addiction is involved, finding the right help is essential. Often, traditional inpatient treatment is expensive, and other solutions must be found. Finding affordable inpatient or outpatient help is essential and knowing what to look for in a health care facility is necessary. Finding ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Will an Addiction Vaccine Work? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Dr. David SackFor more than 25 years, scientists have been hard at work formulating vaccines for nicotine, cocaine and other addictions. Growing recognition of addiction as a brain disease has spurred renewed interest in medical solutions such as vaccines. Despite a number of close calls, success has been ...
Views: 3535(1 vote) - There Is Free Help Available For Problem Drinking - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Annmarie ValdezThere are millions of people all over the world that drink alcohol, some everyday, others just at a party or other social function. For most people, they are not addicted to alcohol, they just enjoy having a drink now and again. However, for many people alcoholism is a serious issue that needs ...
Views: 704(1 vote) - Treating Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallPeople looking for the answers to overcoming their love addiction often ask two questions, “What does recovery really mean when it comes to breaking this problem”? ... and “What are key things I need to work on to successfully recover from love addiction”? When we are new to recovery, we may ...
Views: 1712(1 vote) - What Every Parent Needs to Know About Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa EspichPrescription drug abuse is the most rapidly increasing drug abuse among teens. In 2009, more than one third of teens said they can get prescription drugs to get high within a day; nearly one in five could get them within an hour. Parents set the example and help to create the beliefs their ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - 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: 1822(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: 1482(1 vote) - Solutions to Computer and Internet Addiction: - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from battle horseComputers are a very important part of our life. One can say that, playing computer games, surfing the internet, chatting with friends, social networking etc. are regular activities a person may perform every time he or she logins. Sometimes the above mentioned activities can become an obsession ...
Views: 9704(1 vote) - Rehab Pennsylvania Institute Can Help You Kick Your Addiction - For Good! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Krystal BlakeAccording to statistics, addiction to alcohol and hard drugs such as crack cocaine is really becoming a menace to modern society. Many individuals have lost their lives to drug overdose and for those who have somehow survived their addiction to alcohol and drugs, they keep on fighting the battle ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - Life after Drugs: A Life worth Living - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Tom DiffenderferIn the article Relax and Recover Part 1, I whole heartedly endorsed the 12 step programs of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. And I think that deserves repeating. Both the Big book of AA and the basic text of NA outline a clear path to recovery that has helped millions of people ...
Views: 2114(3 votes) - Alcoholics Anonymous and First Century Christianity - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A. and First Century Christianity Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Early A.A. Was Consistently Called “First Century Christianity.” Why! Two elements stand out when it comes to what the early Christians did. Daily: Mark 14:49 is one of the many instances where Jesus ...
Views: 2022(2 votes) - What Is Ecotherapy? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Nigel MagowanEcotherapy is really an umbrella term for a whole variety of nature-based therapies which utilise an experiential connection with nature as a major part of the therapeutic process. Ecotherapy draws its ideas from both modern and ancients practices. Many native cultures today still use a ...
Views: 1915(2 votes) - How A Drug Rehab Starts An Addict On The Road To Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Doug MeadDrug rehab is not a quick fix, drug rehab is just the start of a lifelong process. If an addict starts their recovery at a drug rehab in Philadelphia, they can certainly start the process of healing and recovering. However, at 12 Palms Recovery Center in Jensen Beach, Florida, addicts can ...
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