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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Someone Gave Me A Compass - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Keith BraySomeone Gave Me A Compass Early in my journey, someone gave me a compass. What the heck is this about I wondered? One of the great discoveries I have made as I get stronger on the journey, the divine spirit I know is there trusts me enough to give me freedom of choice. This spirit is also the ...
Views: 816 - Understanding Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Jenna PopeThere are five things that characterize addiction: 1. It is a disease (an involuntary disability). 2. It is often progressive and fatal. (It gets worse with time and you can die from it.) 3. There are adverse consequences. (These can be psychological, physical, occupational, legal, ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Heroin addiction - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from David B SmithHeroin addiction is a personal struggle that many describe as the biggest monster they ever have had to deal with. Heroin is like most drugs in that it starts off just being something that the user does from time to time. They start off by just doing it in private or the company of peers and ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Insanity? Restored to? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Keith BrayInsanity? Restored to? I think we all go through rollercoaster rides. Even though I’ve been on the recovery journey for a while, things happen, we face stress, and even though we try to turn it over, a black cloud appears! This isn’t the first one I’ve had, nor will it be the ...
Views: 815 - Long-Term Strategies for Addiction Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Laszeros ChandlersonDrastic, rapid, and long-lasting lifestyle changes are the focus of today’s rehab programs – and the reason they are so effective. Keeping addicts away from drugs while they live at their clinics is simple, but post-treatment sobriety is another matter entirely. Addiction is an incurable ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Rehab centers in Cincinnati - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Rosy brownRehab centers in Cincinnati Ohio's third-biggest city is Cincinnati and 66th biggest city in the US with 301,301 inhabitants. The city lies in an awesome area on the north bank of the Ohio Waterway, and Licking Waterway is a halfway safe, 488 km (303-mile-long ) stream of the Ohio Waterway in ...
Views: 815 - Dealing with Depression after Detox - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Lara Schuster14 million Americans are affected each year by depression after detox, according to studies conducted by The National Institute of Mental Health. The result is that 7 percent of the population struggle with depression and substance abuse recovery. Unfortunately, the NIMH results were unclear as ...
Views: 813 - Simplicity - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Keith BrayThere is an old expression that rings true so often. “I could complicate the Lord’s Prayer”. Not withstanding that the Lord’s Prayer is a complicated document, I think we all know the intended thought behind complicating it. Often wonder how nice it would be to walk the ...
Views: 813 - 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 - The #1 Secret to Codependency Recovery… - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from William HeartCodependency recovery is based very much on an individual level since the circumstances for the condition vary for everyone. If you suffer from codependency issues, be aware that breaking the cycle of codependency is not an overnight fix and in fact, treatment can take time before new behaviors ...
Views: 812 - Ensuring That All Clients Receive The Highest Quality Of Care - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2018 from Aafaque AakhterNorton Health Care is a part of multi-program network, including all facilities. Being a leading substance abuse treatment center, our mission as a structured and supportive program is to help people in establishing a strong foundation for lifelong recovery from chemical dependence and certain ...
Views: 811 - Gift of Life Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Keith BrayA week ago, I was facing surgery for the first time since I underwent a psychic change through the process of recovery. Lets be honest, the surgery was not life threatening although what was being corrected caused constant pain. I was not thrilled by the thought of someone cutting my groin area, ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - What Are Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Lara SchusterUnfortunately the reason many individuals do not get the help that they need for their alcohol abuse is because they are afraid of experiencing painful withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps they have heard a few of the horror stories and now they are too scared to get help. It is important to understand ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Why I'm Here - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Keith BrayWhy I'm Here * View * Edit Posted September 23rd, 2008 by Keith First and foremost, I'm here to attract clients. I am a life coach who has helped clients to achieve the results they want, and have also helped others to create a life journey that is free from the effects of ...
Views: 810 - Addiction Treatment Centers in Los Angeles - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Addiction AideDrug rehabilitation, known also as drug rehab, is a process which is created in order to assist a drug and alcohol addict to get out of his addiction. Basically, institutes, including those found when you look for drug rehab Los Angeles, educate abusers by telling them the consequences of ...
Views: 809 - Am I An Alcoholic? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf the question, “Am I an alcoholic” has crossed your mind at least once, then you must think that you may need help with your alcohol abuse. It may be helpful to know that there are a number of online websites that offer self assessments to help you. The websites require you to consider your ...
Views: 809 - Four Questions to Stop Asking the Person at the Party Who Isn’t Drinking - by Submitted on May 05, 2020 from Dr. Lawrence WeinsteinMany people have been to a party or bar and decided to stick to water. As soon as someone notices the lack of alcohol in your cup, it’s a common reaction to start asking questions: Why aren’t you drinking? For the 18 million Americans with an alcohol use disorder, and an estimated 22 ...
Views: 809 - Relationships - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Keith BrayWith “Mother’s Day” just past, what a better a topic to think about than relationships? They have such a huge impact on every facet of life. My relationship (like many men) with my mother was a troubled one. I was the victim of abuse, and did not feel safe or like I belonged as a child. My ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Identify your internet game addiction - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from battle horseInternet addiction or video game addictions choose to be the most trending topics of USA. What do such addictions actually mean? Spending time infact an ample amount of time online surfing or playing games or may be chatting with friends is any obvious overdose if you do it for hours at a ...
Views: 808 - Your Own Hero? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Keith BrayCan You Relate? You are the hero of your life. This statement is the foundation behind my journey and a new life (now 14 years and counting) and the true fundamental principal that drives my coaching practice. YOU MUST BE THE HERO OF YOUR OWN LIFE. Coaching can help you find that hero! Each of ...
Views: 808 - 3 Long Term Strategies to Overcome an Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Alex NickWhen people start using an addictive substance or indulge in addictive behavior, they think that they can get over it whenever they want to. This confidence leads them to repeat the addictive behavior, and they go on to actually develop an addiction. What a surprise, huh? Where, at first, ...
Views: 807 - Alcoholism is a Family Disease: Helping Alcoholic Families Understand Intervention - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Daniel FeerstThe debilitating and destructive nature of alcoholism is never contained to just the afflicted individual. It spreads its harmful effects far and wide, with those closest to the alcoholic bearing the brunt of its force. If you are a family member of an alcoholic, you are most likely ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Addicition: Say No to Cold Turkey - by Many detoxification procedures have received criticism for acting so uniform in design that the ability to assimilate effectively into a drug treatment program can become subdued thus impeding the recovery process. Due to this issue, CARE Florida, a holistic Florida-based drug rehab clinic, ...
Views: 805 - Overcoming Addiction Is Possible With The Right Outpatient Detox - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Rhonda BurnsWhen addiction is involved, finding the right help is essential. Often, traditional inpatient treatment is expensive, and other solutions must be found. Finding affordable inpatient or outpatient help is essential and knowing what to look for in a health care facility is necessary. Finding ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Subliminal Messages - Get Yourself Off the Couch and Say Goodbye to TV Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you hopelessly hooked to the tube? TV addiction may seem like a minor problem, but if you look closely, you will see that it has more negative effects than you think. Watching too much TV takes quite a lot of time away from your real life. ...
Views: 805 - TOP TIPS ON HAW TO STOP GAMBLING - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from edmond doniFREE tips for you on haw to stop gambling You'll learn: 1) Why you gamble? 2) The first important person in you’re life that will give you power to stop gambling 3)The most critical moment that you feel something is missing from you, that will make you without second guessing in ...
Views: 805 - 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 - Unhappy Hour-A Story Of Alcoholism And Survival - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Alan ButterworthHow much abuse can your body take? One man's journey to the depths of alcohol addiction, and what it took for him to overcome it. Friday, 17 march 2000. D-day and the sun was shining in Margate. My bedside clock said 5.15am and I was fully awake. The night had passed like so many others in ...
Views: 804 - 4 Reasons Why People Are Not Successful in Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from Lara SchusterMaking the decision to get help for your drug and alcohol abuse is difficult, yet many people are not successful in rehab treatment. Alcohol and drug rehab treatment is not something that should be half way attempted or half considered. In order to ensure success, there needs to be a commitment ...
Views: 803 - The Educated Reduce the Changes of Alcohol Abuse - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Ari NovickCan One Stop Being an Addict? Is there a secret to no longer craving drugs or alcohol and stop addiction? To date, some alcoholics are given Antabuse, a powerful drug that makes anyone who consumes an alcoholic beverage very sick. While the drug is effective, it is still not the antidote to ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - CBD Vaping is the Best Alternative of Tobacco - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2019 from Alex NickWe read a lot of headlines about advancement in the field of technology. But you rarely see any mention of how fun things have evolved too. One of the best improvements of these things (that we actually enjoy) includes the CBD Vaping. Traditional cigarettes have been replaced by Vapors and now ...
Views: 801 - How could she do this to me - A story of an adult child of an alcoholic - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Karen reganW hen I was a kid I couldn't understand how my alcoholic Mother could " do this to me". I used to say " What kind of a Mother would treat her kids this way?" From the embarrassment of her being on the kitchen floor during a dinner party with her friends as my dad hissed at her "get up!" to ...
Views: 801(3 votes) - How To Break The Smoking Habit And Live A Healthier Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinSmoking is detrimental not only to your health, but to your family's health as well. People who smoke are aware, and are constantly reminded, that smoking is harmful and provides no health benefit at all. In fact, this vice has been linked to many serious diseases, such as cancers, ...Smoking is ...
Views: 801 - ADVANTAGES OF GETTING ADDICTION TREATMENT AWAY FROM HOME - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from M Nasir AzizIntroduction Once you made the decision to quite and see the help you might start to wonder what is going to give you the best chance of success. You may be at crossroads in deciding whether to treat yourself at home or a recovery treatment center away from home. However, some addicts ...
Views: 800 - Choose the best rehab for need action Womens Sober Living - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Sana ShekhThe nasty habit of drug addiction has been laughable human beings since awfully a inclination period of time, not characteristic does affect the drug addicted person, but also the relatives’ dependant on that person. Even after trying exact hard, the government of sundry countries has failed to ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Drug Rehab: A Long-Term Effort - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Rusell TweldonEvery year, drug rehab centers across the United States help thousands of addicts achieve lasting recoveries. Although society still stereotypes drug rehab and treats addiction as a simple matter of willpower, medical professionals have come to realize that addiction is a neurological disease. ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - A Letter From A Reader: Michael Jackson and the Danger of Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEDITOR'S NOTE: We were so touched by this letter sent to us by one of our Intent visitors on the danger of prescription drug addiction that we felt it was worth sharing with the rest of our Intent community. This person's letter is a response to Deepak Chopra's blog post on his personal ...
Views: 794(2 votes) - Addiction to the Self - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Addiction is defined as “the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, such as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.” What makes so many of us prone to addiction in its various ...
Views: 793(2 votes) - Seeing The Past - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Keith Bray-flashback to my 20’s, it’s not me today I went to a concert over the weekend to see Credence Clearwater Revival, or what’s left of the group. The music was great, it really was good old rock and roll, but the feelings were funny! There was a lot of gray hair in the crowd, ...
Views: 793 - Drug Rehab Center and Drug Addictions - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Alice TanstonA drug rehab center was designed for those who are suffering from an addiction to one or several drugs. These centers offer detoxification programs along with other programs and activities that can help you overcome your battle with drug addiction. Drug addiction is a serious problem that many ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - 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 - Types of Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Alaya LewisAlcohol rehabilitation centers offer medical attention and care to the patients who have had bad past of drug abuse or alcohol abuse. People who want to recover from these miseries and lead a healthy life all over again should get in touch with one of such rehabilitation centers. There are ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Live In Treatments For Treating Substance Dependence - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Bernice BurgessMany books and articles have been written as to why someone would become addicted to anything. There are many sides to the story and certainly the reasons are multi-facetted. Some people are able to smoke 1 cigarette, apparently enjoy it and then not smoke again for a day or a week. Some ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Outpatient Treatment for Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Shinzat TurmuleisToday’s methods for addiction treatment are more effective than ever, and even the most severely drug-dependent people can take back control of their lives. Although medical professionals once saw addiction as a matter of willpower, they now understand that it is a neurological disease which ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - Top 10 Facts About Alcohol And Drug Rehab Programs - by Submitted on May 27, 2019 from Jason SmithDrug and alcohol rehab facilities have rapidly increased and some of them are there in the market just for the money while the rest are genuinely there to help people out. We have heard of rumors surrounding these institutions and it is important to learn the validity of these statements which ...
Views: 790 - Why Am I...? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Keith BrayA Moment of Clarity Ever have occurrences and thoughts in your life that seem to come out of nowhere, then reoccur over a period of time? I have been going through just that over the past few weeks. In my line of work, I see many people struggling to get a new life and grow in a new direction. ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Tips to Stop Drinking Alcohol - Overcome Your Addiction - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Frank BellWhen you are consuming too much alcohol, you are not only hurting yourself but also those around you. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, is a very common affliction that is experienced by teens and adults all over the world. yourself but also those around you. Alcohol addiction, also ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Learn How You Can Enjoy Sober Living At Delray Beach - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Casey GainesRecovering from an addiction is never easy there are a lot of hurdles and bumps in the road that you will come across, this is why it's vital that you are in the right environment and have the right people around you, so that you can counteract your fears and addiction symptoms in an effective ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - How To Quit smoking? Guide for Becoming a Non-Smoker - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Nenad MolerovicMost smokers are afraid that they can’t quit, that cigarettes are more powerful than they are. Actually this is fear from the fear, because if you are still smoking, how can you know that it’s hard without cigarettes? This is a result from your habit that is controlling you so much ...
Views: 787 - 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 ...
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