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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Dr. Arastou Aminzadeh - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Arastou AminzadehWe all know how difficult it can be as a parent when your child is struggling with a mental health condition, but it helps to know they are in good hands, receiving quality mental health care through their rough time. At BNI Treatment Centers for Teens, a cornerstone of our values is expert ...
Views: 772 - Dr. Romance on Self-Reliance and Independence - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2015 from Tina Tessina"As the price of liberty is vigilance -- so the price of independence is self-determination, the price of dignity is self-assertion, and the price of respect is self-respect," wrote psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Szasz. Dr. Romance knows that self-determination and self-respect are the ...
Views: 2490 - Dr. Romance on To Help An Addicted Friend - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: I’ve been talking with clients a lot recently about what to do if someone you love or care for is self-destructing through addiction, or is making it difficult to be a friend because they’re out of control. We all have had some dramatic examples on television and in ...
Views: 2052 - Dr. Romance on To Help An Addicted Friend - by Submitted on May 26, 2021 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: I’ve been talking with clients a lot recently about what to do if someone you love or care for is self-destructing through addiction, or is making it difficult to be a friend because they’re out of control. We all have had some dramatic examples on television and in ...
Views: 626 - Dr. Romance's Newest Ebook: The Real 13th Step - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance announces The Real 13th Step:Discovering Confidence, Self-Reliance, and Independence Beyond the Twelve-Step Programs Dear readers: So many of you have written and e-mailed to ask about The Real 13th Step that I'm delighted to have this new edition in print. It's the ...
Views: 2236 - 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 - Drug Abuse Through the Internet - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Lara SchusterOne of the many issues that have been discussed in the War on Prescription Drugs is the availability of them through the Internet. There are too many websites where there is no requirement for a doctor’s prescription or approval to be able to receive drugs that under any other circumstances ...
Views: 739 - 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: 2179 - Drug Addiction & Their Effects - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Rehan HasanMany people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may erroneously imagine that the individuals who utilize drugs and alcohal need moral standards or self control and that they could stop their medication utilize just by deciding to. As a general rule, ...
Views: 1359 - Drug Addiction - The Self Esteem Trap - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ray BakerMany people suffering from low self esteem turn to drugs to alleviate the feelings associated with low self worth. Feelings of inadequacy, poor self image, and inability to cope with the demands of day-to-day life prove too much, and a means of escape is sought. Apart from my own personal ...
Views: 3123 - 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 - Drug Addiction Recovery: Believe You Can! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Holly WilsonDoes anyone say as a child they would like to grow up to be an addict one day? No one wants that type of life but millions of people find themselves struggling with addiction every day. It's a devastating condition that wreaks havoc on families and people from all walks of life. It's not just ...
Views: 786 - 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 Addiction Relapse - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Dan ClarkWhat we need to understand and believe is that relapse is not a part of recovery. It’s just a dangerous slogan that is based on myth, and it only gives people permission to relapse because they think that when they do, they are on the road to recovery. Relapse is a return to dependency. ...
Views: 1753 - Drug Addiction – Tips for Parents of a Drug Addict Child - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Alvina JenniferAs a parent, you always want to take care of your children, protect them, and see them making the right choices and getting successful. But sometimes, things don’t fall in the bracket as you desire and your child becomes a drug addict. As painful as it is to see your child falling apart due to ...
Views: 968 - Drug and Alcohol Awareness Classes Help Avoid DUI and DWI's - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Ari NovickDo you know what DUI means? Have you ever witnessed a scene of motor accident caused by DUI? Keeping you in no suspense, DUI simply means Driving Under Influence. You may ask; influence of what? Driving under the influence of anything that affects the mental faculty i.e. things that have ...
Views: 966 - Drug and Alcohol Detox that is LGBT Friendly - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Lara SchusterUnfortunately, alcohol and drug abuse does not discriminate. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, heterosexual, a religious individual or otherwise, substance abuse and addiction affects everyone. Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the LGBT Community The Substance Abuse and Mental ...
Views: 1394 - Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe best time to introduce strategies for drug and alcohol prevention is during the teenage and high school years. During adolescence, most teens begin to look for acceptance and peer pressure plays an important role in their life as they explore ways for validation and to help them through the ...
Views: 1347 - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Is No All-For-One Program - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Rachael BallDrug and Alcohol Rehab Is No All-For-One Program Initially, drug and alcohol users may be very resistant to drug rehab or alcohol rehab. But ask those same patients after undergoing treatment, they might say treatment saved their lives. Why the turnaround? These patient realise how drug ...
Views: 1128 - Drug Arrests: A Step to Clean the Society - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from William CampbellHonestly if drug addiction is a crime and a menace then more threatening is the drug smuggling activity to both human life and the peace and order of mankind. Though this is cruel act crushing the society by each passing day, the law and order of any country also implement stringent rules to ...
Views: 568 - Drug Education – Arm the People with Knowledge! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Stephen CookDrug Education or Drug Rehabilitation? What is the route to a drug-free UK? I have been very fortunate to have been involved for a number of years now with a very effective drug-free drug rehabilitation program. During that time with Narconon I have witnessed virtual miracles in terms of ...
Views: 666 - Drug Recovery: Think You Can? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Holly WilsonPeople begin experimenting with drugs for a variety of reasons but why do some get addicted where others do not? Genetics plays a small role but there is also a strong psychiatric aspect of addiction that is extremely powerful. Our brains are complex and every thought we have can eventually ...
Views: 1063 - Drug Rehab and Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Damlin RekerstanDrug addicts must effect great changes in their everyday lives in order to stay sober and maintain the progress they make during clinical rehabilitation. Addiction is a life-consuming disease, and recovery must be a holistic, lifelong effort to succeed. In fact, the reason that today’s rehab ...
Views: 1265 - Drug Rehab Center That Works As a Gateway to Sober Living - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Sarah AbbottPress Release, Florida, January 23: Research suggests Florida hosts the most number of substance abuse cases, for which drug rehab centers and alcohol rehab FL are established. This substance abuse not only includes drugs of all kinds but also alcohol. Amongst many rehabilitation centers that ...
Views: 682 - Drug Rehab Centers In Kentucky - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from Selena ValentineMost commonly abused substance in Kentucky Opiate Heroin Cocaine Methamphetamine Marijuana Substance abuse in Kentucky The state spends an average of 10.7% of its budget on drug addiction. An average of 7 cents in one dollar goes for the treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol ...
Views: 645 - Drug Rehab Centers In Louisiana - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Selena ValentineMost commonly abused substances in Louisiana Marijuana Cocaine (powdered) Crack cocaine Methamphetamine Heroin Prescription Drugs Substance abuse facts 6 percent of the state budget goes to substance abuse concerns 97 cents for every dollar spent on substance abuse concerns go ...
Views: 608 - Drug Rehab Centers Offer Customized Treatment, Extensive Care - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from John HarperDrug rehab centers offer the best resort for anybody suffering from substance abuse. These addiction treatment facilities focus on making patients understand their addiction habits and helping them overcome their substance abuse problems constructively. The procedure adopted by drug addiction ...
Views: 1017 - drug rehab for teen elizabethville: The drug is not a solution but a slow poison - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from Best Christian RehabsAn unplanned walk towards addiction: Addiction is never a planned action, but once it enters someone’s life slowly poisons the entire person along with its related family. This is even painful to see the young category of our society being indulged in such dreadful activities like consuming ...
Views: 605 - drug rehab for teen lancaster: Ever wondered how an addiction-free life will be? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2021 from Best Christian RehabsAddiction is the unhealed part of society: Humans, being the best creation of the Universe, know how to live a life, but with the involvement of addiction in lives, things have gone out of control for a human. With addictions like alcoholism, drug-ism, a person’s life is getting completely ...
Views: 573 - Drug Rehab, How To Find An Affordable Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from John LeeAlthough there are several thousand free or almost free drug and alcohol rehabs within the nation, finding them when you need them can be very problematic! Most people don’t think much about drug rehab until they need one, and when they do, the challenge of making such an important ...
Views: 1208 - Drug Rehab...Why Do You Need Professional Help? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from John LeeFundamentally, it seems ridiculous, when all that's needed is to just stop doing something harmful, why can’t you just do it on your own? It's very hard for anyone who has never been addicted to understand what the problem is, and when we start losing our careers, our families and even ...
Views: 1025 - Drug Rehab: Do You Need It? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2006 from Abhilash PatelDo you have an addiction? The question shouldn't be hard to answer. There are fairly clear lines between an addiction and a casual behavior. According to substance abuse experts Chris and Pax Prentiss, founders of Passages Malibu, a residential drug rehab program, addiction is caused by ...
Views: 2977 - Drug rehabilitation center In phoenix - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2019 from Rosy brownThe capital and most packed city in Arizona is Phoenix city, with 1,626,078 populace. In the US, Phoenix is the fifth most crowded city and furthermore, a populated city in American state capital and Phoenix is the main state capital which has a network of higher than one million natives. ...
Views: 720 - Drug rehabilitation center in san Antonio - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Rosy brownSan Antonio is the seventh most populated city in the US and second-largest city in Texas with 1.493 million people, This city rests on the divide between South and Central Texas. It is one of the most popular tourist sites in Texas. San Antonio is a wonderful city for sightseeing. This city ...
Views: 699 - drug rehabilitation for adult: Show your teens some love when they need you - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2020 from Teen Challenge SoutheastAddiction; A social activity hampering teens: Things have become a lot of stressful and daunting with loads of ongoing issues connected with the tough-to-tackle pandemic and in so many crunches it has been way tougher to manage lives of our tender teens. Undoubtedly, they are suffering in the ...
Views: 556 - Drug Rehabilitation Program and Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Russel MarshallDrug abuse is one of those vices that affect the society to a large extent and this is presently affecting the society the maximum. The campaigns seem to fail and many public is getting harmed by this. Let us delve further into the problem and its possible solution. The treatment is a big step ...
Views: 964 - 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 - Drug Related Deaths Can Be Prevented - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt’s sad to read about such a young person dying due to drug overdose. This only strengthens the purpose to continue delivering effective drug prevention material, and help save as many lives as possible. In recent media within Edmonton, Alberta Canada, a teen died from using the drug ecstasy ...
Views: 995 - Drugs and Alcohol Can Be Seriously Detrimental To Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickThe availability of alcohol and drugs is almost everywhere. Many people are being tempted to try it thinking about the excitement that these things can provide to them. For others who want to escape the unfavorable realities of the world, drugs and alcohol serve as tools for them to temporarily ...
Views: 995 - Drugs And Marijuana – The Lethal Cause For Road Accidents - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Eijasr TauPutting yourself behind the wheels, especially after getting drunk or on drugs can be fatal as you are putting yourself in line for death. There are various researches and studies which have pointed out that people who are under the effect of alcohol and drugs are five times more likely to cause ...
Views: 1121 - Drugs becoming easily accessible at schools - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Steven ThomsonAs time has gone by over the past ten to fifteen years there has been a steadily increasing rate of drug use by teens and at schools. This problem is not inherent of only a few countries, but is rather a global trend that has never experienced a true decline. CNN has recently published a survey ...
Views: 3108 - Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Is the Right Medication Place for Addicts - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Russel MarshallDual diagnosis treatment programs are designed for the individuals who get associated with alcohol or drug addiction and mental health problems. These recovery programs are suitable for a person who is facing depression and nervousness along with the addition of harmful substances. Such dual ...
Views: 1046 - Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Russel MarshallDual diagnosis rehab centers are the kind of rehab centers that provides treatment for both drug and alcohol addiction. According to a recent survey, 53% of the people who are addicted to drugs also suffer from a mental illness. Likewise, about 50% people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol ...
Views: 986 - 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: 1965 - DUI Defenses - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Steven TabanoDespite what you may have been told, there are defenses to a D.U.I. charge and the charges that go along with it. Like any other criminal defendant, you are presumed innocent and have certain rights guaranteed to you by the constitution. A good DUI defense attorney will be familiar with ...
Views: 1234 - DUI Laws In Arizona - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Elaine ModelArizona is one of the toughest states when it comes to DUI. If a drunk driver is pulled over and a police officer is suspecting that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a sobriety test followed by the breath test is given to the driver. When the breath test shows blood alcohol ...
Views: 1471 - Each Day is a New Beginning - 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) Each Day is a New Beginning DR. BESS S. PERMUT Guest ...
Views: 1757 - Easier, Softer Way - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Keith BrayThis is a phrase used in the bible of the original 12 step organization (known as the Big Book). As I have traveled the road of life, I often found myself looking for an easier, softer way to get what I wanted. In school, I dogged assignments and read other peoples notes. I have tried get rich ...
Views: 1950 - Eeg Neurotheraphy In The Treatment Of Alcoholism Aan Addictions: Brief Overview - by Introduction
Alcoholism is a disease that afflicts at least 12 million Americans. It leads to approximately 250,000 premature deaths a year, disrupts the lives of some 45 million family members and costs an estimated $120 billion a year in medical bills, property damage and lost time and ...
Views: 2944 - Effective addiction treatment using holistic rehab option - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Manny OkeOne of the most notable trends in the healthcare industry today is embracing alternative or complementary treatment approaches into the standard therapies with many kinds of ailments. Addiction is considered to be a disease and it is one of the conditions where holistic treatment methods are ...
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