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- Finding the Good Life - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnPop cans have been sharing one of life’s most powerful lessons for years: No Deposit, No Return. Yet, millions of people sit on the sidelines wishing that something good will fall from the sky. A deposit is something constructive that we do for ourselves or someone else. It can be as simple ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Four Ways We Justify Use - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Tim GrayI am going to share 4 defense mechanisms that are frequently used by people in addiction to justify or substantiate their drug or alcohol use. I’m sure you have heard of some of these—you might have even heard of all of them. I hope to share some insights you may not have considered ...
Views: 4685(3 votes) - Help with Addiction | Faster EFT Tapping - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Alan CombiesAddiction is a word that we throw around all of the time but what does it actually mean to be addicted to something? And how does one become addicted to anything in the first place? Like all other behavior, the answers to these questions lies in thought and emotion. To be addicted to ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - How Alcohol Addiction Affects a Family - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterIs someone in your family addicted to alcohol? If that’s the case, then it’s important to know the damage it can cause if no immediate action is taken. Alcohol addiction is often called a ‘family disease’ as the harmful effects of it do not only affect the alcoholic, but also the people ...
Views: 2301(2 votes) - How and Why to Test Your Teen for Alcohol and/or Drug Use - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Thomas ReesDrugs are presented to every teenager at one point or another. No matter what the discussions at home have been, no matter what a “good boy or girl” that your kid really is, the curiosity of what drugs are about will likely grab him or her at some point in time because here is what the trend ...
Views: 3925(2 votes) - How Classes Can Help Teens Overcome Alcohol and Drug Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ari NovickTeenagers are highly impressionable and it is very important that parents, guardians and the young people themselves understand how classes can help teens to overcome peer pressure with regards to drugs and alcohol abuse. While most teenagers appreciate the value of having guidance on the issue ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - How Much Time Is spent for an Effective Addiction Recovery Program? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from kelly smithAn addiction recovery program does not take effect overnight. This is a long and enduring process that usually takes place inside the solitary realms of an Alcohol Rehab Center. At Alcohol Drug Rehab Co, a person suffering from drug abuse and is to be subjected to drug rehabilitation is required ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - How to Choose Your Most Effective Drug or Alcohol Treatment Program - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Melanie SolomonHOW TO CHOOSE YOUR MOST EFFECTIVE DRUG OR ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAM (A Chapter from “AA Not the Only Way” By Melanie Solomon http://www.aanottheonlyway.com Note: This is NOT a free product. You do not have the right to give it away or sell it without proper written consent from the ...
Views: 1993(2 votes) - How To Convince An Addict To Get Help - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Many people who struggle with alcohol or drugs have a difficult time getting better. There are many reasons why these people do not get the help they need to get better. Many family members who see their loved ones struggle have a very difficult time in getting their loved ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - How to Help an Alcoholic - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Gareth CarterDo you have a loved one that is addicted to alcohol? If your answer was ‘yes’, you have now made a positive step in helping them overcome their alcohol addiction. In this article, we’ll tell you how to help an alcoholic and also provide you with some guidelines on what treatment is best ...
Views: 2031(3 votes) - How to Make the Best Match When Searching for a Program or School for your Teen - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesYou seek a residential treatment community that will give you or someone you care about a brighter future. The task you face is very different from using the Internet to find an attorney, new bank, or electrician. It is a complex endeavor – with high emotional and financial stakes. How do ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - How to Rebuild Relationships after Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Gareth CarterWhen a loved one is addicted to alcohol, it puts massive strain on the people that love them the most. Family members will often feel angry and resentful towards the individual for what they have done during the time they were addicted, which is understandable. However, once their loved ...
Views: 2556(3 votes) - How to Recognize the Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse in a Loved One or in a Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Kalyna KapurDrug abuse is one of the worst possible problems one can face in their life. For some, it is just a cause of fighting depression, anxiety, stress and other mental problems and for others, it is a source of entertainment or a way of experiencing new things in life. However, the fact cannot be ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - How to Separate the Help From The Hype In Addiction Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Peggy FergusonThere is so much "information" on the internet about addiction and recovery and unless you already have some knowledge about addiction and recovery, all resources may appear equal to you. This is not the case. There are advertisements, articles, and blog posts about addiction recovery ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - How To Taper Off Alcohol - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Kylah StrohteMembers of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) generally assert that their use of alcohol is out of control and that even one drink is too many. AA espouses total abstinence from alcohol for life. But is it possible for a person who has abused alcohol to gradually cut back on their use of alcohol and ...
Views: 1987(1 vote) - How to Win Love Back after a Breakup? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from robin brainBreakups are one of the hardest experiences in life and few people know how to win love back after a breakup. Yet most of them crave to get back their lost love and that makes the endeavor of winning back the lost love in such cases indispensable. At the same time it is a difficult task and one ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse In Teens - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ronald ParkerIdentifying Teen Drug Abuse Parental and peer drug abuse are regarded as as among the more common variables influencing a teen's decision concerning substance use. The age at which teenagers start to consume alcohol is lowering, with 25% of adolescents beginning to drink prior to 13 years of ...
Views: 2803(2 votes) - Identifying the Signs of Addiction Associated with Drug and Alcohol Use - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Steven GiffordWhen identifying the signs of addiction, it is important to know that while drug and alcohol use and abuse each manifest themselves as different behavioral changes and inconsistencies, they share a number of commonalities. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of signs of drug and/or ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Interesting Brain Facts You May Not Have Been Aware Of - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Greg FrostThe brain as we know is a very delicate organ and all the same time, a very important body organ. What could we have done without the brain? The brain is so essential that, scientist have been able to find out the type of nutrients suitable for it, the kind of things that can destroy the brain ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Introduction to Chemical Dependency - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Todd BranstonNot everyone who drinks regularly is an alcoholic or has a drinking problem. But substance abuse is a major problem within the older population. It is not always obvious, because many older adults drink in private rather than in bars. Because our culture generally identifies problems with ...
Views: 2557(1 vote) - Is Alcoholism A Disease? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Carolyn NaimanYes. Most experts in the medical and scientific community agree that alcoholism is a disease. The American Medical Association identified alcohol as a physical disease and condition in 1956. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcoholism is like any other ...
Views: 1661(1 vote) - Is Attitude Everything? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnNothing is everything. Nothing is that absolute. The next time someone tells you that nothing is impossible ask them to dribble a football. However, your attitude does play major roles in everything you do, what you become, and how happy you are. We see everything through the filters in our ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Is Depression Beating You and Nothing Seems to Help? This May Be the Answer For You... - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Thomas ReesIf absolutely nothing has been able to break your cycle of depression, and you are becoming hopeless about getting better soon, maybe there is another avenue for you to go. I have spent thousands of hours doing general research on moods and the human brain because I am completely fascinated by ...
Views: 4402(3 votes) - Know Your Teens Friends - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryGet to know as many of your teen's friends as you can. Knowing his friends will help you tabs on his life and may help keep him out of trouble. If he and his friends hangs out at your house, introduce yourself and ask a question or two. If they don't hang out there, find ways to meet them, offer ...
Views: 2501(2 votes) - Legal But Not Safe - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Mark MyersSome individuals have gone to great lengths to experience altered states or “highs.” When we think of getting high, the images that comes to most peoples mind is illegal drugs or alcohol. That is not always the case. There are legal or easily accessible items that could be used to induce a high. ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Life Through the Eyes of a High-Functioning Addict - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Dr. David SackIt is widely understood in the treatment field that addiction is a chronic brain disease, but it takes time for the associated stereotypes and stigma to fade. A common misconception is that all addicts are tragically flawed individuals who can’t hold down a job or support their families. ...
Views: 7071(1 vote) - Living With an Addict – Alcoholic - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Darlene LancerAlcohol Living with an addict can be a living hell. Unpredictable and dangerous, yet sometimes exciting and romantic. Never knowing when we’ll be blamed or accused. Not being able to dependably plan social events. As the addict becomes more irresponsible, we pick up the slack and do more, often ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - Losing Your Will To Live - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia Ortizo many people suffer from such severe dis-ease that they lose their will to live. They live with constant "pain" never believing that life could and can be better. I know this to be true because I used to be one of them until I made the choice to embrace life and all that it is. Easier said ...
Views: 3363(1 vote) - Meth Lab Child Dangers - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryA child living at a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory is exposed to immediate dangers and to the ongoing effects of chemical contamination. In addition, the child may be subjected to fires and explosions, abuse and neglect, a hazardous lifestyle (including the presence of firearms), social ...
Views: 2406(1 vote) - Mindfulness Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Catherine CosgroveWith all the various psychological theories that have over time dissolved, the newest addition is making its way to universities and private practices country wide. This upcoming treatment uses Buddhism and yoga as a basis and according to several studies, appears to work. This type of therapy ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Nootropics - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Jaclyn TengNootropics are 'brain drugs' also sometimes known as 'brain steroids' or 'smart drugs'. In other words these are pills, medicines and other supplements designed to improve your cognitive performance and make you smarter, more alert and more focused. They can also stimulate memory or mood or ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - One Drink Too Many? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from David OttWhen Is One Drink, One Drink Too Many? A growing number of individuals in our society are being born with, or have developed, an inability to tolerate alcohol. If, for genetic reasons, an individual lacks the natural enzymes and chemicals necessary to metabolize (break down) any food ...
Views: 3520(1 vote) - Online Alcohol and Drug Classes Aid in Car Accident Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ari NovickOver the past few years, the number of deaths caused by driving under the influence of drug overdose and alcohol poisoning has increased tremendously. These accidents and the consequent deaths could have been prevented just by controlling the substance user's abuse of alcohol and ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - Opiates in Painkillers – Which Drugs to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2019 from Jaclyn TengAs you are surely aware, narcotic drugs have been used for recreational purposes for millennia. They are of course, renowned for their mind-altering effects. Opiates are particularly popular amongst recreational drug users which is why opioid addiction is more common than ever. When talking ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeffrey StuckertA person is said to have physical opioid dependence if they have high 'tolerance' of opioids, meaning they need more of the opioid to get the desired effect. Opioid withdrawal symptoms occur when the substance is stopped. Most patients who seek treatment for opioid addiction also have some ...
Views: 2243(2 votes) - Oprah, Women, Food, and God and Skinny Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from laura katleman-prueI just watched Oprah interview Geneen Roth about her new book, Women, Food, and God (written for men as well as women). Oprah experienced many breakthroughs reading the book and is recommending it to anyone who has ever struggled with weight. It seems that however Oprah goes, so goes the ...
Views: 4060(3 votes) - Over-the-Counter Abuse - Beware! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiNot too long ago, four local elementary school children ended up on respirators in the ICU after they each took 20 Coricidin tablets to get high. It was a good 36 hours before they were out of the woods. What started out to be an afternoon of fun, turned out to be a life-and-death struggle for ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - Painkiller Addiction : Top 10 Signs You May Have It - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard Senyszyn MDPrescription Painkiller Addiction: The Problem There are many people in the United States with a painkiller addiction .According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2009 there were 7 million abusers of prescription drugs. The majority of this abuse was from prescriptions. Teens ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - Post Cycle Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2020 from Kristine HopeIntroduction to post-cycle therapy Post cycle therapy (PCT) may be the most important aspect when using anabolic steroids. The concept of PCT did not exist before the late 1980s and early 1990s because the understanding of the mechanisms by which anabolic steroids affected the body was not ...
Views: 808(1 vote) - Psychedelic Drugs may Hold some Medical Value - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgBack in the 1960’s, the Woodstock era, psychedelic drug use was pretty common for the younger generation, who are today’s baby boomers. New studies now reveal that today’s young people might be just as likely to use psychedelic drugs. These drugs are known to stimulate the brain receptors ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Receiving Help from a Substance Abuse Professional - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorThere are many substance abuse professionals who are trained to help others to overcome substance abuse problems. It doesn't really matter how your addiction started, what matters is what you're willing to do about it now that you're in its grip. It can be very difficult to release control of ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Rehab Guide - Online and DVD Treatment - NEW Trend In Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDetermining the right time for drug and alcohol treatment is different for each person. Some individuals will go and get help as soon as they feel like they're developing a problem. Others seek treatment when they feel they're becoming dependent on drugs or alcohol to cope with life. Still, ...
Views: 1953(1 vote) - Repentance, Accepting God's Love for Us - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Keri Lawrence“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying “‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand?’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah saying: The voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His path ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Selecting A Good Rehab Center - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Brian WalkerThe vice of drug abuse has always impacted negatively on the friends and families of the addicts. These substances transform the victims into different creatures. Subsequently, these drugs interfere with their metabolism thereby; they experience physiological problems. In this regard, substances ...
Views: 2733(1 vote) - Signs Of Alcoholism In Men - 5 Times More Likely - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenIt is estimated that about three-quarters of the population drink alcohol. Of this number, about 10% will find that their alcohol consumption leads to serious problems involving their health, work, finances, and relationships with family and friends. When a person uses alcohol despite ...
Views: 4134(1 vote) - Standing At The Crossroads: Trying to Quit Using Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Peggy FergusonPeople do not easily come to the conclusion that they have an alcohol or other drug problem. The telltale signs have been there quite some time. Addiction carries with it its own camouflage devices. It can look like a lot of other illnesses from the perspective of an outsider looking in. ...
Views: 2399(2 votes) - STATE-OF-THE-ART DRUG TREATMENT OPTIONS: NALTRAZONE - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Corey AveryThere’s new hope in the treatment of alcoholism, heroin, and other opiate addictions with positive results occurring for drug abusers, entering into inpatient drug rehab, which combine administration of the pharmaceutical Naltrazone Hydrocholoride, along with an overall addiction treatment ...
Views: 3420(1 vote) - Staying Sober After In-Patient Treatment: Ten Reasons To Follow Through With Continuing Care Even If You Don't Want To - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Peggy FergusonThe majority of patients who successfully complete inpatient and have the desire to stay clean and sober relapse in the first year after acute care treatment. Anyone who has been to inpatient treatment has noticed that the among the other patients around them, that there is a large percentage ...
Views: 3008(2 votes) - Staying Sober Utilizing Mandates and Injunctions - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Todd BranstonWhen a person decides to get sober the idea of staying sober can be overwhelming. The fear of relapse looms large. A quick review of the literature suggests that the success rate is relatively small when compared to the number of people who attempt to find sobriety. According to a 2003 study, ...
Views: 3796(1 vote) - Stopping Drug Abuse Through Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Bryan SacksDrug and alcohol abuse is much more common now than it was in the past. When illegal drugs first surfaced in the 1960s and 70s, drug use was completely unheard of in the social settings, and when the casual users became addicts, there was no help or solutions for them. As the use of drugs and ...
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