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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Typical Kinds Of Love Addicts - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Susan PeabodyIn the last decade, a lot has changed in the world of love addiction. Not that love addiction itself has changed. It is pretty much the same insidious disorder it always has been. What has changed is how the world looks at it. Twenty years ago, our understanding of love addiction was still ...
Views: 2118 - Typical Relapse Causes When you Quit Smoking Marijuana - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Kali McCarthyDo you want to stop smoking marijuana forever? Are you tired of having no energy or initiative simply because you smoke weed? You may have desired to quit, as well as tried before, nevertheless , you usually seem to end up obtaining high once more it doesn't matter what your intentions were. ...
Views: 4418 - Typical Signs Of The Need For Alcohol And Drug Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Terje EllingsenNo one will deny that drug and alcohol addiction are serious problems, actually they gain a very real degree of urgency when they are problems that you or your loved ones are facing. Even admitting that a problem is present can be an issue, and alcohol and drug addiction treatment - the road to ...
Views: 721 - Undergoing Alcohol Rehab? Stay Away from the Pitfalls of Depression - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Sarika PeriwalAn Alcohol Rehab center is seldom associated with humor; alcohol rehab does not lend itself well to levity; for most it is a serious, serious issue. It is about overcoming an addiction; overcoming a seemingly insurmountable problem; however as is true for a lot of other things, a dash of humor ...
Views: 1305 - Understand your spending decisions - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from devi grewalUnderstand your spending decisions.What pulls your trigger? Do you ever feel triggered? Do you ever find yourself spending money you didn’t intend, but you do it anyway or in a way that is not aligned to your goals? Everyone overspends (at least sometimes if not more often than they ...
Views: 1062 - Understanding & Moving Through Denial - by Just about anytime we approach the subject of alcoholics’ and addicts’ denial regarding their substance abuse, they become defensive. There are many reasons for that. One of those is because they mistakenly associate the word denial with the word lying. This is unfortunate, because denial and ...
Views: 3686 - Understanding Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Sam Etkin*This article is excerpted from "Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction". For more information, go to www.prescriptiondrugaddiction.com Addiction is a pattern of compulsive drug use characterized by a continued craving for drugs and the need to use these drugs for psychological effects or mood ...
Views: 1276 - Understanding Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Robert GoulardLiving with an addiction can limit your potential, your freedom and your happiness. This is mainly because a person's reliance on drugs, alcohol or other addictions to deal with everyday stressors prevents them from maturing and attaining new skills that they would otherwise develop if they were ...
Views: 996 - Understanding Co-dependency and Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Lara SchusterCo-dependency in relationships with substance abuse are not healthy relationships, rather they are relationships that are filled with emotional stress and drama stemming from alcohol and/or drug abuse. In almost every case, co-dependent relationships involve a manipulator and an enabler. Both ...
Views: 1253 - Understanding Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Brian WalkerPeople don't start using drugs with the intent to become addicted. Drug addiction can be a sneaky foe sneaking up on a user before he or she knows it. Addicts didn't set out to destroy their lives intentionally. All they wanted to do was have a little fun, escape a little stress, feel a little ...
Views: 899 - Understanding Support Networks in Recovery from Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from James DavisSupport networks must be made a critical component of an addict's recovery plan in order to prevent relapse and maintain and improve emotional, mental and spiritual health. Recovering addicts that do not have a support network often become depressed, withdraw from social interactions and ...
Views: 1408 - Understanding Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe fear of withdrawal keeps many individuals from getting the help they need to quit their alcohol or drug addiction. Perhaps they have heard someone talk about their painful and frightening withdrawal symptoms and now they are afraid that they will experience the same. However, it is ...
Views: 1082 - 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 - Unique African art - by South Africa is an interesting place, not only does it have amazing landscapes and views, along with interesting and natural wild animals that attract people from all over the world. But here, you will also find unique African art without the most incredible influence. The most popular art form ...
Views: 189 - Upsetting the status quo, your family of origin's reaction to your new boundaries. - by Submitted on May 30, 2004 from David BruceUpsetting the status quo, your family of origin's reactionto your new boundaries.Or no good deed goes unpunished an Article by David Bruce Jr Now that you have your new found functional boundaries,what is some bad news you now have to deal with? You will have to decide, with determination, ...
Views: 1976 - Urge Surfing to Beat Addictions and Cravings - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaA technique known as urge surfing, which harnesses mindfulness, can help people who are experiencing cravings. Originally developed as a tool to help people struggling to battle alcohol and drug addiction, urge surfing is now being used to help people with overeating, gambling, compulsive ...
Views: 3574 - Use Your Personal Power - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Ghislaine MahlerUnless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much power you have. - Oprah Winfrey For the past twenty years, Oprah has been a powerful role model for me. I am not unique; millions of men and women have been greatly inspired by her power and wisdom, her charisma and ...
Views: 726 - Video - SEXUAL EXHIBITING AND LUSTING Have Destroyed Our Nation - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2022 from James LowranceMy title describes what I speak/teach on in this video - re: sexual sin, that is not necessarily physically perpetrated. My great concern, as should be that of all Christians, is that it is far too late for this area of sin (e.g., porn, seriously indecent attire, and adultery of the heart) to be ...
Views: 564 - Want to Cure Porn Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitTherapists and Psychologists are discovering that this is a lot easier said than done. It’s not like other addictions- like alcohol- where you can without a doubt identify if someone is sober or not. It’s more like food addiction than anything else. When you try to cure porn, the lines are ...
Views: 1696 - Warning Signs Of Problem Drinking - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDo you know these warning signs of problem drinking? Maybe you’re not sure if drinking is a problem in your family. Alcohol can be in our lives without it being a problem. But can you tell when it goes from “no problem” to “problem”? What’s the Cat in the Hat got to do with warning signs of ...
Views: 7599 - Ways to get rid of Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2020 from Dada BhagwanTo realize an addiction as one is the greatest thing ever! Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan, an enlightened being tells us that ‘to realize that an addiction is bothering me in reaching my goal or making me completely dependent in itself is a remarkable thing.’ So now, on knowing the addiction and ...
Views: 519 - Ways to Show Support to a Recovering Drug Addict - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2020 from Alex NickWhen a person goes through drub recovery treatment, it alters every aspect of their life. And these changes can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting to a person. Along with the right medical assistance, support from the loved ones is equally important in this journey. Family and ...
Views: 709 - WE ARE "CREATED SELVES" - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Keith BrayWE ARE “CREATED SELVES” Shakespeare said it, “This above all; to thine own self be true”. In a journey of life recovery, a transformation to a new and more abundant life, had not one of our real problems been true to our selves and selfishly so? For me the answer to this was yes; but I know ...
Views: 1177 - Wedding Invitation Card is an excellent way of inviting your guests - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Florida NicoleWedding Invitation Cards is a superlative way to announce that you are entering into a new life! Wedding invitations are a superb thought through which people know more about your style of wedding, theme and venue. Unique wedding invitations can be kept as a souvenir to remember the happy ...
Views: 1808 - Weight Loss: Freedom from Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Leena BabutaIt is a fact that gathering extra fat is easy when losing of the same is hard. Nevertheless, it is the time when people want to know how they can shred a few kilogram of their body weight. Obesity is the challenge of the time and obese people in growing number are found in different parts of the ...
Views: 689 - What a Life Coach would like Coaches to know about the Addiction-Recovered Population - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Helga MatzkoWhen I suggest to addiction trained and mental health professionals that there may be more for a sober client to attain in life than sobriety through the successful completion of the 12-step program in AA, I receive various responses: 1. Looks of incomprehension; 2. Questioning of my ...
Views: 1096 - What a Random Act of Kindness Means to Me - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI was in a drive-thru line at Starbuck’s last week when I had the sudden urge to do a random act of kindness. I paid for the coffee of the person behind me. What was a very pleasant morning all of a sudden turned into an exceptional morning because I stepped outside of myself to make a ...
Views: 1726 - WHAT AM I THINKING? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Keith BrayWHAT AM I THINKING? "I never know what I think about something until I read what I've written on it." -- William Faulkner Years ago I was in a treatment facility trying to learn how to live life on life’s terms. To say my mind was a super speedway would have been an understatement. Disjointed ...
Views: 1231 - What are the Benefits to Inpatient Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jezebel LakeDeciding to pursue addiction treatment for yourself or someone about whom you care is the first important step to recovery. The next decision is which type of treatment to begin. One of the best forms of addiction treatment is an inpatient program, where patients live for a period of time and ...
Views: 850 - What are the Objectives of a Total Program of Sex Addiction Treatment? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenFifteen years ago, people didn’t even know there was such a thing as sex addiction, never mind how to get help for it. With Patrick Carnes’ groundbreaking book Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sex Addiction, people who suffer from self-destructive sexual acts had hope of knowing what ailed ...
Views: 2883 - What Are You Addicted To? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Kelly BallardEveryone, and I do mean everyone, is addicted to something. It may not appear so on the surface. Maybe your addiction is acceptable in this society. (Or at least legal.) Do you shop too much? How many shoes do you have in your closet? Must you always be right? Did you have to drink that ...
Views: 1017 - What Are You Thinking? How Your Thoughts Affect Your Recovery From Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Candace PlattorHave you ever wondered about the impact of your thoughts? By now, most people have either seen the movie The Secret or have heard about it. By showing a number of different situations and how people respond to them, The Secret teaches that we are creating our lives with every thought we have, ...
Views: 3153 - What Do I Need Today? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Jayne FerreiraThis article is to introduce the first part of a new Free Meditation Video Series on the Five Elements of Recovery. Part One Can Be Found Here; http://www.elementsofnurture.com/Click-Here-for-Meditation-Video-Series_ep_43.html WHAT DO I NEED TODAY? In the EARTH meditation we ask for ...
Views: 1298 - What Drug Rehab Facility? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Robert JohnsonWhether drug or alcohol addiction is an incurable disease or a personal choice has been argued for years. Regardless of the philosophy what is important is finding a drug rehab facility which offers effective solutions to end addiction. In the most effective form of drug and alcohol ...
Views: 1259 - What Is A Chemical Addiction? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Fiona VanwinkleA drug addiction is a compulsive disorder. Addiction can be of varied kinds, namely drugs, alcohol, gambling, spending, smoking, sex, eating or any other behavior. A person hit by this is often unsatisfied and restless. Drug addiction in layman’s terms would be dependence on chemicals or ...
Views: 1736 - What Is A Dry Drunk? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Bill UrellWhat is a dry drunk, and the 'dry drunk syndrome', as it is sometimes called? It can best be described as someone who fits one of two conditions. The first is someone who has given up drinking and drugging and not made any internal or emotional changes, they stay the same but the substance use ...
Views: 4550 - What Is A Murderer’s Heart Made Of? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2015 from Roxana JonesSome time ago, a film director friend showed me a video anonymously sent to him. It was of the execution of a murderer who had been found guilty and sentenced to the electric chair. Those images have left a strong impact on me ever since, not so much because of their grotesque and morbid nature ...
Views: 981 - What is a Plan for Sobriety and Why is it Important? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Lara SchusterYou have reached a point in your life where you know you need to make a change and stop your alcohol and drug abuse, but you are not quite sure as to how to be successful. You may have heard the term “plan for sobriety” but you are not sure what it is or what is its purpose. What is a Plan ...
Views: 861 - What Is Addiction? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Chad RatliffeAddiction is a condition characterized by repeated, compulsive seeking and use of drugs, alcohol or other similar substances despite adverse social, mental and physical consequences. It is usually accompanied by psychological and physical dependence on the abused substance and the appearance of ...
Views: 833 - What is Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Wilkinson SmithBefore someone can understand that they need help for an addiction, they will need to understand what addiction really is. There are many myths about addiction, but really one can become addicted to almost anything, not just Class A drugs. Once addiction is understood, it is far easier for ...
Views: 1336 - What is Addiction? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenTo be at risk for addiction, two psychological conditions seem to exist during childhood. First, the child has become over- reliant on sources of comfort outside of himself to provide a feeling of being soothed, safe and secure. Second, the child had difficulty making a healthy separation ...
Views: 1222 - What Is Alcohol Addiction? Alcohol Addiction Counselling and Treating Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Rosemary Grace BrooksThe alcohol addiction counselling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a ...
Views: 969 - What is an Alcoholic and Alcoholism? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Lara SchusterOver half the population of the U.S. struggle with alcoholism. While a large number will seek assistance for their alcohol abuse, an even greater number will never get the help they need. Still, many people do not understand what an alcoholic is and what is alcoholism? An alcoholic is someone ...
Views: 579 - What Is Gambling Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Mike MedsenAustralia is a betting country, with around 80 percent of youngsters having taken an interest in betting in any event once. What starts as fun can turn into a difficult issue in the event that it starts to adversely influence your day by day life or cause money related issues. All things ...
Views: 968 - What Is Sex Addiction - Treating Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Rosemary Grace BrooksSex addiction is an illness that is experienced worldwide by men and women from different backgrounds and cultures. When a person is a sex addict, they suffer from a disease which is incurable, progressive and capable of destroying the lives of not only the sufferer but of their families as ...
Views: 1234 - What is Sex Addiction, Anyway? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenAddiction to sexual behavior is a complex disorder that incorporates many aspects of your personality, bio-chemistry, socio-cultural environment, family-of-origin issues, thinking/feeling processes, self-esteem, and quality of relations with others. I see sex addiction as a prism; depending on ...
Views: 1417 - What is Sex Addiction? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Licia GinneOf course with all the news of Jesse James & Tiger Woods and of course Dr. Drew Pinksy’s new Celebrity Sex Rehab show, the question most often asked is, Is there such a thing as sexual addiction? As I have stated in other articles addiction is a complex issue. People find themselves doing ...
Views: 1592 - What is the Difference Between Detox and Rehab? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Lara SchusterThere are an estimated 22 million people in the U.S. that struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, according to the Center for Disease Control. Of that number, less than 3 million will seek detox and rehab treatment for their substance abuse. Do I need one or both? Making the decision to ...
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