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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from kailash mantryALCOHOL ADDICTION Alcohol is part of our society. People use it to celebrate, socialize, relax, and enhance the enjoyment of meals. Nearly 90 percent of adults in the United States report that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime, and more than half report drinking in the last ...
Views: 969 - Benefits of Quitting Smoking Weed - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Marissa Katrin MaldonadoLearning The Benefits of Quitting Smoking Weed Quitting smoking weed can not be an easy task at times. One good reason to quick smoking is the improvement of your physical health. THC in cannabis can cause changes to the brain on a cellular level that can have a person experience slow thought ...
Views: 969 - Differences- Sponser/Coach - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Keith BrayDifferences:Sponsor / Coach Twelve Differences between your Sponsor and your Coach: As I chose coaching as my profession, and shared with others that I’d look at working with addicted people and those affected by addiction as a niche within my practise, some who have the honesty to be up ...
Views: 969 - How Many People Do You Know With a Porn Addiction? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Tony LitHow many news articles do we need to see that argue whether porn addiction is an addiction or something else. You can call it anything you want. Call it a destructive practice. Call it a waste of time. The bottom line is that someone you know has a porn addiction. In fact, as many as 7 out ...
Views: 969 - How Social Media Can Assist Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Misty JhonesSocial media gets a bad rap for its role in mental health issues like depression and anxiety, but there’s also an upside for many people – especially those recovering from addiction. Imagine you’re recovering from an addiction. It’s 2 a.m. and you haven’t slept at all yet. The 7-11 on the ...
Views: 968 - How to Prepare for and Effectively Complete Addiction Withdrawals - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2020 from Meghan BelnapAddiction treatment is a long process that requires intense periods of recovery. This recovery journey is marked by very strong withdrawal symptoms as your body adjusts to life with substance use. Make sure you’re prepared to get through this withdrawal period as you work to achieve sobriety by ...
Views: 968 - Tough Choices to Make During Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Rikkie ThampsomDrug addiction is far from an issue of willpower, but addicts’ choices can still make or break their chances to stay sober. As they complete rehab programs and begin sober lives, addicts must make tough decisions regarding their social lives, careers, families, and homes. Just as drug ...
Views: 968(2 votes) - School speaker demonstrates how addicts run risk of substituting one addiction for another - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Scott GallagherOne of the dangers associated with addiction is the potential for one addiction to evolve into another. According to school speaker and addictions expert Scott Gallagher, addiction presents itself in numerous ways, all of which are unhealthy. As someone who has struggled with addiction for ...
Views: 967 - Recognizing Your Addictions: Symptoms and Signs of Addiction to Look for in Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Anita GinsburgNot all diseases are easy to recognize, especially when you're talking about yourself. Addiction is a serious disease, and it can be particularly difficult to identify and overcome in yourself. If you have found yourself wondering whether you have crossed the line to addiction or not, look for ...
Views: 966 - Society Labeling - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Andre BrinkThis article comes from the experiences I had myself and workshops I have written to assist others in there "struggle with addiction". First and foremost, what is addiction? It is only the result of abuse. To clarify this, I will break it down step by step. Before any person gets to a stage of ...
Views: 966 - The Truth About Interventions - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from Lara SchusterWe have all seen the TV show “Intervention” in which the cameras follow around a person with an addiction for a week, leading up to a confrontation by family and friends as they try to get their loved one to submit to treatment. The truth is that those methods do not work. Talking to someone ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - LWAA For Survivors Of Addictions eGroup – More Than Just Talk About Recovery - by Submitted on May 25, 2007 from Marvin SpecinerThe emphasis of the LWAA For Survivors Of Addictions eGroup (formerly livingwithanalcoholic eGroup) on Yahoo groups had always been dedicated to personal recovery however some members did not understand this and just used the forum as a platform to share their pain and frustration and complain ...
Views: 965 - Powerless. Who Me? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Keith BrayPOWERLESS. WHO ME? I’ve got a friend going for wedding #3 tomorrow, I’m best(questionable) man, and pre-wedding golf game. Thus an early post! It’s been a day to really think about powerlessness. Years ago, I came to realize that I was powerless over my addictions, and my ...
Views: 964 - Steps Necessary for Arranging a Court Ordered Addiction Rehabilitation Program - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Juanita DarlingSometimes court ordered alcohol abuse treatment or drug addiction treatment is the only way to ensure that someone you love gets help for their alcohol or drug addiction. However, before you pursue the legal process of ordering such treatment, ask your loved one once again if he or she will go ...
Views: 964 - Alcohol Addiction Treatment and Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Lizabeth MontagueThough many people associate rehab with “hard” drugs such as heroin, meth, and cocaine, alcohol addiction treatment is necessary for alcoholics to become sober. Substance abuse is a neurological disease, and clinical alcohol addiction treatment is the only way to effectively treat alcoholism. ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Drug Free Office Enviornment - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Lara SchusterWhen you consider that 77 percent of drug abusers in the U.S. are employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it stands to reason that corporations want to encourage a safe drug free office environment. As most companies have developed a zero tolerance for drug use, many have ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - 5 Facts About College Students and Binge Drinking - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Lara SchusterAccording to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly half the population in the U.S. that consumes alcohol admits to binge drinking. Sadly, among college students it is the most common pattern of alcohol abuse. Binge drinking is when women consume more than four drinks ...
Views: 962 - Changing Lives with Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Laszeros ChandlersonClinical drug rehab helps thousands of addicts make lasting recoveries each year. Through advancements in neuroscience and psychology, drug rehab specialists have developed a myriad of therapies for treating even the most severe addictions. Although many laypeople still believe addiction to be ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - How Drug Rehab Helps Overcome Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Cheryl BucknerThose dealing with stress and anxiety who've turned to drugs need another way to deal with their problems. That's where a reputable drug rehabilitation center comes to play. When in a drug rehab program, there are several phases to go through that involve emotional, physical, and mental health ...
Views: 960 - Quitting Weed - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Benjamin KaneaiakalaCannabis has been considered a common used illicit drug for many years as well as getting the reputation of being a "gateway drug" to heavier drugs such as heroin. When a person decides to quit smoking weed, it may not be an easy process. For heavy cannabis smokers, Depression and Anxiety ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Looking for a Suitable Drug Addiction Treatment Center? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from John EdwardAre you looking for a suitable drug addiction treatment center for you or your family member? You might have to address many things before finalizing a particular drug rehab center. A lot of drug addicts get panicked at the thought of going through drug and alcohol treatment. Most of the time, ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Alcohol Addiction Program: A Guide to Withdrawal Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from John WilliamsonAlcoholic beverage is one of the most popular substances that people drink whenever they socialize with their friends, love ones and even with strangers. Despite having neurological effects, many people continue to drink alcohol without even considering their tolerance level. As a direct result, ...
Views: 958 - Rehab centers in Cincinnati - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Rosy brownRehab centers in Cincinnati Ohio's third-biggest city is Cincinnati and 66th biggest city in the US with 301,301 inhabitants. The city lies in an awesome area on the north bank of the Ohio Waterway, and Licking Waterway is a halfway safe, 488 km (303-mile-long ) stream of the Ohio Waterway in ...
Views: 958 - Suboxone Addiction After Detox - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf you are going to use Suboxone during detox, you may want to know if you will have an addiction to it after detox. Why it is used in Detox Suboxone is an opiate, from the same drug family as Vicodin, Morphine and Oxycodone. It works on the central nervous system and partially blocks the ...
Views: 958 - Is Drug Addiction Ruining Your Life? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Lara SchusterIf a drug addiction is ruining your life, it is time to get help. There are millions of people across the globe that is struggling with substance abuse and addiction and in need of assistance. Sadly, the vast majority will never get the help that they need, but the ones that do, are taking a ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - HAD NO CHOICE! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Keith BrayHAD NO CHOICE! When I was being made as a person and if I had been able to pick my attributes, I would not have chosen addictions and the effects of addictions, to be part of my life. That being said, addictions and abuse did impact on my life. This not very unique. About 10% of the ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - 14 Ways of Helping an Addicted Partner - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Jaclyn TengAddiction is a chronic condition that may lead to other consequences that can significantly destabilize a family. There is a lot more involved with addiction than what may appear on the surface. The issues that can arise due to addictions involve communication problems, violence or aggressive ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - A New Approach to Addicition: A Look at Limitations and Their Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2020 from Nancy FairbrotherAddiction is a worldwide problem for which few have found a solution. It is a source of shame for those who are in its clutches, and is called a disease for which there is no cure. Addiction manifests in many ways. Alcoholism is just one form of addiction. Alcoholism is the third leading ...
Views: 955 - Inpatient Drug Rehab – Tough Life Choices - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Leiaste PloneckInpatient drug rehab programs help thousands of addicts achieve lasting recoveries every year. Through advancements in neuroscience and psychology, inpatient drug rehab clinics use proven therapies to teach drug addicts to mitigate their cravings and stay sober for life. However, the road to ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Employee Assistance Programs & Drug Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Debbie DavisEmployee Assistance Programs offer people who are suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism opportunities to get the help they need, when they need it. These programs are offered by a great deal of US employers and can provide benefits and services related to drug treatment, among many other ...
Views: 954(2 votes) - Guilt in Substance Abuse Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Lara SchusterGuilt in substance abuse recovery is common. Guilt can visit any area of our life and make us feel at fault; however, for the individual going through addiction recovery, it can create an overwhelming sense of defeat. It may also force the individual to reevaluate their choices, behaviors and ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Addiction Treatment Centers in Los Angeles - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Addiction AideDrug rehabilitation, known also as drug rehab, is a process which is created in order to assist a drug and alcohol addict to get out of his addiction. Basically, institutes, including those found when you look for drug rehab Los Angeles, educate abusers by telling them the consequences of ...
Views: 953 - 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: 952(2 votes) - Seek and Beware of "Divine Emptiness" - by Megan walks into my office after several months of hard work in her individual and group therapy. Her brow is furrowed. She looks confused. No, she actually seems to be in pain. If I have learned nothing else in my years as a psychotherapist, I have learned not to jump to conclusions by ...
Views: 952 - Rehab Pennsylvania Institute Can Help You Kick Your Addiction - For Good! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Krystal BlakeAccording to statistics, addiction to alcohol and hard drugs such as crack cocaine is really becoming a menace to modern society. Many individuals have lost their lives to drug overdose and for those who have somehow survived their addiction to alcohol and drugs, they keep on fighting the battle ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Finding Balance - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Keith BrayFor some reason, finding balance is a theme that has resonated deep within this week, and I’m not sure why. The past 2 weeks have seen our local 12 step community bury 2 members. Both too young, both at the time of death back using their substance of choice. In listening to comments, both ...
Views: 950 - Recuperating From Addiction to Alcohol - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Clinton DixonMost of the people start drinking just to have fun or due to peer pressure and then gradually gets addicted to it. A large number of people who are addicted to alcohol doesn’t realize it till the situation becomes worse. So in case you notice someone in your family or friend circle is getting ...
Views: 950 - Children And Alcoholism; A Tragic Combination - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Terje EllingsenChildren and alcoholism, that's impossible! As a matter of fact it isn't. One of the hardest things for a parent to have to face is the fact that a son or daughter may have a problem with drugs or alcohol. Even if their "children" are now adults, it is still challenging to confront the problem, ...
Views: 949 - Staying Safe During The Corona Pandemic - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Dan ArrowThose who have been leading a very active social life are at the verge of depression because their movement is curtailed very much during the Corona pandemic. All the countries have limited the movement of people by announcing national level lockdowns. We have been moving in and out of ...
Views: 949 - 3 Long Term Strategies to Overcome an Addiction - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Alex NickWhen people start using an addictive substance or indulge in addictive behavior, they think that they can get over it whenever they want to. This confidence leads them to repeat the addictive behavior, and they go on to actually develop an addiction. What a surprise, huh? Where, at first, ...
Views: 947 - Drug Addiction Treatment – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2011 from Meerston LangdonMedical professionals have made incredible advances in drug addiction treatment over the last few decades. With recent advances in neuroscience, psychology, and pharmacology, rehab specialists have developed a variety of proven methods for drug addiction treatment. Thousands of addicts all ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Recovering from Alcohol Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Johan HedinAlcoholics are classified into three stages - early, middle and chronic stage. While it is easy to treat people who are the in the first two stages, the treatment for those in the chronic stage may take some time but it is not impossible. Chronic drinkers will have symptoms like indulging ...
Views: 947 - What is a Plan for Sobriety and Why is it Important? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Lara SchusterYou have reached a point in your life where you know you need to make a change and stop your alcohol and drug abuse, but you are not quite sure as to how to be successful. You may have heard the term “plan for sobriety” but you are not sure what it is or what is its purpose. What is a Plan ...
Views: 947 - What is Addiction? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Gloria ThiessenSpeaking as someone who works daily with folks struggling primarily, but not exclusively, with alcohol and drug addiction, I see it as a multi-dimensional condition touching all aspects of an individual's life. Their biology, their psychology, their social network, their educational and ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - 30 Day Rehab - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2019 from John KahalThe Journey To Recovery and What To Expect In a 30 Day Rehab While in a 30 Day Rehab program can help prepare a person mentally for the process of starting their journey to recovery. The recovery program involves residing in a residential treatment center for the duration of 30 days. During ...
Views: 946 - Know Fact How Addiction to Alcoholism of Parents and its Effects on Child’s Mental Health! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2021 from Calida RehabContrary to what most people believe, alcoholism doesn’t only impact the person addicted to it. It rather has a serious impact on the entire family. You will be surprised to know how the parents’ addiction to alcohol can impact their children’s mental and emotional health. In fact, many children ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Inpatient Drug Rehab and Reality Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Leiaste PloneckInpatient drug rehab programs allow thousands of drug and alcohol addicts to make lasting recoveries every year. Although many laypeople still believe addiction to be a simple matter of willpower, medical professionals have come to realize that it is a neurological disease which requires ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Heroin addiction - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from David B SmithHeroin addiction is a personal struggle that many describe as the biggest monster they ever have had to deal with. Heroin is like most drugs in that it starts off just being something that the user does from time to time. They start off by just doing it in private or the company of peers and ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - Rehab – What’s Really Needed to Get Out of An Addiction? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Kathy WilliamsonRehab for alcoholism and drug abuse uses a variety of methods to get you to a point of being stable and being able to handle your addiction. But, don’t you want to get completely away from your addiction? Is this even possible? The typical rehab program is to get a person through detox. Then ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - ASS/U/ME - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Keith BrayThis is one I’ve wanted to do for a while. I’m just back from my favorite Saturday morning meeting, and it is always a great reminder of where I was, and what has changed! I am eternally grateful. It stops me from taking things for granted, from assuming! Even though I have been on a ...
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