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- The Source Of Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoAddiction comes from a place of wanting, of needing something to fulfill and replace part of one’s life. It can be seen as an escape, but the real need is much more. What is missing that needs to be replaced? What part of life is empty and aching for fulfillment? It is a place that may be ...
Views: 2018(2 votes) - What are the intrapsychic mechanisms of a drug-dependent individual? What are addicted people thinking? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiInitially the attraction is euphoria taking a mini vacation. Someone once told me getting high is like God putting a warm blanket around you and rubbing your temples telling you everything will be alright. This is a powerful draw. The mini vacation to escape life’s hardships becomes more ...
Views: 2620(2 votes) - What Is the Best Neurofeedback Protocol for Addiction Recovery? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from William ScottThe answer: "It depends on the person's brain." However, almost for certain at some point in a complete series of neurofeedback sessions a person who is recovering from addiction will benefit from receiving the alpha-theta protocol. The evidenced-based symptom-oriented evaluation will suggest ...
Views: 2673(4 votes) - Alcohol Awareness Classes Could Help With Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Mike MillerHave you ever felt the effects of peer pressure? If you answered no to this question you obviously have lived on an island your entire life without ever having had human interaction! As a counselor for both in class and online drug awareness classes, I often discuss the nature and power of ...
Views: 2667(3 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: 3597(3 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: 3520(3 votes) - Erase the Urge to Smoke - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Genie LabordeERASE THE URGE TO SMOKE Changing a habit is hard work—unless you know how. Your Right Brain can supply short-cuts that most people do not know. The change work is hard because we are designed to conserve energy, and it takes more energy to start a new brain pattern than to run an old ...
Views: 1675(3 votes) - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery - How Can I Tell If My Partner Is Serious About Recovery? - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost spouses of alcoholics or addicts have been down this road before. Something has happened. Some crisis has gotten the attention of the alcoholic/addict and now he is motivated to get clean and sober. This time he is going to AA/NA and going to counseling. Promises made by the addict to stop ...
Views: 2590(3 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: 3132(9 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: 3404(3 votes) - Relax and recover part 1 - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Tom DiffenderferAs someone who has spent the last 20 years trying to help people recover from alcoholism and other drug addictions, I whole heartedly support the 12 step programs of AA and NA. They are the best and most successful support groups out there for those in recovery. If utilized on a regular basis AA ...
Views: 1510(3 votes) - 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: 3072(3 votes) - What Do You Do and When - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryWhen you have a suspicion your teen is doing drugs, what do you do? First, learn as much as you can. Check out all of SelfGrowth.com for information on drug and alcohol use by teens. Know that there is help available for you and your child. In most communities, you can get help from your ...
Views: 2044(3 votes) - ***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: 3806(4 votes) - A Nasty Wound - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Timothy SinnServing Your Country Most people believe you must be in the military or be voted in to serve a community, state, or country. Such as a Mayor, Congressman, or Judge someone that the people approve to be a servant of the people. We serve our families, neighborhood's, communities on up, in a ...
Views: 1871(4 votes) - Talking About Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Christopher LowryFor many people, bringing up the subject of drugs is difficult. Your teens may try to dodge the discussion, and you yourself may feel unsure about how to proceed. To boost your chances for a productive conversation, take some time to think through the issues you want to discuss before you talk ...
Views: 2407(4 votes) - 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: 4065(4 votes) - The Health Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach alcohol awareness classes clients query me , "Is drinking really that bad for me?" This article will talk about some of the main physical benefits of abstaining from alcohol, and then will discuss the mental and psychological advantages of ...
Views: 9772(4 votes) - drug addiction treatment - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Addiction AideDrug Addiction Treatment There are many people who were addicted to alcohol and drug in the USA. Many youngster, men, and women get addicted to this substance and fighting with it to come out of it but they fail much time and feeling like alone. We are here to guide you to get recovery from ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - ***Giving Up The Ghost A Physician In Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Scott DavisThe pills- he had to find the pills. Running from his house to his leased car, he yanked open the front door and reached for the fuse box. The stash he kept there was gone. Frantically pusing his hands under the front seat, he poured through the car before ripping off the dashboard. Unable ...
Views: 2590(1 vote) - ***Let’s talk about non-consensual sex - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Erin McClellandIf you are not aware that the topic of non-consensual sex has yet again found its way onto the front page of Pittsburgh’s local news, then perhaps you should stop re-watching the Stanley cup finals on your DVR and check out a newspaper or two. The topic is again, as always, drenched in ...
Views: 4470(2 votes) - ***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: 2957(1 vote) - A Relapse Prevention Tool - Emotional Cues for Cravings in Relapse Worksheet - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWe experience sensory, emotional/psychological, cognitive, environmental, and physical cues on a daily basis in early recovery. These cues or triggers, if left unchecked can turn into powerful cravings for the chemical. Cravings can lead to relapse. In order to avoid relapse it is crucial that ...
Views: 13961(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: 2100(2 votes) - Addiction and Recovery: The Social and Environmental Triggers Worksheet - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonAssociations between particular feelings, people, places, and events becomes intertwined with the alcoholic or addicts drinking and drugging behavior. When alcoholics and addicts find their way to recovery, the old associations between the drinking and drugging and the old feeling, people, ...
Views: 10515(2 votes) - Addiction Treatment Centers in Chicago IL - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Addiction AideAddiction Treatment Centers in Chicago IL Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is one among the biggest cities in the U.S close to 2.7 million people, that is estimated for 21.73% of the state population. Chicago is also the second most populated city in the US after New York City and Los ...
Views: 648(1 vote) - Alcohol and the Teenage Brain - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Tracy TresidderWhat the latest research is saying! The Teenage brain is still under construction and with new modern imaging technology scientists can actually view the human brain while it is alive and functioning. Neuroscience can help parents understand the importance of delaying their teens' alcohol ...
Views: 1763(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 ...
Views: 2932(6 votes) - Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Substance Abuse in America - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTim Ferriss, the author of "The 4-Hour Work Week" has posted some interesting stats on his blog about work and American life. 63% of all employees want to work less, up from 46% in 1992. 26% of adult Americans report being on the verge of a serious nervous breakdown. 40% of workers describe ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Differences Between Outpatient and Residential Treatment Programs - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Steven GiffordFor patients needing drug and alcohol treatment, outpatient and residential treatment programs can provide an essential level of care to achieve long-term recovery. But how do you know whether you or a loved one would best benefit from a residential or outpatient program? Both types of treatment ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Drinking: The 'Relationship' to the Bottle - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Ken HowardOver my 18 years as a psychotherapist, one of the most frequent issues my clients bring to me is a concern about their drinking, or perhaps their drug use. There is a wide range; some people don’t have large problems with drinking or using, but they have some concerns about it after a ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - Family Dynamics of Addiction And Recovery - Deciding What to do about an Adult Child's Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWhen an adult child with addiction problems lives with his parents, those parents are faced with hard choices. The addict believes that he is only harming himself, yet the truth is that the addiction is hurting everyone and is typically tearing the family apart. Parents and significant others ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Getting Back Relationships Lost Because of Drinking - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Mike MillerOften when I teach an alcohol class I tell my students to think about their drinking. I want them to think about going beyond their historical drinking patterns, but study how it affects their mood and happiness. Have you become more unhappy since your consumption of alcohol has ...
Views: 1633(3 votes) - God as We Understood Him - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Richard Burns, J.D. (pen name Dick B.),"God as We Understood Him" An Alleged Compromise That Opened the Door By Dick B My Own Experience At my first A.A. meeting, I was delighted. Friendliness, laughter, concern, suggestions. All came pouring toward me at the "Wednesday Night What It’s Like Now" meeting--later to become my ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - 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: 3157(2 votes) - I Saw the Enemy - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Keith BrayAlways interesting to see what thoughts run through my head as I try to shut down my conscious thinking and spend quiet time in the morning. About fifteen years ago I sat in a treatment centre, Homewood, in Guelph, Ontario. I had been alcohol and drug free for about 3 months, and this did allow ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - In the Playhouse of Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnBrian Tracy, Canadian-born American trainer and author, said, “Our mind is the most valuable possession we have. The quality of our lives is, and will be, a reflection of how well we develop, train, and utilize this precious gift.” It has been said that 2% of the people think, 3% of the ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - Is Your Loved One Ready For Alcohol and Drug Treatment? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from addiction professorJust because you want your teenage son to quit drinking, that does not mean he is ready for an alcohol and drug treatment program. The odds are he does not even think he has a problem. Most addicts do not. An addict has to desire change himself. If he’s not ready to change, then he will make no ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Luxury Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Luxury Addiction TreatmentWhatever Sets A Luxury Rehab Apart? What tends to make a luxury rehab diverse from other facilities and genuinely sets it apart? The remedy you'll obtain, the luxuryand elegance that you simply will get pleasure from, and also the individual solutions that other rehabs don't offer. With ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - Luxury Rehab California - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from Patty BellFor a person who is in search for different treatment options they will soon discover there are different kind of recovery centers available. While at the same time no one type of treatment is considered better than the other, some individuals may find one more effective than other due to ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - Quitting Pot: 16 Steps to Help You Quit and Stay Quit - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonOk, so you have decided that your life needs a little help and to accomplish this, you have decided to quit smoking pot. You have flushed or given away your stash. You have gotten rid of the paraphernalia. It has been a couple of days since you smoked pot and you're feeling cranky. You are not ...
Views: 8210(3 votes) - Teenage Substance Abuse: Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonTeenagers experiment with alcohol and other drugs so frequently that it is often considered the norm of their generation and environment. There have been numerous studies focusing on understanding the factors that influence teenager’s patterns of drug use (Steinberg and Fletcher, June ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - The "Rock Bottom" Myth - Learn How to Raise the Bottom - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Joe HerzanekYeah, when he hits bottom he'll be ready. A user has to hit bottom before he will change. Sooner or later she will hit bottom. Then she'll be ready to get some help. Raise the Bottom. This whole idea of "hitting bottom" is out of date. Some people will wait years-even decades-for their ...
Views: 5282(4 votes) - The Importance of Addiction Assessment - How, When and Why it is Valuable for Drug and Alcohol Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Steven GiffordWhen you or your loved one decide to make the important step toward seeking drug or alcohol treatment, the next critical step in the recovery process is determining the level of appropriate care by receiving a professional addiction assessment. This is the first intake procedure to evaluate the ...
Views: 2482(2 votes) - Two Essential Questions for Men in Recovery - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Dan GriffinIt goes without saying that choosing to enter treatment or a Twelve Step program presents a unique set of challenges. One that many people do not anticipate is the experience of entering a culture in which people communicate. For men especially, this can be an unfamiliar and uncomfortable ...
Views: 6923(2 votes) - What psychological and physical problems develop after stopping opiates? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Dr. Mark AgrestiLet’s look at the opiates first. An opiate is a narcotic pain killer like Roxycodone, Oxycodone, Loratabs, Loracet, Methadone, Vicodin, Actiq, and Stadol. The action of these drugs may last varying amounts of time and has varying doses. For example, some people can be on 100mg a day of Oxycontin ...
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