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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Signs You Might Have A Gaming Addiction, And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Kyle FordScreen time used to be all about television and film, but now, it means much more. With computers at work, and smartphones in your pocket, as well as streaming networks making television and movies available anywhere, anytime, the average adult spends nearly 11 hours a day looking at a screen. ...
Views: 1186 - 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 - Sin, Virtue and Society - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Mark GillespieThe seven deadly sins were the seven cardinal sins enumerated by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century – pride or vanity, envy, gluttony, greed or avarice, lust, sloth, and wrath or anger. These seven certainly are the cause of much human misery and may even be among those faults that condemn ...
Views: 1963 - Sitting In Judgement - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Keith BraySITTING IN JUDGEMENT No judgment Everything in life holds both a blessing and a curse. We deny this when we label the events of our lives as either good or bad. The following old Zen story illustrates this lesson most effectively. A farmer had a horse but one day, the horse ran away and so ...
Views: 1417 - Smart Binge Eating Treatment Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Nina VBinge eating is an eating disorder that has been reported to be far more common than the more well know ones such as anorexia and bulimia. Reports suggest that somewhere between 2 to 5 per cent of the US population experience binge eating disorder at some stage. So what are the options for ...
Views: 2663 - Smoking Bans - An Opportunity, or Will Things Get Ugly? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2006 from Megan CarterSmoking helps soothe anxiety, suppress unwanted emotions, and dumb down the pain of living. It's all to do with the nicotine receptors in the brain and the resultant pleasant hormones like dopamine that are produced. So is roughly 30% of the world going to go raving mad? What is going to ...
Views: 1015 - Smoking Chokes Life Out Of Millions - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Jason WittWhen you receive the Seal you will quit smoking if you have not quit already and you still smoke. A new study shows tobacco use is increasing in developing countries and the "tobacco epidemic" is growing. You may not live in a developing country, but if you smoke you probably realize its ...
Views: 1090 - Smoking in Movies Should be Ended - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Barbu StelanIt is not something new in movies especially for someone in a very fashionable home, surrounding all the luxury things, to place a cigarette around between his fingers and puff away, mainly when he/she is under stress or simply to show off. This happens so many times that subconsciously, ...
Views: 1291 - Smoking's effects have well deserved nicknames - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2006 from Megan CarterDo smokers weigh up the indisputably bad risks of smoking's effects? What if smoking was named differently, such as 'Diving into shark infested waters?' We had a kitten given to us once. It was a crazy little ball of fluff that skitted across my kitchen floor getting under my feet. I used to ...
Views: 3265 - So! I Finally Quit Drinking. Why am I so Angry? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Hoot HootenSo – I Finally Quit Drinking. Why am I so Angry? By Claude “Hoot” Hooten aka: Brad Edwards Believe it or not, when we drunks finally quit drinking, we're angry. I remember thinking, "alright, I'm not drinking, what else do they want?" "I was giving up all the ...
Views: 16027 - Sober for Five Years, the Ins and Outs - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Kim ThompsonFor the last few days, I have been thinking about this day. Tomorrow is the fifth year that I have traveled down the sober road. Five years. The words keep playing over and over in my head. "Five years ago, I......." Part of me wants to shout it out and the other part wants to run far ...
Views: 1149 - Sober Houses-Getting a New Lease on Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheSober houses can be of great help in freeing yourself from drinking alcohol and the abuse of substance. Of course, substance abuse is harmful and it affects the family. At one time, when someone suffered from an addiction or related disorder, it was kept hush-hush. It was dealt with quietly ...
Views: 1150 - Society Labeling - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Andre BrinkThis article comes from the experiences I had myself and workshops I have written to assist others in there "struggle with addiction". First and foremost, what is addiction? It is only the result of abuse. To clarify this, I will break it down step by step. Before any person gets to a stage of ...
Views: 893 - Solutions of North Texas - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Scott WisenbakerSolutions of North Texas, a division of Love In Action, International, was formed in 2006 by Scott Wisenbaker for the purpose of providing safe, sober transitional housing for the recovering alcoholic/addict. We are located in the city and county of Denton, Texas. Our founder, Scott ...
Views: 3428 - 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 - Spend Time At Holidays In Celebration, Not Sadness - by The blessed event of Christ’s birth, our Savior, brightens our homes with joy and happiness. For some however, these days are fearful, stressful and sad. These situations and feelings are what is left after alcohol and drugs enter this most holy of days. "The day after" contains the smoldering ...
Views: 913 - Spiritual Healing Of Addictions - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2011 from Robert FritchieI have spent 29 years as a technical researcher facilitating healings on a variety of illnesses. In the beginning, my understanding of“energy” was strictly that taught in engineering school. There was no mention of energy associated with the human body. Those of us studying energy today view ...
Views: 4231 - Spirituality And Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from William BerryMany people who enter treatment for addiction recovery are taken aback by the spiritual concepts normally associated with a recovery program. Others initially welcome the spiritual aspects, returning to a religious belief system they once were familiar with, as it instills a sense of hope for ...
Views: 2845 - SPIRITUALITY-SOME THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Keith BraySPIRITUALITY-SOME THOUGHTS I work with people who simply put, want to make major change in their life. The reasons vary and may include addiction, abuse, stress, and depression. The common denominator is that the zest for life is not what they want and personal relationships are stressed or ...
Views: 1350 - Sports, Drugs, and America's Drug Problem - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from William BerryThere have been a lot of sports figures in the news recently as a result of drugs. Most recently, Alex Rodriguez has been accused of steroid use. This was a major story as he appeared to be one of only a handful of “clean” baseball heroes of recent times. Just prior to the Rodriguez scandal was ...
Views: 3169 - Startling Addictions Research Available - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Curtis MonkeyChertsey, Quebec – A new era for addictions treatment has arrived. Thanks to the Clear Haven Center, freshly released studies that explore the hearts and minds of those touched by addictions is now available to help understand, and ultimately prevent and combat, all forms of ...
Views: 850 - Staying Clean During the Silly Season - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Rosemary Grace BrooksFor many people in South Africa, the summer season (from October to March) is known as the silly season – a time when partying, over indulgence, relaxation and fun are normal occurrences. For recovering addicts and alcoholics in a Twelve Step help group however, this time of year can ...
Views: 1362 - Staying Safe During The Corona Pandemic - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Dan ArrowThose who have been leading a very active social life are at the verge of depression because their movement is curtailed very much during the Corona pandemic. All the countries have limited the movement of people by announcing national level lockdowns. We have been moving in and out of ...
Views: 775 - Step 1: The Mirror Told Me So - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Keith BraySTEP 1/Twelve Steps Each year I like to run through the 12 steps as written in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. These steps were an adaptation of many works before them, and are a universal truth for all people who want to enjoy good mental Hygiene and an abundant life. They have been adopted by ...
Views: 920 - Step 3: Turn it Over - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Keith BrayEach year I like to run through the 12 steps as written in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. These steps were an adaptation of many works before them, and are a universal truth for all people who want to enjoy good mental Hygiene and an abundant life. They have been adopted by some 150 self-help ...
Views: 2285 - Steps Necessary for Arranging a Court Ordered Addiction Rehabilitation Program - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Juanita DarlingSometimes court ordered alcohol abuse treatment or drug addiction treatment is the only way to ensure that someone you love gets help for their alcohol or drug addiction. However, before you pursue the legal process of ordering such treatment, ask your loved one once again if he or she will go ...
Views: 883 - Stop "Phubbing" and Start Hugging! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Gemini AdamsAn Australian Y-Genner graduate, Alex Haigh, recently coined the term “Phubbing.” I guarantee that even if you don’t yet know what it means, you’re all ready phed-up with it! Phubbing is the anti-social act of someone having their face glued to a smartphone rather than the person they are ...
Views: 2293 - 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 - Stop Blocking Your Good. - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Joyce K ReynoldsWhether tongue-in-cheek or not, Mark Twain knew a thing or two about how many of us think when he said, “I’ve lived through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.” The truth is we all too often expect, anticipate or down right insist on living in worst case ...
Views: 1264 - Stop Smoking Naturally and Permanently with the Help of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Christopher MontroseIf you are trying to quit smoking but you do not want to resort to nicotine patches or any other smoking cessation aids that cause troublesome side effects, you can turn to listening to a stop smoking hypnosis audio cd: http://www.naturalhypnosis.com/stop-smoking-hypnosis, for help. Hypnosis has ...
Views: 1532 - Stress Management, Can You Handle Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayBecause of the daily needs of the family, daily stress affects millions of people every year. Stressed people often experience feelings of anxiety and intense tension in their minds and bodies. Many people get used to stress, so their bodies need relief from stress. By learning stress management ...
Views: 731 - Stress: The Sneaky Saboteur That Undermines Sobriety - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Judith AlbrightStress in today's chaotic and combative world is nearly unavoidable. Sources of it are everywhere and it's tough to escape it. While we can turn off the TV and stop reading the news, pressures in our daily life are a different matter. In some cases, a little tension may even be beneficial if it ...
Views: 2584 - 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 - Subliminal Messages -- Are You Verbally Abusive? Stop It Now - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It’s actually normal to shout at someone because of anger or frustration. Sometimes you do it to get the other person’s attention. But it’s a totally different thing if you’re doing it often. Worse, your words harm and hurt other people’s ...
Views: 926 - Suboxone Addiction After Detox - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf you are going to use Suboxone during detox, you may want to know if you will have an addiction to it after detox. Why it is used in Detox Suboxone is an opiate, from the same drug family as Vicodin, Morphine and Oxycodone. It works on the central nervous system and partially blocks the ...
Views: 892 - substance abuse addiction recovery sc: Get into the reformation process with rehab services - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2021 from Best Christian RehabsAddiction needs immediate attention: Being one of the biggest headaches of the society, addiction is on its very way to disturb a lot of families. When we know that addiction is tough to leave activity of one’s life, we cannot just stick on to the older campaigning, advertising processes ...
Views: 605 - substance abuse addiction recovery tx: Give yourself the second chance you deserve - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2021 from Best Christian RehabsAddiction: An experience-turned-to-habit: Being a part of this globe, we know humans do have the capability to transform this whole world with their vices as well as virtues. What happens when the leader itself loses its way? Who is going to show others the path to get a good life? Yes, with ...
Views: 644 - substance abuse addiction rehab tennessee: Building bridge with empathy for substance abuse treatment. - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from American Rehab CentresSubstance (alcohol, drugs, etc.) addiction has become a global issue with serious threats to millennials, Gen Z, Gen Y: or to be more specific, every single individual is susceptible to this threat, irrespective of age, race, sex, etc. It is widespread and causing more harm to teenagers than ...
Views: 618 - Substance Abuse and Stress - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Lara SchusterIt is well understood that the effects of stress can lead to substance abuse. Stress is a part of life and there is no way to completely avoid stress, but what links stress and substance abuse is largely due to the inability of the individual to deal with an increase in stress. Many substance ...
Views: 765 - Substance Abuse in the Military - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Lara SchusterActive duty military service can be extremely stressful. Families may be separated for long periods of time; members are sent into active war zones at times and are deployed for many months at a time which may increase anxiety. With that in mind is it not unusual for them to turn to alcohol and ...
Views: 1124 - Substituting Prescriptions for Alcohol is Dangerous to Your Health - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Marilyn RedmondBeware! Increasing the sale of drugs and growing profits are motivating the drug companies to promote prescriptions as an alternative to Alcoholism. Facts are lacking in many articles and information provided to the public about the disease of Alcoholism. The truth is drug companies are ...
Views: 971 - Subtle Signs Your Loved One May Be Struggling With Alcoholism - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2019 from Casey ChesterfieldIn the United States, alcohol is nearly inescapable. It can be found in eating establishments, entertainment facilities, and in virtually all media. It’s no wonder that many of us feel pressured to drink or feel like an event is incomplete without alcohol. According to the 2016 National Survey ...
Views: 960 - Success in Recovery - by A little over six years ago I used to spend my days trying to feed a $200+ per day cocaine and alcohol habit. Then on June 1st, 1994 I left my old life of alcohol and addiction behind and anyone can do the same.Here is the process I used.
1). Since I was dealing with a medical as well as a ...
Views: 846 - Support Your Need After Quitting An Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Linda Joy AllanHave you quit drinking, smoking or binge-eating and then fallen “off the wagon?” Maybe it’s because you haven’t had the kind of support system you need after you quit? I quit drinking over 21 years ago now. A friend of mine just asked me the other day if I ever think of drinking anymore. So I ...
Views: 1720 - Suspect A Child Of Drug Abuse, What's Next? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Robert JohnsonBefore the thought of long term drug rehab enters the picture, you need to know for sure if your child is abusing drugs. The best way to prevent and learn if your child is experimenting with drugs is by having an open relationship with your child. Falsely accusing a child of abusing drugs can ...
Views: 1435 - 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: 947 - Synthetic Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Lara SchusterThere is a dangerous drug phenomenon sweeping across the globe related to synthetic drug addiction. Synthetic marijuana, Molly and the drug known as Gravel (the main ingredients of which are Klonopin and bath salts) are among the leaders. How dangerous are these Drugs? With two states ...
Views: 1331 - Taking Online Drug and Alcohol Awareness Classes Could Be a Life Changing Decision - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Ari NovickMany people don't know drugs by that name, they know it by the name tragedy. Because that's what it brings in the vast majority of its users, total tragedy. It's been proven that drug education classes prevent tragedies, by enrolling yourself, your child, or your own family you'll learn the ...
Views: 1362 - TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Keith BrayTAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY S...t happens; there is no doubt that this is true in my life and yours. We have no control over most things external to ourselves! What happens to us is not as important as how we respond. From my friends at Hazelton, a great way to look at things. Read and ...
Views: 1566 - Taking Risks- Getting Outside The Box - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Keith BrayI’m a real Canadian, and as such, a hockey fan. Wayne Gretzky is a hero. I was coaching a client this morning who shared a great statement he ascribed to “The Great One”. “You’ll miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” How true is that? What do we miss ...
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