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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- 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: 2514(2 votes) - Treatments for Heroin Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Peerson McGintyHeroin is one of the most addictive and physically dangerous drugs abused today. Though it was first developed as a painkiller, millions of people around the world abuse it for recreational purposes and develop crippling dependencies. However, modern medicine brings hope to even the most ...
Views: 1030(2 votes) - Two Essential Questions for Men in Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Dan GriffinIt goes without saying that choosing to enter treatment or a Twelve Step program presents a unique set of challenges. One that many people do not anticipate is the experience of entering a culture in which people communicate. For men especially, this can be an unfamiliar and uncomfortable ...
Views: 7062(2 votes) - Understanding How Addiction Works - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Catherine CosgroveIn the early 1900s when drug and alcohol addictions were first studied, they were thought to be simply a result of moral failure and a lack of willpower. Today, many scientific studies have brought about a new train of thought. Most organizations that deal with additions now acknowledge that ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - Use Subliminal Messaging to Root Out Your Addictions - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Greg FrostWhen we are talking about addictions, there are many ways to really describe it and to pin the tail on the donkey, the actual root of your addiction is actually in your mind. How so? Well this is because the five senses is closely entwined with many of the brains and the body’s function, which ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - What Causes Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryAlcoholism and other forms of addiction were once considered to be a problem of morality or weak will. Unfortunately, much of society still holds these archaic views despite increasingly overwhelming evidence that addiction is a complex, multifactorial disease including biological, psychological ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - What is Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Andre BrinkWhat is addiction? Addiction is only the result of abuse. Abuse is the imbalance of how you live. Too much of something, is imbalance. We are all addicts of some sort, some sociably acceptable and others sociably unacceptable. Part of the problem lies within the derogatory attitude ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - What is Recovery From Addiction? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe professionals in the field of addiction, have not even come up with an agreed upon definition for recovery. This means we can’t really study the effectiveness of various treatment modalities because we haven’t defined success. In June of 2007, at the Betty Ford Clinic, a team of top notch ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - What psychological and physical problems develop after stopping opiates? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiLet’s look at the opiates first. An opiate is a narcotic pain killer like Roxycodone, Oxycodone, Loratabs, Loracet, Methadone, Vicodin, Actiq, and Stadol. The action of these drugs may last varying amounts of time and has varying doses. For example, some people can be on 100mg a day of Oxycontin ...
Views: 12646(2 votes) - What to Expect from Alcohol Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Jessica LakesonAlcoholism is a crippling disease, but modern clinical treatments have proven astoundingly effective at helping people with their drinking problems. Although many people still view alcoholism as a lack of willpower, most medical professionals have come to understand that it is a neurological ...
Views: 851(2 votes) - Who Is An Alcoholic - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerHave you ever wondered if you or a loved one is an alcoholic? There are many different definitions and explanations of what alcoholism is and who can be classified as suffering this addiction. Many times these designations are chosen by the various treatment facilities, perhaps the best way to ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - Why Success is Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Ken DonaldsonSuccess is often aligned with prosperity, wealth, honor, and achievement, among many other “feel good” words. Success has a Latin origin that means to follow, prosper, and to go into action. Why success is awesome is because achieving it will allow you to experience your greatest sense of you. ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - ***Change Your Life Whether You're a Functioning Alcoholic or an Overworked Mom - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWill You Use this Key Step to Change your Life? Commitment is one key to losing weight, getting in shape, learning a new skill, finding your soul mate, getting a better job, learning a new language, running a marathon, going back to school, drinking less, spending time with your kids or ...
Views: 2274(12 votes) - Sexual Addiction Behavior Types (Patrick Carnes) - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCAccording to Patrick Carnes, there are 11 sexual addiction behavior types. This information is important when when working with sexually addictive or codependents or co-addicts of sex addicts. As you will see, sex addiction comes in many forms and types. Anything from the lone web surfer who ...
Views: 8525(5 votes) - Siblings - The Forgotten Ones - How Siblings Get Hurt - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekThe Parable of the Prodigal Son While he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with compassion the father ran to the son, threw his arms around him and said, "Welcome home." His son had come to his senses. "Let's have a party!" His brother refused to come ...
Views: 3046(5 votes) - Understanding the influence of our past - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Lauren BastaparisI can’t count the number of times I heard, or read: « I really don’t know why I am so depressed / anxious / in pain ; I was raised by a loving, ordinary family and nothing terrible ever happened to me; the problem is just me”. Or another slightly different version “ I really don’t know why I ...
Views: 1164(4 votes) - How Do You Define Success? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Margaret PaulTake a moment to go inside and see how you define success. Is your success defined by:How much money you have?Having a big house and an expensive car?How expensive your clothes are?Traveling first class on airlines?How attractive you are?How attractive your partner is?How famous you are?Winning ...
Views: 5940(7 votes) - ***Addiction to Video Games - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Margaret PaulEd consulted with me because he was concerned about his 16 year-old son. "He doesn't have any friends. I'd like to spend more time with him but there doesn't seem to be anything he likes to do.""How does he spend his time?" I asked."Playing video games."Betsy ...
Views: 6304(3 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: Do You Need Detox After Relapse? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWhile most people realize that relapse is a common experience for addicts in recovery, they often do not know how to get back on track after relapsing on alcohol or other mood altering drugs. Although relapse is commonplace, it is predictable, and thus preventable. For many recovering ...
Views: 6520(3 votes) - Adult daughter of an Alcoholic Mother - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Karen reganMy Mom is an alcoholic. Words that were so hard for me to say out loud. It was forbidden to say it at home and the words seemed stuck. For years we pretended everything was great with our little perfect family. Dad made good money, they traveled, socialized every weekend, had nice cars and a ...
Views: 4045(3 votes) - Family Dynamics of Addiction Exposed: Identifying The "Real Problem" and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMany non-addicted spouses complain about how their addicted significant other is driving them crazy, making them depressed, or leading them toward suicide or homicide. These comments only illustrate the destructive nature of the family dynamics of addiction. The addicted and non-addicted ...
Views: 3339(3 votes) - Hope - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Timothy SinnYou an addict in the throws of drugs and alcohol addiction, you a friend of an addict or a parent of a child struggling with this demon, there is hope. To hear the stories of those who had lost hope after falling victim to this demon and found hope once again is joy. Many who lost their hope ...
Views: 1087(3 votes) - How A Life Coach Can Help With Chocolate Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Amanda MillerIn my first session with a client we explored what made her realise that her chocolate consumption had become a problem, and the trigger for her to seek help from a Life Coach rather than her Doctor or a nutritionist. She had said that she eats when she feels depressed, she feels unattractive ...
Views: 2246(3 votes) - How could she do this to me - A story of an adult child of an alcoholic - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Karen reganW hen I was a kid I couldn't understand how my alcoholic Mother could " do this to me". I used to say " What kind of a Mother would treat her kids this way?" From the embarrassment of her being on the kitchen floor during a dinner party with her friends as my dad hissed at her "get up!" to ...
Views: 875(3 votes) - Our Latest Recovery Meetings and Coalition Participants - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A Great Close to Our Southern California Meetings Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Ken and I are back in Maui and excited over the many meetings we had in Southern California from LAX, Redondo Beach, North Hollywood, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Santa Ana, to three hotels – Best ...
Views: 2990(3 votes) - Recovery: What are your Re-Covering? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Dean SunseriWhen I use to run an outpatient substance abuse program, there were many standard phrases that we spoke often, such as, “How long have you been sober?,” “Do you have a sponsor?” or “I am in recovery.” What does that really mean to be in recovery? Were you hurt in an accident, and are you ...
Views: 1281(3 votes) - Stopping Smoking Cigarettes – How Preparation Is More Important Than You Think - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from William RenoldsYou are trying to enact a positive change when you motivate yourself to improve your lung health. However, most quit-smoking and improve-your-lung-health motivations are born out of fear, and are thus decidedly negative (just check out any Quit Smoking advertising in the media for examples). ...
Views: 1779(3 votes) - Supporting your Partner in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Rodney StrangeIf your spouse is entering recovery, you still have a tough road ahead you. The recovery process can be just as difficult for the spouse as for the addict. Your responsibilities may seem overwhelming, and your partner may even demand more than you can give. In any case, the most important thing ...
Views: 2122(3 votes) - THE SECRET ABOUT SECRETS - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Keith BrayTHE SECRET ABOUT SECRETS "Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets. ~ Paul Tournier ~ Paul Tournier is arguably the world’s most spiritual physician. A Swiss doctor, his practise has impacted people world wide. If a renowned person like Dr. Tournier appreciates the power of secrets; the ...
Views: 1578(3 votes) - The Story of You: It’s All in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Patricia NollWould you believe me if I told you that the way you think you are and the way you think others think you are is something that you have made up with the thoughts you think about yourself? That’s right. The way you see yourself is all made up by you. Because of the way you think about yourself ...
Views: 1575(3 votes) - Treatment Of Dual Problems Simultaneously - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Lola DelacruzA dual diagnosis center is designed to help people affected with both alcohol or drug addiction and a mental illness, such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety. Experience has shown that it is possible to treat both these problems, and the best way to do so is to treat the ...
Views: 1167(3 votes) - WHO AM I? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayWHO AM I? I can remember those dark days back in 1994 that I really did not know who I was. Have you been there or are you at that point today. I knew the roles that I played, amongst them husband, father, employer, community volunteer, company leader; roles I played on life’s stage like an ...
Views: 1631(3 votes) - ***The Heart of Healing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Margaret PaulI have spent many years trying to discover the ONE thing - the one vital choice - that leads to healing and joy, or to suffering.Over 35 years ago I discovered an essential piece of the puzzle: that we each have only one to two intents at any given moment - to protect against pain and ...
Views: 5029(5 votes) - Energy Psychology Heals Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Addiction results from using a substance repeatedly to cope with emotional and/or physical pain. Family history of addiction is a factor in the severity of the problem and one’s ability and willingness to stop, but using substances to deal with emotional pain prevents us from learning effective ...
Views: 4960(5 votes) - *** Robert Muller, Prophet of Hope - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Ed RunciAnyone ever hear of Robert Muller? I hadn't until I just happened to catch him on a "Great Conversations" show. Muller used to be a Deputy to the Secretary General of the UN. He's been nominated 19 times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Now that's quite an honor. There have been a lot of NPP ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - ***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: 2791(2 votes) - ***The Support Group Groupie - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillMutual support can be a double-edged sword. Joining a support group can lead to renewal, likening it to pressing the REFRESH button on life. However, a support group can also keep you stuck pressing the REPLAY button and hearing the same thing over and over. The picture of your life can get out ...
Views: 2264(2 votes) - ***When are you old enough to have people stop telling you how to live your life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillFirst off, let me be clear I am not talking about living outside society’s rules and expectations. If you shoplift, run a grow-op, drink and drive, smoke in the presence of others or abuse your family, there will always be people telling you how to live; there is no age limit… Growing ...
Views: 2123(2 votes) - 12 Step Programs for Eating Disorders and SMART Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Marty LernerSMART* Recovery and 12-Step Programs In the world of addiction treatment there are several choices one has in the way of utilizing and attending a community based support group. Should one look more closely at what is offered to those with an eating disorder the choices are somewhat more ...
Views: 4642(4 votes) - 6 Ways Parents in Recovery Can Raise Healthy, Resilient Children - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Dr. David SackAddiction is a disease that affects spouses and children as dramatically as addicts themselves. When people get sober, they often set out to right the wrongs they’ve done to their children. And though children of addicts are at greater risk for emotional problems and addiction than other ...
Views: 4614(2 votes) - A Letter From A Reader: Michael Jackson and the Danger of Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEDITOR'S NOTE: We were so touched by this letter sent to us by one of our Intent visitors on the danger of prescription drug addiction that we felt it was worth sharing with the rest of our Intent community. This person's letter is a response to Deepak Chopra's blog post on his personal ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - Addiction Recovery Tools: Why You Want to Learn to Forgive in Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAlthough forgiveness is an important part of working through feelings, and thus, a tool of recovery and the healing process, it is an often neglected topic. People often erroneously equate forgiveness with forgetting. The best definition that I ever heard for forgiveness is simply "giving up ...
Views: 3788(2 votes) - Advantages of Multi-Panel Drug Test - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Aaron PeterDrug testing at homes, workplaces, schools, and sports is important as it helps to identify drug addiction among teenagers, employees, students, and athletes respectively. Performing drug testing using multi-panel urine drug test is easy, convenient, and provides quick results. Multi-panel urine ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Alcohol treatment centers that use proven time tested methods - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Doug MeadMany alcohol treatment centers treat addiction with clinical methods and medication. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, alcohol addiction is treated with time-tested methods such as the 12-step recovery process. Alcohol treatment centers have been in service for decades and have evolved with a ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - Alcoholism and Healing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2007 from Margaret PaulJeffrey showed up at one of my 5-Day Inner Bonding Intensives to deal with his alcoholism and resulting relationship problems. His past two marriages had ended in messy divorces. His business was falling apart. Yet in the face of all of this, Jeffrey could not or would not stop drinking. Two ...
Views: 3540(2 votes) - Depression and Job Loss - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDepression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks are very similar and in some ways interconnected. Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. A true clinical description is a mood ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - 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: 2608(2 votes) - Do you know the Top 12 Teen Addictions? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Scott GallagherWhen addictions expert Scott Gallagher visited as a school speaker, he asked teens he worked with to list their top “addictions”. Learn more about what they said and how Scott’s program helps kids eliminate and prevent addictions - everything from bullying to video games. More than that Scott ...
Views: 1767(4 votes) - Drug rehabilitation centers offering better life choices - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Doug MeadAddicts often make poor decisions because of drug-induced behaviors. Drug rehabilitation centers offer addicts the tools to stay clean, but at 12 Palms Recovery Center, they offer patients the chance to experience life when the right choices are made. For most of their lives, addicts have ...
Views: 1299(2 votes) - 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 ...
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