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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- How does drug addiction affect self-growth? - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from Alvina JenniferDrug addiction holds the distinction for featuring in the list of the world’s most deadly epidemics. Not only does it takes a big toll on one's health but is equally responsible for deteriorating one's self-esteem. Imagine living with a person who is a drug addict. Will you be able to take the ...
Views: 1342 - DUI Defenses - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Steven TabanoDespite what you may have been told, there are defenses to a D.U.I. charge and the charges that go along with it. Like any other criminal defendant, you are presumed innocent and have certain rights guaranteed to you by the constitution. A good DUI defense attorney will be familiar with ...
Views: 1341 - 4 Reasons a Non 12 Step Treatment Can Solve Your Addiction Problem - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahAddiction is a complex condition that affects not only the person who has it but the people around him or her. A lot of those who struggle with substance abuse, may it be alcohol or drugs, try a dozen of different treatments that might help them get their lives on track again. One kind of ...
Views: 1339 - Life skills and drug proofing your children - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Vivienne EdwardsWhen my children were growing up I made the decision to be proactive in giving them life skills. I knew from my own childhood that I was not given much direction in the way of life skills. That is not to say that I had bad parents, but I did have a very over-protective mother who did, or tried ...
Views: 1339 - Post Withdrawal: Do I Need Medication? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisMedication for Post Withdrawal (also referred to as protracted withdrawal or PAWS) is one of the most useful tools for people in recovery. Post withdrawal often comes with debilitating symptoms for some addicts, and considering that symptoms can last for as long as two years, medication can ...
Views: 1339 - 6 Steps to Alcohol Awareness and Education - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Ari NovickGetting alcohol and drug addiction or abuse under control is no easy task. Most addicts tend to minimize their addiction and state they can stop any time they want, its simply a choice they are making. Here are a few suggestions to make yourself more aware of what you need to look out for in ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Alarming Drug Abuse Statistics - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Marshall KettleAs we are all aware, doping activity has really picked up pace since it has gotten the media and celebrities involved. This has become a major reason to worry for almost every parent. Among the most vulnerable class are teenagers, who are trying to fit in and be cool.. They are following in the ...
Views: 1338 - Clear Signs That Someone Is Becoming an Alcoholic or Drug Addict - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ari NovickAn addiction to drugs or alcohol is a serious disease. If not properly treated, such an addiction could prove life threatening. It is important for the friends and family to be able to identify the signs that things have gone too far. For those that are not familiar with the common signs of ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Alcoholics – What Happens When You Ignore Your Drinking Habits? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonAre you an alcoholic? Do you cringe at that thought? Do you have all the pat answers as to why your drinking is okay? Are you secretly avoiding admitting that you might be an alcoholic? Do you tell yourself that you an stop anytime you want? What happens when you ignore your drinking habits? ...
Views: 1335 - I'm an Alcoholic, & I love myself. - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Louisa LeontiadesI’m in the company of the great ones. Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, & Dennis Hopper, not to mention countless others. Alcoholics. Winos. Drunks. It’s yet another label to put on people, to classify them away from yourself and away from the norm, as if there is such a thing. My ...
Views: 1335 - Change Your Self-Image for Greater Success - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Ghislaine MahlerChange Your Self-Image for Greater Success One of the key elements of living beyond recovery is to achieve more success in our life. Whether you focus on your career, your finances, your relationships, or other areas, does not matter. The bottom line is that in order to increase success you ...
Views: 1334 - Detox from Methamphetamine Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Lara SchusterAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there are more than 4 million people who habitually abuse or are addicted to Methamphetamine in the U.S. and almost 12 million individuals that have tried the drug at least once. However, SAMHSA also reported ...
Views: 1334 - How Do You Know When You've Hit Bottom? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Michael ZWhen you stop digging. For 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 ...
Views: 1334 - Alcoholism - Is There A Medical Cure? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from James FrithThe World Health Organisation estimates that around 76 million people globally currently suffer from some kind of alcohol-related condition. Alcohol remains the world's number one killer causing almost 2.5 million deaths a year or just about 4% of the world's total. On average each human being ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Sensitivities? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Keith BrayYesterday in conversation with a friend who is starting a journey, I asked for input about a topic she might be interested in. Without knowing it directly, and not answering what I had asked, she did answer! It is amazing how early on we can find a bit of dark in the bright light. I am reminded ...
Views: 1333 - Alcohol and Drug Rehabs - The Portal to a New Life - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Russel MarshallThere are many different forms of addiction like surfing the net, sex, food and many others. Out of all, alcohol and drug addiction are the most dangerous one that can even take the life of an individual. People of any age group can be a victim of this life-taking addiction. To help all those ...
Views: 1331 - What Is Sex Addiction - Treating Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Rosemary Grace BrooksSex addiction is an illness that is experienced worldwide by men and women from different backgrounds and cultures. When a person is a sex addict, they suffer from a disease which is incurable, progressive and capable of destroying the lives of not only the sufferer but of their families as ...
Views: 1331 - 7 No-Holds-Barred Reasons to Stop Using Drugs Now - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from James DavisIf you or someone you love is addicted to drugs, you've probably been hearing lots of reasons that drug abuse should cease immediately. However, the very nature of addiction means that this message is often ignored. This is especially true for some addicts when the message is delivered from a ...
Views: 1329 - Painkiller Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Lara SchusterPainkiller addiction affects three-fourths of the population of the U.S. and one in ten high school students, according to statistics published by Drug Free World. It is also reported that recreational use of prescription painkillers is up twelve percent from last year and among the reason for ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - What It's Like Being Parents of a Drug Addict - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Ted EgoParents waking up one morning only to realize that they have to let go of the idea of living what seems to be a “normal life” in a perfect world. In a perfect world, parents are raising up good children who are respectful, loving and obedient. In a perfect world, children are diligent and ...
Views: 1329 - Overcoming Alcohol and Depression in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheOne of the effects of alcoholism is depression. It can be brought to an end. I don't have any kind of personal experience with alcoholics anonymous (AA) but I have read some articles about it. I have read articles on how some people achieved sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. The book ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Addiction Treatment for Women - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2013 from Lara SchusterColumbia University recently reported that women were more likely to develop dependency than men and also the reasons that women give for their use are different from the reasons that men use. The study further reported that women are more likely to feel guilt and shame associated with their ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Relax and recover part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tom DiffenderferIn the article relax and recover part 1, I wrote about the positive aspects of reaching a deep state of relaxation on a regular basis. I explained how this type of relaxation benefits people in recovery from addictions and promotes overall wellness. This article will focus on how to achieve this ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Benefits of Company Incorporation - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from rikvin offshoreWhy incorporate? This is a question you might ask should you plan to start your own company. Incorporating your own company has its advantages, but it is still your own choice whether you will proceed with the incorporation or not. The first advantage of incorporating a business is the ...
Views: 1321 - Substance Abuse – Has It Ruined Your Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonSubstance Abuse starts out being a great trip. But, as you’ve probably found out, the highs you receive after the first few times diminish. Now it takes more and more of the addiction of your choice to “try” to get that same high. Addicts have lost many important relationships. Many have ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Asking for Help is a Powerful Act - by I don't know about you, but in spite of years of recovery, I still have trouble asking for help. I don't mean asking for help in the Program - that's almost second nature now.
No, I'm talking about asking for other kinds of help - on the job or when I have something that's really to heavy for ...
Views: 1316 - The Role of Detox in the Recovery Process - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Lara SchusterFor the millions of individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, making the decision to go to detox is both difficult and scary. Whether it is your first time entering detox or a second chance at getting clean and sober, understanding the process can help to ease your mind throughout ...
Views: 1316 - Furry friends help those in addiction recovery get their life back - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Dr. Lawrence Weinstein*Justin lived a life full of trauma that started when he was very young. The best way he knew to cope with his pain was to numb it with every drug possible. When he eventually landed at a rehab facility, he refused to talk about this past. He would sit with arms crossed—silent. Until he met ...
Views: 1314 - Opioid Addiction in Long Island - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Ben ZoharWhat is driving the opioid addiction in Long Island? It’s a variety of factors that include socioeconomic hardship or just plain curiosity and boredom. Often underlying mental health conditions also play an important role in creating an atmosphere ripe for substance abuse. Opioid addiction is a ...
Views: 1314 - Is Sugar Addiction Real? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganYES! A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by Harvard’s David Ludwig found out that sugar can indeed be quite addictive. This randomized, blinded, crossover study took on the difficult job of proving the biology of sugar addiction. Their findings showed that foods ...
Views: 1313 - Abuse to Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Roger FontaineCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION My intention is to share with others what I've experienced and researched, what I've lived, and how the Holy Spirit has worked a miracle in my life. What I have attempted to do in this summary is to give the reader a glimpse of each chapter and the focus which I ...
Views: 1312 - Drug Rehab, How To Find An Affordable Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from John LeeAlthough there are several thousand free or almost free drug and alcohol rehabs within the nation, finding them when you need them can be very problematic! Most people don’t think much about drug rehab until they need one, and when they do, the challenge of making such an important ...
Views: 1312 - Changing the Voice of Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Randy Kamen GredingerYears ago, I directed the Stress Management Department at the Pain Unit of Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. My first mind-blowing exposure to addiction came when a diabetic patient communicated her physician’s warning that if she did not stop smoking, she risked having her legs ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - What to ask when choosing a treatment center - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Amy LashwayWhat Treatment Coordination and Advocacy Suggests you Ask When Choosing a Treatment Center Choosing a treatment center can be an overwhelming and confusing process for anyone, let alone someone who is scared, anxious and may be seeking treatment for the first time. This is one reason why ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Reflections on the Season: Good Will to Men,” - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from anne dibalaSuch are the words that are sung, read, printed repeatedly throughout this holiday season. So what do we mean by this expression? “Good” means that which is positive, wholesome, health-inducing, salubrious. “Will” means something desired . “Good will” is considered to mean good wishes or ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Gates, Bloomberg Target Cigarettes: But Will It Do Any Good? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Dirk HansonIf money were all it took, tobacco smoking would be on the run after Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg jointly pledged last month to fight tobacco use worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries, through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Johns Hopkins University. Mayor ...
Views: 1307 - 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: 1306(2 votes) - Healing the Addicted Brain - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Ben ZoharThe problem with an addicted brain is that it has been recalibrated to require drug input in order to achieve a state of equilibrium. Our Long Island drug rehab experts have years of experience in the substance abuse field and have put together this list about the addicted brain. This new state ...
Views: 1306 - Getting A Grip On Sugar! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Lisa CrunickI wanted those fresh organic lemons. They called to me in the grocery store and I answered. I took them home and rolled one in my hands. I googled lemon recipes. Lemon bars…best lemon Lemon bars ……talked about being a lemon bar snob. Yea, that’s me. The crust will be perfect. I will wait ...
Views: 1303(3 votes) - Tour Of Italy - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Robrt ThomsonIf you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Marche region of central Italy. Depending on your interests, it is an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. And the Marche region hasn't yet been discovered by tourists. ...
Views: 1301 - 3 Potential Attitudes as Clients Leave Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Dr. Shannon HanrahanWhether one goes into a rehab due to a court order, based on family encouragement/insistence or for their own self recovery, they should be applauded. It is not easy to take the first step in recovering from addiction. However, the true test of one’s sobriety happens when the person leaves the ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - How to Find Alcohol Awareness Classes Online - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Ari NovickAmerica is a country when alcohol and drug use is most pervasive. Most alcohol related automobile fatalities could have been avoided if the person driving had made better choices regarding their drinking or substance use. Alcohol awareness classes are typically required by anyone who has been ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Recovered or Recovering? - by No matter what 12 Step Program you're in, you've probably heard that you're always recovering, never recovered. It's one of those ideas that is repeated over and over again.
It's a myth! A myth that probably got started in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and has spread to the other organizations ...
Views: 1297 - Gambling Question Answered - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiApplied Meta-Physics: A Pathway to Freedom; Freedom from Ad-dictions. The Meta-Physician answers a gambling question Q. "When I gamble and win, I do not feel happy, and when I gamble and lose I get depressed for days, sometimes weeks. Why is this?" The important thing to know about gambling is ...
Views: 1296 - Compulsive Gambling - There Is Hope. - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from peg anonyGambling caught me by surprise. i was ignorant. i had no idea what was happening. i ALWAYS gambled compulsively..when i gambled...but...I rarely gambled. we took the occasional trip to Las Vegas... but when gambling came to my town I rarely did it. Sometimes the family would go...on ...
Views: 1295 - Risks Associated with Drugs Abuse and Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from David B BarryThe surveys conducted by National Institute of Drugs Abuse (NIMA) indicate that there are some children who are already abusing drugs by the age of 12 or 13. Many individuals start taking drugs for a mere feel good factor, or out of curiosity, but soon they are taken over completely by the drugs ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - WE ARE "CREATED SELVES" - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Keith BrayWE ARE “CREATED SELVES” Shakespeare said it, “This above all; to thine own self be true”. In a journey of life recovery, a transformation to a new and more abundant life, had not one of our real problems been true to our selves and selfishly so? For me the answer to this was yes; but I know ...
Views: 1293 - What are the Signs of Substance Abuse Relapse? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2014 from Lara SchusterMore than 90 percent of persons in recovery will relapse at least once in their lifetime and at least 72 percent will have multiple relapses. Substance abuse counselors report that the relapse did not begin with the return to substance use, but with circumstances that led up to returning to ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - Discontinuing Psychiatric Medications - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinThere are many reasons to stop taking psychiatric drugs. One reason is to restore the range of normal human emotions that allow us to experience life. Psychiatric drugs blunt emotional responses, creating a zombie-like effect. In handling grief and pain, we are able to process and understand ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - The Causes of Relapse for Recovering Addicts - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Meekah TomlinsonRelapse is a constant threat to recovering substance abusers. It is also a common occurrence, but new episodes always bring fear, frustration, and worry to its sufferers and their families. Given the proper triggers, even addicts who have successfully completed intensive treatment programs and ...
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