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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- A Powerful Tip to Help Keep You Clean and Sober - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Kelli CooperYou might be a wit’s end right now, trying to get through the peaks and valleys of drug rehabilitation. Your body craves a quick fix and your mind races ahead at a thousand miles a minute, grasping for anything to help you ease the pain of kicking your habit. One powerful tip can help you get ...
Views: 1178 - Overcoming Alcohol and Depression in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheOne of the effects of alcoholism is depression. It can be brought to an end. I don't have any kind of personal experience with alcoholics anonymous (AA) but I have read some articles about it. I have read articles on how some people achieved sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. The book ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - What to ask when choosing a treatment center - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Amy LashwayWhat Treatment Coordination and Advocacy Suggests you Ask When Choosing a Treatment Center Choosing a treatment center can be an overwhelming and confusing process for anyone, let alone someone who is scared, anxious and may be seeking treatment for the first time. This is one reason why ...
Views: 1178(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: 1177(2 votes) - WE ARE "CREATED SELVES" - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Keith BrayWE ARE “CREATED SELVES” Shakespeare said it, “This above all; to thine own self be true”. In a journey of life recovery, a transformation to a new and more abundant life, had not one of our real problems been true to our selves and selfishly so? For me the answer to this was yes; but I know ...
Views: 1177 - 3 Potential Attitudes as Clients Leave Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhether one goes into a rehab due to a court order, based on family encouragement/insistence or for their own self recovery, they should be applauded. It is not easy to take the first step in recovering from addiction. However, the true test of one’s sobriety happens when the person leaves the ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Getting your life back in drug rehab treatment - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Doug Mead12 Palms Recovery Center believes recovery in a drug rehab treatment should be about restoring lives, one step at a time. Through a 12 Step based program, each client at 12 Palms Recovery Center has the chance to live the life they always wanted. For anyone who has experienced a life ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: My son is having a substance abuse problem - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My son is having a substance abuse problem. It surfaced a few months ago, he promised to stop, and I just caught him using it again. He just turned 18. What can I do to help him? Dear Reader: I'm so sorry you're going through this with your son. ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Evidence-Based Therapies for Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Shinzat TurmuleisMedical professionals have made amazing advancements in addiction treatment over the last several decades. Whereas most laypeople and even doctors once viewed addiction as a lack of willpower, addiction specialist now recognize that it is a clinical disease. Advancements in neuroscience and ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - How To Succeed With Alcohol Or Drug Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Terje EllingsenDrug addiction treatment can take many forms, depending on the specific addiction involved. Other factors that determine your exact drug addiction treatment include the severity of your drug addiction problem, the length of your current drug addiction problem and your personal and family history ...
Views: 1174 - Dear Dr. Romance: They said "Go help somebody, you selfish jerk." - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2018 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am an addict. long term. I've had some time in NA running what I thought, and what others even so much reinforced, that when I began to feel like I needed to "leave the nest" a little (at about five years sobriety), I copped all kinds of flack from ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Porn Addiction Is Unfortunately Becoming The New Normal - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Tony LitThere appears to be two opposing sides in the discussion of porn addiction. The conservative side of the conversation that yearns to prohibit all types of nudity, and the liberal side of the equation that dissents that consenting adults ought to be able to express themselves however they wish. ...
Views: 1172 - Types of Rehabilitation Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Alaya LewisRehabilitation is a process which would help you lead a life of normalcy after undergoing surgery, serious health condition or work related stress. It is extremely essential for any drug or alcohol addict to go in for a rehabilitation therapy as it would be really impossible for the addict to ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Benzodiazepine Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Lara SchusterEach year nearly 125,000 people visit the emergency room because of complications from Xanax abuse; statistics that have grown over the years and will likely continue to grow. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, NIDA, nearly 100,000 people reported using the drug Xanax with other ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Healing the Addicted Brain - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Ben ZoharThe problem with an addicted brain is that it has been recalibrated to require drug input in order to achieve a state of equilibrium. Our Long Island drug rehab experts have years of experience in the substance abuse field and have put together this list about the addicted brain. This new state ...
Views: 1171 - How does drug addiction affect self-growth? - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Alvina JenniferDrug addiction holds the distinction for featuring in the list of the world’s most deadly epidemics. Not only does it takes a big toll on one's health but is equally responsible for deteriorating one's self-esteem. Imagine living with a person who is a drug addict. Will you be able to take the ...
Views: 1171 - Change Your Internal/External Environment If You Are Addicted to Porn - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Jay VanIf you are someone who has become concerned about your ever increasing interest and focus on pornography use, you may be able to stop porn addiction by changing your environmentally externally and internally. It will require a great deal of thought and consideration about the external ...
Views: 1170(3 votes) - Do you have the permission to quit smoking ? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Ian ClarkI went through many stages of quitting before I finally nailed this last one. I can tell you the diffrence though. In the past i had always blamed everything on quitting, from an aching back to a tooth ache, I soon realised this time though that not everything is to do with quitting. It does ...
Views: 1170 - Narconon Fresh Start Is The Right Place To Attend Drug Rehab Program - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Robin TylorThe addiction to any drugs or alcohol becomes widely dominant among most of the youths and the professionals of the present days. Taking drinks become much professional nowadays where people will show interest to take it on many special occasions. Addiction nothing but refers to the ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Furry friends help those in addiction recovery get their life back - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Dr. Lawrence Weinstein*Justin lived a life full of trauma that started when he was very young. The best way he knew to cope with his pain was to numb it with every drug possible. When he eventually landed at a rehab facility, he refused to talk about this past. He would sit with arms crossed—silent. Until he met ...
Views: 1168 - Inpatient Drug Rehab for Methamphetamine Use - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Laszeros ChandlersonInpatient drug rehab facilities across the country help thousands of meth addicts make lasting recoveries each year. Although methamphetamines are some of the most dangerous and habit-forming substances abused today, advances in inpatient drug rehab allow addiction specialists to effectively ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - What are the Signs of Substance Abuse Relapse? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2014 from Lara SchusterMore than 90 percent of persons in recovery will relapse at least once in their lifetime and at least 72 percent will have multiple relapses. Substance abuse counselors report that the relapse did not begin with the return to substance use, but with circumstances that led up to returning to ...
Views: 1168(2 votes) - Coping Skills for Addicts in Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Ben ZoharWe understand that the thought of using can sometimes be in the back of your mind. Getting high is so ingrained in people that sometimes it's a natural reaction to do so. Maybe now you’re trying hard to stay clean and sober, but still get cravings to use. Maybe you see a trigger that allows the ...
Views: 1167 - Recovery: What are your Re-Covering? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriWhen I use to run an outpatient substance abuse program, there were many standard phrases that we spoke often, such as, “How long have you been sober?,” “Do you have a sponsor?” or “I am in recovery.” What does that really mean to be in recovery? Were you hurt in an accident, and are you ...
Views: 1166(3 votes) - How alcohol treatment centers can help patients cope with life - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Doug MeadOftentimes life can offer many twists and turns that are unexpected and at times difficult to work through. A Pittsburgh rehabilitation center can show an alcoholic how to cope with life without a drink, but at 12 Palms Recovery Center in Jensen Beach, Florida, patients are shown a way to live ...
Views: 1165 - Addiction: Is A Lack Of Connection The Root Cause Of Addiction? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperThere is a video online titled, ‘Could the Root Cause of Addiction actually be a lack of Connection?’, and this video posits that a lack of connection causes addiction. It also says that “not all addictions are rooted in abuse or trauma, but they can all be traced to a painful ...
Views: 1161 - Christian Drug Rehab Florida Provides Holistic And Faith-Based Approaches To Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Terra MejiaJust like the horrific disease cancer can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere, it is the same for those who suffer from the unfortunate disease known as drug addiction. No one is immune. However, if you suffer from an addiction, and you want help, discover the difference that a Christian Drug Rehab ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - The Three Essentials for Recovery PART ONE - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Bill ChaseFIRST INGRDIENT " A SUPPORT SYSTEM" One of the most important element in "getting and staying" in Recovery, No Matter what you are recovering from . Is A Support System in place for YOU.. Now WHAT IS A SUPPORT SYSTEM. A support system is the foundation of your recovery, It's like building a ...
Views: 1160 - Your Soul's Desires (Goal Setting) - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Keith BrayIn working with others to help them find the life they desire, it is critical that the client look into themselves and understand what they really want, what are meaningful goals for them. How do you approach that? Why is knowing the soul's desires so important? Many people go through life ...
Views: 1160 - You Can Save Thousand Of Dollars By Quitting Smoking! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Scott BarkerHealth isn’t the only factor in why people are planning to quit smoking now or in the near future. The cost of smoking has a direct impact on their way of life, limiting the amount of money they can contribute to the living expenses of the household. Smoking is a very expensive habit, and ...
Views: 1159 - Acceptance and Surrender - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Dr. Bess PermutTHE FOOTHILLS FOCUS July 16, 2003 Acceptance - Surrender Dr. Bess S. Permut Focus Columnist We must have some partnership to sustain us to live and to survive in a world filled with confusion and danger. With whom you may ask yourselves? Often we give of ourselves to find that where we ...
Views: 1157 - Is Your Loved One Ready For Alcohol and Drug Treatment? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from addiction professorJust because you want your teenage son to quit drinking, that does not mean he is ready for an alcohol and drug treatment program. The odds are he does not even think he has a problem. Most addicts do not. An addict has to desire change himself. If he’s not ready to change, then he will make no ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Reality Therapy in Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Terek ShastalonDrug rehab helps thousands of addicts across the United States make lasting recoveries every year. Though most people once viewed addiction as a simple lack of willpower, drug rehab specialists now recognize it as a neurological disease. Even the most severe cases of addiction can be treated ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - What Alcohol Treatment Center Will Best Help You - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Barry HarrisonChoosing a drug rehabilitation center can become complicated and challenging if you don't appreciate the right points for which to check. Whether it's for yourself or somebody you care about, you want to try to get the right match to begin with. Coping with addictive problems can be a heart ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Role of Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Curing Addictions - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Clinton DixonAddiction to drugs and alcohol is a big curse to the society and it has destroyed many individuals and family. Nowadays a large number of people are opting for Christian drug and alcohol rehab center to get rid of their addictions. It is a specialized treatment that combines religious elements ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Two Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2018 from Mendi BaronTwo Questions Your Teen May Not Be Asking You (Even Though They Want To) Teens of every generation have the same questions--but not always the same language and phrasing. The children of 1950s, 60s, and 70s America weren’t asking how to “advocate for themselves” with that specific ...
Views: 1155 - How Your Emotions Can Affect Long-Term Change - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusBetween the covers of the business book currently on my nightstand, the author devotes few pages to discussing cash flow or spreadsheets, while much ink is dedicated to changing one’s thoughts about money. It is her premise that our income basically determined more by how we think than by the ...
Views: 1152 - Legal But Not Safe - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Mark MyersSome individuals have gone to great lengths to experience altered states or “highs.” When we think of getting high, the images that comes to most peoples mind is illegal drugs or alcohol. That is not always the case. There are legal or easily accessible items that could be used to induce a high. ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Online Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Holly WilsonThe Internet is starting to take over our lives. We can shop, bank, find a dentist, read the newspaper, date and watch exercise videos all online. So what about addiction recovery? In our information-on-demand type of society it was inevitable that people would begin looking online for their ...
Views: 1151 - Sober Houses-Getting a New Lease on Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheSober houses can be of great help in freeing yourself from drinking alcohol and the abuse of substance. Of course, substance abuse is harmful and it affects the family. At one time, when someone suffered from an addiction or related disorder, it was kept hush-hush. It was dealt with quietly ...
Views: 1150 - What You Don't Know, You Don't Know - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Patricia NollExactly what does “what you don’t know you don’t know” mean? To many, it might sound like a bunch of psychobabble, so let me explain the concept. First, imagine all the knowledge that exists in the universe in the shape of a large pie, divided into five slices. Four of the slices are ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Sober for Five Years, the Ins and Outs - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Kim ThompsonFor the last few days, I have been thinking about this day. Tomorrow is the fifth year that I have traveled down the sober road. Five years. The words keep playing over and over in my head. "Five years ago, I......." Part of me wants to shout it out and the other part wants to run far ...
Views: 1149 - Drug Rehab and Addicts’ Social Lives - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Leiaste PloneckDrug rehab programs across the United States help thousands of addicts make lasting recoveries every year. The last few decades have seen enormous advancements in neuroscience and psychology, and drug rehab specialists have used new information to develop incredibly effective treatment ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - In Spirit's Toolbox - Diet for a Cosmic Planet - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Judith PenningtonWhile the journey to cosmic consciousness involves spontaneous awakenings for a few lucky people, it's a matter of "chop wood, carry water" for most of us, according to neurofeedback practitioner A. Martin Wuttke, founder of the Georgia-based NeuroTherapy Centers International (see ...
Views: 1148 - Drug addiction rehabs and ongoing treatment options - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Doug MeadMany drug addiction rehab centers offer programs that show patients how to stay clean on a daily basis. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, patients can follow up with several ongoing treatment options designed to maintain a clean and sober way of life. Many drug addiction rehab centers focus on ...
Views: 1147 - Drug rehabilitation that preaches one day at a time living - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Doug MeadFor addicts who have known nothing but living life medicated by their drug of choice, the thought of drug rehabilitation and living without drugs for the rest of their lives seems like an impossible task. The one constant in their mind has been to look forward to how they will find their next ...
Views: 1147 - Is it True That Alcohol Stories Define Who You Are? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheJust who are you anyway? Do your alcohol stories define you? I mean do people define your character by the things you do while you're drunk? I know you're unable to answer me right now and I'm not able to tell exactly who you are. But if you're an addict, then there is a reason that makes you to ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Oxycodone Addiction Untreated is Deadly - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Lara SchusterWhen Oxycodone was created in 1995, the manufacturers thought that they were taking steps to prevent addiction to their product by making the drug time released so that the individual could not get the full amount of the drug all at once. Tragically, drug addicts found a way around the ...
Views: 1146 - Avoiding Relapse During the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends at parties and gatherings; however it is also a time that can lead to a relapse for those in alcohol and drug abuse and addiction recovery. But, with a little planning you can avoid relapse during the holidays! What is a ...
Views: 1143 - How to Achieve Success With The Character Traits You Already Have - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from ALLAN KATZThe bottom line is that to be successful in business and in life you’ll need to cultivate a sense of balance in your life. Choose to do work you love, delegate the rest. Find time each day to sit quietly with yourself and enjoy the tranquility of not having to think about anything but ...
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