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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Love Addicts: 7 Steps To Feel Good About Yourself - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim Hall1.Don't make other peoples thoughts, feelings, or actions about YOU. In other words, with healthy emotional boundaries, don't take responsibility (or blame yourself) for what another person may do, say or think? You are not responsible (i.e., your partner or ex partner). As an adult, you are ...
Views: 1853(2 votes) - How Your Past Can Lead to Obesity - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortObesity is blamed on many things related to our physical health: food cravings, metabolism rate, thyroid issues, lack of exercise, binge eating, etc. Yet examining obesity from a psychological perspective reveals that there’s far more to obesity than just the physical causes and effects. A ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - Why Everyone in Recovery Must Be Trauma-Informed—For Women and Children's Sake (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dan GriffinMy passion in looking at men and trauma comes primarily from my personal experience as a young boy, first growing up in a violent alcoholic home and then having to deal with the impact of that trauma long into my thirties — and long into my sobriety. I still have vivid memories sitting on the ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - Blood Alcohol Content and Your Body - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Mike MillerAs a counselor both in class and online alcohol awareness classes I always discuss how many alcoholic beverages and what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) each of my students had when they were arrested. It is important for people to realize how alcohol affects their mind and their body and to ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - ***The Functioning Alcoholic and Achievement: Part Two - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillIn The Functioning Alcoholic: Gaps in Functioning I argued that doing one’s job is not one’s only function in life. For the alcoholic to consider himself to be “functioning” he has to function in various areas of life, not just on the job. In Can the Functioning Alcoholic Last?: Part Three I ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - Understanding Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Robert GoulardLiving with an addiction can limit your potential, your freedom and your happiness. This is mainly because a person's reliance on drugs, alcohol or other addictions to deal with everyday stressors prevents them from maturing and attaining new skills that they would otherwise develop if they were ...
Views: 977 - Addiction and the Economy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Robert GoulardCurrently, addiction is on the upswing fueled by the pressures from our economic downturn’ says Howard Mettiner, President and CEO of Phoenix House the nations largest non profit alcohol and drug abuse treatment centre in the United States. When people loose their homes, their savings, and their ...
Views: 770 - The Educated Reduce the Changes of Alcohol Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Ari NovickCan One Stop Being an Addict? Is there a secret to no longer craving drugs or alcohol and stop addiction? To date, some alcoholics are given Antabuse, a powerful drug that makes anyone who consumes an alcoholic beverage very sick. While the drug is effective, it is still not the antidote to ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - How to Quit Cigarettes For Good - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael WestbrookDo you have to discover ways to stop smoking cigarettes? How many times have you commented to yourself or somebody else, “I really should discontinue using tobacco,” only to turn around and blaze still another cigarette? In the event you are like most smokers, your response may be: “A great ...
Views: 1717 - Drug Addict - 7 Years Notice? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ray BakerI guess we all have tales of strange things that have happened to us in our lives and what follows is just one of the odd things from my life. In the summer of 1992, I received a phone call (out of the blue) from an Immigration Officer based in London. At first I thought he had contacted the ...
Views: 2146 - Why Are Christian Alcohol Detox Recommended Or Required Just before Treatment? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from neo lopezChristian alcohol detox is usually a program to get rid of the alcoholic beverage within your system just before therapy begins, why is detox your body important or maybe required by nearly all residential treatment program facilities? Mainly because detox will allow you to cleanse which means ...
Views: 598 - Porn Addiction Help: Identify The Different Information - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Peter LangfordFinding Help For Porn Addiction is in fact not that complex as there will be ample of internet sites, writing and manuals that can give you data (including this one). The dilemma has to do with progressing to the decision that you are already in need of it. In fact, many even have the dilemma of ...
Views: 666 - Recovery from Alcoholism is Not a One Man Show - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from Benjamin DeFoorAlcoholism is a disabling addictive disorder in which a person has an involuntary compulsion to consume alcoholic substances with such quantity and frequency that their health and life are significantly compromised. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 140 ...
Views: 730 - Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation: Science and Evidence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Robert HomerIntroduction: Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) is a non-drug treatment used primarily for anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It can be used as a single modality, or in combination with psychotropic medications, psychotherpy, biofeedback, and other therapies. It essentially consists of ...
Views: 2048 - Curing Porn Addiction – Overcoming The Three Key Concerns - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter LangfordWhen it comes to quitting or Curing Porn Addiction many will tend to dither even thinking something like overcoming the circumstance as they tend to directly come across 3 main worries that can stop them dead in their tracks. But much like any dilemma, there is a explanation, and in this ...
Views: 901 - ***The Functioning Alcoholic: Gaps in Functioning? Part One - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillAs drinking and driving becomes less tolerated, many communities have volunteer programs, as well as paid services, to get people home safely if they’ve been drinking and shouldn’t drive. Their existence is a reminder that parties, family gatherings, weddings and other celebrations push up ...
Views: 2188(2 votes) - Getting Hypnotized to Stop Smoking - A Thoughtful Overview - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Ian Richard TaylorBreaking out of an addictive habit is never easy. It is why people struggle so hard to lose weight, be more punctual at meetings or quit smoking. Although having the will power to say ‘no’ is crucial, it is not always enough. Most times, in order to break out of a habit, people will need the ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - Me and My Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Addict's Friendhttp://www.addictsfriend.com/tara-m---me-and-my-recovery.php by: Tara M. Me And My Recovery The last week has been a very busy week. The school semester is winding down, and finals are here. The pressure I put on myself is so great, today I hold myself to a higher standard. ...
Views: 1818(2 votes) - Dual Diagnosis: Diagnosis and Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Robert HomerIn this context dual diagnosis refers to those who have nonnicotine substance abuse or dependence in addition to another axis I or axis II disorder. While statistics vary widely, dual diagnosis occurs commonly in the severe mentally ill, occurring with a prevalence of about one-third in ...
Views: 1941 - Teens Need Help Understanding Alcohol Now more than Ever - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Ari NovickWhen Do Teenagers Drink the Most? If you don't think your son or daughter drinks, think again. If you think your teen hasn't been exposed to drugs or alcohol, think again. Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes about ...
Views: 1302(3 votes) - TOP TIPS ON HAW TO STOP GAMBLING - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from edmond doniFREE tips for you on haw to stop gambling You'll learn: 1) Why you gamble? 2) The first important person in you’re life that will give you power to stop gambling 3)The most critical moment that you feel something is missing from you, that will make you without second guessing in ...
Views: 788 - The #1 Secret to Codependency Recovery… - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from William HeartCodependency recovery is based very much on an individual level since the circumstances for the condition vary for everyone. If you suffer from codependency issues, be aware that breaking the cycle of codependency is not an overnight fix and in fact, treatment can take time before new behaviors ...
Views: 795 - What is Opioid Addiction? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Jeffrey StuckertTo first understand opioid addiction, you must first understand what opioids are. The term opioid refers to any drug or chemical that attaches (like a key fits into a lock) to sites in the brain called opioid receptors. The human body makes its own opioids (called endorphins) but the opioids we ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Who Else Wants Christian Rehab Centers? - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Russell MichenfelderEnrolling at a Christian drug rehab is extremely suggested if you or a loved one really want treat drug and alcohol abuse. Although it looks true that there's not a lot of difference between this type of rehab and the secular types, the only visible distinction lies inside the approach ...
Views: 757 - Top 10 Things To Do In NYC Over The Memorial Day Weekend - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Anna MolinTop 10 Things To Do In NYC Over The Memorial Day Weekend The Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. The Elite Travelers has compiled a list of the top 10 things to do in NYC over the Memorial Day Weekend. 1. Fleet Week 2011 will feature more than 3,000 ...
Views: 2254 - Why Everyone in Recovery Must Be Trauma-Informed—For Men’s Sake (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Dan GriffinI was recently invited to speak at an event in the same small Virginia town where I started my recovery journey and had the chance to be with some of the people with whom I first got sober 17 years ago. There were the guys I called the Fantastic Four: my first sponsor, my first best friend in ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Old School A.A. and Old School A.A. Groups Today - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Old School A.A. and Old School A.A. Groups Today Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Reflections and Suggestions about Pioneer A.A. that Could Help You! Utilize "Old School A.A." Approaches Today There is no real substitute today for beginning with one-on-one sponsorship, ...
Views: 2512(2 votes) - Voting the Lord's Prayer out of A.A. Meetings - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Voting the Lord’s Prayer Out of A.A. Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved More and more efforts are being expended by a few members of the A.A. fellowship to move Almighty God out of the A.A. and other 12-Step and "anonymous" meetings. A Common technique is to call for a "group ...
Views: 4280(1 vote) - How To Find Motivation - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from G. StewartI received a few queries into more information about the article '4 Reasons Why Self Improvement Activities Do Not Work; What To Do About It.' So I will elaborate more on this area. Recent questions for the most part seemed to want more explaining in the area of motivation. I noticed that I ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - Alcoholics - Do You Know How To Stop Drinking Alcohol? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from James FrithIt is an unfortunate fact of life that many people rely on alcohol to unwind after a busy day at work or after the children have gone to bed. Some people find themselves unable to relax without having an alcoholic drink or 2. Other people may eventually find that those 1 or 2 glasses of wine ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - The Dangers of Energy Drinks and Alcohol - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Mike MillerAs a counselor for both classroom and online alcohol awareness classes, I have learned from my students their new affinity for mixing alcoholic beverages with caffinated energy drinks such as Red Bull. since I stopped drinking alcohol before energy drinks came into existence, I wanted to ...
Views: 3507(2 votes) - Getting Off Drugs With Drug Rehabilitation Centers - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Thomas CableSubstance abuse is quite a common phenomenon these days. Drugs are very common among college kids, young adults and even the older generation. Once hooked, it is very difficult to stay away. Drug rehabilitation centers help to rid the addict of the addiction by means of medical and psychological ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - The Seven Day Mental Diet By Emmet - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriWriiten in The 20's by Emmet Fox still right on today. The subject of diet is one of the foremost topics of the present day in public interest. Newspapers and magazines teem with articles on the subject. The counters of the bookshops are filled with volumes unfolding the mysteries of ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - Spiritual, emotional and physical Recovery thoughts - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriRecovery Thought: 11/20/08 the most frequent reason for our isolation is fear. It is fear which makes us hide. We are afraid of many things. We fear the loss of reputation. We think that if other people saw what we are really like, they would laugh at our mistakes and despise us for our ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - What Families Can Do To Help a Loved One To Sustained Recovery - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Lisa EspichSo your loved one finally accepts treatment. A wave of relief washes over the family. There is a glimmer of hope for a future free of the chaos. But the battle isn't over. Treatment is just the beginning. There is no cure for addiction. a good treatment program teaches the addict how to avoid ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Alcohol Free Alternatives For Recovering Alcoholics - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from James FrithAlcoholics generally aren't too fussy about what they drink; so long as it contains alcohol. One of the biggest obstacles newly sober people face is deciding what to drink when they go out for a meal or at a work function that isn't alcohol. What are some of the non-alcoholic alternatives ...
Views: 941 - Addiction & Alcoholism: Pavlovian Substance Abuse Associations - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Jim DebbiesAddiction is an associative and memory disorder that has plagued mankind for thousands of years. The ancient Sumerians were getting high on opium centuries before Christ was born and Native Americans regularly ingested large quantities of peyote long before the New World was even a remote ...
Views: 1066 - Addictions, Breaking Bad Habits - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Roni LipsteinAddictions are like everything in life, just HABITS…..bad habits more often than good ones, but conditioned habitual BEhaviours none the less. We are, from birth, taught and thus conditioned to CHOOSE from amongst the morals, values, perceptions and BEhaviours that are considered acceptable ...
Views: 1885 - Relax and recover part 1 - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Tom DiffenderferAs someone who has spent the last 20 years trying to help people recover from alcoholism and other drug addictions, I whole heartedly support the 12 step programs of AA and NA. They are the best and most successful support groups out there for those in recovery. If utilized on a regular basis AA ...
Views: 1483(3 votes) - Having Faith—Expecting Your Baby Is On Its Way by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC, CHT - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,What if the key to becoming ‘expecting’, was learning to practice Positive Expectancy? What might happen if, even in the face of all of life’s uncertainty, we chose to become more resilient and hopeful in our thinking? In my HypnoFertility and Conception Coaching work with women hoping to ...
Views: 1534 - 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: 1392(1 vote) - Seven Strategies for Managing Everyday Stressors by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC, CHT - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,Life is challenging. We all know that. What we don’t often know is how to manage our reactions to everyday stressors. And, in general, it is those reactions that tend to make things feel bigger and harder, or smaller and more manageable. Here are a few suggestions that might be helpful in ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Relationship Addiction: A Process Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Jim HallMost of us typically associate addiction with alcohol or drug abuse, but it's clear that addictive behaviors go far beyond. A universal definition of Addiction is characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance, behavior, or activity despite negative consequences (harmful ...
Views: 2305(1 vote) - Narrating The Present–Being In The Now by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,Sometimes we get lost. In the swirl and whirl of our thoughts. In the energy of our emotions. So lost, we can find ourselves angry, hurt, terrified, bewildered, or worried and out of time, in a memory we React to as if it were real in this very moment, or a prediction of a future that ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - How Trauma Informs Men’s Identity, Addiction and Recovery - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dan GriffinMost of the men I’ve talked to over the years in the journey through recovery can identify some point in their lives when they realized it was not okay to express certain feelings or behaviors, especially if those feelings showed weakness, vulnerability or sensitivity. Crying above all was ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Make the Right Choice in Alcohol Awareness Education - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Ari NovickAlcohol Awareness and Minor in Possession Classes Not all alcohol awareness classes are the same. Depending on the design of the class and who offers the program, course curriculum can vary greatly. Also, alcohol awareness or minor in possession classes might include different course content ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Patt Manna's "Experience Strength and Hope" - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaI am a believer who struggled with co-dependency and alcohol. The first time I was exposed to the Twelve Steps, it was in Alcoholics Anonymous and they gave me sobriety from alcohol. I was on the 4th step working this program, when my sponsor sent me to Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), and ...
Views: 1859(2 votes) - Serentity Prayer - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaFrom Chapter 6 of my book Spiritual Infusion:Twelve Step Recovery and Revival Inside and Outside The church, you will find my study and commentary into the depth of this marvelous prayer and what it offers us in recovery. This is the long-form of the Prayer and warrants study of the words so ...
Views: 2929(2 votes) - Beating Alcoholism and Beating Boredom - Ways to Stay Sober Once You've Quit Alcohol - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from James FrithMany alcoholics live structured and full lives while they drink; this is because their days are spent drinking and their life revolves around the pursuit of inebriation. Once this destructive cycle comes to an end some find this sudden lack of purpose and newly found free time to be quite ...
Views: 2906 - Your emotional journey in the early days following your relationship break up or separation-What to Expect! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from James RichardsonFollowing your divorce,relationship break up or separation,you may be surprised and alarmed to experience both the strength and range of emotions that you are currently feeling. You may notice that your emotions are different to other people who are separated. This appears, in part,to depend ...
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