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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Psychopharmocology and Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenSex addiction recovery typically involves at least psychotherapy,twelve-step groups self-help groups and medication. Medication, while not always necessary, can serve as the “water wings” for negotiating the changes necessary for growth. Certain psychiatrists believe that addiction is ...
Views: 1499 - 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: 1498 - How you can quit smoking with Hypnosis quickly and easily - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Antonio PerezHypnosis is one of the most effective, if not the most effective ways to quit smoking. As a Hypnotherapist on the Island of Kauai I work with many smokers. The first thing you need to realize is this: You smoke because a part of you is gaining something from you smoking. If smoking didn't ...
Views: 1498 - Teen addiction signs - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Steven ThomsonToday, there is no city or country that is still untainted by the plague of drug abuse and drug trafficking. The high levels of drug abuse among young people and particularly teens is a very distressing matter. There are many reasons that teens these days are starting drugs and in time becoming ...
Views: 1497 - 5 Signs You’re Ready for Drug or Alcohol Rehab - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Desiree PattonIt can be difficult to admit that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, but it truly is the first step to recovery. Once you’ve taken this step, and recognize your addiction and its impact on yourself and others, your new focus should be choosing a strategy to get sober and change your ...
Views: 1494 - Who Are Sex Addicts and What are They Looking to Find in Sex? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenWho are sex addicts and what are they hoping to find through their compulsive sexual behavior? Sex addicts are people who, afraid of real, intimate relationships, repeatedly and compulsively try to connect with others through highly impersonal, non intimate behaviors: masturbation, empty ...
Views: 1494 - Why Success is Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Ken DonaldsonSuccess is often aligned with prosperity, wealth, honor, and achievement, among many other “feel good” words. Success has a Latin origin that means to follow, prosper, and to go into action. Why success is awesome is because achieving it will allow you to experience your greatest sense of you. ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - 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: 1493(2 votes) - WANT A USEFUL LIFE? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Keith BrayWant A Useful Life? Well, here I sit well into a new year. Over this period, I love to take time to reflect back, look at journals that go back many years, and appreciate the journey that has unfolded and what was the underlying motivation to take the journey I continue on. To the headline ...
Views: 1492(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: 1491(1 vote) - Drug Rehab and Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Damlin RekerstanDrug rehab programs across the country have helped thousands of addicts achieve lasting recoveries. Through advances in psychology and neuroscience, addiction specialists have developed a wide variety of highly effective drug rehab treatments. Addicts from every walk of life now stand a ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Renew Your Self - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Jevon DangeliAll you are is change! Change is happening all around us and within us all the time. It could be said that change is the only constant in life! You’re changing all the time, whether you like it or not. In fact, you’re not the same person that you were at the beginning of this ...
Views: 1491 - DUI Laws In Arizona - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Elaine ModelArizona is one of the toughest states when it comes to DUI. If a drunk driver is pulled over and a police officer is suspecting that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a sobriety test followed by the breath test is given to the driver. When the breath test shows blood alcohol ...
Views: 1488 - How to Address the Spiritual Side of Addiction - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people associate a spiritual approach to addiction with relying on a higher power for help. We do too, but based on our work with the hidden or spiritual side of life, we believe there’s another vital part of the addiction puzzle that most people miss. Unfortunately, traditional drug ...
Views: 1488 - Why Charlie Sheen and others are so angry at the mainstream treatment culture and society. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Hank HayesHank Hayes author of the book “You’ve been lied to… the untold truth about the alcohol and addiction mainstream treatment industry and the secrets on how to eliminate the problem for good” due to be released at the end of May 2011 say’s… “I absolutely identify with why Charlie Sheen and ...
Views: 1488 - How Addiction Starts - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Chad RatliffeAddiction begins with a problem, discomfort, or some form of emotional or physical pain for a person. This person is, like most people in our society, basically good. But he encounters a problem that is causing him physical or emotional pain and discomfort and for which he does not have an ...
Views: 1487 - 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: 1487(2 votes) - Book Review: Freedom From Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Addiction and Recovery. Addiction is a condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something. Recovery helps you restore yourself to a better state or condition. John McMahon is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1486 - How Addiction Effects Our Life of Purpose. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Sherrie Vitello"The purpose of life is a life of purpose" When I read this quote I realized that this is what everyone needs to live by in order to feel content, gratitude and happy about their lives. Having a purpose. When a human-being has no purpose in their lives they are much more susceptible to staying ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - How Smoking Could be Perceived as a Gift Leading to Means of Behavioral Health Modification - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Michael WestbrookIt may be hard to imagine how smoking could be perceived as a gift in any light; but when it comes to being presented with the means of a healthy plan of modifying self-destructive behavioral health issues, core beliefs, and addictive tendencies these tools may never have been presented if ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - ***Addiction: How to Recognize It and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanAddiction to alcohol and other drugs is a chronic disease. It is progressive, continuous, and long-term. Alcohol or drug abuse means that a person has control over whether he or she drinks or uses. Alcohol or drug dependence means that a person has lost all control over his or her drinking or ...
Views: 1482(3 votes) - Where Feelings Fit In During Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Michael ZYOU HAVE TO FEEL TO HEAL. Before recovery, I would use just about anything not to feel. Drugs, alcohol, relationships, food, TV -- the list was endless. Without tools to deal with my feelings, I was uncomfortable and afraid of them, and they often became overwhelming. In early recovery my ...
Views: 1482 - The Britney Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Francine LarsonOk. I just can’t quit thinking about Britney Spears. Just the idea of choosing addiction over having her own children seems surreal. But wait, Britney is not an evil person. As a matter of fact, she is also a victim of this terrible disease. This addiction has taken over her whole ...
Views: 1481 - Who Is A Sex Addict? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenA sex addict is a person who misuse sex as means of coping with unwanted feelings and life stressors. He looks to repetitive, compulsive sexual activities to fill a need for constant validation that shores up a fragile sense of self. If women desire him in reality or through pornography, his ...
Views: 1481 - Painkiller Addiction : Top 10 Signs You May Have It - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard Senyszyn MDPrescription Painkiller Addiction: The Problem There are many people in the United States with a painkiller addiction .According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2009 there were 7 million abusers of prescription drugs. The majority of this abuse was from prescriptions. Teens ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - A NIGHT OF HOPE - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Keith BrayA NIGHT OF HOPE Every now and again, we can all use a “shot” of hope. Last night was a great one for me. With all the stats that I keep seeing on addiction recovery, the exploits of people like Lindsay Lohan and the “name” athletes and celebs we are bombarded with and the tough times we are ...
Views: 1478 - How Drugs Work - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Aaron PeterDrugs have become an important element in the history of medicine to cure or increase the immunity in humans against various diseases. Due to continuous innovation, research and development in the past 4-5 decades, drugs are now available to cure majority of diseases. When taken in prescribed ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Step One: What's the Big Deal About Step One? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe 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 ...
Views: 1478(3 votes) - Help! My Teen Is Glued To The Video Console! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ken RabowI remember when I first met Ricky (not his real name). He was a Grade 4 student in the school yard pushing and yelling with an aura of glee emanating from his face as the two Grade 5 kids (who were actually much larger than him) cowered, looking for a way to get out of Ricky's sphere of ...
Views: 1477 - "Vicious Circle" vs "Upward Spiral" !! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Aniruddha DeshpandeDear Readers, We have been hearing this term "vicious circle", time and again. Mostly associated with people who are doing same things over and over and getting the same results again and again. So what exactly is this vicious circle, well if you remember my last post on "will power" and ...
Views: 1476 - Delaying Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be a Fatal Decision - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Erik KeithFinancial woes, family denial and fear are all factors that people with eating disorders and their loved ones may cite when avoiding treatment for their illness. According to the Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com), the premier treatment center for eating recovery, recent ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - My Personal Journey of Recovery - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FinePrologue from My New Book FINE…LY: MY STORY OF HOPE, LOVE, AND DESTINY I believe that there are divine reasons for the pregnant pauses in our lives; the times when our life seems to come to a screeching halt and we are rendered powerless over it. Those are the times we should pay especially ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - ASKING FOR HELP - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Keith BrayASKING FOR HELP We roll into a new week, and I look forward to it! Interesting things happened last week, one in particular that reminded me that I have no control over people in my life, particularly my adult children. While I can’t control them, I am amazed, with all the work I have done on ...
Views: 1474 - Meditate on Your Bad Habits - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Amod Joshi“I had made a New Year’s resolution to quit my bad habit, and I am already struggling!!” It is just Feb 2012, and many of us are in the same boat. It may be any habit, smoking, drinking, getting to office late or even spending too much time on Internet. We know that it is bad, but we cannot ...
Views: 1474 - Is It Safe to Detox from Heroin Use at Home? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Lara SchusterHeroin abuse and dependency affects more than 9 million people. There is no disputing that the consequences of heroin use can be devastating. Trying to quit can be difficult, but it is not impossible. Although you may wonder is it safe to detox from heroin use at home; it is important to know ...
Views: 1473 - Mirror Reflects Hunger Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jan DeniseMirror Reflects Hunger Within Two out of three Americans are overweight, making obesity the second leading cause of preventable death. Instead of eating less, we spend $35 billion a year on weight loss products. We're not stupid; we're in pain. We have an emptiness, a yearning, a hunger … ...
Views: 1473(5 votes) - RESPECT-ask Aretha;it's important - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECT in RECOVERY Quotes about respect When I was asked to do an article on respect, my thoughts immediately flashed to Aretha Franklin’s 1967 theme for the feminist movement- “R.E.S.P.E.C.T”.- which upon examination of the lyrics, tells us that she will do anything in ...
Views: 1473 - THE SECRET ABOUT SECRETS - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Keith BrayTHE SECRET ABOUT SECRETS "Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets. ~ Paul Tournier ~ Paul Tournier is arguably the world’s most spiritual physician. A Swiss doctor, his practise has impacted people world wide. If a renowned person like Dr. Tournier appreciates the power of secrets; the ...
Views: 1473(3 votes) - Are you a Social Alcoholic? What are the Dangers? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Julie DohertyAs a social alcoholic, or a social drinker you may be considered as a low-risk drinker. You may find yourself becoming defensive when friends or family members show some concern in regards to your increase consumption of alcohol. After all you are just enjoying a drink socially, there is ...
Views: 1472 - High-Functioning Alcoholism: Stumbling Block to Getting Help - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Lara SchusterMost people think an alcoholic is someone who cannot keep a job, has financial and legal problems, is dysfunctional in relationships and may even be homeless. Stereotypes really do affect how we perceive people. However, for the high-functioning alcohol none of those ideas ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - The symptoms of alcohol addiction - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Russel MarshallAlcohol addiction is nothing but a compulsive alcohol dependence wherein a person goes through a state of consuming alcohol in excess amount. It can be better defined as an irregular desire for alcohol. Although, each of us are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of consuming alcohol in ...
Views: 1472 - Comparanoia Slaves! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Patricia NollThose of us who need to look good for the approval of others gauge how we’re doing by comparing ourselves to others. We compare ourselves to our friends, family members, peers, colleagues, coworkers, and to perfect strangers. And before we know it comparison to others becomes our constant ...
Views: 1470 - How To Break Porn Addiction-4 Valuable Pointers - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Peter LangfordBreaking Addiction to Porn may be difficult. Many have tried and failed without earning any ground to their situation at all. Nevertheless it is not impossible either as with the true information and assistance you’ll be able to get from end to end to the other side successfully and run on with ...
Views: 1470 - 6 Things to Do After Drug Rehab Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Lara SchusterWhile you are going through a drug rehab treatment program, you will be introduced to many different skills and strategies that can help you be successful in your new life without drugs. When you return home, you may discover that as you apply the skills and strategies to your life after rehab, ...
Views: 1468 - 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: 1468(1 vote) - How to quit smoking! Tips and Advice - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Nenad MolerovicMost smokers are afraid that they can’t quit, that cigarettes are more powerful than they are. Actually this is fear from the fear, because if you are still smoking, how can you know that it’s hard without cigarettes? This is a result from your habit that is controlling you so much ...
Views: 1466 - Learning Anger Management Lessons from Charlie Sheen – How Not to Do It - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Marty BrennerFor a good example of an emotional and career meltdown fueled by a combination of stress and anger, there’s no better current example than the professional ‘suicide’ committed by actor Charlie Sheen. Sheen’s February 24 rant on radio against Chuck Lorre, creator of the popular TV show “Two and ...
Views: 1466 - A FREE GIFT-LIFE CHANGING-NO STRINGS - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Keith BrayWANT A SHOT OF HOPE? (How’s Your Spiritual Life?) Someone sees that word “spiritual” and the mind says “oh no, more religious crap”. That someone, back then, was me. For those who are familiar with my blogs, you’ll know I like simplicity and often turn to the good book written by Mr. Webster ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Finding the Good Life - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnPop cans have been sharing one of life’s most powerful lessons for years: No Deposit, No Return. Yet, millions of people sit on the sidelines wishing that something good will fall from the sky. A deposit is something constructive that we do for ourselves or someone else. It can be as simple ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - The Addictive Personality, Part One - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part One of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine How do you envision someone with an addictive personality? Do you picture an alcoholic, someone strung out on drugs, a chain smoker, or a gambler down on his luck? Addictive behaviors are commonly thought of ...
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