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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- The Story of You: It’s All in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Patricia NollWould you believe me if I told you that the way you think you are and the way you think others think you are is something that you have made up with the thoughts you think about yourself? That’s right. The way you see yourself is all made up by you. Because of the way you think about yourself ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - BECOME SELF AWARE! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Keith BraySELF AWARE As I went through life, I lost a sense of who I was; I was not aware of certain behaviour patterns and thought patterns that were occurring in my life. I certainly was aware of the patterns of others that I was in frequent contact with, and as we all know, sometimes the behaviours ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - 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: 1441 - Control Your Destiny: See "The Addict" as "Not You" - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenThe True Self is Reality. It sees the activities of the Addict as being what it is: a fantasy growling for what it compulsively seeks: immediate gratification in the form of physical pleasure. Sex addiction is fueled by a fantasy of being how you never thought you were in your youth together of ...
Views: 1440 - 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: 1440(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 ...
Views: 1438 - The Dark Side of Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from patti geier"I lost everything when the police raided my house looking for prescription drugs. My husband and two little children were home that night. I was so ashamed I couldn't even look at them. I was arrested, put in handcuffs and locked up. My husband divorced me. My children were taken away from me. ...
Views: 1437 - Alcohol Rehab Center - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from addiction professorFor someone who has never had a problem with alcohol, it can be difficult to understand why someone cannot simply stop drinking. Doing battle with a true addiction is never going to be easy, which is why an alcohol rehab center can be so beneficial. What to Expect from an Alcohol Rehab ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Suspect A Child Of Drug Abuse, What's Next? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Robert JohnsonBefore the thought of long term drug rehab enters the picture, you need to know for sure if your child is abusing drugs. The best way to prevent and learn if your child is experimenting with drugs is by having an open relationship with your child. Falsely accusing a child of abusing drugs can ...
Views: 1435 - Treating Opiate Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Lara SchusterIt is impossible to miss the fact that Opiate addiction is a crisis of epic proportion in our society today! Statistics show that millions struggle with abuse and addiction and according to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, more than 15,000 die each year from opiate overdose. Realizing ...
Views: 1434 - Alcohol may destroy your personality - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Erik BaskinDid you know? Your neuronal patterns in your Cortex are responsible for your personality or that is to say for who you are as human being. It is said that we are all the same and at the same time very different. We are all the same on a mammalian level, but are all different due to our ...
Views: 1432 - Understanding Urinalysis - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Mark MyersUnderstanding more about drug screens is could be a pretty involved process. If you are being tested or having someone go through a screening process, the following information you will helpful.A chain of custody is required by the laboratory which will perform the actual testing. This means ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - When Your Teenager Has a Drinking Problem - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Mike MillerAmong the many nightmares that parents encounter is catching your adolescent child has been drinking. This might have happened when you smell vodka on their breath after coming home from an activity with friends Or perhaps it's actually catching them drinking at a party, or in your house. ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Addiction: Symptoms and Risks - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Sam Etkin*This article is excerpted from "Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction". For more information, go to www.prescriptiondrugaddiction.com Prescription drug abuse is often difficult for friends and family to recognize. Contrary to popular belief, one need not abuse drugs daily to have a problem ...
Views: 1431 - Climbing High - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is the ultimate goal that we can achieve? Is it money and things? Or is it items that money cannot buy? Like happiness, peace of mind, and truly feeling at peace with who we have become? The first half of my life I chased money. Even when I said money wasn’t the most important thing my ...
Views: 1431 - Importance of Christian Drug Rehab Centre - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Clinton DixonDrug addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance despite having knowledge about its adverse consequences, or a neurological impairment heading to such behaviours. Drug addiction mainly includes alcohol abuse, substance use/abuse such as nicotine, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines ...
Views: 1430 - 2011-POSITIVE CHANGES? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith Bray2011-POSITIVE CHANGES? May you LIVE all the days of your life-Johnathan Swift Another new year. Another year entered into with the best of intentions. Ever look back and really measure the changes you planned to make in 2010 and where you sit today? For most, their resolutions are but a ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - How To Start Every Day Drug Free - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from addiction professorWhether you’re newly sober or still battling cravings after years of abstinence, it is possible to make it through even the roughest days. For many recovering addicts, morning is the most difficult time of day--cravings seem worse, withdrawal symptoms are sharper, and willpower seems ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Internet Pornography IS Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI have seen them. Men, who sit in my office and tell me they are addicts to internet pornography. They describe symptoms that have long been regarded as markers of addiction. Dependence — They start feeling poorly, maybe even depressed, if they don’t get their regular quota of ...
Views: 1427 - Risks Of Problem Drinking - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDo you know the levels of risk with problem drinking? Is it hard for you to tell when risky behavior becomes a problem? They say that if you place a frog in a pot of water and begin to heat the pot, the frog will boil to death without even realizing it. Conversely, if you throw a frog into a ...
Views: 1426 - Can I Detox from Opiate Abuse at Home? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Lara SchusterIf you have been struggling with opiate dependency and are ready to stop, you may be tempted to try to detox on your own at home. Home detox from opiate abuse is a frequently discussed topic on just about every forum and while it is possible to find just about every home remedy imaginable, it is ...
Views: 1424 - Taking Time-Outs by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,A “time-out” is a guaranteed method for stopping the cycle of addictive, self-destructive behavior toward oneself, or destructive, violent behavior toward another. All is takes is contientious effort to work with yourself and a commitment to do the exercise faithfully. Whenever you begin to ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - How Do You Work with Anger While in Recovery? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Keith Bray"Character isn't inherited. One builds it daily by the way one thinks and acts, thought by thought, action by action. If one lets fear or hate or anger take possession of the mind, they become self-forged chains." -- Helen Douglas How do you feel about anger, in yourself and in others? How do ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Santa Claus made me smoke - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2004 from Ian ClarkWHY SANTA The reference to Santa Claus may seem bizarre. I was trying to think of another marketing campaign as successful as the Tobacco companies. By successful I mean being able to get into the very fabric of society in a way that seems normal and matter of fact. There were two that sprung ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Help for Pastors, Ministers, Priests Who Want to Foster an effective, Christian, recovery program that is simple, friendly, and welcoming - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Help for Today’s Pastor, Minister, or Priest Who. . . Has experience with alcoholics and addicts in his church and elsewhere; wants to be of help; has heard strange things about or has concerns about A.A.; and doesn’t want expensive or expansive alternative programs? In fact, that servant ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - RENEWING YOUR MIND - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Keith BrayDO YOU THINK THINGS OUT? So, you want to transform your life from where it is today to something much different, something you know inside that life should be for you. If that be the case, do you truly think things out? I am not a follower of any religion but have read many “great” books ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery - What is Detox? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Peggy Ferguson"Detox" is the beginning of the process of recovery. Most people need some kind of help getting through detox. Some people need medical help or additional structure and support. The kinds of difficulties that an alcoholic or addict will have with detox depend on a number of variables, including, ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Sitting In Judgement - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Keith BraySITTING IN JUDGEMENT No judgment Everything in life holds both a blessing and a curse. We deny this when we label the events of our lives as either good or bad. The following old Zen story illustrates this lesson most effectively. A farmer had a horse but one day, the horse ran away and so ...
Views: 1417 - What is Sex Addiction, Anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenAddiction to sexual behavior is a complex disorder that incorporates many aspects of your personality, bio-chemistry, socio-cultural environment, family-of-origin issues, thinking/feeling processes, self-esteem, and quality of relations with others. I see sex addiction as a prism; depending on ...
Views: 1417 - Tired. A matter of acquiescence or despair. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Bill White“Tired.” Just pause for a moment and ponder the word. Actually, it’s a very deep state of mind and heart, isn’t it? I mean, we all know what it’s like to be tired and ready for bed after a long day. However, I’m presenting the word within the context of being emotionally, mentally, and ...
Views: 1416(3 votes) - What to do with Your Pets During Drug Detox - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from James DavisIf you have pets and you need to undergo a drug detox program, there are a number of options for their care while you get the help you need. Unfortunately, many addicts and alcoholics delay treatment or avoid it altogether because they cannot make the proper arrangements for their pets. This ...
Views: 1415 - Addicted to Sedatives - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Lara SchusterPrescription sleep agents, such as Ambien, have been known to cause some pretty peculiar behavior without the individual remembering any of the events once they are fully awake. Sleepwalking, driving in the middle of the night and even raiding the refrigerator are just a few of the behaviors ...
Views: 1414 - 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: 1411(10 votes) - Rick S. Personal Recovery Story - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Addict's Friendhttp://www.addictsfriend.com Sober, Happy, & Free Author: Rick S. Reprinted From: The Community Health Alliance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I grew up in Chicago, one of six kids. My dad worked three jobs most of my childhood, and ...
Views: 1411(2 votes) - Applying Early A.A. Christian Recovery Techniques with conference-approved meetings today - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),“How to Conduct ‘Old-School” 12-Step Recovery Meetings Using Conference-Approved Literature” Video One Introduction [Part 1] Aloha! My name is Ken B. This is the first video of a new class my dad, Dick B., and I are presenting entitled How to Conduct “Old-School” 12-Step Recovery ...
Views: 1410 - 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: 1410(1 vote) - 7 Important Facts Every Parent Needs to Know About Rising Teen Heroin Use - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Desiree PattonIt’s cheap, and it’s everywhere. For these reasons alone, heroin offers an appeal to teenagers that other drugs just can’t match. Factor in peer pressure, the need to self-medicate, or just plain, simple teenage curiosity, and it’s easy to see why heroin is making an alarming comeback in the ...
Views: 1409 - Crisis in America: Prescription Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe billboard in Indiana announced, “Every 25 minutes someone dies from prescription drug overdose.” As shocking as that may sound… according to the Partnership for a Drug Free World, prescription drug abuse claims a life every 19 minutes. What’s more, the CDC states that 100 people die every ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Understanding Support Networks in Recovery from Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisSupport networks must be made a critical component of an addict's recovery plan in order to prevent relapse and maintain and improve emotional, mental and spiritual health. Recovering addicts that do not have a support network often become depressed, withdraw from social interactions and ...
Views: 1408 - The 7 Ways Ayahuasca Will Ruin Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Gemini AdamsAya-Whatta? Was probably what you’d have said a few years ago when reading this, but this previously mysterious Amazonian plant medicine known as Ayahuasca has, in the past few years, hit the mainstream hard. Until pretty recently, this off-beat beverage seemed appealing only to a few brave ...
Views: 1406 - 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: 1405(2 votes) - How Drug Use Could Endanger Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Anica OaksMany people might think that only major conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder denote mental illness. However, many common symptoms like anxiety, sadness, mood swings and insomnia indicate poor mental health and often signify underlying conditions. Using drugs can make these feelings ...
Views: 1402 - Struggling with Marijuana Dependency? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Lara SchusterJust because a drug is legal does not mean that you cannot abuse it or develop a dependency to it. Take a look at the millions of people dependent on prescription drugs and alcohol – which both are legal - and you, will understand. The legalization of marijuana does not change the fact that ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Two Things You Can Do Now To Reduce Your Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWe know that once Thanksgiving is over, we will be having an increase in our stress. This yearly event, when the demands for our time, energy, money, and other resources increase exponentially, and our stress levels rises accordingly, is lovingly known as "the holidays". And each year, we just ...
Views: 1402(2 votes) - FISHING POLE-FOOD FOR LIFE - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Keith BrayFISHING POLE-FOOD FOR LIFE Yesterday, I had posted something that asked for input and answers to a couple of specific questions. I am still looking for more input, and thanks to those of you who did respond. I got one great reminder and I have to remember it, and it may be a great reminder for ...
Views: 1400 - WALK.DON'T RUN. - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Keith BrayWALK. DON'T RUN Another reading reminded me of the title of one of those great old songs from my past- "Walk. Don’t Run". Who did that one? The Ventures I certainly remember when I finally accepted that my life needed major change, and found the courage to go out and get the help I needed to ...
Views: 1400(2 votes) - THINK YOUR TOUGH? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Keith BrayTHINK YOUR TOUGH? Real Tough People Show Feelings Alex Karras was a hard nosed football player. In his day, if you looked up “tough” in a dictionary you might have found his picture. Alex on “tough”: It takes more courage to reveal insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to ...
Views: 1399 - Addiction Recovery – What’s in a Label? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAddiction Recovery spans a broad arena of problems, many are identified as diseases or disorders. The American Psychiatric Association continuously tries to add more and more types of behavior into their little classifications. So what you are labeled may change its name in the near future. ...
Views: 1398 - 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 ...
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