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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- 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: 1864 - How to Talk to a Loved One When You Think They May Have an Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Holly DanielsWhen you have a loved one you suspect is struggling with an addiction, it can be difficult to know when and how to voice your concerns. Most people struggling with addiction do their best to conceal it, so it is not always easy to know the full extent of their problem. Some subtle signs there ...
Views: 1863(1 vote) - The Art of Releasing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Everyday people struggle with not only their own problems, but those of their loved ones as well. You help out through moral support, or financial support. Sometimes it really doesn’t matter how much you help; there are times when it just seems endless. It’s called selfishness. That is ...
Views: 1862(5 votes) - Alcoholics - Do You Know How To Stop Drinking Alcohol? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from James FrithIt is an unfortunate fact of life that many people rely on alcohol to unwind after a busy day at work or after the children have gone to bed. Some people find themselves unable to relax without having an alcoholic drink or 2. Other people may eventually find that those 1 or 2 glasses of wine ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - A DUCK. WHO ME? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Keith BrayA DUCK? WHO ME? One of the joys of living in the times we do is the internet. It gives us a huge access to information and people. Through the site www.myrecoveryspace.com, I have had the good fortune of befriending Dennis S. in the California desert. Dennis writes a lot of things I can relate ...
Views: 1860 - How Does Substance Abuse Start? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Ben ZoharNo one starts doing drugs with the intent to become so addicted that they lose everything and ruin their life. Drug abuse starts for a variety of reasons, and prevention campaigns can help address those reasons and encourage people to make the decision not to start doing drugs in the first ...
Views: 1859 - Free Rent In Your Head? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Keith BrayResentments can kill As we look at making amends, I was reminded again today about resentments. If I’m ever going to return to my old ways of dealing with the less pleasant side of life, it will likely be due to a resentment that I allow to remain unresolved. If my head is an apartment ...
Views: 1857 - Questioning Addictions - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Jyude AllbrightWhy am I unable to lead a happy life even though I have stopped drinking, drugging and continue going to AA and other 12 Step meetings? This is a typical question asked by persons in recovery. I am offering a series of other questions that might lead you to the answers you have been ...
Views: 1857 - Recovery Can Be Difficult - Yoga Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kristi AbbottAnyone who is going through recovery for addiction to alcohol, drugs or any other addiction, faces a lot of challenges. There are many emotions that are felt during the process and it is a difficult time for the person in recovery and for the family. The person needs to face the problems that ...
Views: 1857(4 votes) - Alcoholism in a Relationship - When to Stay, When to Leave - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Jonathan Huie"Alcoholic" is one of those words that raises high emotions. We tend to think of an alcoholic as someone who is violent, dangerous, and self destructive. We may also visualize an alcoholic as being selfish and not caring about anyone but themself. Sometimes those stereotypes are appropriate, ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - Drug Addiction Relapse - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Dan ClarkWhat we need to understand and believe is that relapse is not a part of recovery. It’s just a dangerous slogan that is based on myth, and it only gives people permission to relapse because they think that when they do, they are on the road to recovery. Relapse is a return to dependency. ...
Views: 1856 - Help My Teen: Could Your Child's Problems Be Due to Addiction? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Peggy FergusonParents often find themselves in a quandary trying to figure out how to help the adolescent whose behavior, disposition, and mood has changed for the worst. The exact nature of the problem may be eluding them. They use a trial and error problem solving method where they end up trying anything ...
Views: 1856(3 votes) - Top Three High-Profile Actresses Caught For Theft - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Ari NovickActors and actresses are just regular people with ups and downs. Some are insecure, some depressed, some are even alcoholics or drug addicts. Some even have serious psychological issues like kleptomania. A person who has kleptomania steals objects for personal use or monetary benefit. The act ...
Views: 1856(1 vote) - The great legalisation debate - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Steven ThomsonAs long as there are users of dagga, there will probably be proponents of the view that it should be legalised. While it is not my aim here to further inflame an already volatile area of controversy, I want to use this article to explore some of the issues surrounding the legalisation debate, ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Each Day is a New Beginning - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Dr. Bess PermutThese articles are derived from excerpts from the book How To Find Your Way Back Home All rights reserved Copyright © 1984 by Bess S. Permut © TXu 171-962 First Published in the Arizona newspaper : FOOTHILLS CHRONICLE (no date shown) Each Day is a New Beginning DR. BESS S. PERMUT Guest ...
Views: 1854 - Hawaii and California Christian Recovery Movement Projects for Spring 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),International Christian Recovery Coalition The Blooming, Booming Responses and Expanded Plans of the Christian Recovery Movement Dick B., Executive Director Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved Just since our visits in Southern California in January of this year, we have had ...
Views: 1852 - The Current Statistics On Underage Drinking and Driving - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Ari NovickIntroduction Statistics show that teenagers 15-20 years of age are more likely than anyone else to drive under the influence of alcohol, according to the Edgar Snyder website. As the Snyder website further points out, about 1,900 people under the age of 21 die per year in automobile ...
Views: 1852(1 vote) - A Brief History of the 12 Step Program by Alcoholic Anonymous - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorIf you haven't heard of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 Step Program, you are a rare individual. AA started the 12 Step Program in 1935. The 12 steps collectively make up the methodological approach developed for fighting alcoholism, as well as other addictive behavior patterns. Dr. Bob ...
Views: 1849(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: 1846(1 vote) - Step One: What’s the big deal about Step One? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Judy HerzanekWe admitted that we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable. —Step One, AA 12-Steps After many years in recovery, I know that I must not forget this one principle—I will always be an addict. —Joe Herzanek Whether you are a fan of twelve-step programs or ...
Views: 1846(4 votes) - Support Your Need After Quitting An Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Linda Joy AllanHave you quit drinking, smoking or binge-eating and then fallen “off the wagon?” Maybe it’s because you haven’t had the kind of support system you need after you quit? I quit drinking over 21 years ago now. A friend of mine just asked me the other day if I ever think of drinking anymore. So I ...
Views: 1846 - The Christian Recovery Movement Today--Growing or Going? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Christian Recovery Movement Today—Growing or Going? By Dick B. 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved Consider the Origins In two of our recent books, Dr. Bob of Alcoholics Anonymous and The Conversion of Bill W., we covered the seemingly-forgotten-yet-very-important origins of ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - The "Mustard Seed" Project Starts Now - A New Way Out - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),The Maui Christian Recovery Resource Center a project of The International Christian Recovery Coalition P.O. Box 837, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753-0837 (808) 874-4876 or (808) 276-4945 DickB@DickB.com www.ChristianRecoveryCoalition.com The “Mustard Seed” Project Starts Now—A New Way ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - My Spiritual Journey in Reovery - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaMy Spiritual Journey in Recovery The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost influenced my personal interpretation that I wrote for my ENG 190, Arizona Western College 1996. I hope you enjoy and feel the depth of my passion in recovery. “The Road Not Taken revealed the message to me, that if I ...
Views: 1839(3 votes) - Relapse - What Families Can Do For Prevention - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Lisa EspichThe problem of relapse remains the major challenge in recovery. Because addiction alters the brain, the recovering addict may deal with drug-related memories, strong drug cravings, and diminished impulse control. This leaves them vulnerable to relapse even years after being ...
Views: 1837(3 votes) - Principles of Effective Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from C Bowster1. Meth addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. Drugs of abuse alter the brain’s structure and function, resulting in changes that persist long after drug use has ceased. This may explain why drug abusers are at risk for relapse even after long ...
Views: 1836(5 votes) - Why You Should Know More About Gambling Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2020 from Mike MedsenFor somebody with a betting compulsion, the sentiment of betting is proportionate to taking a medication or having a beverage. Betting conduct adjusts the individual's mind-set and perspective. As the individual gets used to this inclination, they continue rehashing the conduct, ...
Views: 1834 - You Are Special and Unique - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Keith BrayYou Are Special and Unique As I do my coaching thing, there is one thing that is a mainstay. Each of us is special and unique. Each of us has talents, and each of us is capable of setting goals and achieving them. I am a recovered person from addictions who is constantly recovering. This ...
Views: 1833 - How Moderation and Harm Reduction Can Support Abstinence - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Alida SchuylerSeattle Counseling Services, a nonprofit agency dedicated to the lesbian, gay, and transgender community runs a weekly group called “Meth Madness.” Meth Madness is a support group open to users even if high or tweaking. Attendees talk in safe surroundings with current and former meth users. ...
Views: 1832 - How I Beat Alcoholism - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Vivian EisenecherDysthymia & Social Anxiety—The Straws that Stirred my Drink Some alcoholics when diagnosed with alcoholism put the drink down and never go back to it. If alcohol is causing problems in their lives, they know they’re better off without it. There’s no underlying force driving them to drink again. ...
Views: 1831 - Reclaiming That Little Lost Boy - by Submitted on May 14, 2017 from David HarmMy favourite recovery author is John Bradshaw. He is the one who introduced me to the idea of the inner child. And he also helped me understand that alcoholism is never a primary illness, but rather it is a secondary disease. Bradshaw believes that the primary illness is co-dependency or as he ...
Views: 1828 - Recovery From Binge Eating -- Learning Moderation - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsRecovery from a food addiction requires the practice of moderation rather than abstinence with respect to food.Moderation can be more difficult to learn and practice than abstinence. The first step, especially if you are overweight or obese, is to see a physician. Your doctor will perform an ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Aphrodite's Wound: Women & Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Rev. Sheri HellerAphrodite’s story begins with a violent birth with absent parents and a castrated father. We can conjecture that her violent birth contributed to her cruelty and vindictiveness in which she used her beauty as a channel for her aggression. In her compulsive search to transcend the pain of her ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - CBT For Eating Disorders - Maximise Your Chances of Success - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayBefore you start your CBT Counselling treatment programme there are a number of things you can do to maximise your chances of success. 1. Prioritising yourself and your recovery For CBT Counselling to enable you to overcome your eating disorder you need to be a keen and active participant ...
Views: 1825 - Being of Service - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonI haven’t posted any new material for well over a year. Apologies. My goal is to create at least two blog posts per month and strive towards two new podcasts per month. I’ve suffered from horrible writer’s block, and until today I couldn’t move past my current ‘block’ If you’ve followed me on ...
Views: 1821 - Top 4 Reasons You Can’t Fall Asleep At Night - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2017 from Stephanie Frasco• It’s time to sleep, but it quickly degenerates into a frustrating toss & turn party. • You wake up several times between bouts of shallow, unsatisfactory sleep. • You feel defeated and cannot focus for prolonged periods throughout the waking day. These are all telltale signs that you ...
Views: 1820 - The Root Cause of Addictions and How to Heal Them - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from Carol HoweSome time ago I was invited to be one of four speakers at a weekend retreat entitled Women In Recovery. The other three speakers came out of the AA tradition, as did the participants, but I did not. However, the person underwriting this event knew my work and felt it would be a complementary ...
Views: 1819 - Feeling Hopeless about a Problem Drinker? Consider this: - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldEach year I see many people addicted to alcohol. At times they come to the session smelling of booze while still denying drinking. They play the game, “if you didn’t see me do it, it didn’t happen” as if seeing is the only sense of detection and smelling doesn’t count. I have long since ...
Views: 1818 - Understanding Motive - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Doug WilsonIf our goal is to get to the bottom of things, to find the cause in the effect, we will want to understand motive and it's place in the equation. Questions like, "why did I do that" or "why are people so mean", can all be explained by understanding motive. First we can remove all the ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - How The "Brain Disease" Impacts Gaming Addiction in Boys - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonThere have been many wild claims about video games. They’re the cause of violence in teens, they teach the wrong lessons by rewarding immoral behavior in a consequence free environment, and so on. The list is exhaustive, and often lacking any real basis. Does that mean that there is no ...
Views: 1817 - 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: 1817 - 5 Things You Can Do To Help Win the War on Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Anica OaksSubstance abuse is a massive problem in the United States and a few other countries. The United States has more than 23 million people who are addicted to drugs, alcohol and the like. Drug-related crimes run rampant throughout the United States, as well. U.S. citizens can participate in fighting ...
Views: 1813 - Sex Addiction Is NOT a Moral Issue! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenSex is surely one of the most powerful of all human experiences. It can drive people to the pinnacle of ecstasy or it can spiral others to the depths of self-loathing and despair. Sexual expression is meant to tie, or connect, to our core sense of self. Sexual energy is part of our life ...
Views: 1813 - How to Treat Drug Addiction - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe treatment of drug addiction is actually a combination of spiritual, traditional and the medical way that allows the patient to fight being drug addicted. It is critically important for people to look at some ways of treatment for drug addiction because it is a fact that this addiction is ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - "How Do You Know When You've Hit Bottom? When You Stop Digging." - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Michael ZFor years I was driven by an obsession to drink. In the beginning I tried to control it, but after a while it had complete control of me. Alcoholism took me to a deep emotional, spiritual and physical bottom, and only when I surrendered to this program did I begin to recover. In sobriety I've ...
Views: 1808 - Alcohol and the Body: 4 Long-term Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Anica OaksDrinking huge amounts of alcohol over long periods can cause many negative effects on your body and mind. Alcohol is present in wine, beer, and liquor. It depresses the CNS (central nervous system) and can affect all the organs in your body, especially the brain and liver. When you start ...
Views: 1806 - Anatomy of an Addictive Behavior: Not For Men Only - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Mitchell MilchThis article attempts to make sense of our vulnerabilities to developing abusive or to use a more popular term; addictive relationships to activities of daily living. I will review the outstanding features of those of us caught up in addictive relationships. Then, I will highlight some ...
Views: 1804 - FINDING THE POWER IN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Amy CrowellIn 1988, I was 25 years old and laying in the hospital for alcoholism, drug addiction and severe depression. I thought there was no hope and wished I would die in my sleep. The hospital took me to a recovery support group meeting that utilized a 12 Step Program. I saw "Higher Power" was ...
Views: 1804 - How to Overcome Work Addiction - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Lina GustinaIn the mind of a workaholic, the life seems only to work, work and work. They have more enthusiasm and strong physical stamina to work late every day. What is the difference between workaholics and hard workers? Hard workers usually increase their work rhythm of a particular time, such as ...
Views: 1804(2 votes) - Is Wheat Making You Fat, Sick and Tired - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Julie SimonI have always had a love-affair with flour products, the doughier the better. Especially bread, the staff of life, right? Feed me anything made from wheat, like pasta, tortillas, scones, pretzels, crackers, cookies, croutons, and even licorice, and I’m in heaven. I feel immediate bliss. Well, at ...
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