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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- Do You Ever Question: What is Alcoholism and What is Drug Addiction Really? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Carl-Peter LehmannDo you ask yourself the questions, 'what is alcoholism or what is drug addiction really?' because you really want to understand the nature of addiction? So if you are one of those people, hopefully I can help. Now you need to understand that alcoholism and drug addiction can be quite complex to ...
Views: 1597 - Hypnotherapy: Resolving the Past, Embracing the Future - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseHypnotherapy can be a valuable adjunct resource for anyone in a program of recovery from a chemical addiction. To understand why this is you must understand the true nature of a chemical dependency and what nature intended. The person who has a chemical dependency is not just getting something ...
Views: 1597 - A NIGHT OF HOPE - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Keith BrayA NIGHT OF HOPE Every now and again, we can all use a “shot” of hope. Last night was a great one for me. With all the stats that I keep seeing on addiction recovery, the exploits of people like Lindsay Lohan and the “name” athletes and celebs we are bombarded with and the tough times we are ...
Views: 1596 - 5 Signs You’re Ready for Drug or Alcohol Rehab - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Desiree PattonIt can be difficult to admit that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, but it truly is the first step to recovery. Once you’ve taken this step, and recognize your addiction and its impact on yourself and others, your new focus should be choosing a strategy to get sober and change your ...
Views: 1594 - ***Addiction: How to Recognize It and What to Do about It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanAddiction to alcohol and other drugs is a chronic disease. It is progressive, continuous, and long-term. Alcohol or drug abuse means that a person has control over whether he or she drinks or uses. Alcohol or drug dependence means that a person has lost all control over his or her drinking or ...
Views: 1593(3 votes) - How Addiction Effects Our Life of Purpose. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Sherrie Vitello"The purpose of life is a life of purpose" When I read this quote I realized that this is what everyone needs to live by in order to feel content, gratitude and happy about their lives. Having a purpose. When a human-being has no purpose in their lives they are much more susceptible to staying ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Parent-Sponsored Teen Drinking at Graduation Parties - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekA question I have been receiving a lot lately is: Is it a good idea for my teen to drink at home under my supervision? The short answer: No. Some parents have come to believe that their teen is better off drinking or even smoking pot at home rather then out driving around with friends. Lately ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - How Smoking Could be Perceived as a Gift Leading to Means of Behavioral Health Modification - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Michael WestbrookIt may be hard to imagine how smoking could be perceived as a gift in any light; but when it comes to being presented with the means of a healthy plan of modifying self-destructive behavioral health issues, core beliefs, and addictive tendencies these tools may never have been presented if ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Poems - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Frantz-Earl RobinsonPoems give an insight into the writer’s emotions and perspectives on a person or object. Exciting ideas can be brought to life through the wonderful art of poetry. Poems allow the poet to express himself in fewer words thus getting across his point efficiently. It is the joy of a poet to deliver ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Who Are Sex Addicts and What are They Looking to Find in Sex? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenWho are sex addicts and what are they hoping to find through their compulsive sexual behavior? Sex addicts are people who, afraid of real, intimate relationships, repeatedly and compulsively try to connect with others through highly impersonal, non intimate behaviors: masturbation, empty ...
Views: 1592 - How to Address the Spiritual Side of Addiction - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMost people associate a spiritual approach to addiction with relying on a higher power for help. We do too, but based on our work with the hidden or spiritual side of life, we believe there’s another vital part of the addiction puzzle that most people miss. Unfortunately, traditional drug ...
Views: 1590 - AN EXPECTATION/PROMISE - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Keith BrayAN EXPECTATION/PROMISE You have decided to work hard on rebuilding a life that you are happy with. You understand the process ahead of you and realise that it will require commitment and hard work. You have set some goals. It is time to act, but you have normal fear about making big changes. ...
Views: 1589(2 votes) - BECOME SELF AWARE! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Keith BraySELF AWARE As I went through life, I lost a sense of who I was; I was not aware of certain behaviour patterns and thought patterns that were occurring in my life. I certainly was aware of the patterns of others that I was in frequent contact with, and as we all know, sometimes the behaviours ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - Are you a Social Alcoholic? What are the Dangers? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Julie DohertyAs a social alcoholic, or a social drinker you may be considered as a low-risk drinker. You may find yourself becoming defensive when friends or family members show some concern in regards to your increase consumption of alcohol. After all you are just enjoying a drink socially, there is ...
Views: 1588 - My Personal Journey of Recovery - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FinePrologue from My New Book FINE…LY: MY STORY OF HOPE, LOVE, AND DESTINY I believe that there are divine reasons for the pregnant pauses in our lives; the times when our life seems to come to a screeching halt and we are rendered powerless over it. Those are the times we should pay especially ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Renew Your Self - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Jevon DangeliAll you are is change! Change is happening all around us and within us all the time. It could be said that change is the only constant in life! You’re changing all the time, whether you like it or not. In fact, you’re not the same person that you were at the beginning of this ...
Views: 1588 - A FREE GIFT-LIFE CHANGING-NO STRINGS - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Keith BrayWANT A SHOT OF HOPE? (How’s Your Spiritual Life?) Someone sees that word “spiritual” and the mind says “oh no, more religious crap”. That someone, back then, was me. For those who are familiar with my blogs, you’ll know I like simplicity and often turn to the good book written by Mr. Webster ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Anorexia, Treatment of a Complicated Illness. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2015 from Mark SchwartzEach client tends to be more different than similar, and the development trajectory for each client is complex. Most anorexics will move into bulimia, while many bulimics who get under control will attempt to restrict; therefore, one common feature of the illness is that over-control eventually ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Sitting In Judgement - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Keith BraySITTING IN JUDGEMENT No judgment Everything in life holds both a blessing and a curse. We deny this when we label the events of our lives as either good or bad. The following old Zen story illustrates this lesson most effectively. A farmer had a horse but one day, the horse ran away and so ...
Views: 1585 - WANT A USEFUL LIFE? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Keith BrayWant A Useful Life? Well, here I sit well into a new year. Over this period, I love to take time to reflect back, look at journals that go back many years, and appreciate the journey that has unfolded and what was the underlying motivation to take the journey I continue on. To the headline ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - "Vicious Circle" vs "Upward Spiral" !! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Aniruddha DeshpandeDear Readers, We have been hearing this term "vicious circle", time and again. Mostly associated with people who are doing same things over and over and getting the same results again and again. So what exactly is this vicious circle, well if you remember my last post on "will power" and ...
Views: 1582 - Is It Safe to Detox from Heroin Use at Home? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Lara SchusterHeroin abuse and dependency affects more than 9 million people. There is no disputing that the consequences of heroin use can be devastating. Trying to quit can be difficult, but it is not impossible. Although you may wonder is it safe to detox from heroin use at home; it is important to know ...
Views: 1582 - Cultivating Joy - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2018 from GLENDA GARCIAHealing and recovery are about cultivating joy. After all, joy is what we want to realize in our lives. Joy enables our purpose to savor life. Many in the throes of addiction and other mental illnesses never experience joy. Life is dull, flat, painful, and dreary; a wasteland of depression ...
Views: 1580 - Ego And Addictions - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Keith BrayI am a believer that things happen for a reason, and people come in to your life when they should. I have talked in past blogs about my friend Patrick and the great Spiritual River daily blog he does. I look forward to a full collaborative “thing” with him. Who knows where it may ...
Views: 1580 - High-Functioning Alcoholism: Stumbling Block to Getting Help - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Lara SchusterMost people think an alcoholic is someone who cannot keep a job, has financial and legal problems, is dysfunctional in relationships and may even be homeless. Stereotypes really do affect how we perceive people. However, for the high-functioning alcohol none of those ideas ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - Teen addiction signs - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Steven ThomsonToday, there is no city or country that is still untainted by the plague of drug abuse and drug trafficking. The high levels of drug abuse among young people and particularly teens is a very distressing matter. There are many reasons that teens these days are starting drugs and in time becoming ...
Views: 1580 - Step One: What's the Big Deal About Step One? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekWe admitted that we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable. --"Step One, AA 12-Steps After many years in recovery, I know that I must not forget this one principle: "I will always be an addict. --Joe Herzanek Whether you are a fan of twelve-step ...
Views: 1578(3 votes) - THE SECRET ABOUT SECRETS - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Keith BrayTHE SECRET ABOUT SECRETS "Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets. ~ Paul Tournier ~ Paul Tournier is arguably the world’s most spiritual physician. A Swiss doctor, his practise has impacted people world wide. If a renowned person like Dr. Tournier appreciates the power of secrets; the ...
Views: 1578(3 votes) - Where Feelings Fit In During Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Michael ZYOU HAVE TO FEEL TO HEAL. Before recovery, I would use just about anything not to feel. Drugs, alcohol, relationships, food, TV -- the list was endless. Without tools to deal with my feelings, I was uncomfortable and afraid of them, and they often became overwhelming. In early recovery my ...
Views: 1578 - Coffee (caffeine) addiction – a cup too many (Part 1) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Steven ThomsonCoffee is a widespread hot beverage and also an additive in some foodstuffs. Its high prevalence is possible because of several factors, such as its common international availability and affordability, the absence of alcohol in the raw coffee, and the ease with which the beverage is prepared. In ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - 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) - The Britney Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Francine LarsonOk. I just can’t quit thinking about Britney Spears. Just the idea of choosing addiction over having her own children seems surreal. But wait, Britney is not an evil person. As a matter of fact, she is also a victim of this terrible disease. This addiction has taken over her whole ...
Views: 1575 - The Story of You: It’s All in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Patricia NollWould you believe me if I told you that the way you think you are and the way you think others think you are is something that you have made up with the thoughts you think about yourself? That’s right. The way you see yourself is all made up by you. Because of the way you think about yourself ...
Views: 1575(3 votes) - Who Is A Sex Addict? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenA sex addict is a person who misuse sex as means of coping with unwanted feelings and life stressors. He looks to repetitive, compulsive sexual activities to fill a need for constant validation that shores up a fragile sense of self. If women desire him in reality or through pornography, his ...
Views: 1575 - Mirror Reflects Hunger Within - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Jan DeniseMirror Reflects Hunger Within Two out of three Americans are overweight, making obesity the second leading cause of preventable death. Instead of eating less, we spend $35 billion a year on weight loss products. We're not stupid; we're in pain. We have an emptiness, a yearning, a hunger … ...
Views: 1574(5 votes) - Help! My Teen Is Glued To The Video Console! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ken RabowI remember when I first met Ricky (not his real name). He was a Grade 4 student in the school yard pushing and yelling with an aura of glee emanating from his face as the two Grade 5 kids (who were actually much larger than him) cowered, looking for a way to get out of Ricky's sphere of ...
Views: 1572 - 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) - ASKING FOR HELP - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Keith BrayASKING FOR HELP We roll into a new week, and I look forward to it! Interesting things happened last week, one in particular that reminded me that I have no control over people in my life, particularly my adult children. While I can’t control them, I am amazed, with all the work I have done on ...
Views: 1570 - DUI Laws In Arizona - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Elaine ModelArizona is one of the toughest states when it comes to DUI. If a drunk driver is pulled over and a police officer is suspecting that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a sobriety test followed by the breath test is given to the driver. When the breath test shows blood alcohol ...
Views: 1569 - Learning Anger Management Lessons from Charlie Sheen – How Not to Do It - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Marty BrennerFor a good example of an emotional and career meltdown fueled by a combination of stress and anger, there’s no better current example than the professional ‘suicide’ committed by actor Charlie Sheen. Sheen’s February 24 rant on radio against Chuck Lorre, creator of the popular TV show “Two and ...
Views: 1569 - Risks Of Problem Drinking - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDo you know the levels of risk with problem drinking? Is it hard for you to tell when risky behavior becomes a problem? They say that if you place a frog in a pot of water and begin to heat the pot, the frog will boil to death without even realizing it. Conversely, if you throw a frog into a ...
Views: 1568 - Comparanoia Slaves! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Patricia NollThose of us who need to look good for the approval of others gauge how we’re doing by comparing ourselves to others. We compare ourselves to our friends, family members, peers, colleagues, coworkers, and to perfect strangers. And before we know it comparison to others becomes our constant ...
Views: 1567 - Help for Pastors, Ministers, Priests Who Want to Foster an effective, Christian, recovery program that is simple, friendly, and welcoming - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),Help for Today’s Pastor, Minister, or Priest Who. . . Has experience with alcoholics and addicts in his church and elsewhere; wants to be of help; has heard strange things about or has concerns about A.A.; and doesn’t want expensive or expansive alternative programs? In fact, that servant ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Internet Pornography IS Addiction - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI have seen them. Men, who sit in my office and tell me they are addicts to internet pornography. They describe symptoms that have long been regarded as markers of addiction. Dependence — They start feeling poorly, maybe even depressed, if they don’t get their regular quota of ...
Views: 1567 - RENEWING YOUR MIND - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Keith BrayDO YOU THINK THINGS OUT? So, you want to transform your life from where it is today to something much different, something you know inside that life should be for you. If that be the case, do you truly think things out? I am not a follower of any religion but have read many “great” books ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - 6 Things to Do After Drug Rehab Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Lara SchusterWhile you are going through a drug rehab treatment program, you will be introduced to many different skills and strategies that can help you be successful in your new life without drugs. When you return home, you may discover that as you apply the skills and strategies to your life after rehab, ...
Views: 1565 - Book Review: Freedom From Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Addiction and Recovery. Addiction is a condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something. Recovery helps you restore yourself to a better state or condition. John McMahon is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1561 - Why Charlie Sheen and others are so angry at the mainstream treatment culture and society. - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Hank HayesHank Hayes author of the book “You’ve been lied to… the untold truth about the alcohol and addiction mainstream treatment industry and the secrets on how to eliminate the problem for good” due to be released at the end of May 2011 say’s… “I absolutely identify with why Charlie Sheen and ...
Views: 1560 - When Your Teenager Has a Drinking Problem - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Mike MillerAmong the many nightmares that parents encounter is catching your adolescent child has been drinking. This might have happened when you smell vodka on their breath after coming home from an activity with friends Or perhaps it's actually catching them drinking at a party, or in your house. ...
Views: 1559(2 votes) - Control Your Destiny: See "The Addict" as "Not You" - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenThe True Self is Reality. It sees the activities of the Addict as being what it is: a fantasy growling for what it compulsively seeks: immediate gratification in the form of physical pleasure. Sex addiction is fueled by a fantasy of being how you never thought you were in your youth together of ...
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