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- Drugs And Alcohol Are Not The Answers To Your Problems - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich Using drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your problems. They might make you feel better for a while but sooner or later you will have to face your fears and anxieties. In the meantime, here are some reasons why drugs and alcohol are not the answers to your ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Addiction: Searching For Answers - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Dr. Barbara Sinor"We need to do more thn just tell our troubles to God. God already knows. What we do need to learn to do is sit down with God and look for solutions: What actions to take, choices to make, directions to turn. In our conversation with God, we need to hear both the joyful and painful aspects of ...
Views: 1792 - How "Community" Can Play A Staring Role In Drug Treatment And Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Darryl InabaThe success of community based substance abuse treatment programs is based, according to Dr. Darryl Inaba, on the fact that they are uniquely able to provide care and support that is sensitive to culture, gender and place. As one of the original founders of San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury Free ...
Views: 1791(4 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: 1786(2 votes) - Alternative Support Groups: When Alcoholics Anonymous Isn’t for You - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Desiree PattonThere’s no doubt that Alcoholics Anonymous has become a huge part of the world of addiction recovery since its founding in 1935. The 12-step program is designed to lead members to a spiritual awakening to achieve sobriety. Many programs – including those operated by Pyramid Healthcare – ...
Views: 1774 - From Alcoholic Enmeshment to Rational Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from James KrehbielTodd came to see me at the encouragement of his mother. He "talked the right talk" about leaving his drugs and alcohol behind, although he had a long track record of failed attempts. Todd had been in and out of residential treatment programs without success. This young man looked to me and ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - Is Alcohol Romancing Your Teen? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Ronae JullHe was just eleven years old when he first tried alcohol at a friend's house, and by age 14 Jack was drinking regularly. He joined the millions of teenage boys and girls who had what he called a "positive experience" with alcohol, yet the long-term effects were devastating. During his later teen ...
Views: 1763(2 votes) - 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: 1759(1 vote) - The Evolution of Alcohol Abuse Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Vonda KingThe alcohol addiction counseling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a ...
Views: 1753(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: 1732(1 vote) - How to Treat Drug Addiction - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe treatment of drug addiction is actually a combination of spiritual, traditional and the medical way that allows the patient to fight being drug addicted. It is critically important for people to look at some ways of treatment for drug addiction because it is a fact that this addiction is ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Why Home Drug Testing Can Help Solve the Prescription Drug Abuse Problem - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Anne HamiltonPrescription drug abuse is extremely common in the Unites States with a large number of younger school children resorting to such medicines to obtain their highs. It is the second most commonly abused category of drugs after marijuana as estimated by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - 4 Substances That Produce False Positives for Weed Drug Tests - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2018 from kathy mitchellMarijuana has seen increasing popularity in recent years. In the US alone, 6 out of 10 Americans are reportedly in favor of legalization, according to a Pew Research survey. As of November 2018, 33 American states allow the use of medical marijuana while 9 legalize recreational use. Despite ...
Views: 1706 - A Brief History of the 12 Step Program by Alcoholic Anonymous - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from addiction professorIf you haven't heard of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 Step Program, you are a rare individual. AA started the 12 Step Program in 1935. The 12 steps collectively make up the methodological approach developed for fighting alcoholism, as well as other addictive behavior patterns. Dr. Bob ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Easy to Read Facts about Commonly Used Illegal Drugs - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Rubby WilliamThe drug addiction continuous to curse the entire world. It is a problem that is increasing excessively all over today. Drugs can do nothing, but restrain the addicted person to achieve any other thing life. People sometimes think that they can’t become addictive to them but the fact is, drugs ...
Views: 1704 - 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: 1702(1 vote) - Coping with craving - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tom HorvathIf you have had strong cravings, you may not need a description of one! Like hunger (which is what we call craving for food), craving is a complete (cognitive, emotional, and physical) experience. Your mind is distracted. You feel tense and/or frustrated. You get physically uncomfortable. ...
Views: 1686 - Minor In Possession Online Courses Benefit Teens Going Through Difficult Times - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Ari NovickThe time when man is usually prone to many behavioral influences is during the youth phase of life. At a young age, many factors come to play in the life of a human affecting him positively or otherwise. During this stage, one is full of energy and exuberance and there is high proclivity for ...
Views: 1684(2 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: 1672(3 votes) - 5 Things You Can Do To Help Win the War on Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Anica OaksSubstance abuse is a massive problem in the United States and a few other countries. The United States has more than 23 million people who are addicted to drugs, alcohol and the like. Drug-related crimes run rampant throughout the United States, as well. U.S. citizens can participate in fighting ...
Views: 1669 - Take Some Action After A DUI Charge - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Jen ThamesThere are five major steps that a person should do after they have received a DUI. The first step is to take a chemical test. This chemical test is going to aid the police officers to find out a lot of information about the person. But the most vital piece of information that they are going to ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - Alcohol and the Body: 4 Long-term Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Anica OaksDrinking huge amounts of alcohol over long periods can cause many negative effects on your body and mind. Alcohol is present in wine, beer, and liquor. It depresses the CNS (central nervous system) and can affect all the organs in your body, especially the brain and liver. When you start ...
Views: 1664 - How society should view addiction - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tom HorvathAlthough individuals will view addictive behavior in many ways, based on their own beliefs and situations, society needs a comprehensive view of it. Addiction is one of the compelling problems of modern life. Almost all individuals need to manage desire better in a world increasingly filled ...
Views: 1660 - Who Is An Alcoholic - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Charles SomerHave you ever wondered if you or a loved one is an alcoholic? There are many different definitions and explanations of what alcoholism is and who can be classified as suffering this addiction. Many times these designations are chosen by the various treatment facilities, perhaps the best way to ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - What To Expect From Going To An Abortion Clinic - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Melissa ClantonAn abortion is rarely an easy decision to make and is something that will require significant contemplation. It can quite often help to visit your local abortion clinic if you are unsure about terminating the fetus or deciding to proceed with the pregnancy. These clinics provide much more than ...
Views: 1653 - Addiction and Perception Disorder: Seven Things You Should Know - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Charles G. HannaAddiction is cunning, baffling and powerful, and even after my surrender it kept trying to manipulate my mind to make me slip and destroy my recovery. I am alive today only because of the miracle I experienced one day in treatment. As I entered my room and walked by a mirror, I glimpsed ...
Views: 1652 - 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: 1651(1 vote) - Defective Drugs – Be Careful, Be Safe - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Casey FlynnAround 48.7 percent of people in the U.S. use at least one prescription drug in a month, while 21.8 percent use more than three drugs monthly, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Statistics also indicate that, every year, around 2.3 billion drugs are provided or ...
Views: 1643 - 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: 1631(3 votes) - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery: How to Let Go and Regain Your Peace of Mind - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Peggy FergusonWhat are you afraid of? Fear and anxiety are part and parcel of daily life with familial addiction. Fear is a paintbrush that colors almost all aspects of family life. Some fears are easily recognizable in an addicted family: "What if he gets arrested?" "When am I going to get the call in the ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Alcoholism Facts - Ten You Should Definitely Know - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Charles SomerCheck out this quick list of alcoholism facts. I'm sure you'll be surprised at some of the items in this list. Alcoholism cuts across gender, race, and nationality. Learning about the disease and how to protect yourself from it is essential. Here are the ten facts on alcoholism you ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Is Alcoholism/Addiction a Disease? You Might be Surprised... - by Asking “is alcoholism a disease” to most people we bump into on the street will get you an answer of yes. Asking a doctor and many other professionals about the disease concept of addiction will result in something quite different.
Who Says It Is A Disease?
o Most members of 12 step ...
Views: 1614 - Do You Have to Want to Get Well for Treatment to Work? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Amy LashwayDo you need to WANT to get well for treatment to work? We have all heard the line… “You can’t force someone into treatment, they have to want to get well for it to work”. I must say, I wholeheartedly disagree and I believe this fallacy has lead to devastating consequences for people who ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Four Things to Know if You Plan to Sue for Defective Drug - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Maria LawsonDefective drugs can pose a serious threat to your life, putting your health and wellbeing in jeopardy. You may require extensive hospitalization and treatment, resulting in lost days of work and subsequent income. Harmful side-effects of drugs are another danger associated with prescribed ...
Views: 1602 - Teens and Addiction: Turning the Tide - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Vivienne EdwardsI currently see millions of dollars being spent on rehab, counseling, drug courts, and other resources to try and stem the tide of drug addiction among teenagers. Unfortunately, these are all 'after-the-fact' repair mechanisms and do not deal with the root cause. In my opinion we do not give ...
Views: 1597 - Considering Alcohol Addiction Treatment? Attend an Alcohol Awareness Class - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Selena TurnerIf you are considering alcohol treatment you have made a smart decision. This means you recognize you may have a problem with alcohol. Recognizing a problem may exist is the first major hurdle one must overcome when battling substance abuse issues. As a counselor for both in-class and ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Overcoming Addiction: Believe It Or Not It Is Possible - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Anica OaksAddiction can ruin lives, derail dreams and finally, it can even kill. When you are living in the throes of your addiction can seem like there is no way out, and that no one can help you. Long term addiction can change a personality, ruin someone financially, separate you from your family and ...
Views: 1583 - Top 10 Best Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous List - by Top 10 Best Alcoholics Anonymous Alternatives List
Over the past few years, I have examined the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous and a lively discussion has followed these posts. AA is a group that many have very strong feelings about - both positive and negative. For some, AA has been a ...
Views: 1571 - 21st Century Help for Substance Use Disorders: 12-Step Programs are NOT the Only Way! - by The most widely-known group when thinking of where to send people with an alcohol or drug problem is AA (or any 12-step program). However, most widely known does not equal the most effective. In fact, it doesn't work for most people, so they are still out there not getting the help they need. It ...
Views: 1556 - Is Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hereditary - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Amy RothermelMany people who have suffered from addiction or have a loved one who does, will likely, one time or another, question whether drug and alcohol addiction are hereditary. It’s an understandable concern for anyone interested in ending addiction. People want to know if their behavior, or that of ...
Views: 1554 - 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 ...
Views: 1552(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: 1543(1 vote) - Stress and Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe Scripps Research Institute in California created a study that proved that stress had a direct correlation to addiction (and therefore substance abuse). Psychology Today captured the study in 2010 under the article title, “Stress Hormone Key to Alcohol Dependence”. It is no secret that stress ...
Views: 1543 - 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: 1540(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: 1532(1 vote) - Can I Get Addicted to Ecstasy? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2011 from Craig GehringThat is the question. When you talk to some people they will tell you it is. Even if you only try it once or twice and don’t get addicted there are some dangers. Did you know? By 1995, less than 10% of Ecstasy that you could get your hands on was pure MDMA. When a user takes Ecstasy ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - 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: 1530(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: 1527(1 vote) - 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: 1509(3 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 ...
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