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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- The Importance of Recovery Sponsors - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Cheryl Hinneburg12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are tradition based programs and have been proven to work. Part of the glue that keeps these programs effective is sponsorship. In AA and in NA, people are required to seek sponsors. A sponsor is a mentor and someone that has ...
Views: 2672(1 vote) - What Is the Best Neurofeedback Protocol for Addiction Recovery? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from William ScottThe answer: "It depends on the person's brain." However, almost for certain at some point in a complete series of neurofeedback sessions a person who is recovering from addiction will benefit from receiving the alpha-theta protocol. The evidenced-based symptom-oriented evaluation will suggest ...
Views: 2668(4 votes) - Are Alcoholism And Addiction Really Incurable Diseases? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Marie Antoinette KelleyMy son Pax began using marijuana when he was fifteen. When he was eighteen, he came home from school one day and began crying. He told me he was hooked on heroin. For the next six years, I battled heroin for Pax’s life. He went to thirty-day programs, sixty-day programs, and ninety-day ...
Views: 2667 - Our Christian Recovery Model Today: A First Century Christian Fellowship - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A First Century Christian Fellowship Major Sources for Observing Early A.A.’s Apostolic Principles, Practices, and Resemblance to First Century Christianity at Work By Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved A Common Observation about “Old-School” Alcoholics ...
Views: 2666(1 vote) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Could Help With Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Mike MillerHave you ever felt the effects of peer pressure? If you answered no to this question you obviously have lived on an island your entire life without ever having had human interaction! As a counselor for both in class and online drug awareness classes, I often discuss the nature and power of ...
Views: 2663(3 votes) - 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 - ***The Functioning Alcoholic Is Your Husband - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillYou both enjoyed a drink when you were first married. But unlike your drinking, his has increased over time. In fact it has become an integral part of everyday living for him. It has become a familiar part of your life too, because you worry about what is happening to him and to your ...
Views: 2657(2 votes) - Aromatherapy for Anxiety Relief – Petitgrain Pure Essential Oil ( Citrus aurantium ) by KG Stiles, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from KG StilesKeywords: A warm, refreshing orange aroma that fairly sparkles with brightness. Petitgrain is a top note often used in perfumery. Almost all cologne waters contain some petitgrain oil. Steam distilled from the leaves of the bitter orange tree Petitgrain oil has a lovely fresh and revitalizing ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - *** Amity Foundation’s Annual Acknowledgement Ceremony - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Debra NortonWe need to send a message to the world. Let it be known that the people in our penal institutions are not invisible; they are not to be thrown away. There is redemption that can be had in the lives of every human being. We stand here in solidarity today with Amity Foundation to say that we ...
Views: 2653(1 vote) - What do you know about A.A.? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),International Christian Recovery Coalition Workshops in Orange County, CA 23May Do you know how many Christian organizations influenced the ideas, principles, and practices of the AA of Akron Christian Fellowship founded in 1935? Do you know the details of the Christian upringing of A.A. ...
Views: 2653(1 vote) - 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 - Insurance Coverage for Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Marty LernerA clear and concise understanding of your insurance benefits and what will or won’t be covered for an eating disorder [or a related diagnosis] can be both confusing and overwhelming. As an example, your insurance may list mental health as a covered benefit [eating disorders fall within that ...
Views: 2644(1 vote) - Finding Clarity - Dealing With An Addicted Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Joe WhiteIt was 15 years ago and my life was different. Growing up I didn't plan on being a drug addict. I came from a good family, parents who loved each other and their kids. As a matter of fact this year they are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. All the love and good upbringing didn't ...
Views: 2640(2 votes) - FORBES.COM NAMES SOBER LIVING BY THE SEA - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2004 from Dennis HelfandFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORBES.COM NAMES SOBER LIVING BY THE SEA AMONG TOP 10 LUXURY REHAB CENTERS NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Sober Living by the Sea, which provides hope and treatment to those in need of assistance for alcoholism, chemical dependency, substance abuse and other harmful ...
Views: 2639 - Are you overeating to pump up depleted brain chemicals? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonDo you experience strong cravings for modern “drug” foods artificially concentrated in fat, sugar and salt? Foods like cookies, ice cream, chocolate, pastries, chips and french fries trigger the release of powerful “feel good” chemicals in the brain. Do you feel the need for stimulants like ...
Views: 2636(1 vote) - How Do You Learn to Live Without Alcohol? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAlcoholism is extremely common in our society and it affects the lives of very many people. It is insidious and it ruins lives everywhere it presents itself. Alcohol is one of the only drugs on the market that is legal. Supermarkets sell it off extremely cheaply, with their special offers and ...
Views: 2635(1 vote) - A Behavioral Modification Approach to Treating Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy Hayden“Brainlock”, a four-step self-help guide for treating OCD is a book written by Jeffrey Schwartz, M.D., a physician who spent most of his career treating and doing research on Obsessive/Compulsive (OCD) behaviors. His has developed a four-part program self-help program that can be used for ...
Views: 2633 - Dealing With Boredom in Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Todd BranstonOverheard at meetings and treatment rooms are stories of how clients report that there's nothing to do now that they're sober or how they feel like they won't have any friends once they get sober. While I can certainly understand the concern, there are a lot of people engaged in a full life who ...
Views: 2633(1 vote) - Giving Yourself An "Internal Makeover" - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Carl-Peter LehmannThe reason I believe a lot of people are unsuccessful in recovering from an addiction, whether it be alcoholism or drug addiction, is that too often the symptoms, rather than the causes of the addiction are being treated. What's a symptom? You're feeling depressed, anxious, paranoid, generally ...
Views: 2631 - Reprogram Your Mind to Quit Pot Smoking! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Lily AstorAre you desperate to quit pot smoking? Is your marijuana addiction seriously affecting your life, work, or relationships? Have you tried to quit pot smoking already and have failed time and again? Well, in order to quit pot smoking there's a number of things that need to be addressed that often ...
Views: 2629 - Open Letter to Overeaters Anonymous - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Marty LernerIn August of 2010 Overeaters Anonymous celebrated its Golden Anniversary at its world convention in Los Angeles. As someone who has treated compulsive overeaters for more than three decades, I was privileged to be an invited guest to join in the celebration. As a point of reference my ...
Views: 2628(1 vote) - Healing from Pornography Addiction - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs someone that has spent nearly forty years studying human behavior, compulsion, mind body relationships and addiction, I have seen over and over again how addiction can be shattering to our hearts, self image, and sense of stability in the world. I am in the process of designing a program ...
Views: 2627 - Can Neuro-Linguistics Programming Help with Sex Addiction Recovery? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenNLP is an approach to doing psychotherapy that was all the rage in the 70’s and early 80’s. It is a model of the structure of your inner, subjective experience and how that experience influences behavior. It provides a framework for eliciting the way you experience reality with a focus on ...
Views: 2625 - Cutting Down Or Giving Up Drinking - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Tobin HuntDo you need to give up drinking completely if you have a problem with alcohol? There are conflicting opinions on this. The AA approach says that abstinence is the only way that works for sure. But being abstinent is no guarantee against a relapse, and some would say that it is just avoiding the ...
Views: 2622 - How To Stop Drinking Alcohol - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Rev.William MeinsenHow to stop drinking alcohol that's why we are here. If you are reading this then you probably have a problem with alcohol. Or know someone who does. To give you simple steps to quit drinking would do nothing to help you, therefore it would be doing you a disservice. Why do you want to ...
Views: 2621 - What are the intrapsychic mechanisms of a drug-dependent individual? What are addicted people thinking? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiInitially the attraction is euphoria taking a mini vacation. Someone once told me getting high is like God putting a warm blanket around you and rubbing your temples telling you everything will be alright. This is a powerful draw. The mini vacation to escape life’s hardships becomes more ...
Views: 2617(2 votes) - Seeking Guidance from God in Today's A.A.? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Seeking Guidance from God in Today's A.A.? “Go with the Winners” and Follow the Original Akron A.A. “Christian Fellowship” Program Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved The following verses from the Book of James show specifically why and how to seek the wisdom of God. As A.A. ...
Views: 2606(2 votes) - 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) - Sex Addiction as an Intimacy Disorder - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenAttachment patterns have to do with how the infant is tended to by his/her primary caregiver, typically the mother. This means that when an infant is upset, or dysregulated, the "good enough" mother soothes the infant thereby regulating his/her nervous system. This kind of consistent tending to ...
Views: 2603 - Addictions: Are Addictions A Bad Thing? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to current societal problems, the word addiction is often mentioned. And there are certain things that are generally spoken about, when it comes to what people are addicted to. These are often: drugs, alcohol and gambling for instance. And due to the exposure that these ...
Views: 2595(1 vote) - Introducing the 12-Steps, God, as we understand Him…so what? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Ned WickerWhile introducing the 12-Step process to drug addiction patients, I often see bristling when we come to the mention of God. They get that certain look on their faces; the one that says the door is shut tight and “I don’t want to hear any of that God business.” Their statement is usually ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery - How Can I Tell If My Partner Is Serious About Recovery? - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost spouses of alcoholics or addicts have been down this road before. Something has happened. Some crisis has gotten the attention of the alcoholic/addict and now he is motivated to get clean and sober. This time he is going to AA/NA and going to counseling. Promises made by the addict to stop ...
Views: 2586(3 votes) - 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 - 4 Serious Tips for Overcoming Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Anica OaksSubstance abusers and their families often do not understand the complexity of the issue and what it requires to overcome addiction. As a result, repeated attempts to stop using substances usually ends in frustration on the part of family members, and the downward spiral into deeper distress on ...
Views: 2583 - Eating Disorders and Chemical Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Marty LernerThose of us who have been in and around the “recovery community” are all too aware of the prevalence of eating disorders among the chemically dependent. The purpose of this article is to heighten awareness of both the nature and prevalence of eating disorders particular to the community of ...
Views: 2582(1 vote) - The Most Important Relationship Is With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiI want to share two stories to help those with drug problems -- or those with loved ones who have drug problems -- see how addiction works and how it can be overcome. My clients, Belle and Bob, were both addicts. Belle managed to dig herself out. Bob did not. At the most basic level, these ...
Views: 2576(2 votes) - The Advent of Heroin - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Cheryl HinneburgEverything about heroin has changed full throttle during the past fifty years or so. The mid 1960’s saw a surge of illegal heroin being smuggled into the US and by 1970 there were close to a million heroin addicts in the US alone. Much of this was blamed on Vietnam, the Corsican gangsters, and ...
Views: 2575(1 vote) - Taking the First Step Toward Financial Recovery After Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Lisa EspichAfter two decades of addiction, my husband, Dean, had finally accepted treatment. He was on the right path and ready to begin a fresh start. As he returned home, clean and full of hope, the joy I felt for his long-awaited recovery was joined by the sobering reality of debt. Years of addiction ...
Views: 2573 - Clinical Needs Assessments - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Amy LashwayAs the Director of Admissions for a residential treatment center for over seven years, I learned the hard way why initial assessments are crucial. I have found it to be essential from the inception of a clinical relationship to have as much information and as broad an overview of your new client ...
Views: 2568 - 5 Myths About Alcoholism and Drinking - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Mike MillerFiguring out the truth of your justifications for your drinking is crucial to eliminating your denial. These are often asked by my alcohol class students when they take my alcohol awareness classes. Myth #1: I can cease drinking anytime I want to. Maybe you can; unfortunately it's more ...
Views: 2567(2 votes) - Addiction: The Ultimate Distraction - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Jyude AllbrightAddiction in the city, addiction in the country, addiction in the suburbs, addiction in the schools, addiction in the churches, addiction in the legal system, addiction in the government, addiction in business, addiction in medicine…we simply can’t get away from it. Or, is there another ...
Views: 2567(1 vote) - New Year's Resolutions? Try Intentions Instead - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Candace PlattorIn the immortal words of John Lennon, another year is over and a new one's just begun. Isn't it interesting how we, as a society, agree that this is the time to give ourselves and our lives a complete and total new makeover? We have decided that at this time of the year we will revisit the ...
Views: 2565(1 vote) - Internet Porn Addiction: Not An Easy Nut to Crack - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenI've been sitting in a room talking to addicts for 25 years. All kinds of addicts. I've participated in the enormous struggles of alcoholics to get sober, cocaine, heroine, methamphetamine, food, love, nicotine, sex...all kinds of addictions. My conclusion, culled from clinical experience, is ...
Views: 2564 - The Stakes Can Be Quite High When You Do Not Quit Gambling - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Michelle TeeWhy would stakes be high if you have a gambling addiction or a gambling problem and you do not quit? Is gambling not supposed to be fun, and a great escape from the truly mundane aspects of life? On the television commercials, all of the people gambling in the casinos look like they are ...
Views: 2560 - Old School A.A. and Old School A.A. Groups Today - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Old School A.A. and Old School A.A. Groups Today Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Reflections and Suggestions about Pioneer A.A. that Could Help You! Utilize "Old School A.A." Approaches Today There is no real substitute today for beginning with one-on-one sponsorship, ...
Views: 2553(2 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: How to Catapult Your Recovery to the Next Level by Using A Problems Checklist to Drive Skill Developmen - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Peggy FergusonEarly recovery is a time of self-assessment and problem identification. You have to know what is not working in order to begin to fix it. One of the first tasks, right after learning basic craving management techniques is spending the time and energy to identify the roles that chemicals have ...
Views: 2550(1 vote) - Craving Comfort- Handling Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchHow many times have you decided that you need to stop smoking or eating sugar and find that you can't? It becomes even more difficult to quit once you've decided that you have to. The internal saboteur takes over and tells you that, "just one more won't hurt." One in every twelve adults abuse ...
Views: 2548(1 vote) - ***Effective Communication: Listening Vs. Complying - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillLately you’ve been finding yourself stewing about how you’ll handle your last child leaving home, and you need to talk with your husband about it. You start to tell him what you’re feeling, but his eyes glaze over and he tunes you out. You wonder how it came to this and if it’s fixable? You ...
Views: 2546(1 vote) - How to Manage the Change of Seasons in Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2007 from Maureen StaianoHere we are moving through the seasons again. For most folks it is no big deal, they may feel a little lethargic as clocks change forward and back but other than that it has not much of an impact. In addiction the change of seasons can be an especially vulnerable time. Change of seasons is ...
Views: 2542 - Men in Love Addiction - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim HallIf you're a man- you're here for a reason. Maybe you're here because you're having relationship difficulties- or you are dealing with a relationship loss. And/or you identify yourself as having characteristics in love addiction- - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Many mental health care professionals make ...
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