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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Could hormonal havoc be contributing to your overeating? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonJanet approached me at the end of a seminar I was giving on emotional eating. She was in a state of desperation. In the last six months, she had gained twenty-five pounds and she was afraid she would gain more weight. She was sure her eating had an emotional component to it but was unsure of ...
Views: 4363 - Could Sobriety be the Key to Unlocking Health and Happiness in Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Jessica McMohenMillions of Americans drink alcohol on a regular basis. Most do it in moderation, while others practice unhealthy habits like binging. Most people assume they aren’t dependent on alcohol for anything, but take it away and they get angry, agitated, or hurt. Regardless of whether or not you ...
Views: 1539 - Courage And Willing To Change - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Keith BrayCourage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says: "I'll try again tomorrow." --Anne Hunninghake “A key quality that distinguishes a successful athlete, or a top-notch performer in any field, is the way he responds to his bad days. ...
Views: 958 - 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: 2076 - Creative Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Dr. Carolyn PorterEveryone has experienced situations in their life from which they need to recover: relationship break-ups, financial problems, job issues and losses, abuse of all kinds, health disorders, and the list could go on and on. But one of the most devastating and staggering problems facing our society ...
Views: 1280 - Cultivating Joy - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2018 from GLENDA GARCIAHealing and recovery are about cultivating joy. After all, joy is what we want to realize in our lives. Joy enables our purpose to savor life. Many in the throes of addiction and other mental illnesses never experience joy. Life is dull, flat, painful, and dreary; a wasteland of depression ...
Views: 1480 - Cure Substance Use Disorders And Associated Depression With Healthcare Integration Solution - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Chandra ShekharSubstance misuse and substance use disorders, one of the primary causes of depression, have remained behind the veil of ignorance and stigma for a long period of time. In fact, at one point they were merely seen as a social or criminal problem in lieu of a “health issue”. Wherefore, people in ...
Views: 1293 - 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: 917 - Cutting Down Or Giving Up Drinking - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Tobin HuntDo you need to give up drinking completely if you have a problem with alcohol? There are conflicting opinions on this. The AA approach says that abstinence is the only way that works for sure. But being abstinent is no guarantee against a relapse, and some would say that it is just avoiding the ...
Views: 2622 - Daily Decision - by Most any self-help book will tell you, in one way or another, that “self love is the key” – the key to happiness, the key to a positive self-image, the key to good mental health. Most self-help books convey that message clearly. They vary, however, in how well they teach the reader how to ...
Views: 748 - Daily Homework - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2006 from Harry HenshawWe learn much of what we learn initially through repetitious exposure. It is by becoming present to something repeatedly that space is created for us to learn anew. It is by taking that which we are exposed to and bringing it forth into our life, committing it to action, that we begin to ...
Views: 1004 - Dangers Of Alcohol - Save Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsDrunk driving is the leading cause of death for young adults, aged 15 to 24 years. In one study, an estimated 6% to 14% of drivers under 21 years of age who were stopped at roadside checkpoints had been drinking. This age-group makes up only one fifth of the licensed drivers in the United ...
Views: 1121 - Dealing with Depression after Detox - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Lara Schuster14 million Americans are affected each year by depression after detox, according to studies conducted by The National Institute of Mental Health. The result is that 7 percent of the population struggle with depression and substance abuse recovery. Unfortunately, the NIMH results were unclear as ...
Views: 813 - Dealing with Methamphetamine Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Lara SchusterAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, there are more than 4 million people abusing Methamphetamine in the U.S. and another 12 million have tried the drug at least once. Surprisingly enough a large number are students. However, the SAMHSA also reported that ...
Views: 956 - Declare Peace on Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Paul HoodI have been reading a lot of things about the drug gang violence in Mexico and along our border. I am also seeing the most unlikely people coming out against the “war on drugs,” such as police chiefs and, most recently, Tom Tancredo. I have been counseling people with addictions for over 26 ...
Views: 1271 - Defense Mechanisms and Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2019 from Desiree PattonDefense mechanisms are unconscious psychological responses to things that the mind finds anxiety-provoking, uncomfortable, or threatening. Everyone uses defense mechanisms from time to time; however, it becomes problematic to engage in defense mechanisms too frequently. Doing so can create ...
Views: 878 - Definition: Addiction Help - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteAddiction was a term used to describe a devotion, attachment, dedication, inclination, etc. Nowadays, however, the term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences to the individual's health, mental state ...
Views: 1109 - Definition: Addiction Treatment Center - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA residential treatment center, often referred to by the acronym RTC, is a live-in therapy/behavior modification facility for adolescents who suffer from a variety of emotional conditions, ranging from drug abuse to violence to sexual behavioral problems to video game addiction and disrespecting ...
Views: 1801 - Definition: Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems, originally developed by the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for recovery from alcoholism. The Twelve Steps were initially published in the first edition of ...
Views: 5382 - 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 - Definition: Drug Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDrug addiction is considered a pathological state. The disorder of addiction involves the progression of acute drug use to the development of drug-seeking behavior, the vulnerability to relapse, and the decreased, slowed ability to respond to naturally rewarding stimuli. The Diagnostic and ...
Views: 1599 - Dementia Patients? Approach Calida Rehab Center Pune For Assisted Living Facility - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2022 from Calida RehabDementia and Alzheimer's disease cause a significant impact on the patient’s life, making it miserable. Memory loss and problems with carrying out routine tasks occur when kids and grandchildren are unable to cater to the medical requirements of elderly citizens. That’s why people, especially ...
Views: 654 - Denial and Addiction: Becoming Aware of the Inner Voice that Leads to Self-Destruction - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Candace PlattorAnyone who has been around 12-Step programs for any length of time has inevitably heard the old saying “Denial is more than a river in Egypt.” Indeed, when it comes to addictive behaviors of any sort, denial is definitely a whole lot more than a slogan. It is often the underlying dynamic that ...
Views: 4312 - Detox From Heroin - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from John KahalHaving a necessary understanding of what to expect during Detox From Heroin can help an individual prepare for this first step toward recovery. Although detox from heroin is an unpleasant experience, going through detox and withdrawal is not life threatening and an individual will have plenty ...
Views: 776 - Detox from Methamphetamine Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lara SchusterAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there are more than 4 million people who habitually abuse or are addicted to Methamphetamine in the U.S. and almost 12 million individuals that have tried the drug at least once. However, SAMHSA also reported ...
Views: 1223 - Dick B.'s Unmanageable Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Unmanageable Life What brought You to A.A. or a 12 Step Fellowship? By Dick B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved. A Little Chunk of History For Openers Some of us get all wrapped up in difficult words when we enter A.A. or another 12 Step Fellowship. We wonder what ...
Views: 2213 - Diet Changes To Help Ease Your Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongIf you are going through some alcohol withdrawal symptoms while trying to kick your drinking habit, making some diet changes can help you during this process. These changes may sound like a whole lot of common sense but they are, nonetheless important. The changes can help you ease your ...
Views: 20750 - Differences- Sponser/Coach - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Keith BrayDifferences:Sponsor / Coach Twelve Differences between your Sponsor and your Coach: As I chose coaching as my profession, and shared with others that I’d look at working with addicted people and those affected by addiction as a niche within my practise, some who have the honesty to be up ...
Views: 861 - Different Types of Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Russel MarshallDrug and alcohol addiction and mental illness are two problems that a large number of today’s youth faces and are more often than not, interrelated to each other. Often it is the mental and emotional condition like anxiety, depression, Pos Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) etc that lead a person ...
Views: 933 - Digital Dopamine - Are You Hooked on the Wrong High? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2024 from Juan BendanaAs our screens become a central part of our lives, it’s crucial to understand if digital dopamine is taking a toll on your well-being In our increasingly connected world, digital devices have become integral to daily life. However, the constant stream of notifications, likes, and updates can ...
Views: 189 - 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 - Disease or Not? Does It Matter - by Questions about the disease theory of alcoholism and addiction surface quite regularly, and usually it's forgotten that it was the American Medical Association who attached the label to drunkards in the first place. AA, while certainly open to the notion has, for the most part, preferred to ...
Views: 1058 - Diseases Caused by Smoking Made Sal's Dad Angry - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Megan CarterThis is Sal's story. It's about diseases caused by smoking, and if you start this story, read it to the end, but don't start if you're squeamish. Sal's Dad died angry. And guess what? Most smokers die angry, and Sal said not only was her Dad eaten up by cancer, he was eaten up by vitriol ...
Views: 1517 - Do It Because You Like The EFFECT?? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Keith BrayDo It Because You Like The EFFECT?? I get some great stuff from friends who are in recovery from one thing or another, or just recovering from people and the past. The Following hit me right between the eyes. Can you relate? "Men and women drink (drug, overeat, cut, use sex, gamble, ...
Views: 735 - Do Not Ignore Your Mental Health Issues And Addictions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich As a person who has dealt with fear, anxiety, and stress for over 20 years, the number one thing I learned was to not take my mental health issues for granted and to get help. When I first started dealing with my fear and anxieties, I thought that it was just a phase and ...
Views: 1252 - Do You Ever Question: What is Alcoholism and What is Drug Addiction Really? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Carl-Peter LehmannDo you ask yourself the questions, 'what is alcoholism or what is drug addiction really?' because you really want to understand the nature of addiction? So if you are one of those people, hopefully I can help. Now you need to understand that alcoholism and drug addiction can be quite complex to ...
Views: 1483 - Do You Have Any Idea Where You're Going??/Life Direction - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Keith BrayDo You Have Any Idea Where You’re Going??/Life Direction The above question can be found as part of a collage of questions on a bill board in Dallas. They are questions from God. Upon seeing this, it made me reflect. There was a time that I had no idea of where I was going. Then as they ...
Views: 832 - 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 - Do you know how alcohol use progresses from pleasureable to addictive? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2008 from Jeff JonesOnce upon a time there was a chief sitting at the edge of the village, obviously deep in thought. He sat there for hours and hours, seemingly unmoving. The tribe was beginning to get worried and restless, but nobody wanted to disturb him. An elder eventually got up his courage and walked ...
Views: 1079 - Do You Love an Alcoholic? – Setting Boundaries For You (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2007 from Angie LewisLoving an alcoholic is not about taking care of them, but about taking care of you. You have a responsibility to protect yourself from any of the alcoholic’s negative and destructive behavior. Setting boundaries for you is how to become healthy, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You may ...
Views: 8279 - Do you love yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Keith BrayDo you love yourself? What a great question and I thank Express Coaching and their Idea Generator for sending. It is probably the first question I drill to with the clients I take on, and one each of us must regularly ask ourselves! "At the heart of personality is the need to feel a sense of ...
Views: 718 - Do You Need To Quit Gambling? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Shawn JordanThere is a very fine line between problem gambling and gambling too much. The critical sign of problem gambling, is often hidden from awareness, with denial. Many gamblers typically do not know or realize they have a problem. "Admitting you have a problem, or may have a problem" is the ...
Views: 2932 - DO YOU OWN YOUR LIFE? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Keith BrayDo you own your life? "The meaning of life is to give life meaning." -- Ken Hudgins When we own our lives, we accept what we've inherited and the experiences we hold in our memories. We also claim our right to create new conditions if we're not happy with what's come before. We assume ...
Views: 1373 - Do You Understand Coaching And The Benefits To You? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Keith BrayDo You Understand Coaching and The Benefits To You? - A review for me too, and why I know it’s my life purpose. Man, life has been busy and with the different holidays, a little confused over the last few weeks. Days go by, and I wonder where time goes, and sometimes I am guilty of losing ...
Views: 777 - Do You Understand Detachment? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Keith BrayDo You Understand Detachment? I’m off at 6 in the morning for golf, so an early blog! For years, I have heard about detachment, often loving detachment. As the child of an alcoholic who went on to be a practicing addict in several areas, it is not a term I understood, particularly with ...
Views: 1091 - Do's And Dont's Of Surviving Alcoholism And Depression - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Alan ButterworthAs you proceed along your journey of recovering from and surviving Alcoholism and in many cases it's best mate, Depression I thought I would throw in a few tips to help you along. The Anxiety of Alcoholism and the Addiction of your favourite poisons can throw you a curved ball. Disorderly, ...
Views: 1282 - Does AA Work? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Dirk HansonDespite recent progress in the medical understanding of addictive disease, the amateur self-help group known as Alcoholics Anonymous, and its affiliate, Narcotics Anonymous, are still regarded by many as the most effective mode of treatment for the ex-addict who is serious about keeping his or ...
Views: 4653 - Does Alcohol Make You More Depressed? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Marissa Katrin MaldonadoWe all hit bumps in the road, those times when life just deals us one too many blows. We can find ourselves stuck in a depressive funk, totally losing interest in the things that usually bring us joy. We sleep more, but we feel exhausted. Generally, life just ceases to hold much meaning when we ...
Views: 844 - Does Prescription Pain Pill Abuse Lead to Heroin Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Ben ZoharIn recent years, there has been a debate on the role of prescription pain pills in the current heroin epidemic. Do opioid prescriptions contribute and fuel the rampant heroin abuse in our communities? These days, opioid addiction in Long Island NY and across the country is a serious problem. ...
Views: 1255 - Don't Give All Your Water Away! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Patricia NollAre you someone who would give all your water away to take care of someone else? What takes place when you give all your water away? What do you do when you’re in need of water to keep yourself hydrated and you don’t have any water left because you gave it all away? Since you don’t have ...
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