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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Mind Powers to Rid Addiction - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Greg FrostAddiction can be compared to something of a disease. This is one of those queries about compulsion that is easier said than done to respond. There is a great deal public debate over the question of whether dependence is an illness, and we do not decide to turn out to be concerned in this ...
Views: 719 - Mindfulness in Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Todd BranstonStaying sober requires that we develop skills that further long-term abstinence. While there are many ways to achieve recovery, I would like to discuss Mindfulness as a tool that has been valuable to me and a host of clients I’ve worked with over the last 28 years. Mindfulness is a concept ...
Views: 2783 - Mindfulness: Psychotherapy For The Soul - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from sherry gabaDepression - Your Options: Mindful Therapy: Psychotherapy for the Soul By Sherry Gaba, LCSW Introduction Learning Acceptance Skills Identifying Negative Thought Patterns and Obsessions Acceptance and Change Introduction A middle-aged woman is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, ...
Views: 1518 - 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: 961 - Mixing Crack With Alcohol - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Lara Schuster34 million people reported having tried crack cocaine at least once in their life and more than seven million people are addicted to the drug in the U.S., according to statistics released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Millions of individuals are affected by crack on a daily basis and ...
Views: 1298 - MORE ON ANGER - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Keith BrayMORE ON ANGER Today, I had the pleasure of reading an exert from a book called “In God’s Care” by Karen Casey. What a great reminder about the power of anger. How many people do you run into in your own life that give off vibes that make you feel like there is a volcano present and just about ...
Views: 1098 - More Underpinnings of Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenWhile the sexual behaviors differ, the underlying dynamics of sex addiction are the same. There is always an inability to form a healthy, consistent attachment to a cherished loved one. Perhaps there was a mother who was unable to create a bond with her infant/child that provided the ...
Views: 1564 - 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: 936 - My Experience on the Benefits of the Johnson Method of Interventions - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2023 from Eric JosselynAs a professional interventionist, I have seen first-hand the devastating impact that addiction can have on individuals and their loved ones. Addiction is a complex disease that affects people from all walks of life, and finding effective treatment options can be challenging. However, I have ...
Views: 503 - My Inside Versus Your Outside - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Keith BrayWhat a great reminder I had today. This is something, without thinking about, I know I periodically do! How about you? They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet publishers spend a fortune to create great covers. As a person, for years, I did all I could to create a great exterior, ...
Views: 1558 - My Plan - The Importance of Sticking to It - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy marathon training is well underway. With the heat wave coming through the Chicago area the past several weeks, it has been miserable running conditions. But I have been reminded of what I tell other women; develop a plan and stick to it. No Excuses! So for my running schedule calling ...
Views: 1577 - Narconon Trois-Riveres Pledges to Create a Drug Free Québec - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs of April 16, 2009, Narconon Trois-Rivières has made a pledge to create a drug free Québec. Our plan is to eradicate the drug problem affecting the great province of Québec, and to do this it will take dedicated team players. Narconon Trois-Rivières, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre ...
Views: 770 - 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 - 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 - NDIS Psychosocial recovery coach Service in Perth, WA | NDIS Disability SUpport iN perth - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2021 from aastha Community ServiceAastha Community Services has provided multiple services to support people with disabilities. Aastha assists NDIS participants with their recovery with the help of a psychosocial recovery coach. The recovery coach helps the NDIS participants to lead a purposeful and meaningful life. The ...
Views: 698 - NDIS Psychosocial recovery coach Service in Perth, WA | NDIS Support Coordination - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2021 from aastha Community ServiceStrengthening the Psyche - Mental Healthcare Support Providers There has been incredible progress on vaccination and other physical aspects of the pandemic. But the stress, isolation, and anxiety suffered by people around the world have led some of them to mental disorders, which have been ...
Views: 761 - NDIS Support Coordination Service in Perth | NDIS Psychosocial recovery coach Service in Perth,WA - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2021 from aastha Community ServiceUnderstanding and implementing NDIS on your own could prove to be an exhausting task. It is to take off this weight from the shoulders of the participants that NDIS offers Support Co-ordination Support. NDIS Support coordination is a flexible service with numerous benefits. However, in this ...
Views: 567 - NDIS Support Coordination Service in Perth | NDIS Psychosocial recovery coach Service in Perth,WA - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2021 from aastha Community ServiceUnderstanding and implementing NDIS on your own could prove to be an exhausting task. It is to take off this weight from the shoulders of the participants that NDIS offers Support Co-ordination Support. NDIS Support coordination is a flexible service with numerous benefits. However, in this ...
Views: 598 - NDIS Support Coordination Service in Perth | NDIS Psychosocial recovery coach Service in Perth,WA - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2021 from aastha Community ServiceUnderstanding and implementing NDIS on your own could prove to be an exhausting task. It is to take off this weight from the shoulders of the participants that NDIS offers Support Co-ordination Support. NDIS Support coordination is a flexible service with numerous benefits. However, in this ...
Views: 612 - Need for Comprehensive Christian Recovery Plan Now - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),New Need for Comprehensive Christian Recovery Plan Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Tens of thousands of alcoholics, addicts, A.A. members, concerned Christians, professional recovery workers, old-timers, and desperate family and other concerned friends and associates have ...
Views: 1606 - Neil Findlay is Making the World a Better Place – Learn How You Can Too - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Melissa HeislerNeil Findlay says he is just, “An ordinary person out there doing some stuff.” But he is so much more than that. Both Neil and his wife have dedicated some of their working years and now their “retirement” to helping children around the world. They are both an inspiration for what we can all ...
Views: 1875 - Nicotine Addiction – The Worlds Greatest Deception - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2005 from Colin WilliamsTOBACCO is one of the few legal substances available in stores as a consumer product, that will kill or harm when used as intended. It is the #1 killer over-the-counter drug the world has ever seen. Why is it we believe there’s enjoyment in something that is literally killing millions of people ...
Views: 1832 - Nicotine patch therapy - Stop smoking completely in just 12 weeks - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from haris padiyarAre you really to quit smoking? How to stop smoking is a major question most people have when they make their mind to quit smoking. Quitting cigarette is the most difficult task for the smokers. There are several methods available to help you to quit smoking. You will have to be very strong ...
Views: 1103 - No Regrets - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2014 from Nellie Russell"We are our own dragons as well as our own heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves.” – Tom Robbins, Still Life with Woodpecker I’ve walked away from many relationships, both platonic and romantic, over the past two years. Those people may never understand my decisions, but I ...
Views: 1379 - Numerous addiction report of US drug overdose trend - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Steven SmithDrug addiction, is considered as the worst thing in which these US young generation people find themselves entangled in. The addiction of these harmful drugs like OxyContin and Marijuana has resulted in an increase of drug overdose trends in USA. Numerous addiction report also suggests that each ...
Views: 989 - Oh So Clever Tricks Of The Alcoholic-Anxiety Of The Next Drink Can Drive You Crazy - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Alan ButterworthThere he is. Passed out on the couch and oblivious to the world. Drunkenly content in his self-made bubble of misery and confusion. Addiction of the mind and body has all but destroyed him. The Anxiety of the loved ones increase by the day. Recognise this scenario? I bet you do. To the outside ...
Views: 968 - Oh, NO!! Not Again!! Preventing Relapse in Sex Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenRelapse in sexual addiction recovery is a reality. While all addictions are relapse prone, it is the sexual recovery community who suffer most from the demoralization of repeated relapse. After all, we can live without ever being around alcohol or drugs, but our sexuality is ever-present. ...
Views: 4855 - On A Run of Bad Luck? And Wonder Why? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Keith BrayFor a long time I thought I was on a run of bad luck! My wife had left me, friends were pulling away, and nothing seemed to come together at work, not to mention I never won the lottery or even a lucky draw? Ever had that feeling?? Just plain bad luck. It’s funny after I decided to seek ...
Views: 765 - 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 - Online Alcohol Education Classes Are Beneficial For Military Personnel - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Ari NovickEducation is an important element of human life. That is why online alcohol classes might be a good choice for military personnel. It is a chance to equip uniformed people with information about the ills of an alcoholic lifestyle. The awareness program looks at a number of elements that revolve ...
Views: 695 - Online Drug and Alcohol Awareness Classes Bring Students to the 21st Century - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Ari NovickThere more alcohol related accidents in the US than any other country North America. Over half of those alcohol related accidents were due to teenage DWI's. This piece of knowledge is the first step in understanding the threats and dangers of drinking as a minor. There's alcohol poisoning, binge ...
Views: 1282 - 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 - Opioid Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Selena ValentineTreatment For Opioid Use Disorder Opioid Addiction Treatment is based on how long the individual abused the drug and the severity of the addiction. The first step is to stop the individual from being dependent on the drug. For this detoxification is done, it can be performed in an outpatient ...
Views: 627 - Opioid Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2020 from Selena ValentineTreatment For Opioid Use Disorder Opioid Addiction Treatment is based on how long the individual abused the drug and the severity of the addiction. The first step is to stop the individual from being dependent on the drug. For this detoxification is done, it can be performed in an outpatient ...
Views: 665 - Opioid Addiction in Long Island - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Ben ZoharWhat is driving the opioid addiction in Long Island? It’s a variety of factors that include socioeconomic hardship or just plain curiosity and boredom. Often underlying mental health conditions also play an important role in creating an atmosphere ripe for substance abuse. Opioid addiction is a ...
Views: 1196 - Origins of the LWAA For Survivors Of Addictions eGroup - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Marvin SpecinerWhen I first started the Livingwithanalcoholic eGroup on Yahoo groups 7 years ago I hadn’t expected that it would become the number one group in it’s category. I also hadn’t expected that it would grow renowned worldwide either. With a membership consisting of over 730 people it had become the ...
Views: 900 - Our Thoughts Need To Match Our Faith - by Each and every day, for the past 13 years, I have watched myself and countless others saying one thing and doing another. Most Christians want to believe that their own behaviors are Christ-like, but this is not always the case.
"I know what I need to do, but I seem to have a problem doing ...
Views: 881 - Overcoming Addiction Gently and Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Dan AdrianThere are many ways you can approach overcoming addiction - some techniques work much better than others, while some are bound to fail in most cases, and identifying the best (or most adequate) technique for you is much more important than most people think. For example, when trying to quit ...
Views: 812 - Overcoming Addiction with the Help of a Rehab Treatment Center - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Lara SchusterFor many individuals battling chronic and excessive alcohol and drug abuse, the only solution for them to overcome their addiction is with the help of a rehab treatment center. There is no doubting that substance abuse and addiction can take a devastating toll on the lives affected by it and can ...
Views: 754 - Overcoming Addiction: Believe It Or Not It Is Possible - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Anica OaksAddiction can ruin lives, derail dreams and finally, it can even kill. When you are living in the throes of your addiction can seem like there is no way out, and that no one can help you. Long term addiction can change a personality, ruin someone financially, separate you from your family and ...
Views: 1583 - Overcoming Porn Addiction- Three Information To Understand - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Peter LangfordThe creation of the web has opened up so many possibilities for individuals in the world nowadays. Starting from employment, ideas, shopping and even up to entertainment, it appears that one will almost be sure that they will be capable to find what they’re looking for online. Convenience is the ...
Views: 738 - Overcoming Sex Addiction - how to remove a big obstacle - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Joe ZychikFred had a very stressful day at work. Now he's home feeling tired, tense and edgy. He wants to relax. He tries watching TV; he gets bored. He goes out for a walk; he feels lonely. He listens to music; he can't concentrate. Nothing seems to be able to relieve his stress except his old standby ...
Views: 5470 - 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 - Patience. What Is It? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2008 from Keith BrayPatience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. --Lida Clarkson We all want life to unfold according to our plan. After all, we are certain we know what's best for us. But hindsight quickly reminds us that few, if any, of us had included recovery in a Twelve Step program as part of our life's plan. ...
Views: 820 - PENNSYLVANIA DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS and D.U.I. Cases - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Steven TabanoPennsylvania DUI driver's license suspensions are handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot). The Department has the authority to suspend or revoke the driver's licenses and driving privileges of those arrested for DUI. Driver's License suspensions are not imposed by a ...
Views: 1690 - People Of All Classes Self Harm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodAs the heading says, people of all classes are capable of doing self harm. It doesn't matter what age, background or race you've come from, it still can happen. Even people, who appear to be successful in their lives, could do self harm. Let's take Victoria Pendleton for example. Victoria ...
Views: 1522 - PEOPLE PLEASIN' TIME - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Keith BrayPEOPLE PLEASIN’ TIME OF THE YEAR I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.--Bill Cosby I am so blessed to have the space I do to work in. Today my view through my windows is of crisp white snow and snow clinging to mature cedars at the back of our ...
Views: 1325 - People Pleasing Can Be An Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Carol AdlerPeople pleasing often attaches itself to substance abuse or some other form of addiction. Paradoxically, with the right counseling, it can serve as one of our most empowering wakeup calls. Recently, I received a phonecall from a man who is attempting to rebuild his business--and his life. I've ...
Views: 4852 - 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 - 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 ...
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