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- ***The Energy Body - Spirit and Holistic Healing for Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliA truly holistic approach to addiction recovery addresses the complete person in a concurrent way. This means that the body, mind, soul and spirit of an individual are simultaneously involved in the healing process. The Sanctuary at Sedona is such a program. To the best of our knowledge, we are ...
Views: 4154 - Clinical Vignette: Treating Depression - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Cristina MardirossianEddie was first diagnosed with major depression at the age of 15. The roots of his depression were multiple. He grew up with two parents who neglected him emotionally. His mother only spoke Spanish, while Eddie only spoke English. This created a huge communication gap between the two of them. ...
Views: 4145(2 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: Ten Common Myths about Alcohol and Drug Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonPeople who don't know much about alcohol and other drug addiction, often buy into common myths and stereotypes about addiction and addicts. It is important to replace mistaken assumptions and judgments about addiction, so that you can approach those afflicted with the illness, with compassion ...
Views: 4085(1 vote) - The Culture of Addiction: A Strategy for Dealing with the Stress of Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,We live in a culture where the definition of addiction is our motto: ‘More is better and there is never enough’. The drive for more, bigger, faster does not allow for a state of satiety, a place of feeling full, satisfied, sustained. Addiction comes in diverse packages yet underneath, all ...
Views: 4082(4 votes) - 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: 4002(1 vote) - Auxiliary Stimuli of Addictive Behavior - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from John SmethersPart I Addictive behavior in parents often begets addictive behavior in their offspring. According to Nakken (1988), if a child grows up in a family in which one parent is an addict, the child is likely to develop an addiction. If both parents are addicts, the child's chances of addiction ...
Views: 3998 - Sex, Drugs, CNN & You - A Blueprint to Eliminate World Poverty - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! You've heard of living in the moment and the Power of Now, right? Does it make sense to live life that way 100% of the time? It actually wouldn't work. There are times when we want to contextualize the past, anticipate the future, and be conscious of impact that we ...
Views: 3974(5 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: 3964(3 votes) - 12 Steps to nowhere. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Andre PelserThe emergent nature of reality is that all systems, whether it is knowledge, society, technology, philosophy or any other creation will when uninhibited undergo fluid perpetual change. What we consider commonplace today, such as modern communication and transportation, would have been ...
Views: 3928(3 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: Plan Your Vacation, Not Your Relapse! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWhen facing the loss of most of one’s structure in situations like vacation or business trips, relapsive thinking can return, even in established, stable recovery. The relapse thoughts can include some of the below, but this is not an all inclusive lists. When planning a vacation or business ...
Views: 3928(2 votes) - ***Challenging the Expectation of Failure in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliChallenging the Expectation of Failure History is helpful to us in many ways. We can learn from what hasn’t worked as we continue to pursue solutions, for example. Our ‘failures’ can point us in new directions if we use them as ‘research’ rather than reasons to stagnate or give up. Like ...
Views: 3866 - ***Pharmadelic Russian Roulette - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Erin McClellandThe first time I encountered a teen who used the term “farming parties” I thought she was referring to a collection of teenagers, in the middle of nowhere, setting a pile of old wood ablaze and gossiping while consuming a lukewarm keg of cheap beer. I was shocked to learn that what she was ...
Views: 3822(4 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: 3814(2 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: Cross Addiction and Relapse: 5 Cross Addiction Relapse Prevent Tips - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAlthough definitions of "Addiction" seem to be continuing to evolve, addiction is still "a primary, chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease". The last decade of research has led to a refined definition of addiction as a "brain disease which is manifested by compulsive behavior". Cross ...
Views: 3790(1 vote) - ***A Coherent Life – At The Heart of Sustainable Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHeartMath at The Sanctuary HeartMath is a therapeutic modality founded in well-documented research from the field of neurocardiology. Informed by the heart’s critical role in our overall health, HeartMath sessions are conducted with simple, user-friendly technology through which our clients ...
Views: 3764 - 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: 3695(1 vote) - How to Scare Your Kids Into Avoiding All Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA very concerned mother recently wrote to us because she had discovered that her 17 year-old son was smoking pot. She was worried about addiction and asked us what we would do in her situation to help him realize the spiritual and other consequences of his choices. Even though we intuitively ...
Views: 3681(2 votes) - What is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from James DavisPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is a debilitating condition that affects drug addicts and alcoholics in recovery. In fact, the symptoms of PAWS are widely considered to be the leading cause of relapse - especially in people who have been clean for several months or more. Understanding this ...
Views: 3637(1 vote) - ***The Mind-Body Connection, Epigenetics and Holistic Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWe used to believe that we are controlled by our genes and that DNA programs us like software does a computer. We thought that DNA communicated with us—as if we were downloading our fates—and that we had nothing to say about it. This was an incredibly disempowering view of how human life works. ...
Views: 3626 - Alcoholic Behavior: Signs To Look Out For. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerA lot of conflicting emotions surface when you think you notice alcoholic behavior in someone you love. In fact, it is emotional when you realize that you may have a problem with alcohol yourself. It takes a big person to look in the mirror and honestly assess whether alcohol is becoming a ...
Views: 3614(2 votes) - Being Aware that Alcohol Affects Your Mood - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach alcohol education classes I like to ask my students, "Have you sensed whether alcohol is affects your mood?" I hope to address how alcohol and drinking can have a great impact on your mood. I'll also show you some real world examples of the way alcoholic beverages play a ...
Views: 3614(3 votes) - The Dangers of Energy Drinks and Alcohol - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Mike MillerAs a counselor for both classroom and online alcohol awareness classes, I have learned from my students their new affinity for mixing alcoholic beverages with caffinated energy drinks such as Red Bull. since I stopped drinking alcohol before energy drinks came into existence, I wanted to ...
Views: 3571(2 votes) - ***Can Intestinal Health Help Brain Function in Addiction Recovery ? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Dean Taraborelli5 Tips for Intestinal Health to Help Improve Brain Function Can intestinal health help brain function in addiction recovery ? It is easy to see why holistic practitioners urge their patients to make dietary changes, because more information is coming to light that shows a direct connection ...
Views: 3568(1 vote) - Tactics Used by Addicted People to Avoid Accountability 2 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Tim GrayThis is the second post in the series of tactics used by addicts and alcoholics to avoid accountability. Accountability is necessary for all of us. People in recovery need to do everything in their power to remain accountable—this will help them deal with temptations and triggers when they ...
Views: 3553(2 votes) - What to Do About Tactics to Avoid Accountability - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Tim GrayI started this article as a reply to a question related to these two articles: * Tactics Used to Avoid Accountability 1 * Tactics Used to Avoid Accountability 2 There are more tactics coming in the near future. Here is the Question. "So when we notice these things in a ...
Views: 3545(2 votes) - Children Of Meth - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from C BowsterA child living at a meth lab is exposed to many dangers and to the ongoing effects of chemical contamination. The chemicals used to cook meth produce toxic fumes, vapors, and spills. A child living at a meth lab may inhale or swallow toxic substances or inhale the secondhand smoke of adults who ...
Views: 3540(3 votes) - Teens That Run Away - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesNational Runaway Switchboard - (800) 621-4000. It's open 24 hours a day and the call is free. There is NO 24-hour waiting period for reporting missing children under 18. The first 48 hours are the most important in locating your child. Running Away is a Serious Problem According to ...
Views: 3475(2 votes) - Don't Eat Crap and Die (The Sobering Facts about Street Drugs) - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersIf you looked at a product label and it included ingredients like feces, or poison would you readily ingest it? Well, if you decide to use illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine or even marijuana some nasty and toxic stuff can get into your body. Unlike the FDA approved products ...
Views: 3466 - The Top 7 Myths about Relapse - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Jarred ManasseIf you or a loved one have just come out of a stint in rehab, the main focus is to now stay and remain sober from drugs or alcohol. However, this is sometimes easier said than done. There are so many misconceptions about relapse, that’s why in this article; we aim to set the record ...
Views: 3430(2 votes) - Relapse Prevention - Staying Clean & Sober - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenDrug and alcohol addiction recovery is a process, and a process that continues for life. Unfortunately, because no one is ever "cured" completely from the temptations of addiction, relapse is too often a part of the recovery process. A drug or alcohol relapse does not mean the end of ...
Views: 3426(3 votes) - Is Online Counseling For Drug And Alcohol Addiction Effective? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Jan WilliamsThe answer to the question in the title of this article is: “Yes, but with the need to understand the limits of online help.” Definitions The words "alcohol dependence" or "addiction" are often used without definition. So, let's first define some terms. As used in this article, ...
Views: 3416 - 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: 3383(1 vote) - One More Essential Tool For Preventing Relapse in Early Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost non-addicted people have routines and organizing structures in their lives that help provide stability. An addict's lifestyle is often one of chaotic instability and disorganization. A general lack of structure and routine contributes to this disorganization and chaos. An addicted ...
Views: 3361(4 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: Who Will Enable Your Addicted Loved One When You Quit? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Peggy Ferguson"Enabling" can be described as a behavior pattern of the significant people in the life on an addict or alcoholic. "Enabling" involves rescuing the alcoholic/addict from the negative consequences of his or her behavior. When the addict has those negative consequences of his/her addiction ...
Views: 3319(4 votes) - Alcohol - Stop The Madness Now - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Lorna AtkinsonThere is a solution to the madness of alcoholism and addiction; a solution that will restore sanity and health, repair relationships and rebuild finances. The solution will have different components for different people but the key to the solution is personal responsibility. If you can, for ...
Views: 3312(1 vote) - 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: 3304(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: 3252(1 vote) - ***Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Codependency - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliWhy Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Codependency Codependency isn’t often thought of as an addiction, but it is possible for a person to develop codependency which strongly impacts the types of relationships they develop in their life. It is common for a codependent person to form a relationship ...
Views: 3231(1 vote) - Family Dynamics of Addiction Exposed: Identifying The "Real Problem" and What To Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMany non-addicted spouses complain about how their addicted significant other is driving them crazy, making them depressed, or leading them toward suicide or homicide. These comments only illustrate the destructive nature of the family dynamics of addiction. The addicted and non-addicted ...
Views: 3224(3 votes) - How to Stop Drinking in Four Manageable Steps - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Carl-Peter LehmannIf you want to know how to stop drinking – there are a few things you need to do. But first you need to understand that if you have a serious drinking problem – there is a big difference between stopping - and staying stopped. With a bit of will power, almost anyone can stop drinking for a ...
Views: 3183(2 votes) - Is Alcoholics Anonymous Effective? Get the Facts Here First Before You Make Any Decisions Regarding Your Drug or Alcohol Treatment Plan - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Melanie SolomonBy Melanie Solomon http://www.aanottheonlyway.com The product is copyright © by Melanie Solomon. No part of this product may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any other means: electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written ...
Views: 3178(2 votes) - Quit Smoking - Don't Let this Myth Sabotage You! - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Barry MooreIt is a common belief that nicotine addiction is the reason it’s hard to quit smoking. However, talk to any smoker who has tried to quit using the patch or gum (maybe you’re one of them), and most will tell you they still want to smoke. So why would do you still want to smoke when you are ...
Views: 3150(9 votes) - ***What Makes a Truly Holistic Recovery Program? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWe Have Living Proof that You Can Re-write, Re-experience and Re-create Your Life The Sanctuary at Sedona is a non-12 Step holistic addiction recovery program. We were founded by Dean Taraborelli who was a self-proclaimed ‘chronic relapser’, unsuccessfully seeking addiction recovery for 30 ...
Views: 3137 - Societal Perception Of Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from William BerryIn 1956 the American Medical Association labeled alcoholism as an illness, and in 1966 upgraded the identification to a disease. In professional circles today alcoholism is viewed as one form of addiction. Most therapists and treatment centers view addiction through the disease model. Yet the ...
Views: 3121 - What Defines A Holistic Drug Detox Rehab Program? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Corey AveryHolistic Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers take many different approaches to treating drug addiction, as there are drugs. The holistic drug detox philosophy involves the transformation of the total person, as opposed to only dealing with the symptom, which is the addiction. Underlying the addiction ...
Views: 3094(3 votes) - ***Prescription Drug Use and Psychological Dependence - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliThe Deep Attachment of Psychological Dependence with Prescription Drug Use Prescription drug use is a public health epidemic in the U.S. with addiction and overdose rates at an all time high. At the heart of these issues is a powerful and double-pronged compulsion to use them—a dependency ...
Views: 3071 - ***Addiction, nutrition and . . . . you?? Getting in touch with your inner addict - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Erin McClellandAddicts are known for their clichés like “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired” or “one is too many and 100 is not enough.” But how often do health professionals get to the bottom of the “feeling crappy syndrome” and the seemingly insatiable physical cravings that addicts and chronic ...
Views: 3064(4 votes) - ***Addiction Recovery and Human Electrical Body - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Dean Taraborelli3 Tips to Balance Addiction Recovery and Human Electrical Body to Achieve Physical Healing. Even if you don’t consciously realize it, there are electrical forces within your body that impact the functions that are keeping you alive. Nerve impulses are small electrical energy signals, and ...
Views: 3002 - ***Why 90 Days of Substance Abuse Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Scott DavisFor many individuals contemplating treatment for substance abuse, ninety or more days of residential treatment can be a daunting thought; even difficult for some to consider beyond the once-mainstay “30 day” inpatient treatment program. While many programs still use this “30 day” model, this ...
Views: 2976(1 vote) - Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression: Understanding the Disease - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixWhat is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar is a disease state where the client moves back and forth from depression to mania. Depression is characterized by loss of interest in things that they used to find pleasure in, loss or gain of appetite, typically not wanting to get out of bed for prolonged ...
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