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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- 5 Ways to Help a Family Member Through Detox - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Lara SchusterWatching a loved one succumb to drug or alcohol addiction can be devastating to a family. Parents, siblings, extended family and even very close friends feel helpless as they watch their loved one self destruct. While you may feel that there is nothing you can do to stop them, you actually have ...
Views: 974 - 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: 974 - 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: 973 - The Danger of Ecstasy Use - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Lara SchusterIt is known as methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, X, E, XTC and the love drug, but its most common name is Ecstasy. This dangerous drug is a manufactured substance, containing a variety of ingredients including cocaine, PCP, caffeine and cough syrup. A hallucinogenic, Ecstasy has become a ...
Views: 973 - Treatments for Heroin Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Peerson McGintyHeroin is one of the most addictive and physically dangerous drugs abused today. Though it was first developed as a painkiller, millions of people around the world abuse it for recreational purposes and develop crippling dependencies. However, modern medicine brings hope to even the most ...
Views: 973(2 votes) - 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: 972 - Mirroring - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Keith BrayA weekend just past and the first client of day completed, and my head turns to a technique known as mirroring. Funny, as I work with clients to bring out the talent within them, I find myself asking questions that I am, in part, asking of myself. It is true that we see ourselves in others. In ...
Views: 972 - Addiction and Fertility - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Debra DavisBecause an estimated 40-50% of all fertility problems are related to a cause that solely lies with the woman and not the man (according to the Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research), addiction and fertility should be a serious concern for all women. Use of drugs like ...
Views: 971 - Life Success Strategies - United States Of Addiction - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonI’m mad...mad as hell, in fact! This is time for my monthly rant. I’ve seen and heard just a bit too much. Now you get hear about it. Do you know that our society is promoting a slew of addictive behaviors? Let me name a few for you: Over-eating, gambling, video games and internet games, ...
Views: 971 - Symptoms of Norco Withdrawal - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2019 from Ken SeeleyWhen someone develops an addiction to Norco, it can be highly dangerous. Norco addiction can sneak up silently, with little or no warning that a problem is developing. The first sign of an issue comes when a person runs out of prescription and a person begins to experience signs of ...
Views: 971 - Family Treatment Centers – Relax, Your Loved Is In Safe Hands - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kevin SmithHaving a family member in a treatment center? Are you concerned about their well being? Are you struggling with emotional problems, lots of questions and concerns or misconceptions on how they will be treating your family member?Relax; when you enroll your loved one in a family treatment center, ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - You Can Change - by Stanley Schachter was puzzled. A researcher at Columbia University, Schachter was well versed on the studies of weight-loss and smoking-cessation programs. According to the research, only 10 to 30 percent of the people who participate in those programs are still slender or nonsmoking one year ...
Views: 970 - Alcohol Addiction Treatment – A Program for Individual or Family - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kevin SmithWhy alcoholism is called a family disease? This is because, when you become an alcohol addict, you cut off from your family, neglect your spouse and children, forget important anniversary and birthday dates, stop enjoying family gatherings, disappoint people in your life, start lying to your ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Help For Porn Addiction –Top Ideas For Overcoming Porn Habit - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Peter LangfordThe internet access has given growth to a lot of things, unhappily, not the entire of them positive. Take porn addiction for example. Used to be that the only places where you’ll manage to acquire such things would be through adult paper stands and stores. Now, it would seem that you don’t even ...
Views: 964 - Commumication In Recovery: Guidelines for Setting the Stage for Effective Talks with Your Loved Ones - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWhen you want to solve some important relationship or logistics issue, you help assist help ensure your effectiveness by appropriately setting the stage for communication. Remember these guidelines while trying to solve a problem in your relationship. 1. Think about what you want to say ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Why You Should Choose Smok RPM 40 Vape Pod System VW Starter Kit Standard Edition for Your Pod Vaping Experience - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2019 from Alex NickVaping is an activity many are opting for. They consider it a perfect alternative to smoking because of the minimal side effects it has. One thing you should know about it is that you will inhale vapor instead of smoke. This is one of the reasons many find it safe. Smoke from cigarettes has been ...
Views: 962 - Quit Smoking Today - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsWouldn't you like to quit smoking today? Quitting smoking can be a difficult task, but you can definitely quit when you know what's expected, you need to find what motivates you, have the social support, and write down a personal plan that you can achieve. Stopping smoking requires determination ...
Views: 960 - Centers for Drug Rehabilitation, Detoxing, and What to Expect - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from chris MarkLean on science, self-improvement, and evidence-based treatment with centers for drug rehabilitation that focus on non 12-step addiction recovery. With over 14,500 centers for drug rehabilitation in the United States, there’s a match out there for you that can provide the support and ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Enhance Your Chance Of Recovery With An Alcohol Detoxification Program - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongFor people with mild cases, it may be possible to kick their alcohol addiction with some counseling or even joining the Alcoholics Anonymous support group. However, if you have a heavy addiction to drinks, it may be better to go through an alcohol detoxification program to enhance your chance ...
Views: 959 - Moving Past Addiction: 5 Ways to Keep Yourself Clean - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2019 from Hannah WhittenlyNow that you have made it through an addiction recovery program, the main goal is to stay clean and not relapse to former substance abuse behavior. It’s not realistic to assume you’ll never be tempted. Instead, focus on activities like the following to avoid falling back into a former ...
Views: 958 - Personal Success Tips - Create A Whole Lot Of Passion, Power and Purpose! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonLive according to your purpose, and you'll discover a natural passion for life; and within that, you'll feel a great deal of personal power. If you want to feel totally empowered, learn who you are and be 100% of you 100% of the time! You may need to do some soul-searching and uncovering in ...
Views: 958 - The “Craziness” of People Pleasing and How Did We Get Here? - by Dr. Anne Brown - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Dr. Anne BrownWhat is this phenomenon “I need to make everyone in the world like me or people-pleasing?” This is a tough concept because in one-way people-pleasers are nice to be around. If we look deeper we have to ask at what cost? People pleasing can affect both men and women. The history of women, ...
Views: 957 - Addiction the Equal Opportunity Destroyer - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Karen MayfieldI remember the day as though it was yesterday. I was standing in the garage with my two sons who were three and six at the time. Together we watched their dad load everything he could in his truck as he prepared to leave. My oldest son held tightly to his dad’s leg and begged him not to leave, ...
Views: 956 - Your Coach, Your Recovery, Your Option - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2008 from Keith BrayUsing a Life Coach for Addiction Recovery A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and deadline behind it. As I went through a major process to determine what I wanted to focus on for the rest of my life, the answer finally came to me: Helping others. Specifically, coaching ...
Views: 956 - College Students and Adderall Addiction - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Lara Schuster1 in 5 college students have admitted to recreational use of Adderall to help them focus or concentrate in their courses. These students also reported that they do not have ADHD, the disorder that the drug was created for. As one student put it, athletes use steroids; people who are depressed ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Addiction Rehabilitation Centers - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Simentha WilliamsInapt use of drugs and alcohol can easily be considered a grave concern as it has the potential of ruining an individual’s psyche and life. Not only does it bring losses on the professional and person front, it may also hamper the person’s relationship with family and friends, which is likely to ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Learn How To Quit Smoking. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Colin WilliamsWhat do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit ...
Views: 954(2 votes) - Learn How To Quit Smoking. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Colin WilliamsWhat do I mean by LEARN, shouldn’t I be telling you to go buy some nicotine gum or some quit smoking NRT products. Hey! It’s not that hard for anyone to stop smoking and NO you don’t really need a pill, potion, patch or gum. As a matter of fact I believe you only need one thing to help you quit ...
Views: 954(2 votes) - Coping with Families - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Keith BraySome universal truths I have learned in my own process of life recovery and in working with hundreds of others. "Family" is an issue I hear about almost everyday, and deal with directly on many occasions in my own life. As today is a statutory holiday here in Ontario-"Family Day",- it is a very ...
Views: 953 - The Tragedy Of Heath Ledger - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Roslyn RandleOn Tuesday January 22, 2008, actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his SOHO New York apartment. Ledger, who was a rising star among Hollywood’s powerful A-list talent, was only 28 years old. Currently, there are somewhat conflicting stories on the death of this young man. Some say that Ledger ...
Views: 953 - Key Steps on Making the Change to Move Past Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2019 from Alvina JenniferAddiction is described as a brain disease that’s characterized by uncontrollable drug use regardless of the harmful consequences. It’s considered a brain disease because addiction modifies the brain functionally and structurally. This is why you need to find a reputable rehabilitation facility ...
Views: 950 - Rehab – Where Is God In My Rehab? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonRehab is usually a very intense focus to get you out of your addiction and into a stable environment. Stable as far as getting you off your drug of choice, and getting you to the point where you don’t want to relapse. Then what? If you’ve identified God as your “higher power,” then ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Types of Therapy for Addiction and Alcoholism - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Jim DebbiesIf you’re suffering from addiction or alcoholism, you should know that there are many effective therapies available to help you achieve a lifetime of sobriety, one day at a time. Therapy is really just a tool to combat addiction, and one of the best ways to use these tools is through the ...
Views: 950 - How to Prepare Your Child to Enroll into a Teen Addiction Treatment? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Kevin SmithTeenagers, nowadays, are a greater risk of getting trapped in the clutches of addiction than ever. The reasons being, easy availability of alcohol, the knack of being a part of a particular group, the willingness to develop tolerance for alcohol for being called “big-boys”, disturbed ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Tackling the Serious Issues of Video Game Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from battle horseVideo games are the purest form of entertainment and supposed to be one of the best ways to sharpen skills and logics. Today, everybody plays video games to entertain themselves as well as to keep their brain active and dynamic. It also makes a child sharper and more pro-active. Today, most of ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - The "Magic" Pill - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Carl-Peter LehmannThe 'holy grail' … that wonderful magic formula or pill that will simply erase all of our worries and fears … and make the world such a happier place for us all … Can you imagine simply taking a pill and having all of your relationship, money, work, personal and spiritual difficulties simply ...
Views: 949 - The Social Difficulties of Alcohol Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Jeremy LinestemRecovery from alcoholism almost always compromises addicts’ social lives. Because alcohol is legal, common, and socially acceptable in American society, people who actively avoid it must often turn down invitations, explore new social circles, and even lose friends. These changes are ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Dealing With Emotions During Rehab Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe Center for Disease Control reports that more than 40,000 people die each year from substance abuse related deaths. According to the Federal Government’s Household Survey on Drug Abuse, there are approximately 12.7 million substance abusers in the U.S. and a half million will enter rehab ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - New Hope with Cocaine Addiction: A True Story - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Johnny DeliriousNothing is more painful than to see a family member or loved one start the path of drug abuse, especially cocaine. The end result is death, either from a disease like hepatitis or from the wrong end of a gun. Today, there are more deaths from drug overdose than from automobile accidents – some ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Can a Drug Addiction Treatment Center Really Work for You? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Sondra RosaThere can be any number of reasons for people to seek out a Florida Addiction TreatmentFlorida addiction treatment center. Many of those who need assistance come to the Delray Center for Healing. There are some very good reasons that those seeking a quality Florida drug rehabilitation center ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Drug Rehab Centers in Michigan: A High Level of Intensive Care - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Max MullerWhen the automotive industry began to struggle, many in the state of Michigan fell onto hard times. When such stresses occur, it isn’t out of the ordinary to see the use of harmful drugs enter the picture. Drug rehab centers in Michigan have all of the necessary counseling techniques to help ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Self-Esteem and the Concept of Self; What You Need to Know to Boost your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2020 from Neil DolanSelf-esteem is important because it heavily influences our choices and decisions. Self-esteem serves a motivational function by making it more or less likely that we will take care of ourselves and explore our full potential. When you value yourself and have a healthy level of self-esteem, ...
Views: 946 - 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: 945 - Drug Rehab for Meth Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Ricardlo ThamesMeth is one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs abused today. Thankfully, even the most severely addicted people can make lasting recoveries with today’s drug rehab programs. Due to medical advances over the last several decades, addiction specialists have been able to develop a myriad ...
Views: 945(2 votes) - How Do You Know If You Have a Porn Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitIt’s a funny dispute. You’ve seen it, I’m definite. Articles in the news where some phd argues that “Porn Addiction” is not a real addiction. They call it things like a habitual behavior, or a distasteful practice. But they seem to want to split hairs and say its not the same as alcoholism ...
Views: 945 - Addiction and Alcoholism among Public Figures - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Deborah DaviseAddiction and alcoholism are diseases that know no social, economic, religious or ethnic bounds. Some of the world's most influential people have struggled with drug or alcohol dependence, including people who were widely considered to be intellectual heavyweights responsible for significant ...
Views: 944 - Tangos Of Debt Accumulation: What Are They Worth? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from Mitchell MilchWatch Jane or Bob max out on their credit cards. Is that their partner Jim or Mary registering a feeble protest? Listen to Spot bark and scratch his neck in befuddlement when Jim or Mary pay off the abused credit cards and then, look stunned when the sun rises on another spending spree? ...
Views: 944 - The Four Jailers - by There are four major entrapping forces that you, meaning any human being in western culture, encounter in your adult life.
1. Your landlord
2. Your boss
3. Your mate
4. Yourself
Actually, in order of importance or depth of entrapment, this is the reverse order. But in terms of making escape, ...
Views: 940 - The New Sober Routine in 2020 - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Ken SeeleyThe year 2020 will go down in infamy for the many challenges we have faced as individuals, as a nation, and as a world. For those in addiction recovery, 2020 has introduced especially difficult challenges. Even individuals with years and years of sobriety may have experienced stressors that ...
Views: 940 - Worried By What You See In The Media About Tough Love Programs? Know The Facts. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from melissa leePeninsula Village wishes to speak about a serious issue that currently faces the adolescent treatment field and to share the Village perspective on that issue. Parents likely have heard that the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor conducted a hearing in October on “tough ...
Views: 940 - 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 ...
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