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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Insomnia, Alcohol and Sleep - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenThe average adult sleeps 7.5 to 8 hours every night. Although the function of sleep is unknown, abundant evidence demonstrates that lack of sleep can have serious consequences, including increased risk of depressive disorders, impaired breathing, and heart disease. In addition, excessive ...
Views: 2113(2 votes) - Is Alcohol Romancing Your Teen? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ronae JullHe was just eleven years old when he first tried alcohol at a friend's house, and by age 14 Jack was drinking regularly. He joined the millions of teenage boys and girls who had what he called a "positive experience" with alcohol, yet the long-term effects were devastating. During his later teen ...
Views: 1893(2 votes) - People Who Are "Lost." - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Charles HicePart One. Fictitious names. During last four years, I have worked in a small homeless shelter(fourteen people). And, I have worked with over four hundred residents. Ages: 18 to 70. When some people first entered our building - they stood still - in shock and anxiety. Some people walked ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - Poems - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Frantz-Earl RobinsonPoems give an insight into the writer’s emotions and perspectives on a person or object. Exciting ideas can be brought to life through the wonderful art of poetry. Poems allow the poet to express himself in fewer words thus getting across his point efficiently. It is the joy of a poet to deliver ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Post Acute Withdrawal – Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Brooke ShealdonPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is the leading cause of relapse among recovering addicts. Even those who positively engage their treatments and diligently guard against continued cravings can succumb to the painful effects of PAWS. Addicts must educate themselves about this frustrating ...
Views: 946(2 votes) - Purple Drink, Cough Syrup Abuse - What "Syrup" Does to Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from ChooseHelp.com Addiction TreatmentPurple Drink Promethazine and Codeine containing cough syrup abuse has become popular in certain circles, especially in Houston and the South. Mixed with soft drinks and soda, it is drank and taken in high doses creating a euphoric effect that can "slow" people down. This relatively new ...
Views: 11786(2 votes) - Rick S. Personal Recovery Story - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Addict's Friendhttp://www.addictsfriend.com Sober, Happy, & Free Author: Rick S. Reprinted From: The Community Health Alliance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I grew up in Chicago, one of six kids. My dad worked three jobs most of my childhood, and ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - The Benefits of Individual Counseling for Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Brooke ShealdonEvidence-based therapies form the bedrock of effective addiction treatment programs. Although many clinics use other strategies such as reality therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and biofeedback, evidence-based methods are employed in treatment centers across the nation. They are so ...
Views: 814(2 votes) - The Original 12 Step Book (1946) was distributed by A.A. until 1955 republished to make available to the general recovery comminity - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriFor Immediate release A Twice Born Book The Little Red Book* was the original book for doing the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It was endorsed by Dr Bob as a companion to The Big Red Book, better known today as The Big Book which was written by Bill W. The little Red Book is a, simple ...
Views: 2901(2 votes) - The Truth about Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2016 from Lou Worldweaver“The greatest pain is not being loved for who you are in your naturalness.” As you read this article I encourage you not to exclude yourself from having addictive patterns, you can become addicted to anything from the most overt to the most subtle. This includes things like social media, cell ...
Views: 1644(2 votes) - The Vicious Cycle of Adult ADD, Shame, and Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Dorothy HaydenBrian is an investment backer in his early forties who, in graduate business school, first began to visit prostitutes, spend money on phone sex, compulsively masturbate and, finally spend as much as 5-10 hours a day looking at internet porn. When sexually acting out, he would feel that someone ...
Views: 4095(2 votes) - Treatment Plans for Drug Addicts - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ricardlo ThamesClinical drug rehab can radically change the courses of addicts’ lives. While addiction never goes away, effective treatment can allow people to maintain successful careers, build loving relationships, and raise healthy and happy families. Addiction is not a simple matter of willpower, but ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - What Every Parent Needs to Know About Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lisa EspichPrescription drug abuse is the most rapidly increasing drug abuse among teens. In 2009, more than one third of teens said they can get prescription drugs to get high within a day; nearly one in five could get them within an hour. Parents set the example and help to create the beliefs their ...
Views: 1541(2 votes) - Thoughts on My Inner Child - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysA good friend emailed me a while back and asked about my experience of the "inner child" on my road to healing. My inner child, who I called Little Danny, was an integral part of the book I had written, "Freedom's Just Another Word." My friend wondered if my experience of that inner child had ...
Views: 1772(7 votes) - Sex, Drugs, CNN & You - A Blueprint to Eliminate World Poverty - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! You've heard of living in the moment and the Power of Now, right? Does it make sense to live life that way 100% of the time? It actually wouldn't work. There are times when we want to contextualize the past, anticipate the future, and be conscious of impact that we ...
Views: 4097(5 votes) - Steve Daines Views on Drug Abuse - Steve Daines Campaign - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Steve DainesIt is common knowledge that the abuse of and addiction to drugs is a major problem in our country. Drug use is occurring at earlier ages, especially in our inner cities, but the problem exists across the country with complete disregard for where children live or how much money their parents ...
Views: 1633(5 votes) - 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: 1854(5 votes) - What is Self-Respect? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandRecently a client asked me what Self-respect meant to me. She also shared her own definition and it got me thinking that my readers might benefit from considering this question and exploring their own definitions. Have a read of my off-the-cuff answer to my client and then please take a moment ...
Views: 24627(5 votes) - ***Addiction: How to Recognize It and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanAddiction to alcohol and other drugs is a chronic disease. It is progressive, continuous, and long-term. Alcohol or drug abuse means that a person has control over whether he or she drinks or uses. Alcohol or drug dependence means that a person has lost all control over his or her drinking or ...
Views: 1593(3 votes) - 9 Brain Strategies to Begin A Behavioral Change - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Genie LabordeWe all know our brain has a lot to do with our behaviors. If this is so, why can't we just decide to change, and then do it? We do control our brains, right? Well, right and wrong. It is much easier to change a pattern if we understand a few things about how the brain works that are not ...
Views: 2035(3 votes) - Addiction Bible Scriptures - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenAlcoholism, drug abuse and eating disorders are often misunderstood. These diseases include a soul-sickness. The people in the grips of these afflictions are spiritually ill, too. The illness can even spread to family members and friends. The recovery process has produced countless untold ...
Views: 7943(3 votes) - DO YOU ENGAGE IN VIOLENCE? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Keith BrayDo you engage in violence? Time once again to give thought to points raised by my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons, in his Idea Engineer. At first blush, this headline evoked an immediate “NO”. Violence is not something I’ve ever really engaged in. Then I reread the articles and quotes, and ...
Views: 1630(3 votes) - 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: 2503(3 votes) - LYING TO FEEL ACCEPTED - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Keith BrayLYING TO FEEL ACCEPTED I blog frequently for several reasons. I have “journalled” or blogged for years as a part of my life recovery. Simply, it lets me get things that are on the inside to the outside. I was taught that this was healthy behaviour and guess what? It helps. Honest sharing is ...
Views: 2999(6 votes) - Teens Need Help Understanding Alcohol Now more than Ever - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Ari NovickWhen Do Teenagers Drink the Most? If you don't think your son or daughter drinks, think again. If you think your teen hasn't been exposed to drugs or alcohol, think again. Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking; this includes about ...
Views: 1433(3 votes) - Addictions – 3 Keys to Overcoming Any Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Kathy WilliamsonWhether you’re stuck in alcoholism or drug addiction, there is a way to permanently overcome your addiction. I know you’ve tried and tried to stop, but end up relapsing again and again. What will it take to finally get you over your addiction and into the abundant life? Here are three ...
Views: 4227(4 votes) - Helping the Alcoholic You Love to Total Sobriety - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Angie LewisTo help the alcoholic you love you first must help yourself. You will never be able to help the alcoholic until you help yourself. Alcohol addiction tends to involve everyone the alcoholic is in contact with on some kind of level. Those who are in the path of the alcoholic, usually a spouse, ...
Views: 3601(4 votes) - One More Essential Tool For Preventing Relapse in Early Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost non-addicted people have routines and organizing structures in their lives that help provide stability. An addict's lifestyle is often one of chaotic instability and disorganization. A general lack of structure and routine contributes to this disorganization and chaos. An addicted ...
Views: 3478(4 votes) - Qigong for Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallLet’s face it, the United States is a drug culture. 14 million Americans use substances such as marijuana, PCP, and cocaine. 104 million Americans drink alcohol, and 65.5 million use tobacco.* Almost everyone will be afforded the opportunity to use pharmaceutical drugs, many of which also have ...
Views: 3609(4 votes) - Love: The Key to Releasing Addictive Behaviour - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDLove is all we need for deep-down wellbeing. Our subconscious mind knows this, and will do anything to get that feeling. Unfortunately, we often have sabotaging mental programmes too, which prevent us from allowing love into our lives. If we are in a relationship, we unconsciously keep our ...
Views: 1543(10 votes) - Mirror Reflects Hunger Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jan DeniseMirror Reflects Hunger Within Two out of three Americans are overweight, making obesity the second leading cause of preventable death. Instead of eating less, we spend $35 billion a year on weight loss products. We're not stupid; we're in pain. We have an emptiness, a yearning, a hunger … ...
Views: 1574(5 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: 2595(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: 2785(1 vote) - ***The Functioning Alcoholic and Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillI recently received an e-mail from a woman who believes her husband is a functioning alcoholic. Joan (alias) recently took the Alcoholism Test and then emailed me. Although a few details are changed or left out for privacy reasons, Joan began with: "I was researching functional alcoholism ...
Views: 8326(3 votes) - ***Thrivers, Survivors and People in Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dr. Neill NeillWe meet people everyday who have recovered or are in recovery from a major life changing event. Some deem themselves as survivors, and some just positively live their lives looking forward to the future (a thriver). What are the differences between a thriver, a survivor and a person in ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - 2011-POSITIVE CHANGES? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith Bray2011-POSITIVE CHANGES? May you LIVE all the days of your life-Johnathan Swift Another new year. Another year entered into with the best of intentions. Ever look back and really measure the changes you planned to make in 2010 and where you sit today? For most, their resolutions are but a ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Keith BrayA NEW YOU IN 2012? READY FOR CHANGE? Here we are, 9 days in to a new year and most things back to normal. By now, a majority of people who have made resolutions have broken them As you looked at a new year, what changes have you committed to make in how you live? More importantly, how are ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - 3 Everyday Coping Tips for Life after Drug Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanSpending time in a drug rehabilitation center can go a long way towards helping you live clean and sober. Maintaining the same sobriety outside of a treatment center, however, can be challenging. Inside a treatment center, you are surrounded by others struggling with the same things you are as ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Stop Feeling Resentful While Living with an Alcoholic Spouse - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Angie LewisMost spouses and loved ones of addicts, that have not helped themselves, do feel resentment and anger. They feel resentful for taking care of the alcoholic. They feel resentful for taking the brunt of the abusive behaviors that come with addiction. They feel resentful because they are spending ...
Views: 8027(1 vote) - A Book Junkie Admits All - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Gloria ArensonI have spent the last few days unable to tear myself away from watching a dreadful series that I am streaming instantly on TV. There are thirty-two episodes and I am almost finished with the lot. I am annoyed with my behavior and what a waste of time it is. Yesterday I tried to stop and ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - A Self-Help Guide for Conquering Prescription Narcotics - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsGiving up taking prescription narcotic pain relievers is not to be taken lightly. It is a soul-searching, can I do this mentality. The process is a long one; be ready to be ill for over a month. If you are working, it would be great if you could just take as much vacation, sick and personal time ...
Views: 1120(3 votes) - A.A., Charlie Sheen, and David Arquette - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A., Charlie Sheen, and David Arquette By Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved This Is All about the News Accounts I believe it was the famous star and commentator Will Rogers who said: “All I know is what I read in the newspapers.” And, while I have 24-plus years in A.A., ...
Views: 2872(1 vote) - About the Different Drug Addictions - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Nicolas BourbakiGetting addicted to drugs is really one of the worst things prevalent in the society. The truth is that the addiction not only impacts adversely the health of the addicted person but also the family and society as a whole. There are a lot of unsocial elements present in the society that is ...
Views: 747(1 vote) - Addict – Is Being an Addict The Worst Thing in Life? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAre you an addict? Do you feel like your life is in the pits because of your addiction? Do you feel so low in life that you don’t think you’ll ever get out of the dark hole you’re in? Do you think that being an addict is the worst thing in your life? Well, it may be, but only if that’s where ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery - What is Detox? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Peggy Ferguson"Detox" is the beginning of the process of recovery. Most people need some kind of help getting through detox. Some people need medical help or additional structure and support. The kinds of difficulties that an alcoholic or addict will have with detox depend on a number of variables, including, ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery: Do You Really Have to Hit Bottom to Recover? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonThere is a generally misguided notion that you have to "hit bottom" to be able to get sober and stay sober. "Hitting bottom" is usually seen as the loss of the things that you value in your life. It is an individually defined event and the concept has probably hindered the recovery efforts of a ...
Views: 2806(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery: Preventing Relapse After Surgery - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Peggy FergusonYou are ultimately responsible for your own addiction recovery. When you know that you have to have surgery, it is important to keep everyone treating you informed about your recovery and addiction history, including the names of the drugs, the amounts, the lengths of time that you took them, ...
Views: 4547(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery: Ten Common Myths about Alcohol and Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonPeople who don't know much about alcohol and other drug addiction, often buy into common myths and stereotypes about addiction and addicts. It is important to replace mistaken assumptions and judgments about addiction, so that you can approach those afflicted with the illness, with compassion ...
Views: 4194(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery: The Emotional Highs and Lows of Early Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWhen someone makes a decision to get the help that they need to quit drinking and using other drugs, everything begins to change. As an addict’s body begins to detox and as she is consciously trying to interrupt the momentum of addicted use of a chemical (including alcohol), she goes through ...
Views: 4869(2 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: Understanding The Nature of Addiction to Understand Cross Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Peggy FergusonEarly addiction recovery is a fragile thing. One of the most frequent contributing factors in relapse is something we call "cross-addiction". Essentially what cross-addiction means, is that if you are alcoholic or addicted to other mood altering drugs, you a potentially addicted to all mood ...
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