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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Why porn fascinates you? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Niyas KhanLot of people support porn, they know from inside that porn does harm in their lives, but they don’t oppose porn and they don’t like the people who oppose porn. Why? Why they support porn? Because porn gives something to them. Porn satisfies them, Porn relieves them, Porn gives happiness to ...
Views: 1469 - Things to Know About Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Russel MarshallDual diagnosis treatment is designed for the people who are suffering from addiction of drug and alcohol and at the same time face many mental disorders. Such people with dual addiction and mental disorder are in urgent need of treatment in order to come over with their physical and mental ...
Views: 1466 - How Stigma Of Seeking Help And Lack Of Public Education Led to Cocaine Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Suzanne Zacharia"Gina" (not her real name) came to see me today, and we did EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for when she was separated from her son. And what came up in the session was a reason why she became addicted to cocaine, thereby losing her son. Gina has been clean since going to rehab nearly ...
Views: 1465 - LIFE ON THE MERRY-Go-ROUND - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Keith BrayLIFE ON THE MERRY-GO-ROUND I’m generally not a computer pack rat, and tend to keep my inbox, sent and so on with little stuff in them. That being said, every now and again I hold on to something which I’ve read and intuitively know it is going to be very real on an upcoming day. Below is ...
Views: 1465 - The Top Most Stolen Automobiles in the U.S. Today - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Ari NovickOwning a car is part of the American Dream. People today take it for granted that they will have a car of their own either in high school, or definitely by the end of college. Unless you live in a big city like New York or Chicago that has excellent subway and bus systems, owning a car has ...
Views: 1463 - Addictions - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nick CastellanoWe are all addicted to some form of chemical released in our bodies. In may be a socially accepted addiction such as requiring praise in your life, approval from others or being part of a team. Some addictions would be labeled positive and some negative, but they are all addictions never the ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - HOLISTIC? SPIRITUAL? WHOA!! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Keith BrayHOLISTIC? /SPIRITUAL? WHOA I love to think that the huge positive changes in my life over the past 16 years or so have been holistic and as part of this, there has been a “spiritual awakening” (like brought out of a spiritual coma) as a part of what has happened. Let’s go to Webster’s for a ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Karma - 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) Karma Dr. Bess S. Permut Focus columnist We cannot live ...
Views: 1462 - Staying Clean During the Silly Season - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Rosemary Grace BrooksFor many people in South Africa, the summer season (from October to March) is known as the silly season – a time when partying, over indulgence, relaxation and fun are normal occurrences. For recovering addicts and alcoholics in a Twelve Step help group however, this time of year can ...
Views: 1459 - The Great Marvel >>> THE 12 STEP PROGRAM OF RECOVERY - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from A.A., C.A., N.A. member Bill ChaseThe greatest attributes of "The 12 Step Program" and what makes it the greatest contribution to the world in the 20th and now the 21rst century- are many fold. To begin with here is a "Program of Recovery" That has literally saved millions of lives and improved or touched in a positive way ...
Views: 1459 - 5 Highly Addictive Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Lara SchusterA common misconception by people is that if a drug is available by prescription from a doctor and is legal, then it must not be harmful. However, when prescription drugs are abused – meaning when they are taken in excessive amounts and when there is no longer a medical reason to take them – they ...
Views: 1458 - Five Winning Strategies to Avoid Getting Addicted to Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Dr. David SackWhen a doctor prescribes a medication, patients rarely think twice about taking it. Prescription drugs are legal and provided by a physician who presumably has expertise in their field. For the most part, this system functions as it should. The doctor knows which medications and which doses are ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - MORE on THAT FIRST STEP (forgivenes/living help) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Keith BrayMORE-THAT FIRST STEP (forgiveness) As usual, my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons has hit a very good topic with this week's Idea Engineer. Recently I did a blog on that first step that sparked very good response. Response indicates that it caused some thought, and I love to do that internally ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - THE POWER OF ACCEPTANCE - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE POWER OF ACCEPTANCE As each new year begins, I love to go through and meditate on the 12 steps. As I constantly tell others, while the 12 steps in the familiar format people look at today come from AA, there is no better model for any human being to follow for good mental hygiene. Want a ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Prescription Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockWhat do you think of when you hear the words ‘drug addict’? Do all kinds of scary images come to mind? In my 13 years of working with people who have addictions, each one of them has been an ordinary human being caught up in extraordinary situations. Not one of them has ever wanted to grow up to ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Insider Tips on Addiction Recovery During a Recession - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekWhat can a person do to help a loved one who really needs to be in recovery? Can you afford to pay for an inpatient program? What are the options during these stressful times? Treatment providers across the country are feeling the effects of our weakened and unstable economy as well. We asked ...
Views: 1453(3 votes) - Synthetic Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Lara SchusterThere is a dangerous drug phenomenon sweeping across the globe related to synthetic drug addiction. Synthetic marijuana, Molly and the drug known as Gravel (the main ingredients of which are Klonopin and bath salts) are among the leaders. How dangerous are these Drugs? With two states ...
Views: 1451 - A Halfway House: What it is & why you should consider it? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Rehan HasanIn the event that you are thinking about experiencing look after medication or liquor habit, there are numerous alternatives that you have access to you. A Halfway House for people who have finished inpatient, or healing facility based mental treatment, however, who are not set up to make a full ...
Views: 1450 - How To Overcome Emotional Addictions - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt is actually possible to become addicted to negative emotions. When you get into a pattern of thinking that causes certain emotions, those emotions in turn feed the negative thinking patterns that created them in the first place. When people feel empty inside, they tend to fill the gap with ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Meth Production Threatens Children's Safety - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Olga VladiIt’s been said that drug use is a “victimless crime,” but for methamphetamine addicts, it’s certainly not true—especially for those with children in their homes. Many users of methamphetamine—a.k.a. “meth”—manufacture the drug in makeshift, homemade “labs,” using ingredients that can be easily ...
Views: 1447 - Residential Drug Treatment Programs in California - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Ken SeeleyWhen an individual takes the first important step towards recovery, the informed decision to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol addiction - there are a few things to consider when deciding on the type of rehab is best suited for the individuals unique situation. Each individual struggling ...
Views: 1447 - Cocaine Addiction Recovery Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Lara SchusterThe National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that 15 percent, that is one in six individuals in the U.S. has used cocaine. Research further shows that more people seek recovery assistance for cocaine use than any other drug. Cocaine users between the ages of 18 and 25 also reported using other ...
Views: 1446 - In My Head-And Not Paying Rent - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Keith BrayFor a number of years, I have been told resentments will tear me apart if I don’t deal with them. I was told, and it remains true today, that resentments are like a tenant in an apartment building who occupy space but pay no rent. The space in my head is at a premium, and I need it to be ...
Views: 1446 - APPLES and TREES - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Keith BrayAPPLES and TREES We often hear that the apple does not fall far from the tree. Did that ever come home to roost this week. I received a phone call from my adult son late yesterday afternoon. In this economy, he has gone through a rough patch with employment even with an MBA and Chef ...
Views: 1445 - How to help a drug addicted friend - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiWhat happens if you are involved in a relationship with someone and soon realized that he or she is a drug addict? What if on the other hand, you really don't want to cut out the friendship? There are many things that can be done in order to safe your friend's future rather than concluding that ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - DOES IT STILL PLAY FORWARD? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Keith BrayDOES IT STILL PLAY FORWARD? The biggest limiting factor in many lives today is the past, plain and simple. In the “co-creative process of life recovery” that I deeply believe in, a huge part of the coached journey is taking a very hard and detailed look at the past and fully getting things ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Addiction – How To Survive Stopping Your Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAddiction has such a death-grip on so many people. Whether you consider your addiction minor or realize it has major control over your life and you desire to quit but just can’t seem to, here are some tips to surviving stopping your addiction. But first, let me tell you that I’ve walked this ...
Views: 1442 - Drug Addiction Counseling – A Light on an Addict’s Dark Path - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from addiction professorYou can find drug addiction counseling centers everywhere. They come in all shapes and forms. There is no excuse for not being able to beat an addiction. So many treatment programs exist; there are outpatient programs, inpatient, phone counseling programs, and support group meetings. All this ...
Views: 1439 - Stimulant Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Lara SchusterThe stimulant Adderall, is a drug that was intended to help people, mostly children and adolescents with ADHD and ADD, but has become a commonly abused street drug. Sadly, studies reveal that both Adderall and Ritalin abuse have become equally popular as a diet drug for stay at home moms. ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - 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: 1439(3 votes) - A.A.'s Prince Of All Twelfth Steppers - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),What Is Our Real Purpose? Is A.A. a religion? Is it a medical treatment program? Bill Wilson cautioned AAs to remember that clergymen and physicians were the “experts”; and then cautioned that AAs were merely their assistants. Is A.A. today, then, still a Twelve-Step program where ...
Views: 1434 - Food Addiction and Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2020 from Marty LernerWhat is food addiction and how is it different than an eating disorder? Food addiction has yet to be acknowledged as a legitimate phenomenon the way drug addiction has. There is, however, a growing number of folks who do indeed see it as a bona fide addiction. Among these are a group of ...
Views: 1429 - It's Official!- Internet Addiction is Real - by Recently psychologists in America concluded that it is indeed possible for your child to become psychologically addicted to the Internet. The addiction has been named Internet Addiction Disorder, or IAD. To be diagnosed as a "Dependent Internet User" with IAD, a child must meet at least four or ...
Views: 1429 - What is Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Wilkinson SmithBefore someone can understand that they need help for an addiction, they will need to understand what addiction really is. There are many myths about addiction, but really one can become addicted to almost anything, not just Class A drugs. Once addiction is understood, it is far easier for ...
Views: 1429 - Undergoing Alcohol Rehab? Stay Away from the Pitfalls of Depression - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Sarika PeriwalAn Alcohol Rehab center is seldom associated with humor; alcohol rehab does not lend itself well to levity; for most it is a serious, serious issue. It is about overcoming an addiction; overcoming a seemingly insurmountable problem; however as is true for a lot of other things, a dash of humor ...
Views: 1427 - Definition: Drug Addiction Help - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteDrug rehabilitation (often drug rehab or just rehab) is an umbrella term for the processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and so-called street drugs such as cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general ...
Views: 1426 - Differences Between Outpatient and Residential Treatment Programs - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Steven GiffordFor patients needing drug and alcohol treatment, outpatient and residential treatment programs can provide an essential level of care to achieve long-term recovery. But how do you know whether you or a loved one would best benefit from a residential or outpatient program? Both types of treatment ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery - How Can I Tell If My Partner Is Serious about Recovery? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 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: 1426(1 vote) - The #1 Reason Diets Fail - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Laurel InmanThe first diet I went on (keyword “first” out of many) was calorie counting with Weight Watchers(R). They don’t like to use the word diet, but let’s face it, they are giving you numerical parameters to follow. When calorie counting later got such a bad rap, because it really didn’t solve our ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Will Steal Your Youth - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Marilyn KegleyThe sad truth about alcohol is that it is actually condoned world-wide as an acceptable form of recreation, and is the most abused and addictive legal substance available. Abusing alcohol does not mean that you have an addiction to alcohol, but that you use the substance while in a risky ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Handling the food addiction: What to do when slip-ups happen - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusHe was celebrating four years of sobriety. When I asked how he knew it was time to initially seek help, he said, “I finally realized I had no control over alcohol. I thought about it all the time. I couldn’t wait to drink. I was obsessed with it.” As I listened, I thought, “Substitute the ‘food’ ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - What Do I Need Today? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Jayne FerreiraThis article is to introduce the first part of a new Free Meditation Video Series on the Five Elements of Recovery. Part One Can Be Found Here; http://www.elementsofnurture.com/Click-Here-for-Meditation-Video-Series_ep_43.html WHAT DO I NEED TODAY? In the EARTH meditation we ask for ...
Views: 1425 - Out of Balance? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Keith BrayDick Cavett was quoted as saying "It is a rare person who wants to hear what he doesn't want to hear" and Oscar Wilde said "To love ones self is the beginning of a lifelong romance”. Emerson said "Where there is no vision, people perish". I hit a point in my life where balance became a real ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Recovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Rachael BallRecovery Is a Rehabilitation Process For Those Needing Addiction and Alcohol Treatment For some alcoholics and drug users, admitting they have an addiction or have an alcohol problem may be easier than admitting they should seek alcohol treatment and rehabilitation. This is because any drug ...
Views: 1424 - CORE Personal Mastery: Navigating the Road of Fog and Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Paul RandakCORE Personal Mastery Part I Navigating the Highway of Fog and Addiction We are all on a journey of discovery. This article is vehicle to explore the first part of the CORE Personal Mastery program. We will look at the different components and the actual systems that you will use to ...
Views: 1423 - I Want Change. WHY? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Keith BrayYOU WANT CHANGE. WHY? Another great question prompted from my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons “Idea Engineer”. I work with intelligent people who are prepared to invest time, and in the case of my clients, money, to get a better life than current. To get what they want, they must be prepared ...
Views: 1421 - The Seduction of Social Media: Are You on the Path to Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Veronica HislopHave you ever started out on a path going in one direction only to find yourself, hours later, mindlessly ending up somewhere else? You planned to check your Facebook page but somehow you ended up on Twitter. You intended to have a dialogue in one of your LinkedIn Groups, but two ...
Views: 1421 - Why Choose an Inpatient Drug Rehab Program - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Lee OtisIn the past people trying to find help with addiction for the first time seldom consider an inpatient drug rehab program as a solution. That outlook is rapidly changing considering the dismal success rates with outpatient drug rehab treatment. People are starting to see those struggling with an ...
Views: 1420 - Symptoms of Prescription Drug Addiction - How to Recognize If Your Loved One Is In Trouble - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Lisa EspichPrescription painkillers, such as Hydrocodone and Oxycontin (both opioids), are highly effective in relieving chronic pain. This is why they are often the first choice in treatment by pain management doctors. Although these drugs are legal when properly prescribed, they are chemically similar to ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Individual psychotherapy treatment for drug addiction - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Reela JhaDrug addiction treatment centers and alcohol rehabs utilize a variety of therapies to assist folks take back management of their lives. whereas these therapies will vary from place to put, they typically embrace cluster, family, and individual medical aid. These styles of medical aid look for to ...
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