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- The Importance Of Step 12 In The Addiction Recovery Journey - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Mark HoustonStep twelve in the 12 Step Program is the culmination of a series of actions in which the addict has experienced a revolutionary change in the way he thinks about himself, others, and the world around him. Step 12 asks that the addict take this newfound knowledge to help other addicts in ...
Views: 2230 - Dear Dr. Romance: AA only goes so far - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance I am 13 years sober through the 12 steps of AA, but I haven't been to more than one meeting in the last 2 years, after making 3 a day for the 1st yr. and averaging 5 a week for the next 4 years! AA only goes so far. They do not tell you that. If you are ...
Views: 2221(1 vote) - Please help us place this valuable edited manuscript copy of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers - AA History of immense importance - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Your Help, Please, With This Extraordinary Edited Manuscript Copy Of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers Will you, or someone you know, please help us find a steward and home for the large, edited manuscript copy of DR. BOB and the Good Oldtimers This exact copy was acquired by my deceased friend ...
Views: 2218(2 votes) - Signs Of Alcohol Abuse: When Use Becomes abuse. - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Charles SomerMany people often wonder what alcohol abuse is and what the signs of alcohol abuse are? While most people will find that they do drink a single drink every night, they will assume that this doesn't constitute abuse in any form. The truth of the matter is that there are different levels when it ...
Views: 2199(2 votes) - Common Sense Tools for the Friend of Someone Who is Brainwashed! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Dr. Anne BrownMost of us know or have known someone we care about who has come under the influence of a perpetrator using him/her for self-serving purposes. Very smart, educated, healthy people can, for some unknown, reason come under the spell of opportunistic, toxic, and insecure people. It is very ...
Views: 2178 - How to Journal Your Way to Authenticity in 12-Step Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Debi WackerAt a recent meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, a young woman brought up the topic of anger to be discussed. She wanted to know how to get over her feelings of resentment over being an alcoholic. New to sobriety, the woman expressed her dismay over other “normal” people’s ability to handle liquor ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - Addiction As Disease Does Not Equal "Get Out of Jail Free" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Peggy FergusonSometimes family members have a hard time with the idea that addiction is a disease. When this is the case, it often has to do with the issue of responsibility. Sometimes family members believe that "disease" is equated with a "get out of jail free card" or not being held responsible. This is ...
Views: 2174(2 votes) - Autonomy and 12-Step Therapy: Can They Co-Exist? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Andre PelserAutonomy is a fundamental ethical right that allows mental health and substance abuse clients to make informed decisions about the course of their treatment. Legally speaking, autonomy is a liberty interest that is protected by the Fourteenth Amendment. Ethically speaking, autonomy underscores a ...
Views: 2162(2 votes) - Using the 12-Step approach at an alcohol treatment facility - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Doug Mead12 Palms Recovery Center believes that the foundation for any quality treatment plan should revolve around the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, working in conjunction with other successful options. 12 Palms Recovery Center believes that the foundation for any quality treatment plan should ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Useful Tips on Selecting the Right Medical Record Review Service Provider - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Steve RyderEntities looking for medical record review service should find the right service provider. There are certain qualities to look for in the medical review company that will help ensure its reliability. Medical record review is not a simple process – it requires the reviewer to be well-versed in ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - Basic Ideas About 12 Step Programs - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Sawas DeeToday, we’re glad to be able to avail from so many different means of treating our problems or mental illnesses. There are all sorts of different therapies ,and depending on your personal choice, or your capabilities at the moment, you can choose between the different ways of helping ...
Views: 2136(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: 2136(2 votes) - Basics of Eating Disorder Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerThere are a few “implied” assumptions I have regarding the basic building blocks to recovering from any addiction – of which I consider most eating disorders to be. Let me be candid and put out there one of the most important assumptions I have – recovering from an eating disorder begins with a ...
Views: 2126(2 votes) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Can Help Free You From Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Mike MillerWhat is great about being American? What do we have that people all over the world, including here in the good old USA cherish? In one word, the answer is freedom! As a counselor for both in class and online alcohol awareness classes I often discuss this concept with my students. Of course, ...
Views: 2121(2 votes) - A.A. - How to Study, Understand & Take the 12 Steps - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),A.A.: How to Study, Understand, & Take the 12 Steps by Dick B. © 2011 Anonymous. All rights reserved FIRST THINGS FIRST: The Bible; Dr. William D. Silkworth (“The little doctor who loved drunks”); William James (The Varieties of Religious Experience); Anne Smith (and her personal ...
Views: 2113(2 votes) - How To Know What Boundaries Are? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Mara FisherMany books have been written on the subject of boundaries. Is it possible to be an I and still be a We? Where do I end and my partner begin? Many of us have been pondering this notion. How do I get close without getting lost while in a committed relationship? Many believe that the lack of ...
Views: 2111(5 votes) - Developing Juicy Goals For Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Todd BranstonIt is likely there are a few things you’d like to accomplish in your sobriety. The reality is that the machinery that helps your goals manifest is the same no matter the subject, time-line, or importance. I would like to posit that in order to reach your goals there are specific ways of ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - Drug Rehabilitation programs and the helping centers - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Melba PrincyDrug Rehabilitation, it’s a medical treatment available across the world to treat the people who are abused by drug and alcohol. Generally, drug abuse can be said as people tend to take alcohol, prescription drugs and dangerous drugs like Cocaine, Heroin and other dangerous drugs etc., in order ...
Views: 2088(1 vote) - Exploring Step 2 of the 12 Steps: Hope is the place to be! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Ned WickerWe all want and need to have hope. Hope gets us up in the morning and drives us to achieve what we otherwise would just dream about. Hope allows us to keep going when circumstances are dire and there doesn’t appear to be any opportunity of turning the tide. Hope is the expectation of something ...
Views: 2079 - "I'll Quit Tomorrow" - Dealing with Co-Existing "Addictions" - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerCross addiction or multiple addictions are a fact of life inherent within the eating disordered community. Many of us come to the rooms of a 12-step program, treatment facility, or related support group intending to tackle our "primary problem" such as alcoholism, drug dependency, or an eating ...
Views: 2067(2 votes) - Five Steps to Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment Program - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Lisa EspichWhen you love somebody struggling with addiction, you pray for the day when he or she agrees to accept treatment. Maybe they reach 'rock bottom' and ask for help, but it's more likely that an ultimatum or plea from family and friends is what pushes them toward making the choice. Regardless of ...
Views: 2058(2 votes) - Addressing the "Whole Picture" of Christian Recovery Today - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),To our friends: My son Ken just wrote a letter to two who inquired about our projects. Because his letter properly reflects what we hope to do with you and what we hope you will do, being thus informed, I have slightly edited it and am sending it along. God Bless, Dick ...
Views: 2057 - Work the Program - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Tim GrayI think one of the main reasons people relapse is they stop working their program of recovery. In my years as an addictions counselor I have heard it over and over again when I ask what led up to a relapse…”I quit working the program.” There are many ways you can quit working the program. ...
Views: 2055(2 votes) - Dick B.'s A.A. Story - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),I was born in Stockton, California in 1925. I was the only child of two loving parents. My dad was a successful securities salesman. My mother was a concert pianist and a daily student of the Bible. My dad had quit smoking before I was born, and neither parent gave evidence of any problem with ...
Views: 2054 - Treating Eating Disorders: The First Assumption - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Marty LernerLet’s be clear from the get go, when it comes to getting help for an eating disorder there are a couple of assumptions to consider. Let’s look at a one of these and consider if this might “ring true” for you. When it comes to best place to get help, people differ with respect to their own ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery: Why Don't They Just Quit? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Peggy FergusonFamily members are often stymied about how their alcoholic/addicted family member can continue to drink or use in the face of overwhelming evidence that the chemical is destroying their lives. “Why don’t they just quit?” is a question that could rightfully top the list of “FAQs by Family ...
Views: 2039(2 votes) - Becoming Better Equipped For Ministry - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Frank LandreyWebster's New World Dictionary of the American language defines ENCOURAGEMENT as meaning: to give courage, hope, confidence to, hearten, to help, give support to, be favorable to, and foster. Now, one good word leads us to another if we seek it out. Right? So, I looked up FOSTER to find out why ...
Views: 2034 - Sexual Addiction: Are You a Sex Addict? Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Peggy FergusonSexual addiction is a dysfunctional pattern of compulsive sexual behavior that continues even after the addict knows that it is causing major problems in their life. The sex addicts has a compulsion to engage in the problem behavior despite the fact that it has become emotionally dissatisfying ...
Views: 2009(1 vote) - Working Through Step 10 Of The 12 Step Recovery Program - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Mark HoustonThe Tenth Step of AA is not about taking inventory once a day. It's about our inventory taking us throughout the day. The tenth step is about constantly seeking deeper experiences in the moment. The tenth step is about constantly seeking deeper experiences in the moment. The tenth step is ...
Views: 2009 - Eating Disorders Treatment with Co-Occurring Diagnoses - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Marty LernerDespite some disparity estimating the number of people who seek treatment for an eating disorder, there is an ever increasing body of evidence to suggest an eating disorder diagnosis rarely is unaccompanied by at least one other bona fide illness. Those most often identified as “primary ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - Alcoholics Anonymous - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Maxy PhilipsDoes Alcoholics Anonymous Work Alcoholics Anonymous is probably one of the oldest forms of dealing with an alcohol addiction, and anyone who has an alcohol addiction has likely to have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous also simply known as AA. I have been to a few of there meetings and spoke to a ...
Views: 1984 - Self Help Tips - What Does Self Help Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainIn modern day usage, self-help really refers to a process concerning people's own personal development or self growth. The good side of this is that it leads to people trying to become aware of who and what they are, and pursuing avenues that can help them become more rounded and happy people. ...
Views: 1983(2 votes) - What Is the Best Way to Deal With Anger? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Peter MainLevels of anger and stress has increased hugely in recent times, especially in large urban areas and cities, resulting in increased tension and instability in many people's lives. The effects of anger can be seen very clearly in many domestic or work situation you care to imagine. Anger as an ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - The Life and Death of a Drunk - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from David HarmMy favorite recovery author is John Bradshaw. He is the one who introduced me to the idea of the inner child. And he also helped me understand that alcoholism is never a primary illness, but rather it is a secondary disease. Bradshaw believes that the primary illness is co-dependency or as he ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - Begin To Repair The Damage Caused By Addiction by Making Amends To Others - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Mark HoustonThe drug or alcohol addict storms through the world, convinced that everyone has wronged them, convinced that everyone owes them, and convinced that they are somehow entitled to have intruded on the lives of others. In their wake, they manage to leave a great deal of destruction in our wake. In ...
Views: 1972 - Preventing Relapse By Taking Action In All Areas Of Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Scott RobertsDo you have an addiction you simply can’t seem to get rid of? Try these techniques to help you boost success: Improve your mental and physical health It takes mental stamina and physical health to prevent relapsing. Trying to fight off an addiction is very draining mentally and physically. ...
Views: 1969 - If I Found Freedom You Can Too: From Addictions, Mental Illness, Domestic Violence and More - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marilyn RedmondI chose to grow into heaven on earth by healing my ghastly past. My road in life was not smooth; many events were rocky and traumatic. Chaos and violence impacted my life severely from an early age. Retracing the events of my life, I found that I had perpetuated fear, shame, and turmoil from ...
Views: 1968 - 20 Ways to Increase Your Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Sandra Lenington20 quick and practical methods to increase your confidence. Here we go: 1. Think about someone who is confident and act, talk and walk like him or her. Model their mannerisms and behaviour. It works for them; it will work for you. 2. Smile a lot more. That doesn’t mean putting a silly ...
Views: 1964(3 votes) - 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: 1954(2 votes) - Is an addict ever cured? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Judy HerzanekIS AN ADDICT EVER CURED? ~ by Joe Herzanek In today’s world in which more and more information is readily available, there seems to be more and more confusion regarding the topic of an “Addiction Cure.” Is there a cure for addiction? Some people would argue quite convincingly that there ...
Views: 1942(2 votes) - Children of Insanity - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Paul HoodI have been looking at a book by Claudia Black, “My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has A Disease” (A Child’s View: Living With Addiction, full of pictures and writing by children), and remembering the children of addiction, and the mentally ill. I have seen five-year-olds acting like little adults, ...
Views: 1931(3 votes) - What defines an Eating Disorder as an Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Marty LernerAlthough there has been some controversy as to whether anyone can be "addicted to food" (AKA food addict) or manifest the symptoms of addiction with respect to the other eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders - the following is a list of the criteria appearing in ...
Views: 1926(2 votes) - Why Everyone in Recovery Must Be Trauma-Informed—For Women and Children's Sake (Part 3) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dan GriffinMy passion in looking at men and trauma comes primarily from my personal experience as a young boy, first growing up in a violent alcoholic home and then having to deal with the impact of that trauma long into my thirties — and long into my sobriety. I still have vivid memories sitting on the ...
Views: 1926(1 vote) - I Was My Parent's Son - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2018 from David HarmAs the years begin to pass me by, it is hard not to reflect on my life. Lost friendships, lost loves… just so much lost. Don’t get me wrong, I am very happy with how my life has turned out, yet I can’t help and look back at the destruction of my life. From early childhood, watching my ...
Views: 1921 - Patt Manna's "Experience Strength and Hope" - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Patt MannaI am a believer who struggled with co-dependency and alcohol. The first time I was exposed to the Twelve Steps, it was in Alcoholics Anonymous and they gave me sobriety from alcohol. I was on the 4th step working this program, when my sponsor sent me to Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), and ...
Views: 1912(2 votes) - 3 Ways Trauma-Informed Curricula Help With Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Dan GriffinIt is well-known that trauma and addiction are closely linked. Years of clinical research have demonstrated that many individuals who struggle with addiction report exposure to trauma during the course of their lives. It is not uncommon for those dealing with addictions to have experienced any ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - Shame Guilt Childhood Roots - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertAs a psychic, I have seen issues that stem from childhood. These early roots tie into our adult lives. Jessica, 51, was a VP in marketing contacted me for suggestions about ending her eight-thirty day period romance with Joe, a 52 year old banker. Immediately after connecting by means ...
Views: 1899 - Self-Help Tips - What Does Abandonment Really Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Peter MainWhen people talk about abandonment, or fear of abandonment, they often feel it is something that either happened to them, or what happens to other people in childhood, often without a really clear sense of what it might mean. There is some truth in this interpretation of abandonment, but its ...
Views: 1893(2 votes) - Why Everyone in Recovery Must Be Trauma-Informed—For Men’s Sake (Part 2) - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Dan GriffinI was recently invited to speak at an event in the same small Virginia town where I started my recovery journey and had the chance to be with some of the people with whom I first got sober 17 years ago. There were the guys I called the Fantastic Four: my first sponsor, my first best friend in ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - Article Writing for Blogging - The Best Way to Promote Your Blog - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Sean MizeSo, you just finished creating and uploading some nice content on your blog. Now, you’re wondering the next step that you’re going to take. Well, the best next thing that you need to do is to promote your website in the online arena to promote awareness and later on, attract as much traffic as ...
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