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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Recovery From Addiction Through Active Imagination And The Alchemical Process - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from John SmethersApproximately a month before I was released from the netherworld of the prison yard, I weighed more than I ever had in my life. Not knowing anything about fat, carbohydrates, or heart rate and exercise, I started fast-walking around the prison yard per diem, every day. While I managed not to ...
Views: 3505(1 vote) - RECOVERY IN THE TWELVE STEPS - A SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Darlene LancerMany mental health professionals do not understand the 12-Step recovery process, unless they have participated in a 12-Step program. Although they may encourage their clients to do so, they may feel perplexed or intimated, or act patronizing. Often, therapists don’t realize that the 12-Steps are ...
Views: 4320(1 vote) - Recovery Is For Anybody - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Todd BranstonMany years before I found my way into a group room or sat in a chair before a client, I listened to a recording of Dr. King and his "I Have a Dream" speech. Having listened to his speech I knew I wanted to help people in some way and I knew I wanted to affect change, I just didn't know how. I ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - Reducing the Seductive Nature of Addictions - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Ken KeisAddiction: the quality or state of being addicted; a compulsive need for use of a habit-forming substance or activity known to be harmful to the individual. Is it just me or has our so-called developed society become riddled with every addiction imaginable? With all the opportunities life has ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Rehab Centers in Florida: Which Rehab is Right for Me? - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Doug MeadWith the staggering amounts of rehab centers in Florida in place, it is difficult to determine which drug rehab program is best. For anyone who is dependent on drugs or alcohol looking for recovery, it's a choice that can change their lives. For anyone who has suffered through the devastating ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Rehab Guide - Online and DVD Treatment - NEW Trend In Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDetermining the right time for drug and alcohol treatment is different for each person. Some individuals will go and get help as soon as they feel like they're developing a problem. Others seek treatment when they feel they're becoming dependent on drugs or alcohol to cope with life. Still, ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Rehab Pennsylvania Institute Can Help You Kick Your Addiction - For Good! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Krystal BlakeAccording to statistics, addiction to alcohol and hard drugs such as crack cocaine is really becoming a menace to modern society. Many individuals have lost their lives to drug overdose and for those who have somehow survived their addiction to alcohol and drugs, they keep on fighting the battle ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Relapse. Always or Never? Shira Goldberg - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Shira GoldbergRecovery Coach Shira- Thoughts on Relapse I think that recovery is not only a process, but unlike popular belief, definitely not a linear one. Statistically speaking, relapse, or at least a 'lapse,' (and yes I do believe there is a difference) is almost a guarantee for about 80% of the ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Relationship Addiction: A Process Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Jim HallMost of us typically associate addiction with alcohol or drug abuse, but it's clear that addictive behaviors go far beyond. A universal definition of Addiction is characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance, behavior, or activity despite negative consequences (harmful ...
Views: 2340(1 vote) - Relationship Codependency: Everything You Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Randi FineExcerpted from the April 21,2011 episode of my radio show, A Fine Time for Healing Roughly 100 million Americans suffer the effects of codependency today. Relationship codependency is often referred to as the “White Knight” syndrome, because the codependent tends to be a rescuer. ...
Views: 4557(1 vote) - Relax and recover part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tom DiffenderferIn the article relax and recover part 1, I wrote about the positive aspects of reaching a deep state of relaxation on a regular basis. I explained how this type of relaxation benefits people in recovery from addictions and promotes overall wellness. This article will focus on how to achieve this ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Replace Your Deadly Tobacco With Quality Legal Spice To Live A Healthier Life - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Smokers BlendsOnce a civilization boomed in this planet called Maztec made it a history and till date it is a hotcake among people worldwide. You may have already guessed it, of what I’m talking about. Yes it is the ‘sage leaves’-Salvia. It's been used there as a social and spiritual route to feel the ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Risks Associated with Drugs Abuse and Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from David B BarryThe surveys conducted by National Institute of Drugs Abuse (NIMA) indicate that there are some children who are already abusing drugs by the age of 12 or 13. Many individuals start taking drugs for a mere feel good factor, or out of curiosity, but soon they are taken over completely by the drugs ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Role of Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Curing Addictions - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Clinton DixonAddiction to drugs and alcohol is a big curse to the society and it has destroyed many individuals and family. Nowadays a large number of people are opting for Christian drug and alcohol rehab center to get rid of their addictions. It is a specialized treatment that combines religious elements ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Save your life from alcohol addiction - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Sparky DasSave your life from alcohol addiction In the present world it is common for people to experiment with alcohol and drugs during their adolescent age, however alcohol addiction is a disease; characterized by the sufferer having a habit of excessive drinking, although they know the negative ...
Views: 606(1 vote) - Selecting A Good Rehab Center - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Brian WalkerThe vice of drug abuse has always impacted negatively on the friends and families of the addicts. These substances transform the victims into different creatures. Subsequently, these drugs interfere with their metabolism thereby; they experience physiological problems. In this regard, substances ...
Views: 2605(1 vote) - Self Harm From a Student’s Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Jennifer McLeodSelf harm is when someone decides to take out their problems toward themselves in a deliberate way. Some people may only ever self harm once in their lifetime but some people do continue throughout their life until they seek help to deal with their issues. Many people find it to be a way that ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - Self Help Tips - What are Boundaries ? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainMany people will hear the word boundaries and immediately think that it only applies to someone who works in or understands the world of therapy or counselling. In fact healthy boundaries are something that hopefully will be developed in most families with kids, and are essential for any ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - Self Help Tips - What Does Self Help Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainIn modern day usage, self-help really refers to a process concerning people's own personal development or self growth. The good side of this is that it leads to people trying to become aware of who and what they are, and pursuing avenues that can help them become more rounded and happy people. ...
Views: 1970(2 votes) - Self-Help Tips - What Does Abandonment Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainWhen people talk about abandonment, or fear of abandonment, they often feel it is something that either happened to them, or what happens to other people in childhood, often without a really clear sense of what it might mean. There is some truth in this interpretation of abandonment, but its ...
Views: 1877(2 votes) - Self-Help Tips - Why Are People Resistant to Change? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainMany people who have been involved in any type of personal growth or self development work and have subsequently sensed a real change in their inner world, will often forget the real difficulty and fear involved in doing any type of work that necessitates change. People approaching ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - Self-Judgment and Sexual Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Margaret PaulHarv called me for phone consultations because his wife, Nancy, threatened to leave him if he did not get some help. "I must be all messed up with my sexuality. I constantly want sex with my wife and she is fed up with it. When she won't have sex with me I'm angry and sullen. I love my wife ...
Views: 3661(1 vote) - Serentity Prayer - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaFrom Chapter 6 of my book Spiritual Infusion:Twelve Step Recovery and Revival Inside and Outside The church, you will find my study and commentary into the depth of this marvelous prayer and what it offers us in recovery. This is the long-form of the Prayer and warrants study of the words so ...
Views: 2961(2 votes) - Seven Strategies for Managing Everyday Stressors by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC, CHT - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,Life is challenging. We all know that. What we don’t often know is how to manage our reactions to everyday stressors. And, in general, it is those reactions that tend to make things feel bigger and harder, or smaller and more manageable. Here are a few suggestions that might be helpful in ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Sex Addiction in the new Millennium - an Evolving Issue - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Dr. Cory HrushkaIt seems like almost every day another celebrity – actor, professional athlete, or politician – holds a press conference or has a publicist send an announcement to the press stating that he or she is a sex addict. But what exactly is a “sex addict”? Is it just a blanket term for someone who ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - Sex Addiction: A Depth Psychology Approach - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dorothy HaydenUnderstanding Sex Addiction: A Depth Psychology Approach An Introduction to Sex Addiction It is well known among people in the 12-step sex programs that of all the addictions, sex is the most difficult to master. Far from the notion that sex addiction is the “fun” one, the suffering of ...
Views: 3375(1 vote) - Should You Quit Drinking? - Taking the First step - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Corey AveryIs your habit of drinking alcoholic interfering with various areas of your life? Is your significant other threatening to leave you if you do not get help? Is your child scared of you? Perhaps you have gotten fired from your job or received a stern warning from the manager. It is when problems ...
Views: 2771(1 vote) - Signs Of Alcoholism In Men - 5 Times More Likely - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenIt is estimated that about three-quarters of the population drink alcohol. Of this number, about 10% will find that their alcohol consumption leads to serious problems involving their health, work, finances, and relationships with family and friends. When a person uses alcohol despite ...
Views: 3970(1 vote) - Similarities among the Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Marty LernerWhat follows is a list of common traits and characteristics among all forms of eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and related addictive relationships with food and weight. As alcoholism and drug dependency share more common ground than differences, so too do the different ...
Views: 2338(1 vote) - Skilled Sobriety - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Todd BranstonLong-term sobriety requires personal engagement in your recovery. Real engagement goes beyond just attending meetings or calling your sponsor. Engaged recovery requires that you constantly learn new, concrete skills which support long-term sobriety. When I think of concrete skills that support ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - Smoking Cessation Programs - The Easy Way to Stop Smoking - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Igor StilerSmoking cessation programs are an effective solution to get rid of the dreadful habit of smoking. FDA-approved auriculotherapy is among the most effective smoking cessation programs available today. Smoking addiction is widely considered a physical and psychological problem. The health ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - Smoking, Nicotine and Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseLet’s get this out of the way, smoking and nicotine addiction are very bad for one’s health, but you know this. However knowing this and taking it to heart produce different reactions. The use of tobacco and its resulting nicotine addiction is responsible for killing more than 430,000 people ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Social Media Detox - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2020 from candice flynnSocial media is that the new addiction. you're constantly switching from one social media app to a different mindlessly. From watching stories on Instagram to retweeting on Twitter, social media may be a huge component of our lives today! actually , the typical person spends a minimum of 1 hour ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - Solutions to Computer and Internet Addiction: - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from battle horseComputers are a very important part of our life. One can say that, playing computer games, surfing the internet, chatting with friends, social networking etc. are regular activities a person may perform every time he or she logins. Sometimes the above mentioned activities can become an obsession ...
Views: 9626(1 vote) - Solutions To Dealing With Sociopathic Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanIn my previous article called, Living with a Narcissist, I wrote about my desire to provide people with solutions to pathological behavior like narcissism, sociopathic behavior and co-dependency issues. In my research on this subject, I ran across this helpful article from Snow Lions ...
Views: 3016(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - How Do You Give Hope to Someone? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainGiving hope to someone who needs it, whether their situation be a desperate one or simply a need for inspiration is perhaps the most important gift one can give, as well as in many ways being the most difficult thing to help instigate. It is often easier to give a false sense of hope than a real ...
Views: 5012(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - It's Ok to Be Human! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainWhen many people hear the word spiritual or spirituality, or any word associated with religion or spiritual terminology they immediately assume that the underlying idea or rationale behind it is that of becoming a good or a better person than they were before. To many if not most people, this ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - Self Acceptance Not Self Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainSelf-improvement has become something of a mantra and a watchword for a vast industry that has grown up around it in the last 30 perhaps 40 years. A lot of the self-improvement industry has flourished in the last 10 or 15 years with the growth of the Internet. Perhaps an inevitable ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - The Value of Listening - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainQuite recently there was television footage of a politician surrounded by his advisers, listening to a voter telling him what she thought about a particular subject. The commentary was about how this politician had been listening to this woman, and was designed to show him in a more human ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - What Does the Serenity Prayer Actually Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Peter MainThe serenity prayer has a special place for many people, aside from its actual or little meaning, it has become something of a mantra for members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12 step fellowships. The wording and dating of the serenity prayer goes back far beyond the beginning of ...
Views: 2714(1 vote) - Spiritual Terms - Why Do People Isolate? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Peter MainIsolation is often thought of in physical terms, as being a process where people physically remove themselves from other people and live apart, either from society or from family and friends and other people. Isolation is sometimes thought of as a good thing, often in the context of someone ...
Views: 3420(1 vote) - Standing At The Crossroads: Trying to Quit Using Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Peggy FergusonPeople do not easily come to the conclusion that they have an alcohol or other drug problem. The telltale signs have been there quite some time. Addiction carries with it its own camouflage devices. It can look like a lot of other illnesses from the perspective of an outsider looking in. ...
Views: 2245(2 votes) - STATE-OF-THE-ART DRUG TREATMENT OPTIONS: NALTRAZONE - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Corey AveryThere’s new hope in the treatment of alcoholism, heroin, and other opiate addictions with positive results occurring for drug abusers, entering into inpatient drug rehab, which combine administration of the pharmaceutical Naltrazone Hydrocholoride, along with an overall addiction treatment ...
Views: 3278(1 vote) - Staying Sober After In-Patient Treatment: Ten Reasons To Follow Through With Continuing Care Even If You Don't Want To - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Peggy FergusonThe majority of patients who successfully complete inpatient and have the desire to stay clean and sober relapse in the first year after acute care treatment. Anyone who has been to inpatient treatment has noticed that the among the other patients around them, that there is a large percentage ...
Views: 2874(2 votes) - Staying Sober Utilizing Mandates and Injunctions - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Todd BranstonWhen a person decides to get sober the idea of staying sober can be overwhelming. The fear of relapse looms large. A quick review of the literature suggests that the success rate is relatively small when compared to the number of people who attempt to find sobriety. According to a 2003 study, ...
Views: 3677(1 vote) - Stimulant Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe stimulant Adderall, is a drug that was intended to help people, mostly children and adolescents with ADHD and ADD, but has become a commonly abused street drug. Sadly, studies reveal that both Adderall and Ritalin abuse have become equally popular as a diet drug for stay at home moms. ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Stop Face Picking By Getting Rid Of Your Need To Be Perfect - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Sophia BrooksTo stop face picking the first thing that you need to address is your issues with perfectionism when trying to stop picking. When You think to stop face picking you think of picking acne or compulsive pimple popping. Sometimes you start face picking at stuff that is not noticeable or is not ...
Views: 3005(2 votes) - Stop Smoking Affiliate Programs Let You Quit Smoking and Make Money Online As an Affiliate! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Michael WestbrookStop smoking affiliate programs allow recovering smokers to earn extra income online by referring stop smoking aids and treatments to fellow recovering smokers. Quit smoking affiliate programs have helped thousands of smokers stay on track by reaching out to others in the process of quitting ...
Views: 4263(1 vote) - Stop the Compelling Feeling To Steal With Online Classes - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Ari NovickOnline classes are indeed an important resource in providing various types of lessons. The best thing about online classes is they are available to anyone across the United States who is interested in taking them as long as they have computer access. Classes are led by qualified licensed ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Stopping Drug Abuse Through Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Bryan SacksDrug and alcohol abuse is much more common now than it was in the past. When illegal drugs first surfaced in the 1960s and 70s, drug use was completely unheard of in the social settings, and when the casual users became addicts, there was no help or solutions for them. As the use of drugs and ...
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