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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- The Salvation Army/an A.A. Source: Article One - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Salvation Army: an A.A. Source Article One Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved It took many years of research before I was able to find and discuss the many strong links between the Salvation Army and Alcoholics Anonymous. And the links were of several different ...
Views: 2538(2 votes) - How to Overcome Seven Obstacles to New Year's Resolutions Success - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Peggy FergusonI love the New Year. I feel like I am the threshold of a new year. I am glad that there is a week between Christmas and the New Year because it gives me a chance to recover, regroup, and rethink. Of course, I would like to think of a new year as a fresh, blank, Big Chief Tablet to write ...
Views: 2535(2 votes) - The Heavy, Heavy Price of Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenLoss of Relationships The life of a sex addict gradually becomes very small, in terms of the number of surrounding loved ones. The freedom of self is impaired. Precious life energies are consumed. The rapacious need for a particular type of experience in the “erotic haze” (See Chapter II) ...
Views: 2528 - The Danger of Doing Well - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Tim GrayDid you know there is danger in doing well in recovery? This comes as a surprise to many people in recovery. So, you are probably wondering how doing well in recovery could possibly lead to problems. Here are some situations for you to consider: Many people stop doing everything the program ...
Views: 2527(2 votes) - Grieving the Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Donna HunterGrief, as defined by Dictionary.com is “keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.” How often in early recovery are the feelings of grief expressed? “I can’t function without it.” “I can’t stand feeling this way.” Taking away the additive ...
Views: 2508 - If I Wanted to Leave Alcoholics Anonymous. . . - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2010 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),If I Wanted to Leave Alcoholics Anonymous. . . Dick B. © 2010 Anonymous. All rights reserved First of all, I don’t! But let’s just say: (1) That I’m thinking of drinking. (2) That I’m really not “willing to go to any lengths” to prevent that from happening. (3) That I’m beginning to ...
Views: 2508(1 vote) - Mandatory Drug Rehab – Can It Work? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Mikhael BulgakovMany people question whether drug rehab can work for patients who attend clinics against their wills. Rehab specialists have developed a number of highly effective treatment methods for drug addiction, but most of these methods rely heavily on the cooperation of patients themselves. The ...
Views: 2506(1 vote) - Love Addiction Recovery: Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2011 from Jim HallIn the 'Love Addict in Love Addiction' I write a lot about the five core symptoms which fuel the undue pain and dysfunction in addictive relationships. One important core symptom deserving attention is love addicts Impaired Boundaries in relationships. Too often, boundaries are invisible and ...
Views: 2500(1 vote) - WHO'S BEHIND YOUR SUCCESS? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Keith BrayWHO’S BEHIND YOUR SUCCESS? Behind an able man there are always other able men. --Chinese proverb The similarities between this and the saying “Behind every good man is a good woman” are striking. How many say “I am self-made”? No one succeeds alone. Most of us have had a strong desire in ...
Views: 2498 - Drug Addiction Support Groups - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorIt’s not easy to be free of drug addiction. There are many treatment options available for drug addiction including medication and psychological therapies. There are rehabilitation centers to help addicts get out of their addiction. The recovery process does not end as the treatment is ...
Views: 2491(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Self-Reliance and Independence - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2015 from Tina Tessina"As the price of liberty is vigilance -- so the price of independence is self-determination, the price of dignity is self-assertion, and the price of respect is self-respect," wrote psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Szasz. Dr. Romance knows that self-determination and self-respect are the ...
Views: 2490 - Recovering From Anorexia And Bulimia One Byte At A Time - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Carol AdlerIt is a well-known fact that both anorexia and bulimia are on the rise in societies that measure success and sexiness by physical body proportions. Both as a publisher/professional writer and certified hypnotherapist actively participating in Arizona’s Professional Hypnosis organization, ...
Views: 2489(1 vote) - The Two Real Guidelines That Marked the Beginnings of Alcoholics Anonymous - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Real Time Lines —Two of Them—That Marked the Beginning of A.A. March 12, 2012 Akron Events September 1931 Russell Firestone gets saved and healed of alcoholism with the help of Rev. Samuel Shoemaker on the train back to Akron from the 50th triennial General Convention of the ...
Views: 2480(1 vote) - ***When Is a Marriage Beyond Help? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillOne time in a land far away a client asked me if I could help her save her 15-year marriage. Her husband was threatening to leave her, was stonewalling and was generally emotionally cold, but she said he was willing to see me. I worked with him for several months, and they stayed ...
Views: 2479(3 votes) - The Importance of Addiction Assessment - How, When and Why it is Valuable for Drug and Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Steven GiffordWhen you or your loved one decide to make the important step toward seeking drug or alcohol treatment, the next critical step in the recovery process is determining the level of appropriate care by receiving a professional addiction assessment. This is the first intake procedure to evaluate the ...
Views: 2478(2 votes) - How Do You Forgive an Addict - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Lisa EspichAs an author and speaker on co-addiction, and as a wife of a recovering drug-addict, one of the most common questions I get is how do you forgive? It is understandable that after all of the lies, betrayal, and pain that come with addiction that loved ones would have a difficult time forgiving. ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - Maximizing Returns With The Help Of Financial Engineering - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Derick PorterFinancial engineering is the development of financial products and technical and quantitative strategies. It is a procedure which involves the production and arrangement of a variety of financial instruments. A financial objective is achieved with a certain amount of cost, tax, and legal ...
Views: 2475 - Five Powerful Mantras to Follow When You Are "Starting Over" in Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Dixie SomersLife doesn't always hand you the opportunity to begin again, but when it does, you might want to take a new approach. Following a specific mantra helps to keep you focused on the goals and to avoid pitfalls that put you into a tough situation in the first place. Whether you are starting over ...
Views: 2471 - Co-dependence Means Always Having to Say You're Sorry! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from PD RiversYou would never consider your self an addict. You could quit anytime, right? What am I talking about? No, I am not talking about alcohol or drugs or even gambling. I am talking about co-dependent relationships. CAN you quit anytime? Probably not. Statistics have proven that some people can only ...
Views: 2466(1 vote) - Dick B. Address to Assn of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Palm Springs - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELORS INSTITUTE Announces the 2011 Annual Christ-centered Addiction Professionals Conference to be held from Friday, September 30th TO Sunday, October 2nd at the Hotel Zoos in beautiful Palm Springs. The Dick B. Address on October 2, ...
Views: 2463(2 votes) - Addiction in Ongoing Recovery: Getting Acquainted With Middle Ground - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Peggy FergusonThe main task of early recovery is spent in trying to interrupt the momentum of the addiction to achieve sustained abstinence. Most of one's mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy is spent on that goal. In ongoing, stable, sustained recovery, the recovering person is no longer ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Beat Compulsive Binge Eating in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive Binge eating is a form of eating disorder that is often said to be much higher than other forms of disordered eating like bulimia and anorexia. The problem is that it is often not spoken about and there can be a lot of shame attached to it. As prevalent as it is, it is vital to ...
Views: 2458(2 votes) - The Secret to Recovery - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Marty LernerHere’s a brief story from a few years ago. Ok, a couple of decades ago. Anyway, I was a student [intern] at a fairly renowned psychiatric hospital and the chief of the psychiatry division, a rather charismatic and bright fellow, was taking us on rounds. All of the sudden, out of nowhere comes ...
Views: 2457(1 vote) - Are you Serious about your Recovery in 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgIs 2013 the year that you are finally serious about your recovery or are you just talking to hear yourself talk? Sure, you may have gotten clean but what are your intentions to make sure you stay that way? Are you prepared to fight the toughest battle you will likely ever face? To stay clean you ...
Views: 2455(2 votes) - Are You Stuffing Your Closets as a Compulsive Shopper? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite'Fess up. If you're reading this blog you may be a shopping addict. There's a world of difference between someone who shops for necessities (even luxuries) or social enjoyment and the person who shops to deaden emotional pain. Which one are you? Like a drug addict you use shopping to get ...
Views: 2450(2 votes) - Recovering Ground Rules for The Love Addict - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jim Hall1- Understand the Dynamics of Love Addiction & Intricacies of Love Addicted Relationships A very important first step in recovery is to gain clarity into the intricacies of love addiction, the love addict, avoidant partner, and love addicted relationship dynamics. Understanding your ...
Views: 2450(2 votes) - Relationship Between Spiritual and Existential Dimensions in Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryAddiction has been referred to as a disease of mind, body and spirit. The role and affect of mind and body are relatively self evident, whereas the spiritual dimension seems more difficult to conceptualize. Yet, if it is believed that alcoholism or other addiction does indeed affect all aspects ...
Views: 2443(2 votes) - *** A Story of Hope - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Debra Norton“Before I came to Amistad, nobody ever took time to teach me how to do something. I just had to figure it out on my own. Now I have mentors who are like me. They have been drug addicts and they have been incarcerated but they are doing something different with their life today. I could ...
Views: 2442(1 vote) - The Questions about Alcoholics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, Addictions, and the Bible - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),There is a lengthy article by Dave Hunt and another gentleman which squarely addresses the modern day "higher power," "disease," "spirituality," and Twelve Step secularism and admiration by many a Christian organization such as Celebrate Recovery and certainly by many in the recovery community ...
Views: 2442(1 vote) - The Three Pieces to the Codependency Recovery Puzzle - Are You Missing One of the Pieces? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Lisa EspichJust over five years ago my life was in complete turmoil. I was in a marriage with an out of control addict. I had lost practically all of my possessions due to my husband pawning anything valuable to support his habit, and we were on the verge of foreclosure. I felt emotionally and physically ...
Views: 2438(1 vote) - A Couch Potato No Longer: How to Beat Your TV Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you know that men and women should spend no more than 4 hours in front of the television? It increases the risks of developing cardiovascular diseases. It also promotes a sedentary lifestyle, which often leads to obesity and other disorders. ...
Views: 2435 - Addiction and the Quest for Wholeness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Rev. Sheri HellerWhere there’s emptiness there’s hunger. Passionate hunger fuels a need for connection and completion. We are innately driven to fill emptiness in a self-transcendent way through whatever we can attach to that offers us the promise of fulfillment. In our desperation, the longing for wholeness, ...
Views: 2434 - Introduction to Chemical Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Todd BranstonNot everyone who drinks regularly is an alcoholic or has a drinking problem. But substance abuse is a major problem within the older population. It is not always obvious, because many older adults drink in private rather than in bars. Because our culture generally identifies problems with ...
Views: 2430(1 vote) - The Top 10 Signs Of Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Narconon InternationalDrug Addiction can slither in unexpectedly, starting as social or recreational use and turning even the mildest users into people willing to go to desperate measures for their next fix. Drug use becomes more and more frequent, and then the same amount doesn’t produce the same effects so dosages ...
Views: 2418(1 vote) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Can Help You Face the Facts - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Mike MillerOne of the most famous phrases surrounding alcoholism is that “denial is the first sign.” Of course that is absolute hooey because there are millions of people who abstain completely from alcohol who would deny being an alcoholic. But the facts are the facts. First fact, life-long teetotalers ...
Views: 2415(2 votes) - How to Rebuild Relationships after Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Gareth CarterWhen a loved one is addicted to alcohol, it puts massive strain on the people that love them the most. Family members will often feel angry and resentful towards the individual for what they have done during the time they were addicted, which is understandable. However, once their loved ...
Views: 2415(3 votes) - The Controversy of Internet or Video Game Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from battle horseVideo game or Internet addiction is a controversial idea, unlike like other behavioral addictions, which does not have definite remedies of cure. The enactment of video game habits as addiction is another area of controversy. Many experts still lay down to the thought and deny video game habit ...
Views: 2410(1 vote) - Talking About Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryFor many people, bringing up the subject of drugs is difficult. Your teens may try to dodge the discussion, and you yourself may feel unsure about how to proceed. To boost your chances for a productive conversation, take some time to think through the issues you want to discuss before you talk ...
Views: 2403(4 votes) - ***Alcoholic Neuropathy: Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillRecently a reader left a question on my site about the symptoms of neuropathy. Her question was, "What is alcoholic neuropathy? I have heard the term and am interested in understanding it." She went on to add the comment, "It is just amazing when you read the comments from other people, and ...
Views: 2402(3 votes) - Addiction Recovery - What Families Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa EspichHow can he be so selfish? He can clearly see how much pain he’s causing - why doesn’t he care? I can’t take the stress any longer. He’s destroying all of our dreams. Our lives have become Hell. Isn’t he tired of living this way? These are the typical thoughts that run through your mind when ...
Views: 2401(2 votes) - As Access to Healthcare Increases, So Does the Number of Reported Users - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Brooke OberstSince the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the health care industry has seen a vast shift in trends and how the healthcare industry operates. The industry itself was already growing and changing before ACA. The move to electronic health records systems has been vital in order to ensure ...
Views: 2400 - Treating Xanax Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Jenna PopeAddiction to Xanax can be frightening because it's almost impossible to quit on your own. But how could something that feels so good be bad for you? It's bad for you because it is highly addicting. Progressively, you need more and more of the drug to feel the same effect that you felt in the ...
Views: 2400(2 votes) - ***Can a Functioning Alcoholic Be Affected by One Drink? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWe normally associate alcoholism with increased tolerance to alcohol. Alcoholics often are able to drink a great deal before the usual symptoms of intoxication kick in — slurred speech, falling asleep, getting loud, poor balance, and poor judgment which could lead to and accident or a DUI ...
Views: 2395(3 votes) - Identifying Narcissistic Personality Disorder Traits - Excessive Entitlement - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Amy AdamA common narcissistic behaviour is excessive entitlement. The narcissistic personality is a False Self – a person who is entrenched in their egoist mind – which is always dissatisfied. Narcissistic individuals use and mine people in order to gain narcissistic supply - which is attention, ...
Views: 2394 - HOW TO STOP GAMBLING: Belief And Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from J COvercoming A Gambling Problem involves many techniques and methods. Some are simple, some more complex. Some are external,such as our actions, and others are internal. Today, we'll be covering two internal aspects: Belief and Attitude. As you read on, you're going to discover how to better ...
Views: 2393(3 votes) - Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: A Disease or Not? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Carl-Peter LehmannAlcoholism and drug addiction are two maladies that have severely afflicted scores of people across the globe. Now, whether these two should be categorized under diseases like cancer or heart disease is a debate that seems to rage on and create great controversy. The medical community today ...
Views: 2385(1 vote) - How Alcohol Detox & Rehab Treatment Programs Help Treat Alcoholism - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Calida JenkinsAlcohol has historically, and continues to, hold a fairly important part in social engagements and bonding for many people all around the world. Drinking socially or moderately consuming alcohol for many is considered to pleasurable and perceived to reduce stress and anxiety. However, it's ...
Views: 2385(2 votes) - 2012-Self-esteem - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Keith Bray2012-Mission to Improve Self-esteem To be of service to others, I do a lot of reading and research. Original thinking is fine but what I know and coach originated from others. The biggest issues I help others to come to grips with are related to self-esteem. Today I share writing from ...
Views: 2372(1 vote) - Sex Addiction: An Addiction or An Excuse? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Beverley GlazerTalk of sex addiction is everywhere . Celebrities are admitting it. Tiger Woods went to rehab for it. Was that great PR to get public sympathy or can sex really be an addiction? ‘Why care if you’re a sex addict?’ Clients have asked me this question many times. But ask any sex addict, and ...
Views: 2370 - What Is Spiritual Addiction? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleSpiritual addiction is an addiction that is not well recognized and yet it is quite prevalent in our society. A person will become addicted to spirituality, and from the outside, appear to be leading an exemplary life. However, the addiction here is chasing the high of spiritual connection in ...
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