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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- *** Trauma Can Affect Childhood Development - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Kathy SeifertChildren develop skills in a predictable sequence that must be followed. For instance, babies do not learn to walk before they crawl. They babble before they speak words. They use parallel play earlier than interactive play. In the same way, they learn to cope with stressors, solve problems, and ...
Views: 3226 - ***A Coherent Life – At The Heart of Sustainable Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHeartMath at The Sanctuary HeartMath is a therapeutic modality founded in well-documented research from the field of neurocardiology. Informed by the heart’s critical role in our overall health, HeartMath sessions are conducted with simple, user-friendly technology through which our clients ...
Views: 3740 - ***Are You Addicted to Complaining As A Form of Control? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Margaret PaulBy Margaret Paul, Ph.D. April 11, 2016 ________________________________________ Why do people complain? What is it they want or hope for when they complain? In this article, discover the answers to these questions, as well as what to do about it if you are addicted to complaining. ...
Views: 1545 - ***Challenging the Expectation of Failure in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliChallenging the Expectation of Failure History is helpful to us in many ways. We can learn from what hasn’t worked as we continue to pursue solutions, for example. Our ‘failures’ can point us in new directions if we use them as ‘research’ rather than reasons to stagnate or give up. Like ...
Views: 3842 - ***Holistic Addiction Recovery from a Higher Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHeal the Underlying Trauma for Full Recovery The Sanctuary at Sedona began with a vision of helping others achieve a full and sustainable recovery from addiction. That continues to be our mission. We have been fortunate enough to witness full recovery in the lives of many throughout the ...
Views: 2688 - ***Holistic Addiction Treatment–Do your beliefs sabotage your recovery? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWhat role do your beliefs play in your ability to completely recover? Do your beliefs disempower you? A belief is a perception, conviction, or opinion that you hold about yourself, a situation, event, or others. Beliefs are not necessarily true or fact-based, however, they are something we ...
Views: 4409 - ***Make An Informed Decision About the Addiction Recovery Help You Seek - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliAddiction Recovery Programs Take on Many Forms Trying to choose the right addiction recovery program these days can be really confusing. The field has exploded with options. It’s always difficult to know what to do in a time of crisis. It’s also difficult to sort through the overwhelming ...
Views: 4500 - ***Pills are a Major Problem in the Opioid Epidemic - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from The Sierra Tucson Treatment CenterBack in 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared an opioid epidemic in the United States. However, that does not mean that the United States is the only place in the world that is grappling with an opioid epidemic, as many other countries are as well. Sadly, the abuse ...
Views: 4193 - ***Prescription Drug Use and Psychological Dependence - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliThe Deep Attachment of Psychological Dependence with Prescription Drug Use Prescription drug use is a public health epidemic in the U.S. with addiction and overdose rates at an all time high. At the heart of these issues is a powerful and double-pronged compulsion to use them—a dependency ...
Views: 3046 - ***Shedding Light on the Shadow for a Sustainable Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHow do you maintain a healthy life for sustainable recovery? What addicted person doesn’t want to be well? We all want that whether we are addicted or not. If we suffer from depression, codependency, anxiety, trauma or any of the other countless maladies we can mention, we all want to be done ...
Views: 3489 - ***The Mind-Body Connection, Epigenetics and Holistic Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWe used to believe that we are controlled by our genes and that DNA programs us like software does a computer. We thought that DNA communicated with us—as if we were downloading our fates—and that we had nothing to say about it. This was an incredibly disempowering view of how human life works. ...
Views: 3603 - ***Trends In Using the Internet to Provide Help For Substance Use Problems - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from John McMahonTreatment for people with addiction problems, particularly in a residential rehab, is notoriously expensive. The fees for such treatments often run into thousands of pounds or dollars a month. Unfortunately, most people who have addiction problems cannot afford such expensive treatments, and ...
Views: 1649 - ***What are the signs of C-PTSD? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliDo you or someone you know suffer from C-PTSD? Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or C-PTSD, commonly co-occurs with addiction. C-PTSD is a complicated trauma reaction caused by enduring extreme stress over a prolonged period of time. Its frequent companion, addiction, typically evolves ...
Views: 4372 - ***What Makes a Truly Holistic Recovery Program? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWe Have Living Proof that You Can Re-write, Re-experience and Re-create Your Life The Sanctuary at Sedona is a non-12 Step holistic addiction recovery program. We were founded by Dean Taraborelli who was a self-proclaimed ‘chronic relapser’, unsuccessfully seeking addiction recovery for 30 ...
Views: 3117 - 10 Signs You May Be Addicted To Painkillers - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneEach year, more than 2 million Americans are given powerful prescription painkillers that contain opiods (sometimes called narcotics) for the relief of pain and discomfort brought on by injury, surgery, menstrual cramps, and even headaches. But a growing number of people taking these medications ...
Views: 974 - 12 Steps - Life Going Forward| - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Keith BrayAfter we have worked the 12 steps to the best of our ability, we have started a journey that offers unlimited potential. What we do from here is critical. We have made tremendous change in our life. We have begun the practice of good mental hygiene and are humbly confidant in who we are. We ...
Views: 1110 - 20 Quotes To Inspire Your Life From Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2020 from Selena ValentineSubstance abuse and addiction are two of the most vital problems affecting many people. But little do they realize that they have been addicted to a substance until the moment they try to quit. Different types of addiction create various damages to multiple people in this modern world. You are ...
Views: 590 - 2011 International Christian Recovery Coalition Projects - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The International Christian Recovery Coalition Announces Christian Recovery Resource Centers Recent Developments as of February 11, 2011 The International Christian Recovery Coalition (www.ChristianRecoveryCoalition.com) was founded in July 2009. Its headquarters office is in ...
Views: 1803 - 21 Reasons to Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Donald Mckenzie JrHere is a large list of reasons to quit smoking. The earlier you quit, the less of a risk you have of dying. I hope this list will help to convince smokers to kick the habit as soon as possible. 1) If you smoke more than 25 cigarettes a day, you are 25 times more likely to die from cancer and ...
Views: 1016 - 21st Century Help for Substance Use Disorders: 12-Step Programs are NOT the Only Way! - by The most widely-known group when thinking of where to send people with an alcohol or drug problem is AA (or any 12-step program). However, most widely known does not equal the most effective. In fact, it doesn't work for most people, so they are still out there not getting the help they need. It ...
Views: 1556 - 3 Critical Life Lessons You Can Learn From Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Aurelien BAlthough alcohol and drug addiction can cause many physical and emotional damages, there are many life lessons that can be learned through these challenges. Looking at a difficult situation as a chance for personal growth can help improve your outlook and mood about these circumstances, and, as ...
Views: 899 - 3 Important Factors in Choosing a Rehab Center - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Doug MeadWith a choice between literally thousands of rehab center facilities across the country, it’s vital for any addict to make a choice that can change their lives. Here are three very important factors to consider. For anyone who has suffered through the anguish and despair caused by drug abuse, ...
Views: 1635 - 3 Long Term Strategies to Overcome an Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Alex NickWhen people start using an addictive substance or indulge in addictive behavior, they think that they can get over it whenever they want to. This confidence leads them to repeat the addictive behavior, and they go on to actually develop an addiction. What a surprise, huh? Where, at first, ...
Views: 807 - 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: 1395 - 3 Stages of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere are three stages of alcoholism and understanding them allows those experiencing alcohol addiction, as well as their friends and family, insight as to what to expect and how to give assistance. From the onset of alcohol abuse in the first stage, to loss of control during the second stage on ...
Views: 974 - 3 Ways to Help a Drug Addict - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf your loved one is struggling with drug addiction there are three ways to help them get the assistance they need to get better and overcome their substance abuse. By setting boundaries, removing obstacles and temptations and showing support during their detox and rehab treatment program, your ...
Views: 1200 - 30 Day Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from John KahalThe Journey To Recovery and What To Expect In a 30 Day Rehab While in a 30 Day Rehab program can help prepare a person mentally for the process of starting their journey to recovery. The recovery program involves residing in a residential treatment center for the duration of 30 days. During ...
Views: 828 - 360 Degree view of Client360 Cloud - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2021 from Shreya PatelGET A 360 DEGREE VIEW OF YOUR BUSINESS. A 360-degree view is a collection of all of your partners be it customer's, supplier or employees data in one place. Usually stored in a CRM and ERP system, you can track all the touchpoints in a single, digital user interface. From the basic contact ...
Views: 600 - 4 Keys to Long-Term Recovery from Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Mike HartleyWhen it comes to recovery from drug addiction or alcohol, there isn't any secret method or one set thing a person can do in order to assure their continued sobriety. Instead, it takes a daily effort. Just like any relationship, a person's connection with their recovery must be constantly ...
Views: 1092 - 4 Long-Term Consequences of Being Charged With a DWI - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from Anica OaksIt should come as no surprise to anyone that a DWI can bring your life to a grinding halt, but many people don’t realize just how long the consequences are going to haunt you if you are found guilty. A single DUI or DWI conviction could end up having a huge impact on your finances, career, and ...
Views: 776 - 4 Mind-Blowing Benefits of CBD Oil - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2020 from Alex NickThere’s no denying of the fact, the popularity of CBD has skyrocketed in the last ten years. Because it is a legal and more convenient alternative to traditional medicines, people choose to incorporate it in their routine. CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, is an active ingredient of the ...
Views: 785 - 4 Proven Resources for Breaking a Substance Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Anica OaksAccording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug abuse rates declined by almost eight percent from 2002 to 2013. However, there is still a large treatment gap, which results in over 20 million Americans failing to receive needed substance abuse help. Below introduces four excellent ...
Views: 2096 - 4 Reasons a Non 12 Step Treatment Can Solve Your Addiction Problem - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahAddiction is a complex condition that affects not only the person who has it but the people around him or her. A lot of those who struggle with substance abuse, may it be alcohol or drugs, try a dozen of different treatments that might help them get their lives on track again. One kind of ...
Views: 1209 - 4 Reasons Why People Are Not Successful in Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from Lara SchusterMaking the decision to get help for your drug and alcohol abuse is difficult, yet many people are not successful in rehab treatment. Alcohol and drug rehab treatment is not something that should be half way attempted or half considered. In order to ensure success, there needs to be a commitment ...
Views: 803 - 4 Serious Tips for Overcoming Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Anica OaksSubstance abusers and their families often do not understand the complexity of the issue and what it requires to overcome addiction. As a result, repeated attempts to stop using substances usually ends in frustration on the part of family members, and the downward spiral into deeper distress on ...
Views: 2583 - 4 Stages of Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterIn almost every form of detox and rehab recovery program, most drug and alcohol counselors across the spectrum agree that there are four different stages of addiction: experimentation, habitual or daily use, abuse and dependency. Each stage is one step closer toward having a life that is ...
Views: 1000 - 4 Things You Should be Careful About After Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Rubby WilliamYou have been successfully rehabilitated! That’s great. But after back to the real world, "the old world"; you would face some challenges. You have to remember that you would be alone at this stage and you have to take care of yourself. It might also be possible that you could even get back to ...
Views: 1233 - 4 Toxic Influences You Need to Remove From Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Meghan BelnapThe influences in your life are what tend to drive your successes and your failures. If you wish to lead a more balanced and successful life, it's natural that you would wish to get rid of the most negative influences around you. Below are four of the most toxic influences to get rid of in your ...
Views: 897 - 5 Activities That Can Help You on Your Road to Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2020 from Anica OaksSometimes life takes us on some wrong turns. Struggling with addiction is something that everyone can become susceptible to. Deciding to recover from that addiction is a big one. If you've decided that it's time to start your recovery journey, here are five activities that can ensure your ...
Views: 648 - 5 Facts About College Students and Binge Drinking - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Lara SchusterAccording to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly half the population in the U.S. that consumes alcohol admits to binge drinking. Sadly, among college students it is the most common pattern of alcohol abuse. Binge drinking is when women consume more than four drinks ...
Views: 872 - 5 Guidelines for Detox and Rehab - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Lara SchusterMaking the decision to enter an alcohol or drug detox and rehab treatment program is an important choice that can help you get back control of your life; however it can frightening if you do not know what to expect, or worse, have heard the horror stories from individuals who could not make it ...
Views: 755 - 5 Highly Addictive Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Lara SchusterA common misconception by people is that if a drug is available by prescription from a doctor and is legal, then it must not be harmful. However, when prescription drugs are abused – meaning when they are taken in excessive amounts and when there is no longer a medical reason to take them – they ...
Views: 1337 - 5 Important Tips to Prevent Alcoholism - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Alvina JenniferMost people drink alcohol to celebrate something or to release stress. But those who take a single drink a day can gradually start abusing alcohol, which can ultimately lead them to addiction. But the question is how to the alcohol abuse can be controlled and avoided? The obvious answer is to ...
Views: 989 - 5 Life-Changing Benefits of a Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2019 from Alex NickThe drug addicts struggling with drug or alcohol addiction usually feel ashamed when looking for a rehab clinic. But there is nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, you are taking a brave step for overcoming your addiction. From outpatient to an inpatient facility, there are so many benefits of ...
Views: 1097 - 5 Positive Habits I Learned in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Andy MaciaMy story with substance abuse begins at an uncle’s party when I was only 9 years old. I still remember that night as if it were yesterday. I was curious about alcohol and wanted to try it, but my mom had strictly prohibited my siblings and me to go near alcohol. I planned my moves carefully so I ...
Views: 705 - 5 Reasons to Send Your Loved One to Alcohol Detox - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Lara SchusterWatching a loved one struggle with alcohol abuse is painful and difficult. Sometimes those around the individual are unaware of how bad the problem is until it is too late. You may be struggling within yourself as to whether or not you should get involved…so here are 5 reasons to send your loved ...
Views: 752 - 5 Signs You May Be a Functioning Alcoholic - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Jessica McMohenAlcoholism is a disease that can seriously hinder your ability to function. It can also have significant physical repercussions, including liver damage, weight gain, cancer, diabetes, and other serious illnesses. Every year, more than 88,000 people die from alcoholism. Fortunately, the ...
Views: 2316 - 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 ...
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