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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Personal Transformation: From Addiction to Freedom - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leslie FiegerWe are all addicts. Yes, you are. So am I. We are addicted in many ways to many things. It is easy to identify the obvious physical addictions; drugs, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, sugar, etc. In addition to being the easiest to identify, these physical addictions are also the easiest to kick. ...
Views: 1837 - PHILOSOPHY OF SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND FREEDOM FROM EMOTIONAL PAIN IN RELATIONSHIP PATHOLOGIES - by PHILOSOPHY OF SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND FREEDOM FROM EMOTIONAL PAIN IN RELATIONSHIP PATHOLOGIES
Marvin L. Speciner, BA, RCP
Owner / Moderator
Livingwithanalcoholic e-group, Yahoo Groups
“The present is the future as long as there is no movement to changethings in the here and now. Feeling bad in ...
Views: 1791 - Physical Effects: Heroin Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Lara SchusterThere is no disputing that Heroin addiction is on the rise. Open a newspaper or turn on the television and you will likely learn of another life that has been impacted by this dangerous drug. In fact, statistics reveal that there are more than a half million lives damaged by Heroin each year ...
Views: 1227 - Plastic Surgery Addicts - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Melanie PitreThe plastic surgery addicts' compulsion for perfection stems from the preoccupation with a negative body image. It usually begins with a little nip or tuck, and while many walk away satisfied, plastic surgery addicts always want more. The question is: Is it the surgeon's responsibility to say ...
Views: 1064 - Points to look for in a Drug Addiction Treatment Program - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from John EdwardIf you or anyone in your family is suffering from drug addiction, then it is not only a painful situation for you but your whole family will face an emotional turmoil. No one wants to become an addict and there is no significance in digging out the reasons, but what matters the most is to ...
Views: 734 - Porn Addiction Help: Identify The Different Information - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Peter LangfordFinding Help For Porn Addiction is in fact not that complex as there will be ample of internet sites, writing and manuals that can give you data (including this one). The dilemma has to do with progressing to the decision that you are already in need of it. In fact, many even have the dilemma of ...
Views: 686 - Porn Addiction Is Not Going Away - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Tony LitMy friend was recently sitting in a church gathering and someone ultimately had the courage to ask a reality based question. He asked: “Who hasn’t had an concern with porn addiction at some point?” It was like someone finally gave the guys in the area go-ahead to be human. In the internet ...
Views: 756 - Porn Addiction Is Unfortunately Becoming The New Normal - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Tony LitThere appears to be two opposing sides in the discussion of porn addiction. The conservative side of the conversation that yearns to prohibit all types of nudity, and the liberal side of the equation that dissents that consenting adults ought to be able to express themselves however they wish. ...
Views: 1172 - Porn Addiction, What To Do If It Is Affecting You and Your Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2017 from Nicola BeerThis is a topic no-one talks or writes about yet it is really common and the number is rising. Why? Well for one is has become accessible to almost everyone. If you think about it nearly everyone has a mobile phone and most people have a lap top or tablet on top. Statistics show our addiction to ...
Views: 1854 - Post Withdrawal: Do I Need Medication? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisMedication for Post Withdrawal (also referred to as protracted withdrawal or PAWS) is one of the most useful tools for people in recovery. Post withdrawal often comes with debilitating symptoms for some addicts, and considering that symptoms can last for as long as two years, medication can ...
Views: 1225 - Power that breeds insecurity... the workaholic - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from David HarmIn my opinion, there are some addictions that are harder to deal with then others. Don't get me wrong, every addiction is extremely difficult to stop. But some addictions can be praised by society as a whole. One that comes readily to mind is a workaholic. Management praises a great worker. ...
Views: 1653 - Powerfully Recovered! How Can She Say That! - by The idea that one can become powerfully recovered in Alcoholics Anonymous or other 12 Step group often raises eyebrows, and even ire. After all, some argue, the First Step says we're powerless, and everyone knows alcoholism is an incurable disease. Surely that must mean we are perpetually ...
Views: 1277 - Powerless. Who Me? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Keith BrayPOWERLESS. WHO ME? I’ve got a friend going for wedding #3 tomorrow, I’m best(questionable) man, and pre-wedding golf game. Thus an early post! It’s been a day to really think about powerlessness. Years ago, I came to realize that I was powerless over my addictions, and my ...
Views: 870 - Practical and Sustainable Ways to Deal with Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2021 from Guest AuthorDimer started sipping alcohol when he was nine years old. At first, he was just curious. He found it unpleasant then. But as he aged, his desire for alcohol grew. It was his coping mechanism from stress and constant bullies. He would find himself buying from a local store and drinking on his ...
Views: 602 - PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Keith BrayPractice, Practice, Practice I’m a golf nut, and some may say certifiable. With the amount of golf tips and lessons I’ve had appear on my computer screen this last little while; it caused me to reflect on not only my golf game, but my life. I am a believer in asking for help, and when it ...
Views: 1226 - Prescription Drug Risks - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from William BerryRecently we have had several clients present for psychotherapy treatment who are court stipulated to a drug program because of drug charges. Of course this is no surprise. But what is surprising is the level of charges and the clients we are seeing. For example, one of our clients could be ...
Views: 2097 - Prescription Drugs Abuse in America - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Sam Etkin*This article is excerpted from "Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction". For more information, go to www.prescriptiondrugaddiction.com It’s difficult to say with precision just how many Americans are abusing prescription drugs, although estimates are available. According to 2007 ...
Views: 3629 - Prescription Painkillers: How Addiction Begins and How to Stop It - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere are many reasons why an individual may begin taking prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin; the most likely reason being an injury, post surgery or illness. Prescription painkillers are powerful opiate narcotics and while many people begin taking them for medical reasons, excessive use ...
Views: 685 - Preventing Relapse By Taking Action In All Areas Of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Scott RobertsDo you have an addiction you simply can’t seem to get rid of? Try these techniques to help you boost success: Improve your mental and physical health It takes mental stamina and physical health to prevent relapsing. Trying to fight off an addiction is very draining mentally and physically. ...
Views: 1954 - Procrastination-Summer Is Over - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Keith BrayHard to believe, what we consider summer is over. School is back in, traffic is back to insane, and they days are definitely getting shorter. Seeing September 2 pop up in my calendar is shocking. There are so many things I had said to myself I would do over the summer, and of course, a lot of ...
Views: 804 - Professional Athlete Integrity and Binge Drinking – How to Discuss these issues with Your Millennial - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2017 from Sarah DarenWhen it comes to connecting with someone who is older and younger, there can be some obstacles due to generational changes. Events that were progressive once can seem almost medieval to the newest generation, and older generations watch as things they cared about are almost irreverently ...
Views: 1275 - 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 - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: The Crux of Sexual Addiction Healing - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenIn my opinion, long-term psychodynamic therapy is the most efficient way to cultivate healthy personality development. The most comprehensive treatment combines the empathy, insight and relational abilities of a psychodynamic psychotherapist with the 12-step orientation and cognitive-behavioral ...
Views: 3940 - Psychopharmocology and Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenSex addiction recovery typically involves at least psychotherapy,twelve-step groups self-help groups and medication. Medication, while not always necessary, can serve as the “water wings” for negotiating the changes necessary for growth. Certain psychiatrists believe that addiction is ...
Views: 1475 - Quantum Recovery from Addiction - A Phenomenological Allegory - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from John SmethersAccording to Goswami (1995) "whenever we ask if there is some other kind of reality beyond the material reality, we are putting material realism on the spot. Similarly, a genuine discontinuity points to a transcendent order of reality and thus a breakdown of material realism" (p. 138). What ...
Views: 4449 - Questioning Addictions - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Jyude AllbrightWhy am I unable to lead a happy life even though I have stopped drinking, drugging and continue going to AA and other 12 Step meetings? This is a typical question asked by persons in recovery. I am offering a series of other questions that might lead you to the answers you have been ...
Views: 1712 - Quit Smoking The Happy Way! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Arne KlingenbergQuit Smoking The Happy Way! You can quit smoking. It's actually quite easy. The only condition is that you have to really want it. Yes, nicotine is the most addictive substance known to man, but you are stronger than that. And the 'recipe' you're about to read really does work; even hardcore ...
Views: 4114 - 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: 945 - Quitting Alcohol And Divine Intervention? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Linda Joy AllanWhen I used to drink years ago I assumed I'd always drink---my entire life. I liked it so much. I depended on alcohol and didn't want to think about ending my relationship with drinking. But after several years of drinking with the boyfriends and losing relationship after relationship it ...
Views: 2649 - Reaching Out to Meth Users: A Friend and Family Member's Guide to Helping Addicts onto the Path of Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2007 from Mark HoustonThe ingredient list for meth is so absurd that it almost seems far fetched: drain cleaner, gasoline, Freon, acetone, battery acid, ammonia, and paint thinner cover just part of the list. After all, who in their right mind would ever have thought to create a cocktail of such undesirable ...
Views: 3328 - Ready For More Steps/Footprints? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Keith BrayReady For More Steps/Footprints? I can get off track with the best of them! I was rolling along on a step review which I like to do annually, and ensuring the “footprints” I use in my practice are in sync with what must happen to live a quality life. Life got in the way. In the ...
Views: 662 - Reality Check - Transformation/Awakening-Free From Addictions - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Keith BrayReality Check Last night, in talking with a fellow who I work with as a guide and mentor, I was faced with a reality check. It was a reminder, and a mini-awakening. Seated in the room with me was a friend of long standing, a doctor, who through abuse of substance and things that can go with it, ...
Views: 759 - Reality Eclipsed by Virtual Reality - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2020 from Paul DunionReality Eclipsed by Virtual Reality Paul Dunion There appears to be increased alarm about young males becoming obsessed with playing video games. The concern may be approaching epidemic proportions as there are now counselors and psychologists identified as experts who treat ...
Views: 658 - Recent Experiences Combining a Drug Intervention With Ongoing Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2023 from Eric JosselynLiving with stress, anxiety, or depression can be challenging, and seeking the right help can make all the difference. As an interventionist that works with those facing drug or alcohol addiction issues, we often recommend therapy and counseling as part of the process of long-term recovery after ...
Views: 485 - Reclaiming That Little Lost Boy - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from David HarmMy favourite recovery author is John Bradshaw. He is the one who introduced me to the idea of the inner child. And he also helped me understand that alcoholism is never a primary illness, but rather it is a secondary disease. Bradshaw believes that the primary illness is co-dependency or as he ...
Views: 1673 - Recognising Drug Addiction and/or Alcoholism - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from Carl-Peter LehmannIt's a common question many people have. Am I really an addict? (… or How do I know if someone I care about is addicted?) What's the difference between an alcoholic and drug addict? Is there a difference between a cocaine … heroin … or even a marijuana addict? A lot of people today drink ...
Views: 1089 - Recognizing Your Addictions: Symptoms and Signs of Addiction to Look for in Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Anita GinsburgNot all diseases are easy to recognize, especially when you're talking about yourself. Addiction is a serious disease, and it can be particularly difficult to identify and overcome in yourself. If you have found yourself wondering whether you have crossed the line to addiction or not, look for ...
Views: 792 - Recovered or Recovering? - by No matter what 12 Step Program you're in, you've probably heard that you're always recovering, never recovered. It's one of those ideas that is repeated over and over again.
It's a myth! A myth that probably got started in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and has spread to the other organizations ...
Views: 1197 - Recovering from Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Johan HedinAlcoholics are classified into three stages - early, middle and chronic stage. While it is easy to treat people who are the in the first two stages, the treatment for those in the chronic stage may take some time but it is not impossible. Chronic drinkers will have symptoms like indulging ...
Views: 857 - Recovering From Anorexia -- Learning To Trust Food - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsAnorexia is an addiction to food deprivation. While anorexics do eat, they derive pleasure from limiting and restricting their calories, sometimes to the point of starvation. Anorexia can cause serious health problems as the body struggles to cope with an absence of nourishment. The challenge of ...
Views: 2331 - Recovering from Codependency: The Truth About People-Pleasing - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from Candace PlattorThe term "codependency" can mean different things to different people. Over the years, a number of authors have offered a variety of definitions for this difficult dynamic that seems to affect more people than we can imagine. My definition is a very simple one: "codependency" occurs when we ...
Views: 4233 - RECOVERY CENTER AT WHITE RIVER - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from Linda Janse van VuurenWhere to get help in South Africa for someone living with an addiction Living with someone with an active addiction can be traumatic and isolating. It can also be extremely frustrating and soul destroying to try to handle it on your own. You need to know that you’re not alone and you can ...
Views: 629 - Recovery Coaching Serves a Dual Role: Recovery From Problematic Behaviors & Prevention of Emerging or Re-emerging Ones - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Stephanie EissingerThe word “recovery” often conjures up images of struggling to abstain from an addictive behavior, be it drinking, using drugs, shopping, gambling, overeating or severely restricting eating, exercising to excess, promiscuity, etc. But, I want to challenge you to start thinking about Recovery ...
Views: 3807 - Recovery from Alcoholism is Not a One Man Show - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from Benjamin DeFoorAlcoholism is a disabling addictive disorder in which a person has an involuntary compulsion to consume alcoholic substances with such quantity and frequency that their health and life are significantly compromised. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 140 ...
Views: 753 - Recovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Rachael BallRecovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment For some alcoholics and drug users, admitting they have an addiction or have an alcohol problem may be easier than admitting they should seek alcohol treatment and rehabilitation. This is because any drug ...
Views: 1338 - Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction : Rehab Center For Addiction In Pune - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2022 from Calida RehabOpioid addiction is a chronic medical illness that affects millions of Indians every year. Anyone, regardless of age and race, can develop opioid use disorder (OUD). Like other addictions, the treatment for opioids is possible. Given the right help and proper treatment, it is possible to help ...
Views: 597 - Recovery Process involved in Alcohol addiction - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Anson GillespiePeople become reliant on alcohol and drugs for many reasons every person has their own road and their own story that looks them there. One familiar thread is most people share when they become reliant on drugs and alcohol is the physical, emotional, and affects addiction causes. Everyone has ...
Views: 817 - Recuperating From Addiction to Alcohol - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Clinton DixonMost of the people start drinking just to have fun or due to peer pressure and then gradually gets addicted to it. A large number of people who are addicted to alcohol doesn’t realize it till the situation becomes worse. So in case you notice someone in your family or friend circle is getting ...
Views: 875 - Reflection And A Hard Head - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Keith BrayWhat a good weekend, but a great reminder that kids are for the young, and I don’t get smarter about some things with age. It was great to spend the time at my youngest daughters and in the company of a terrific son-in-law. All three of the grand kids were there, the oldest finishing off a ...
Views: 784 - Refocus: The Journey,The Journal - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Keith Bray15 years ago my personal, internal life hit a wall. Externally things looked OK, internally they were horrible. I was at a bottom spiritually and emotionally, self-esteem was gone, and those I cared the most about in my personal life were pulling away. I had lost sight of goal setting, had lost ...
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