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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Alcohol Addiction Program: A Guide to Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from John WilliamsonAlcoholic beverage is one of the most popular substances that people drink whenever they socialize with their friends, love ones and even with strangers. Despite having neurological effects, many people continue to drink alcohol without even considering their tolerance level. As a direct result, ...
Views: 855 - Alcohol Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2014 from Lara SchusterOvercoming an alcohol addiction can be painful. It may seem that no one understands and that you are alone in your struggle. However, when you are ready to make a commitment to stop drinking and to get sober and healthy; there is support available to help you recover from your alcohol ...
Views: 1219 - Alcohol Addiction, the Symptoms and How to Fight It. - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsAlcoholism is a problem that afflicts many people around the world. Unwittingly, you yourself may have an addiction to alcohol. People often misjudge what is an appropriate amount to drink. People who categorize themselves merely as social drinkers may in fact be heavy drinkers. People who think ...
Views: 969 - Alcohol and Drug Rehabs - The Portal to a New Life - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Russel MarshallThere are many different forms of addiction like surfing the net, sex, food and many others. Out of all, alcohol and drug addiction are the most dangerous one that can even take the life of an individual. People of any age group can be a victim of this life-taking addiction. To help all those ...
Views: 1239 - Alcohol and the Body: 4 Long-term Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Anica OaksDrinking huge amounts of alcohol over long periods can cause many negative effects on your body and mind. Alcohol is present in wine, beer, and liquor. It depresses the CNS (central nervous system) and can affect all the organs in your body, especially the brain and liver. When you start ...
Views: 1664 - Alcohol Awareness as Seen through an Addict - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Ari NovickLying is a big part of being an alcoholic or drug addict. They lie mostly because they are trying to hide their drinking and habits that they know are wrong. On an psychological level, most drinkers and drug users know their drinking is a problem, but the addiction is so strong they often ...
Views: 772 - Alcohol Detox and Behavioral Health Rehab Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Lara SchusterYou are ready to get detox help for your alcohol abuse. Once you have successfully completed your alcohol detox, you must decide which alcohol rehab program you will attend to help you stay alcohol free. There are many different options available to you from traditional methods to alternative ...
Views: 1064 - 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: 963 - 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 - alcohol rehab for teen elizabethtown: Rehab is the best reply to an addiction - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2020 from Best Christian RehabsWhen addiction hits life takes an unseen turn: With a lot of new stress-causing issues and the on-going stressful pandemic, things have been quite tough to handle. A lot of job crisis, financial crunches, family life disturbances and so many life losses with this current virus-causing ...
Views: 584 - Alcohol Rehab: How Rehab Centers Help Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2019 from John RobertsAlcohol addiction is a severe disease. Not only can it tear a family apart and lead to financial ruin, but it can also lead to the premature death of the alcoholic. Therefore, it is vital for a person suffering from this disease to find help immediately. Without help, it is nearly impossible for ...
Views: 1042 - Alcoholic? Quitting is Only the Beginning - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Gary DirenfeldPeople who drink to excess, where their drinking causes distress to others, are frequently caught in a web of denial and minimization. These persons are unable to see or unable to admit that their drinking is adversely affecting their own life and that of others. Typically, this person excuses ...
Views: 1656 - Alcoholics Anonymous and Why It's Such an Effective Program - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from John BurrowIn the days before rehab existed, alcoholics were seen as the outcasts of society and it used to be a disease without cure. As our understanding of the problem increased and therapy developed we started finding ways to help people who are held in the grip of alcohol. Today, there are countless ...
Views: 611 - Alcoholics – What Happens When You Ignore Your Drinking Habits? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAre you an alcoholic? Do you cringe at that thought? Do you have all the pat answers as to why your drinking is okay? Are you secretly avoiding admitting that you might be an alcoholic? Do you tell yourself that you an stop anytime you want? What happens when you ignore your drinking habits? ...
Views: 1239 - Alcoholism & Codependence - by As long as we look outside of Self - with a capital S - to find out who we are, to define ourselves and give us self-worth, we are setting ourselves up to be victims.
We were taught to look outside of ourselves - to people, places, and things; to money, property, and prestige - for fulfillment ...
Views: 1104 - Alcoholism Affects the Entire Family - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcoholism affects the entire family and not just the family member with the alcohol abuse problem. In reality, alcoholism affects everyone in the person’s life including their friends, their teachers, colleagues and supervisors on their job. Most people in the life of the chronic and excessive ...
Views: 765 - Alcoholism and Alcohol Advertising: Is There A Connection? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Lara SchusterDid you know that alcohol advertising during televised sporting events occur at a rate of two ads per minute? Billions of dollars, in the U.S. are dumped each year into alcohol ads, much like in the U.K. where £800 million is spent on them as opposed to the mere £200 million spent on traditional ...
Views: 1265 - Alcoholism and Depression - Both Have Similar Roots - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from TS HedleyThe conditions known as alcoholism and depression have very similar roots. A lot of people seem to blame the use of alcohol as being the cause depression. A closer look reveals that neither one causes the other. In fact, both conditions have basically the same underlying problems. This is ...
Views: 1009 - Alcoholism And Stopping Drinking - What Benefits Can You Expect Once You Quit Alcohol - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from James FrithFor an alcoholic it is never easy trying to quit drink. Serious alcoholics will often face both physical and mental problems as they try to wean themselves off alcohol. While quitting may be hard, those who are successful will often find themselves overawed by the changes that occur in their ...
Views: 2087 - Alcoholism – A Slow Road To Get There, A Faster Road Out - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAlcoholism sneaks up on many people. That’s why there’s so much denial. It’s a slow road to getting to the point of finally admitting one is an alcoholic. And what exactly determines whether one is an alcoholic and under its control? 3 Questions To Determine If You’re An Alcoholic Can you ...
Views: 1062 - Alcoholism – What Happens When You Stay Stuck in a Recovery Group? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAlcoholism seems difficult to overcome by yourself. So you might have started attending an AA or 12 Step group in an effort to get help. You might have even gone through rehab and are now in a support group to maintain your sobriety. Many times people are mandated to attend an AA group by the ...
Views: 1137 - All about DEA and Wet houses - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Joseph GarciaHave you heard about DEA? Incase, you don’t, it’s the name of the US department Justices, drug enforcement agency. The full form of DEA is Drug Enforcement Administration, USA. The US Government has made DEA or the drug enforcement agency for the reinforcement of Drug Laws which is literally ...
Views: 927 - All the information you want about Bulky weed - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2022 from Hazel SansburyHeading out to the bulk-buy grocery store can be the perfect way to stock up on products that you use a lot. But what if you want to stock up on your marijuana buds similarly? Here’s more information about buying bulk weed at Leaf2Go. What Is Bulk Weed Exactly? Undoubtedly, buying in ...
Views: 435 - Alternative Support Groups: When Alcoholics Anonymous Isn’t for You - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Desiree PattonThere’s no doubt that Alcoholics Anonymous has become a huge part of the world of addiction recovery since its founding in 1935. The 12-step program is designed to lead members to a spiritual awakening to achieve sobriety. Many programs – including those operated by Pyramid Healthcare – ...
Views: 1774 - Am I An Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf the question, “Am I an alcoholic” has crossed your mind at least once, then you must think that you may need help with your alcohol abuse. It may be helpful to know that there are a number of online websites that offer self assessments to help you. The websites require you to consider your ...
Views: 809 - AM I INSANE? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayAM I INSANE? I had not thought this question out very well back in the 90’s. While I did crazy things, the life I was living would have indicated that at times I was nuts, but no one would have considered me insane. I had a responsible job, a family, a home, two or more cars, no debt, ...
Views: 1543 - America's Number One Sin: Nicotine - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsAround the world millions of people are falling into the addiction of cigarettes. In cigarettes there are 599 ingredients, the most addictive being nicotine. Just in the smoke alone is over 4,000 chemicals, causing second hand smoke to be extremely harmful to the human body as well as the ...
Views: 1131 - 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: 644 - An Act of Nature - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2020 from Cheryl GowinHas nature ever taught you something? This week nature presented us with a remarkable learning experience. As you may have noticed, the June Bugs are out. In response to their using our fruit and chestnut trees as a Smorgasbord, out came the spray rig loaded with insecticide. Our dog Blondie ...
Views: 1070 - An Alternate Path to Recovery - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Todd BranstonSobriety is an interesting thing, especially as most people initially attempt to find recovery at a 12-step meeting. The focus of this article is to discuss a different way of staying sober that is outside the confines of AA or NA, or a traditional approach to recovery. I used alcohol and ...
Views: 2802 - An Approach to Recovery Using Alchemy and the Twelve Steps - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from John SmethersWhat is alchemy? Many of us are drawn to the mysteries of the past to enlighten the quality of the present. Mythology, astrology, the tarot, runes, and I-Ching have drawn the interest of many in recent years, and is being enjoyed and utilized in fresh and innovative ways. Ancient wisdom imbued ...
Views: 1091 - An Open Letter To Mama Winehouse - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Rosie JonesDear Janis, (in response to an open letter written in 2007) Normally when I write my letters, I address them directly to the person intended. But I wanted to write this letter to you because I know that your daughter is not listening.........to anyone. How do I know? Because she hasn’t ...
Views: 896 - Anatomy Of A Holistic Detox - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Marie Antoinette Kelley(and How to Create Your Own Holistic Recovery Program) Freedom from dependency starts with understanding that alcohol, drugs, or any type of addictive behavior is not the problem. They are merely substances that people use to help them cope with their real problems, anything from hypoglycemia ...
Views: 1121 - Anatomy of an Addictive Behavior: Not For Men Only - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Mitchell MilchThis article attempts to make sense of our vulnerabilities to developing abusive or to use a more popular term; addictive relationships to activities of daily living. I will review the outstanding features of those of us caught up in addictive relationships. Then, I will highlight some ...
Views: 1681 - And Who Heals Me? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Keith BrayAnd Who Heals Me? Over a year ago, I went on a journey to look at some real fuzzy philosophical questions. “Who Am I?”was dealt with years ago, but “What Is My Purpose?” remained vague. I went on a real journey to discover what it is about past employment that I loved ...
Views: 780 - 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 - 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 - Approaches To Find the Right Alcohol Rehab Treatment Center - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Brody DylanThere are many drug and alcohol treatment centers across the countries that are offering an extensive range of addiction recovery program. It is difficult to choose the right rehabilitation center for your loved ones, who has attained a serious level of alcohol addiction and want to come over ...
Views: 967 - April is All About Alcohol Awareness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Ari NovickFortunately, modern times associated with modern technology, have given us the opportunity for extra awareness of socio-economic statuses and situations. Drug addiction, obesity and violence are only some of the few conditions that need to be fought intensively. As April has arrived along with ...
Views: 753 - Are Alcoholism And Addiction Really Incurable Diseases? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Marie Antoinette KelleyMy son Pax began using marijuana when he was fifteen. When he was eighteen, he came home from school one day and began crying. He told me he was hooked on heroin. For the next six years, I battled heroin for Pax’s life. He went to thirty-day programs, sixty-day programs, and ninety-day ...
Views: 2667 - Are Long-Term Sobriety Homes Effective? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Lara SchusterLong-term sobriety homes have different gauges by which they measure their success. They generally take into consideration the number of individuals that pass through their program as a measurement of their success; however does that give a clear and valid view of whether or not long-term ...
Views: 970 - Are Smart Phones Fueling Addiction? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Narendra SharmaSmartphones are growing increasingly popular over the years., and they don’t look like they’re going away any time soon. Although this has been a blessing in many ways, it’s also caused some social issues that need to be addressed. One of those issues is the connection between smartphone usage ...
Views: 2167 - Are you a Social Alcoholic? What are the Dangers? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Julie DohertyAs a social alcoholic, or a social drinker you may be considered as a low-risk drinker. You may find yourself becoming defensive when friends or family members show some concern in regards to your increase consumption of alcohol. After all you are just enjoying a drink socially, there is ...
Views: 1452 - Are You Addicted to Sugar? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2023 from Juan BendanaSweet treats, sugary drinks, and desserts seem like harmless indulgences, but did you know sugar addiction is a real thing? Just like any other addiction, it has serious consequences on your physical and mental health. From weight gain to mood swings, sugar addiction signs should not be taken ...
Views: 472 - Are You Afraid To Be Different? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Keith BrayAre you afraid to be different? After doing a coaching session this morning, and spending a weekend in what will eventually be our new home town, I thought the question asked and information shown below (Received from Express Coaching-Dr. Randin Brons) was right on the money! Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1135 - Are You Hooked Like a Bass? - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Keith BrayTechnology Addiction? Tomorrows Pot? There is no doubt that during the later part of my life, technology in communications has exploded. Is it good or bad, and how many are becoming addicted? I’ve certainly had some comments about this on the Big Life web site in my Free From Addictions ...
Views: 850 - Are You Living In Today? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Keith BrayARE YOU LIVING IN TODAY? There is real joy in working with others. They, in part, keep me totally focus in the day. I help my clients to identify their dreams and make them a reality. By the journey they take is taken a day at a time. Again, the words of others ring true. “Living or ...
Views: 741 - Are You Suffering from Someone Else's Sexual Addiction? - Part 4 - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAre you angry, depressed, confused, and constantly trying to figure out what your spouse is up to? If you are spinning your wheels, trying to strategize and find solutions for your spouse and your relationship before you have actually identified the problem, keep reading. Family members can ...
Views: 1977 - Are Your Roots Deep? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Keith BrayFortunate are the people whose roots are deep. --Agnes Meyer Co-Creative Life Recovery is a program of action and change. It has a spiritual (not religious) component as part of a holistic approach to getting the life YOU want. It is a process that is taught and requires commitment and work. It ...
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