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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Karma - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Dr. Bess PermutThese articles are derived from excerpts from the book How To Find Your Way Back Home All rights reserved Copyright © 1984 by Bess S. Permut © TXu 171-962 First Published in the Arizona newspaper : FOOTHILLS CHRONICLE (no date shown) Karma Dr. Bess S. Permut Focus columnist We cannot live ...
Views: 1345 - Addiction – How To Survive Stopping Your Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAddiction has such a death-grip on so many people. Whether you consider your addiction minor or realize it has major control over your life and you desire to quit but just can’t seem to, here are some tips to surviving stopping your addiction. But first, let me tell you that I’ve walked this ...
Views: 1344 - Drinking Addiction: Why Alcohol is One of the Most Dangerous Substances - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Anica OaksWhen you think of dangerous substances that you could get addicted to, you might think about cocaine, heroin and other substances of the same nature. However, alcohol is among the top substances that are abused, and there are quite a few reasons why it's highly addictive. Not only does alcohol ...
Views: 1344 - Five Winning Strategies to Avoid Getting Addicted to Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. David SackWhen a doctor prescribes a medication, patients rarely think twice about taking it. Prescription drugs are legal and provided by a physician who presumably has expertise in their field. For the most part, this system functions as it should. The doctor knows which medications and which doses are ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Review: hippopotamus sea; my viral sobriety by Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Jared Bryan Smith ISBN: 9780984595501 Jared Bryan Smith with his hippopotamus sea; my viral sobriety transports his readers to a place that most would not dare to go, or wouldn't even think of going. In excruciating detail, Smith's biographical account details the life of a tragic ...
Views: 1342(5 votes) - Meth Production Threatens Children's Safety - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Olga VladiIt’s been said that drug use is a “victimless crime,” but for methamphetamine addicts, it’s certainly not true—especially for those with children in their homes. Many users of methamphetamine—a.k.a. “meth”—manufacture the drug in makeshift, homemade “labs,” using ingredients that can be easily ...
Views: 1338 - Recovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Rachael BallRecovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment For some alcoholics and drug users, admitting they have an addiction or have an alcohol problem may be easier than admitting they should seek alcohol treatment and rehabilitation. This is because any drug ...
Views: 1338 - 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 - What is Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Wilkinson SmithBefore someone can understand that they need help for an addiction, they will need to understand what addiction really is. There are many myths about addiction, but really one can become addicted to almost anything, not just Class A drugs. Once addiction is understood, it is far easier for ...
Views: 1336 - Why Choose an Inpatient Drug Rehab Program - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Lee OtisIn the past people trying to find help with addiction for the first time seldom consider an inpatient drug rehab program as a solution. That outlook is rapidly changing considering the dismal success rates with outpatient drug rehab treatment. People are starting to see those struggling with an ...
Views: 1335 - Definition: Drug Addiction Help - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDrug rehabilitation (often drug rehab or just rehab) is an umbrella term for the processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and so-called street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general ...
Views: 1334 - The Seduction of Social Media: Are You on the Path to Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Veronica HislopHave you ever started out on a path going in one direction only to find yourself, hours later, mindlessly ending up somewhere else? You planned to check your Facebook page but somehow you ended up on Twitter. You intended to have a dialogue in one of your LinkedIn Groups, but two ...
Views: 1334 - CORE Personal Mastery: Navigating the Road of Fog and Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Paul RandakCORE Personal Mastery Part I Navigating the Highway of Fog and Addiction We are all on a journey of discovery. This article is vehicle to explore the first part of the CORE Personal Mastery program. We will look at the different components and the actual systems that you will use to ...
Views: 1331 - Drug Addiction Counseling – A Light on an Addict’s Dark Path - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from addiction professorYou can find drug addiction counseling centers everywhere. They come in all shapes and forms. There is no excuse for not being able to beat an addiction. So many treatment programs exist; there are outpatient programs, inpatient, phone counseling programs, and support group meetings. All this ...
Views: 1331 - Synthetic Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Lara SchusterThere is a dangerous drug phenomenon sweeping across the globe related to synthetic drug addiction. Synthetic marijuana, Molly and the drug known as Gravel (the main ingredients of which are Klonopin and bath salts) are among the leaders. How dangerous are these Drugs? With two states ...
Views: 1331 - HOLISTIC? SPIRITUAL? WHOA!! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Keith BrayHOLISTIC? /SPIRITUAL? WHOA I love to think that the huge positive changes in my life over the past 16 years or so have been holistic and as part of this, there has been a “spiritual awakening” (like brought out of a spiritual coma) as a part of what has happened. Let’s go to Webster’s for a ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - How To Overcome Emotional Addictions - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt is actually possible to become addicted to negative emotions. When you get into a pattern of thinking that causes certain emotions, those emotions in turn feed the negative thinking patterns that created them in the first place. When people feel empty inside, they tend to fill the gap with ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - SELF ESTEEM CONTINUED - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Keith BraySelf Esteem Continued To me, self esteem is the most important possession a human being can have. We were born innocent, and the lowering of self esteem occurred through life experiences and over time. They key point, we were born with self esteem and it still exists within all of us, but with ...
Views: 1329 - Prescription Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockWhat do you think of when you hear the words ‘drug addict’? Do all kinds of scary images come to mind? In my 13 years of working with people who have addictions, each one of them has been an ordinary human being caught up in extraordinary situations. Not one of them has ever wanted to grow up to ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - 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: 1327(3 votes) - The Great Marvel >>> THE 12 STEP PROGRAM OF RECOVERY - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from A.A., C.A., N.A. member Bill ChaseThe greatest attributes of "The 12 Step Program" and what makes it the greatest contribution to the world in the 20th and now the 21rst century- are many fold. To begin with here is a "Program of Recovery" That has literally saved millions of lives and improved or touched in a positive way ...
Views: 1327 - Understanding Habits and How to Really Quit - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Pamela TurnerOur lives are made up of habits from the minute we wake up and go through our morning routine, to the end of the day and our evening rituals. They can simplify our lives by putting routine, regularly repeated actions on autopilot so we don't have to pay any special attention to them so we can ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Discover the Ways to Reducing Facebook Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you ever find yourself doing the following? • Checking your Facebook profile every 10 minutes • Spending more than half of your day in the social networking website • Updating your profile and status messages • Adding plenty of ...
Views: 1326 - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery - How Can I Tell If My Partner Is Serious about Recovery? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost spouses of alcoholics or addicts have been down this road before. Something has happened. Some crisis has gotten the attention of the alcoholic/addict and now he is motivated to get clean and sober. This time he is going to AA/NA and going to counseling. Promises made by the addict to stop ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - How to help a drug addicted friend - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiWhat happens if you are involved in a relationship with someone and soon realized that he or she is a drug addict? What if on the other hand, you really don't want to cut out the friendship? There are many things that can be done in order to safe your friend's future rather than concluding that ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - APPLES and TREES - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Keith BrayAPPLES and TREES We often hear that the apple does not fall far from the tree. Did that ever come home to roost this week. I received a phone call from my adult son late yesterday afternoon. In this economy, he has gone through a rough patch with employment even with an MBA and Chef ...
Views: 1325 - LIFE ON THE MERRY-Go-ROUND - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Keith BrayLIFE ON THE MERRY-GO-ROUND I’m generally not a computer pack rat, and tend to keep my inbox, sent and so on with little stuff in them. That being said, every now and again I hold on to something which I’ve read and intuitively know it is going to be very real on an upcoming day. Below is ...
Views: 1325 - PEOPLE PLEASIN' TIME - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Keith BrayPEOPLE PLEASIN’ TIME OF THE YEAR I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.--Bill Cosby I am so blessed to have the space I do to work in. Today my view through my windows is of crisp white snow and snow clinging to mature cedars at the back of our ...
Views: 1325 - Stimulant Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe stimulant Adderall, is a drug that was intended to help people, mostly children and adolescents with ADHD and ADD, but has become a commonly abused street drug. Sadly, studies reveal that both Adderall and Ritalin abuse have become equally popular as a diet drug for stay at home moms. ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - IS ADDICTION A DISEASE? GOT IT? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Keith BrayIS ADDICTION A DISEASE? I certainly have my own thoughts on this question. Understanding the “disease” nature of addiction, because it gave me peace of mind, saved my life. Trust me; I’m not trying to be dramatic. From being free of active addiction for over 16 years, I know that the disease ...
Views: 1322 - Alcohol Addiction Will Steal Your Youth - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Marilyn KegleyThe sad truth about alcohol is that it is actually condoned world-wide as an acceptable form of recreation, and is the most abused and addictive legal substance available. Abusing alcohol does not mean that you have an addiction to alcohol, but that you use the substance while in a risky ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Ready to Put Excuses Aside and Kick the Weed Habit? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2013 from Rick NeilsonLike many people, I started using marijuana in my teens. It’s also quite normal to discover individuals which take up a marijuana practice way up in the adult years. No matter which point in life an individual started out burning the ganja, it often takes place similarly for most. A pal, loved ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Drug, MIP Classes and Alcohol Awareness Coures Help Teens Prevent Tradegy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Ari NovickToday’s society has become so liberal that there are few if any absolute right or wrongs anymore. Everything is relative to the person and circumstances. This has become increasingly confusing for children, preteens, and teenagers. Undefined lines as to what is good for us and what is not ...
Views: 1320(2 votes) - Insider Tips on Addiction Recovery During a Recession - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekWhat can a person do to help a loved one who really needs to be in recovery? Can you afford to pay for an inpatient program? What are the options during these stressful times? Treatment providers across the country are feeling the effects of our weakened and unstable economy as well. We asked ...
Views: 1316(3 votes) - Cocaine Addiction Recovery Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that 15 percent, that is one in six individuals in the U.S. has used cocaine. Research further shows that more people seek recovery assistance for cocaine use than any other drug. Cocaine users between the ages of 18 and 25 also reported using other ...
Views: 1315 - It's Official!- Internet Addiction is Real - by Recently psychologists in America concluded that it is indeed possible for your child to become psychologically addicted to the Internet. The addiction has been named Internet Addiction Disorder, or IAD. To be diagnosed as a "Dependent Internet User" with IAD, a child must meet at least four or ...
Views: 1315 - Alcohol Addiction Dangerous For Human Beings - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Russel MarshallPeople who are suffering from the addiction of alcohol must undergo a proper test before going for any alcohol addiction recovery therapy. These tests conducted under the supervision of experts can help in identifying an alcohol dependency rate of an addicted person. It is the primary stage on ...
Views: 1313 - Your Plan to Stop Smoking: Is It A Resolution That Makes Sense? - by Now that we're into February, many peoples' New Year's Resolutions to stop smoking are just a fading memory. If you are one of those who have postponed following through on your stop smoking resolution, I'd like to give you some realistic ways to get back on the right track towards a life that ...
Views: 1311 - Out of Balance? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Keith BrayDick Cavett was quoted as saying "It is a rare person who wants to hear what he doesn't want to hear" and Oscar Wilde said "To love ones self is the beginning of a lifelong romance”. Emerson said "Where there is no vision, people perish". I hit a point in my life where balance became a real ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Handling the food addiction: What to do when slip-ups happen - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusHe was celebrating four years of sobriety. When I asked how he knew it was time to initially seek help, he said, “I finally realized I had no control over alcohol. I thought about it all the time. I couldn’t wait to drink. I was obsessed with it.” As I listened, I thought, “Substitute the ‘food’ ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Knowing Addiction and Doing Recovery: “The Slugger’s Path” - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAnyone who has lived with an addiction or has had a close-up experience with someone struggling to overcome addictive behaviors knows that all of the theories and research are of little consequence. The real-world, nitty-gritty fight to reclaim one’s life is beyond the lab, the classroom, or the ...
Views: 1305 - Undergoing Alcohol Rehab? Stay Away from the Pitfalls of Depression - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Sarika PeriwalAn Alcohol Rehab center is seldom associated with humor; alcohol rehab does not lend itself well to levity; for most it is a serious, serious issue. It is about overcoming an addiction; overcoming a seemingly insurmountable problem; however as is true for a lot of other things, a dash of humor ...
Views: 1305 - Tools To Deal With A Porn Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Tony LitIs everybody addicted to something? It’s a good question. As human beings, our mind is predisposed to get hooked to intense activities. The more we carry out the activities, the deeper the wiring gets embedded in our brain. And then as soon as we decide to stop - that’s when the brain really ...
Views: 1304 - Understanding How Emotional Reactivity Can Get Us Stuck - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerUnderstanding How Emotional Reactivity Can Get Us Stuck And How to Get Off of the Flypaper. “So, Doc, what’s wrong with my head?” Latesha looked at me pensively. It sounded like a set-up for both of us. The two months she had spent in bed had something to do with her attending to the ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - DOES IT STILL PLAY FORWARD? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Keith BrayDOES IT STILL PLAY FORWARD? The biggest limiting factor in many lives today is the past, plain and simple. In the “co-creative process of life recovery” that I deeply believe in, a huge part of the coached journey is taking a very hard and detailed look at the past and fully getting things ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Trust in recovery. - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Andre BrinkRecovering (addicts/alcoholics) have in my experience, a problem with trust. Firstly, trust in themselves, and then trust in society because they distrust themselves. I guide patients with an illustration of paying back a bank loan. When the bank’s risk manager contacts you about your overdue ...
Views: 1303 - Overcoming Anxiety: The Importance of Emotional Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Ron FrederickAnxiety is a common problem that plagues a lot of people. Many times people are only remotely in touch with their feelings. We divert our attention from our feelings by texting, surfing the net, zoning out in front of the television, or getting overly involved in work or other distractions. We ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - From Mugshots to Motivational Spreaker - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Shira GoldbergI didn’t start drinking until I was separated from my husband. I got the house, but selling it was the only way I could survive, so that is what I had to do. I had the summer to get the house ready and for the first time in my life, I was alone. I was suffering from depression, losing my ...
Views: 1301 - A Halfway House: What it is & why you should consider it? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Rehan HasanIn the event that you are thinking about experiencing look after medication or liquor habit, there are numerous alternatives that you have access to you. A Halfway House for people who have finished inpatient, or healing facility based mental treatment, however, who are not set up to make a full ...
Views: 1299 - How To Avoid The Yo-Yo Effect When Trying To Break An Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Frank LavarioWhen addicts go to a traditional addiction clinic, they are asked to become abstinent immediately, meaning zero of their drugs. Also at home people with addiction problems normally try the radical approach, i.e. trying to break the addiction from one day to another. The reason why relapse rate ...
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