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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- 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 - Truth About Alcoholism - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marilyn RedmondWho wishes to continue in misery, wretchedness, and depression? Alcoholism is an incurable disease that ends at the time of death. However, this interim period between the two points can be extended into a normal, happy, and productive life if one accepts and practices the necessity for ...
Views: 1062 - Understand your spending decisions - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from devi grewalUnderstand your spending decisions.What pulls your trigger? Do you ever feel triggered? Do you ever find yourself spending money you didn’t intend, but you do it anyway or in a way that is not aligned to your goals? Everyone overspends (at least sometimes if not more often than they ...
Views: 1062 - Alcohol Rehab: Worthy Reasons To Consider - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Adriel AbbsThere are many people all around the world who are concerned about how much they drink; it’s a very common sign that they have a problem with alcohol. There are ample of helps available for you including various types of alcohol treatment, alcohol rehab and alcohol detox. It is a great idea ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Desperately Seeking Perfect - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Tucker DinnesThis week I have been revisiting a book written by Pema Chodron, called “When Things Fall Apart”. I read this book a few years back when my Mom passed away. It helped me to realize that life isn’t about trying to reach a place of lasting pleasure, in order to avoid pain, but to accept that we ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Stop Addiction To Porn – Acquiring Past Recovery Roadblocks - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Peter LangfordStopping Addiction to Porn can be quite hard to put away as those who have it will deem that there is completely nothing wrong and that it is undamaging. This is far from the reality nonetheless as you’ll find that dependence to porn carries not barely negative effects, but also serious ...
Views: 1060 - Recently Sober? Here Are Some Ways To Avoid Alcohol This Memorial Day - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Saint Jude RetreatsMemorial Day is all about having fun, getting together with family and relaxing. For many people this includes drinking alcohol to have fun, but if you are recently sober you may want to avoid attending social events all together. This is ultimately your choice, but you don't have to miss out on ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - 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 - Is the rise in heroin use causing a pandemic? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from James SmithA recent study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that heroin use has increased almost fivefold since 2007. Another study, published in the journal, JAMA Psychiatry, looks beyond figures related to overdoses and overdose deaths to see how heroin used has changed ...
Views: 1053 - THE reason for smoking! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Nenad MolerovicThe real reason for smoking is your emotional state. You like the feeling of a truly “friend” who by your opinion is always in the right mood. First fact is that this is only your opinion, and second fact is that you can easily link pleasure with any similar thing (For example you ...
Views: 1053 - Let's Make Chapter 5 Gender Neutral - by Many 12 Step meeting open with a reading of a portion of Chapter 5 from Alcoholics Anonymous, the original source for all 12 Steps, which was written in 1935. Back then, it was understood that 'he', 'him,' etc. were meant to include both male and female.
Since then, of course, we've come to ...
Views: 1052 - Can Alcoholism Be Treated Successfully? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Terje EllingsenAlcoholism is a disease that adversely effects nearly every part of society. Children and adults alike are suffering by the millions from this disease. One survey reported that half of teenagers said they had been given liquor by adult friends or adult family members. Over 100,000 deaths per ...
Views: 1051 - Clear Signs You Need to Go to Drug Rehab That Shouldn’t be Ignored - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2019 from Tori UtleySigning into a drug rehabilitation treatment program is a big commitment. It can also be one of the best decisions a person can make if they want to regain control of their own lives. For many there’s no shortage of excuses why NOT to go, when it is obvious to others it is the best idea in ...
Views: 1051 - Handling New Parenthood Sober: An Interview with Per Wickstrom - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Jennifer ScottStarting a family as a recovering addict can present many emotions, from joy and delight to fear and stress. Per Wickstrom recently spoke with me about how to handle new parenthood while in recovery. As the owner of several successful rehabilitation facilities, Per has seen many of ...
Views: 1051 - Anger in Substance Abuse Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Lara SchusterAnger in substance abuse recovery can be potentially dangerous. On its own, the emotion can cause high blood pressure which can lead to stroke; depression, headaches, gastrointestinal disorders and a number of other physical conditions. Drug abuse such as cocaine and heroin, as well as ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Psyched in the E.R.: She's Pregnant and Shooting Heroin? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Bill WhiteSo I answered the phone and the details were tough to hear. Yes, one of those cases that requires a gut-check before making the scene. Seems a woman, seven-months pregnant no less, was about to inject her daily heroin fix when her fiancé intervened and called the police. Out they came to the ...
Views: 1048 - Am I an Addict? The Symptoms of Addictive Behaviour - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Alter SageDrug use is a very common reality in all cultures worldwide. Rave parties, dinner parties, birthdays, New Year, office parties: often we celebrate these occasions with social drug use and alcohol abuse. Many people use drugs such as cocaine and marijuana without considering that they could ...
Views: 1047(2 votes) - Natural Methods for Overcoming Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyAddiction comes in many forms, including smoking, binge eating, drinking or even excessive gaming. Typically, addictions actually mask an internal issue for which people receive comfort through an external stimulus. There are natural methods to overcome addictions, however, by using mechanisms ...
Views: 1047 - The Danger of Inhalants - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Lara SchusterKnown as Moon Gas, Bolt, Hardware, Highball, Hippie Crack, Huff, Laughing Gas, Poppers, Snappers, Thrust and Whiteout, among others; in recent news there have been several incidents of individuals that have suffered serious health complications and who that died from inhalants. More recently ...
Views: 1047 - 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 - 3 Everyday Coping Tips for Life after Drug Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanSpending time in a drug rehabilitation center can go a long way towards helping you live clean and sober. Maintaining the same sobriety outside of a treatment center, however, can be challenging. Inside a treatment center, you are surrounded by others struggling with the same things you are as ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - A Quick Online Guide about Drug and Alcohol Centers - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Darren KingAddiction to drugs or alcohol is a serious problem that is plaguing the society. As a result, treatment of this obsession needs to be taken as soon as possible because at later stages it becomes very difficult to overcome this. Attending drug and alcohol centers is the best way to deal with the ...
Views: 1045 - Stop the Compelling Feeling To Steal With Online Classes - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Ari NovickOnline classes are indeed an important resource in providing various types of lessons. The best thing about online classes is they are available to anyone across the United States who is interested in taking them as long as they have computer access. Classes are led by qualified licensed ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - The Stumbling Block - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Keith BrayUpon reflection, the biggest stumbling block to get a journey started to a life I am happy with was seven little letters. HONESTY. Over many years I had lied to myself and others, I had been less the honest in dealings with others, and had created a Disneyland in my head which had become a ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Addiction Treatment: How Fear, Faith and Friends Beget Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Mark Reed MerrillIt is also when the door to faith opens. A heavy door, opening it requires more than just the addict's efforts. It requires the help of people familiar with early recovery essentials: detoxification, abstinence and isolation from known relapse triggers; admission of powerlessness and the ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - In To Action. Ready? Amends - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Keith BrayThis action scared the living twist out of me! What was hammered through my thick skull that the amends I made were for my benefit, not for the benefit of the person I was making amends to. I was carrying the garbage, and this step in my journey was for me to clear up my garbage, and I was told ...
Views: 1044 - Rehab Near Me - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2019 from Patty BellWhen a person decides to take control of their addiction and become sober, locating the right treatment center for you can be a task. When searching Click rehab near me there are a variety of resources that can help those seeking treatment fine the right program that fits them. Capo By ...
Views: 1044 - Addiction is Abnormal in Any Form - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAn addiction is an uncontrollably strong longing for things—an abnormal quirky obsession for something. Medical studies and findings have disclosed that each person has actually a compulsion to some extent. We call someone an addict if that person is addicted. Individuals who have an ...
Views: 1043 - 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 - Oregon Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Scott D. LynnThere are hundreds of drug rehabilitation centers in Oregon. With so many rehabilitation centers in the state with such a variety of different staffs and management philosophy, how to choose the one that is right for you or your loved one? First, always check the accreditation of drug ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - A Brief Overview Of Drug Abuse information - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Brad GrimmiusThere are many people in this world who are addicted to drugs. There are many reasons behind such addiction. Some people take drugs in order to spend nice time with his friends. There are many people who consume drugs in order to get rid of the depressions and the frustrations of life. This ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Quitting Pot - The Nasty 4 Letter Word That Is Stopping You - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Michael PorteousThere are many things that seem keep you from quitting pot: Social reasons, stress, lack of a plan and so forth but hiding behind these excuses hides a nasty little devil that we either do not recognize or we do but try to hide him all the same; it is a dirty 4 letter word starting with ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - School speaker and addiction expert reveals why people become addicts or bullies - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Scott GallagherAddicts and bullies all have one thing in common, they believe something is wrong with them. This article explains the root cause of such activities and how addicts and bullies can begin to overcome the challenges they face. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, one in ...
Views: 1041 - Important Facts You Should Know About Alcohol Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Johan HedinAlcohol addiction is a serious condition. It does not just ruin a person's life; it can also affect the people around him or her. However, it should be noted that this type of addiction has a solution. You can always seek the help of an alcohol rehabilitation center to help yourself or someone ...
Views: 1040 - Addiction: A Holistic Approach To Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Patti Desert,LCSW-CThose suffering from addictions habitually engage in compulsive behaviors to avoid feelings of depression, anxiety, and other distressing mood states. Holistic Therapy offers opportunities to safely experience painful emotions while learning ways to manage destructive thoughts and ...
Views: 1038 - When A Loved One Is Addicted - by "How can I get my husband (boyfriend, partner, mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, friend) to stop drinking (using, etc.)?"
It's amazing how often those of us who are known to be in a 12 Step Program get asked this question. The amount of pain in the world because of addiction is ...
Views: 1037 - A Self-Help Guide for Conquering Prescription Narcotics - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsGiving up taking prescription narcotic pain relievers is not to be taken lightly. It is a soul-searching, can I do this mentality. The process is a long one; be ready to be ill for over a month. If you are working, it would be great if you could just take as much vacation, sick and personal time ...
Views: 1036(3 votes) - Opiates and Alcohol: Not a Good Combination - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Lara SchusterAlcohol abuse affects the lives of 150 million people in the United States and opiate abuse affects the lives of more than 12 million. Many of the individuals affected by alcohol and opiates take them at the same time. Taking opiates and alcohol is not a good combination. There are a multitude ...
Views: 1036 - Why Should I Sign-Up for An Alcohol or Drug Class Online? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickThe reality is that some of us, at some point in our lives, will either use or abuse drugs and alcohol. This usually comes during college, a time and place where people are expected to find their own identities and veer away from the influence of their parents. Whether trying to fit in, trying ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Rehabilitation Center For Alcoholics – How It Helps - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Simentha WilliamsThe medical experts consider rehabilitation center for alcoholics as an ideal option for quitting one of the most addictive and commonly abused substances – alcohol. Unfortunately, during the last few years, there has been a tremendous surge in the number of people facing alcohol linked ...
Views: 1035 - Erectile Dysfunction In The 30s - Causes and Treatment Options - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2021 from Muhtamim Hasan MynulErectile Dysfunction In The 30s - Causes and Treatment Options Erectile dysfunction is a medical condition that makes a man incapable of achieving and maintaining erections. While this problem was known to affect only elderly people in the past, many young men are developing erectile ...
Views: 1034 - Make a Silk Purse from Your Sow's Ear - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Keith BrayThere was a point in my life, a decade plus ago, I was living in insanity. I was doing things that were negative repeatedly, but expecting a diffrent outcome. I was less than honest, leading a double life- one for the public and a diffrent life inside of me, I suffered frequent depression and ...
Views: 1034 - National Recovery Month And Vermont Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Taking Note of September 2008 as National Recovery Month and How We Shall Celebrate It a New Way By Dick B. • September 2008 is National Recovery Month. Governments, treatment facilities, therapists, and non-profits are asked to post proclamations and conduct media ...
Views: 1032 - Drug and Alcohol Classes Online For High Publicity Personalities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ari NovickDo you know how much it can cost you as a movie star to be caught for alcohol related offenses? Do you know how detrimental the publicity can be to your career? These and many other questions are very crucial to every movie star that wishes to maintain a good image. It is not fresh news that the ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Historically-Based Alcoholism Treatment Center Opening in Vermont! - by Before we can explain the motivating force behind the Vagabond Lodge, it should be known that the entire staff, from Directors to part-time support staff, have had years of experience struggling with addictions and attempts at recovery. We went in and out of multi-disciplined, medically-based ...
Views: 1029 - Personal Success Strategies - Heart, Head or Hell? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonI have a confession: I was confronted by a friend recently. She suggested that I might possibly be living more from my head than my heart. She wanted to know where all the successful relationships were and was asking me, since I am THE REALationship Coach (That's pretty much the way she said it, ...
Views: 1027 - All about couples drug rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Jaclyn TengAddiction of something is good if it yields positivity in the life of an addict but being an addict to drugs is something that not only eliminates positivity but the addict put her/himself in grave trouble and also makes the family suffer from social circles. Despite all the awareness the number ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - 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 ...
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