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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Is Your Facebook Addiction a Sign of Loneliness? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Lisa HaishaThe internet has been a wonderful thing, enabling information sharing and a host of other activities to effortlessly take place. However, like all good things, the internet has a downside – one that can ruin lives and destroy families. It’s called Internet Addiction. As a Hollywood therapist ...
Views: 2706(1 vote) - Alcohol Rehab: The Effective Alternative to Incarceration - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Mark Reed MerrillDecades of genetic and social research have finally led the legal system to see alcoholism for what it is: a disease. This, in conjunction with the high alcoholic recidivism rate in America's penal system, has prompted a new respect for alcohol rehab as the logical alternative to ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Addiction Treatment: How Fear, Faith and Friends Beget Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Mark Reed MerrillIt is also when the door to faith opens. A heavy door, opening it requires more than just the addict's efforts. It requires the help of people familiar with early recovery essentials: detoxification, abstinence and isolation from known relapse triggers; admission of powerlessness and the ...
Views: 1022(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: 1784(1 vote) - Love Addiction Recovery: Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Jim HallIn the 'Love Addict in Love Addiction' I write a lot about the five core symptoms which fuel the undue pain and dysfunction in addictive relationships. One important core symptom deserving attention is love addicts Impaired Boundaries in relationships. Too often, boundaries are invisible and ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - Why People Start Using Drugs (and Why They Sometimes Don't Stop) - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Dr. David SackMany believe that people just use drugs to get high. It turns out that there are several reasons why people start to use drugs. The first reason obviously is to experience intense pleasure: people want to feel that rush so they start to experiment with drugs to experience it. But there are ...
Views: 5655(1 vote) - Thousands of Preventable Deaths as the Result of Poor Alcohol Awareness - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ari NovickIgnorance is not always bliss, especially in the case of drug and alcohol awareness. An awareness class that to us who haven’t already taken one may seem a bit of a pushy idea. If it does, it isn't meant to be. You wouldn't believe how many people die every year just due to a lack of drug and ...
Views: 538(1 vote) - Alcohol Awareness Classes May Soon Be Mandatory - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ari NovickAlcohol awareness is becoming more and more important in today’s fast moving society. Alcohol has long been overlooked as a gateway drug. The majority of all abusive substances, including marijuana and cigarettes, pale in comparison to the death rates that alcohol induces. So, the question ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - ***New Hope with Cocaine Addiction: A True Story - by Submitted on Sep 30, 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: 3137(1 vote) - Dick B. Address to Assn of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Palm Springs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELORS INSTITUTE Announces the 2011 Annual Christ-centered Addiction Professionals Conference to be held from Friday, September 30th TO Sunday, October 2nd at the Hotel Zoos in beautiful Palm Springs. The Dick B. Address on October 2, ...
Views: 2429(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: 1474(1 vote) - Who Is An Alcoholic - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerHave you ever wondered if you or a loved one is an alcoholic? There are many different definitions and explanations of what alcoholism is and who can be classified as suffering this addiction. Many times these designations are chosen by the various treatment facilities, perhaps the best way to ...
Views: 1630(2 votes) - Alcoholic Behavior: Signs To Look Out For. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerA lot of conflicting emotions surface when you think you notice alcoholic behavior in someone you love. In fact, it is emotional when you realize that you may have a problem with alcohol yourself. It takes a big person to look in the mirror and honestly assess whether alcohol is becoming a ...
Views: 3568(2 votes) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Could Help With Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Mike MillerHave you ever felt the effects of peer pressure? If you answered no to this question you obviously have lived on an island your entire life without ever having had human interaction! As a counselor for both in class and online drug awareness classes, I often discuss the nature and power of ...
Views: 2627(3 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: 5091(1 vote) - Drug Smuggling in Body Cavities - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenSmuggling drugs in body cavities is the stuff of movies and urban legends. Countless movies, television shows, films and books have been created about this subject, and in many cases the subject matter is either glorified or made to appear comical. But while some audiences may find humor in ...
Views: 5644(1 vote) - Alcohol Rehab Programs See An Increase In The Number Of Seniors - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Janice FarrellWith the Baby Boomer generation aging, more alcohol rehab programs across the country are finding their services in demand from this demographic. It is hard to imagine, but seniors are struggling with alcohol addiction and account for almost 60 percent of the people seeking treatment each ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - How the New Definition of Addiction Corrects Long-Standing Misconceptions - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Dr. David SackFor decades, many people have gotten the wrong idea about addiction. Even as scientific research piled up supporting the theory that addiction is a brain disease, misunderstandings about addiction have persisted. In August 2011, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) took an ...
Views: 1996 - Smoking in Movies Should be Ended - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Barbu StelanIt is not something new in movies especially for someone in a very fashionable home, surrounding all the luxury things, to place a cigarette around between his fingers and puff away, mainly when he/she is under stress or simply to show off. This happens so many times that subconsciously, ...
Views: 1260 - Overcoming Addictions With Brain Entrainment Technology - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from francesco costabileThis article provides advice on overcoming addictions through the use of binaural beats - a form of brain entrainment audio-technology. While I focus mainly on quitting smoking, the instructions provided can be tailored to any form of addiction. An addiction of any kind can have a ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - 3 Myths Surrounding Alcohol Abuse in America - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Ari NovickThe single greatest obstacle that anyone will ever have to overcome is alcohol addiction. Over 12,000 alcoholic accidents a year are recorded every year in the United States. One of the best way to avoid all of these deaths is by alcohol awareness. Surprising, Oklahoma DUI's ranks as one of the ...
Views: 1362 - American's Need Alcohol Awareness Education Now More Than Ever - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Ari NovickWhether you live in Los Angeles or South Carolina alcohol and drug abuse is a problem. Recently, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations surveyed almost 24 million people ages 12 and older that needed either alcohol or drug treatment. Shockingly, only 2.6 of these people ...
Views: 634 - Help with Addiction | Faster EFT Tapping - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Alan CombiesAddiction is a word that we throw around all of the time but what does it actually mean to be addicted to something? And how does one become addicted to anything in the first place? Like all other behavior, the answers to these questions lies in thought and emotion. To be addicted to ...
Views: 2198(1 vote) - Drug Education – Arm the People with Knowledge! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Stephen CookDrug Education or Drug Rehabilitation? What is the route to a drug-free UK? I have been very fortunate to have been involved for a number of years now with a very effective drug-free drug rehabilitation program. During that time with Narconon I have witnessed virtual miracles in terms of ...
Views: 648 - Five Steps to Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment Program - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Lisa EspichWhen you love somebody struggling with addiction, you pray for the day when he or she agrees to accept treatment. Maybe they reach 'rock bottom' and ask for help, but it's more likely that an ultimatum or plea from family and friends is what pushes them toward making the choice. Regardless of ...
Views: 1998(2 votes) - How to Fat-Proof Your Life and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * How to Fat-Proof Your Life * We asked top experts for their strategies to help you ward off weight creep -- and even shed pounds -- at tricky stages in life. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - How Moderation and Harm Reduction Can Support Abstinence - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Alida SchuylerSeattle Counseling Services, a nonprofit agency dedicated to the lesbian, gay, and transgender community runs a weekly group called “Meth Madness.” Meth Madness is a support group open to users even if high or tweaking. Attendees talk in safe surroundings with current and former meth users. ...
Views: 1722 - Love Addict Recovery: Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallIn the 'Love Addict in Love Addiction', I write a lot about the five core issues which is a large part of our pain and dysfunction in addictive relationships—one of these core issues of love addicts are Impaired Boundaries. Love addicts need boundaries. We need to set limits on what we shall ...
Views: 2706(2 votes) - ***The Support Group Groupie - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillMutual support can be a double-edged sword. Joining a support group can lead to renewal, likening it to pressing the REFRESH button on life. However, a support group can also keep you stuck pressing the REPLAY button and hearing the same thing over and over. The picture of your life can get out ...
Views: 2107(2 votes) - Assertiveness Really Does Work - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Mark LamendolaBy Mark Lamendola www.mindconnection.com/BehaviorMod Many people are afraid of being assertive, or consider assertive behavior to be impolite. Usually, that’s because they confuse assertive behavior with aggressive behavior. Instead of confronting a problem, they use other strategies. And ...
Views: 2245(3 votes) - Addiction can be Powerful, Help is Available Online - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Ari NovickHave you ever wondered how does alcohol affects stress levels? Although drinking alcohol in moderation does not really lead to high health risk, it should not be used to reduce stress to make you feel better. Actually, it affects the proper stress levels and much more. Moreover, alcohol and or ...
Views: 568 - 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: 1496(1 vote) - ***When are you old enough to have people stop telling you how to live your life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillFirst off, let me be clear I am not talking about living outside society’s rules and expectations. If you shoplift, run a grow-op, drink and drive, smoke in the presence of others or abuse your family, there will always be people telling you how to live; there is no age limit… Growing ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - ***Effective Communication: Listening Vs. Complying - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillLately you’ve been finding yourself stewing about how you’ll handle your last child leaving home, and you need to talk with your husband about it. You start to tell him what you’re feeling, but his eyes glaze over and he tunes you out. You wonder how it came to this and if it’s fixable? You ...
Views: 2504(1 vote) - ***Can a Functioning Alcoholic Be Affected by One Drink? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWe normally associate alcoholism with increased tolerance to alcohol. Alcoholics often are able to drink a great deal before the usual symptoms of intoxication kick in — slurred speech, falling asleep, getting loud, poor balance, and poor judgment which could lead to and accident or a DUI ...
Views: 2359(3 votes) - How Stigma Of Seeking Help And Lack Of Public Education Led to Cocaine Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Suzanne Zacharia"Gina" (not her real name) came to see me today, and we did EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for when she was separated from her son. And what came up in the session was a reason why she became addicted to cocaine, thereby losing her son. Gina has been clean since going to rehab nearly ...
Views: 1338 - Effects of Painkiller Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Francis FosterNowadays painkiller addiction is becoming very popular among the people of the whole world. Narcotic medications are often prescribed by the physician to treat pain. Usually patients continue to take this painkiller and gradually they become physically dependent upon the drug. Physically ...
Views: 496 - Medical Marijuana Clinics - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from neonfinkie jackHead just outside of Riverside, California and you will be delighted as you pass by world famous wine vineyards that have helped cement a name for the beautiful and homely city of Temecula. A modern and inviting city that has an open minded general public saw voters racing to approve the passage ...
Views: 586 - Toxic Conversations Vs. Bulimia Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Catherine LibertyWe’ve all been there. Your sister calls you to let you know how many calories she burned at the gym tonight or one of your friends fills their Facebook status with self-hating nonsense about how much they loath their body. It seems like something is always waiting to trigger us In ...
Views: 1789(4 votes) - How To Overcome Codependency In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiWhat Is Codependency Codependency is a learned behavior that refers to an obsessive need for affection, attention and affirmation. It is also known as “relationship addiction” because; this relationship based on emotional dependency is the other side of the coin of emotionally destructive and ...
Views: 30980(1 vote) - Taking the First Step Toward Financial Recovery After Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Lisa EspichAfter two decades of addiction, my husband, Dean, had finally accepted treatment. He was on the right path and ready to begin a fresh start. As he returned home, clean and full of hope, the joy I felt for his long-awaited recovery was joined by the sobering reality of debt. Years of addiction ...
Views: 2529 - Relationship Codependency: Everything You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Randi FineExcerpted from the April 21,2011 episode of my radio show, A Fine Time for Healing Roughly 100 million Americans suffer the effects of codependency today. Relationship codependency is often referred to as the “White Knight” syndrome, because the codependent tends to be a rescuer. ...
Views: 4516(1 vote) - ***The Functioning Alcoholic Is Your Husband - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillYou both enjoyed a drink when you were first married. But unlike your drinking, his has increased over time. In fact it has become an integral part of everyday living for him. It has become a familiar part of your life too, because you worry about what is happening to him and to your ...
Views: 2623(2 votes) - How to Find Alcohol Awareness Classes Online - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Ari NovickAmerica is a country when alcohol and drug use is most pervasive. Most alcohol related automobile fatalities could have been avoided if the person driving had made better choices regarding their drinking or substance use. Alcohol awareness classes are typically required by anyone who has been ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Can Help Free You From Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Mike MillerWhat is great about being American? What do we have that people all over the world, including here in the good old USA cherish? In one word, the answer is freedom! As a counselor for both in class and online alcohol awareness classes I often discuss this concept with my students. Of course, ...
Views: 2070(2 votes) - What does it mean to fully recover from bulimia? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Catherine LibertyToday I wanted to talk to you about something you’ve probably given a lot of thought to if you have bulimia or are currently in recovery from bulimia - What does it mean to be fully recovered? *When you think about recovery how does it look? *How is it different to your life ...
Views: 2032(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: 1474(1 vote) - 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: 1427(2 votes) - 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: 1465(1 vote) - 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 ...
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