...particular post is written specifically for you. I cannot thank you enough for those of you who have eithe r written or told me that you have 'issues relative to us sharing our experience strength ...
Write A Gratitude List. It is impossible to be depressed and grateful at the same time. So, a perfect antidote to depression at any time (and especially during the holidays) is a gratitude lis
...or millions of Americans addicted to drugs and alcohol in need of drug rehab and alcoholism treatment, the cost of addiction treatment resources makes getting help seem to be out of reach. With ...
... Who, Why and How of Effective Christian ALCOHOL AND OTHE R DRUGS OF ABUSE (AODA) Treatment While at a conference for addictions treatment professiona...
...; By Scott B. Shame was used as weapon in my childhood. My mothe r and fathe r both used shame to control or attempt to control behavior of my brothe rs and me. ...
What can I do to help my addicted loved one? The most important thing is to accept that he or she has a disease over which neithe r the y nor you have contr
THE THIRST FOR WHOLENESS AND ADDICTION By RobertMittiga (Program Director GATS Counselling & TreatmentServices) At one time oranothe r, most of us feel some degree of emptiness, loneliness,
The Greatest Loss is Personal Freedom By Ken P. "So you we want to change the world," says the now old Beatles song. The original revolutionaries were people like Thomas Paine, the ra
How the Medical Profession Handles Alcoholism. by Ken P., Bob T., and Scott B. The progressive nature of alcoholism leads to a predictable series of steps by the family of any alcoholic. By "
...inking herself into oblivion every night. After months of "sneaking around," to meet with anothe r man who had become my Al-Anon "sponsor, Barry T., he started insisting that I attend an...
Thoughts from a fathe r with an alcoholic child.
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Jewish drug treatment, like many othe r targeted drug rehab programs, can be effective for any addict seeking recovery, but focuses special attention on Jewish beliefs and spiri
Myth: Alcohol isn’t as harmful as othe r drugs. FACT: Alcohol increases your risk for many deadly diseases, such as cancer. Drinking too much alcohol too quickly can lead to alcohol poisoning, wh
...sp; All she said was "...Ken, you need to replace those air filters in the hall." My stomach instantly knotted. Furious thoughts answered in my though...
DT's...What Is It? This is what I witnessed. The scene is a frenetic one in an inner-city hospital ER. It is a Saturday night and I am one of three hospital reps
Cirrhosis...The Final Days. In our last post we described the battle being fought by the liver for survival in the face of continuous heavy drinking by an individual. After
Cirrhosis...When the Liver Loses One of the "Do's and Don'ts that are often read before Al-Anon meetings says "...do learn the facts about alcoholism."
...nce. Certain aspects of alcoholism must be researched in order to improve our general understanding of the devastative potential this dangerous disease has in store for alcohol abusers. By analyzing c...
HOW AN ALCOHOLIC WOMAN SLIPS THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM All of us know about the lawsuit happy public. Suppose you are a police officer, and you a
Cocaine and meth use among young adults has dropped significantly over the past year, while abuse of prescription drugs has risen, according to the nation’s largest substance use assessment,
...ffice depressed and anxious with signs of chaos at home and in her personal relationships. Her mothe r has brought her in because she has been acting out with self destructive behaviors and expre...
...rijuana to ease my pain. I entered a few drug rehabs at my parents urging starting my understanding of the rapy and A/A concepts, but never realising extended sobriety, more so learning about and exper...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2006, 23.6 million persons aged 12 or older ne
... ADDICTION A woman enters my office disheveled, thin, mid forties, with hollow eyes. It is as if the sparkle in her eyes ceased to exist a very long time ago. She tells me she has been dri...
...Heard at a meeting: When I first came to a meeting I was here to check you out. I had it all togethe r. I was so far into denial that no matter how chaotic the situation was I would just re-fashi...
This is a great joke told for years around 12-step programs about how profound the state of denial can be. "Three men who had grown up togethe r and become great drinking buddies wen
The re is a difference between the short term effects of meth and the long term effects of meth. The difference is most often what causes people to become addicted to meth and believe me, it doesn&rsq
First the re was “Cocaine” the energy drink released last year. Now “Meth Coffee,” the latest product named after a drug, is aimed at enticing energy addicts. “Meth Coffe
... Relapse Prevention:An influential cognitive-behavioral approach to addiction recovery and the rapy has been Alan Marlatt’s (1985) Relapse Prevention approach.Marlatt describes four p...
...ut drugs... A drug, broadly speaking, is any chemical substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. The re is no single, precise definit...
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I am aware that the se words will only reach a select few. I am writing to anybody who has reached the ir true "bottom" and given up on the whol
According to communication professionals and commentators in media psychology, the re appears to be a vast shift in the manner in which Americans receive information. Gone are the days of three m
..., not even a subject which was discussed in “polite company.” Fortunately, thanks to the courageous honesty of women like Betty Ford, Carrie Fisher and of course, “celebutantes...
For many celebrities, at least one stint in a drug rehab appears to be the new “di rigeur.” One can hardly read a magazine or watch an entertainment report today without learn
... God spoke to me through an AA member with only a few months of sobriety. Mike, like me, had developed the habit of practicing his 10th step at night just before going to sleep. (For ref...
The idea of entering a rehab center to seek recovery from drug abuse or alcoholism can be an overwhelming concept. For the addict or alcoholic struggling with the problem, the facilitation of e
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (or NIDA), more money is spent each year promoting the use of alcohol than any othe r product. Perhaps through its elaborate and creati
When legendary ‘70’s group “The Eagles” released the ir Grammy-winning record “Hotel California” in 1978, band member Don Henley called it "our interpretation
The idea of entering a rehab center to seek recovery from drug abuse or alcoholism can be an overwhelming concept. For the addict or alcoholic struggling with the problem, the facili
Men are confused. We are taught early in the game a basic lie. We are taught as little boys that emotions (yes, I'm goanna talk about the "F" word here guys, feelings), are b
...bsp; California NOTE: Researching alcohol and drug treatment centers is usually a difficult process. The very nature of the need for research is often in itself an emotionally charged experience. De...
...rnia Problems resulting from periodic alcohol consumption can sometimes be difficult to trace back to the root cause of alcohol. However, the personal, relational and social consequences of a periodi...
...ion which affects all areas of life and can result in medical complications or fatality. In some cases the physical and emotional impact of addiction is noticeable immediately and at othe r times the c...
Drug Addiction Recovery ARC, West Los Angeles California The purpose of enrollment in a drug rehab is to obtain drug addiction recovery. Recovery has many meanings and is often a misunde
Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right Drug Treatment Center The purpose of this article is to help individuals learn how to choose the right drug treatment center for the mselves or the ir loved ones. Re
How can Craig Davis with NASAS preach his 12-Step , Disease Myth lies and the n allow himself to be seen at the Museam Club with a drink in his hand?? (7-11-2008) Unbelievable!! Can a
Love the Addict, Hate the Disease. A wise counselor once told my wife and I "...it's hard to hug a porcupine!" Addicts and alcoholics are like porcupine
People living by the 12-step life-style recognize that our fifth step is one of the most powerful tools for recovery. It reads; "We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to a
This post is strictly for experienced 12-step people. Most othe rs will not understand it. After taking the first three steps, beginning steps 4-9, the "clean house"