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Coming Out of Our Comfort Zones: Recovery From Addiction - by Candace Plattor- BE TRUE TO SELF! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Keith BrayBE TRUE TO SELF! And this above all, to thine own self be true. And it must follow as night the day, thou canst not be false to any man. --Shakespeare "To thine own self be true." "Live the life you were meant to live." "Be the person you were meant to be." These statements convey a ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - The Courage to Change - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE COURAGE TO CHANGE Courage: The power to let go of the familiar. --Raymond Lindquist Letting go of the familiar really does require courage. Why? Very simply, the thought of change evokes fear. Fear of what? Only YOU can answer for you. Let me pose three very simple questions to you. If ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - The Truth about Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2016 from Lou Worldweaver“The greatest pain is not being loved for who you are in your naturalness.” As you read this article I encourage you not to exclude yourself from having addictive patterns, you can become addicted to anything from the most overt to the most subtle. This includes things like social media, cell ...
Views: 1650(2 votes) - Addicts Need to be Empowered, not Told They are Powerless - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Lucas CattonIt's no secret that our health care system is broken, while insurance costs keep rising, yet a major problem that continues to be overlooked is the addiction treatment system and its deteriorization of success. Gone are the days where people are responsible for their own condition, only to be ...
Views: 1649 - Inside The Electric Shock Chamber.Symptoms Of Anxiety Depression And Addiction Of Alcohol Had Broken Me - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Alan ButterworthIt was almost a perfect summers day in Margate but my time of reckoning was here. It would soon be time to set off on the journey to Entabeni Hospital in Durban. A Psychiatrist was going to end my hell today. Symptoms of Axiety Depression had broken my spirit. The Anxiety of my Addiction of ...
Views: 1649 - Acceptance Versus Change - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Helga MatzkoGestalt Theory states that “Change happens when one becomes who he really is, not when he tries to become what he is not” (Beisser, p. 77, 1970). This principle of change implies that in the process of maturation an individual introjects familial and societal attitudes and beliefs about himself ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Teen Gaming Addictions on the Rise in the U.S. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Alexa NuessleTEEN GAMING ADDICTIONS ON THE RISE IN U.S. Study Finds 10 Percent of Children Addicted to Online and Video Games HUNTSVILLE, Ala.- Parents often joke that their children and teens “Just can’t tear themselves away from their video games.” Studies show parents it’s not a joking matter. ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Setting Limints Means Delaying Gratification - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Julie SimonM. Scott Peck, MD, author of The Road Less Traveled,defines delaying gratification as “a process of scheduling the pain and pleasure of life in such a way as to enhance the pleasure by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with.” Most children learn the skill of ...
Views: 1645 - Steve Daines Views on Drug Abuse - Steve Daines Campaign - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Steve DainesIt is common knowledge that the abuse of and addiction to drugs is a major problem in our country. Drug use is occurring at earlier ages, especially in our inner cities, but the problem exists across the country with complete disregard for where children live or how much money their parents ...
Views: 1644(5 votes) - HUMILITY:A TOUGH CONCEPT - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Keith BrayHUMILITY: TOUGH CONCEPT Every time I get a good reading focused around humility, it causes me to reflect back. I can remember back to the time when I was sure humility had something to do with humiliation, and gosh knows that my life style had caused enough of that. I was not openly boastful ...
Views: 1643 - Compulsive Gambling: A Real Problem - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Thomas E. (Jene) HeddenMarch Madness brings plenty of opportunity to place bets…online, in Las Vegas and in office pools across the country. But, what can be a harmless bet for most people can be more than a game for others. It can be a dangerous trigger for the compulsive gambler. Unlike casual betting, compulsive ...
Views: 1642 - SABOTAGING SUCCESS - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Keith BraySABOTAGING SELF? How are you sabotaging yourself? "If you play it safe in life you've decided that you don't want to grow any more." -- Shirley Hufstedler How are you sabotaging you’re potential for change? We unconsciously use defense mechanisms to shield us from situations we perceive ...
Views: 1641 - Dear Dr. Romance: His mother was an alcoholic and a toxic bitch - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Don't know if you can help me or if i need to go to specialist alcohol sites. My partner and i had been together for 21 years, i asked him to leave 8 months ago, but i miss him dreadfully at times and i have to remind myself why i asked him to go. His mother was an ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - What Causes Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryAlcoholism and other forms of addiction were once considered to be a problem of morality or weak will. Unfortunately, much of society still holds these archaic views despite increasingly overwhelming evidence that addiction is a complex, multifactorial disease including biological, psychological ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - WHO AM I? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayWHO AM I? I can remember those dark days back in 1994 that I really did not know who I was. Have you been there or are you at that point today. I knew the roles that I played, amongst them husband, father, employer, community volunteer, company leader; roles I played on life’s stage like an ...
Views: 1640(3 votes) - DO YOU KNOW YOU? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Keith BrayDO YOU KNOW YOU? Once we understand ourselves, the rest of living falls in line. What a great line, and makes me ask the question- Do you know you? At first, the initial answer is likely “yes, of course I do”. Funny, way back when, I would have and did react the same way. The biggest ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - 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: 1636(1 vote) - DO YOU ENGAGE IN VIOLENCE? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Keith BrayDo you engage in violence? Time once again to give thought to points raised by my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons, in his Idea Engineer. At first blush, this headline evoked an immediate “NO”. Violence is not something I’ve ever really engaged in. Then I reread the articles and quotes, and ...
Views: 1635(3 votes) - *** End Your Silent Suffering! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from LeTicia LeeWhy are you reading this article? Why does it resonate with you? Are you in bondage to a loveless marriage, soul-less job/career, in financial debt, anorexic or bulimic? Are you addicted to porn, drugs, video games, social media or alcohol? Did you ever think social media and video games ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Do More Potent Pain Killers Signal Need for Drug Education Classes? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Mike MillerAddiction is a terrible thing. I can guarantee you not one person ever begins to take a substance or drug with the hope that they become addicted. Care to argue? Would you agree that addiction to prescription medication is reaching epidemic proportions? Would you agree that addiction to ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - John 14:6 Helps Son Heal After Fathers' Death - by This past weekend provided me with a new insight into God's plan.
I was asked to do a memorial service for a man who attended our church. I did not realize the impact this ceremony would have on my life and the lives of the people attending the service.
After meeting with the family, it ...
Views: 1630 - Quitting Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Marcelina HardyIf you suspect that you have a prescription drug problem, don’t stop taking the medication cold turkey. You may end up feeling sick and either going right back to taking it, or wind up in the hospital. Instead, there is a process in quitting prescription drugs. Before you start the process ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - TOP 10 REASONS I USE - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Keith BrayTOP TEN REASONS I USE From my friend Patrick Meninga at “Spiritual River”, I want to share this article with you. If you see yourself in it, you need to talk with someone before you become a statistic! The Top 10 Excuses that Addicts and Alcoholics Use to Justify Their Addiction – and Why it ...
Views: 1629 - Why Success is Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Ken DonaldsonSuccess is often aligned with prosperity, wealth, honor, and achievement, among many other “feel good” words. Success has a Latin origin that means to follow, prosper, and to go into action. Why success is awesome is because achieving it will allow you to experience your greatest sense of you. ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - What Are The Effects Of Alcoholism? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Carolyn NaimanHow alcoholism effects your health can be quite severe. The health issues associated to alcoholism can range from anemia, to more serious problems like blood clotting, liver poisoning, and heart conditions. Alcoholism increases the risk of cancer in the esophagus, liver, mouth and pancreas. It ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - When Your Child's Addiction Becomes Your Own - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Kristin WhitelawFrom the moment you give birth, an innate force within secures a powerful and concentrated intent at the deepest level to protect your precious child, protect them from harm. As a parent, you accept this role with reverence as it carries the highest priority. Holding your child carefully, ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Financial Cost of Addiction vs. the Cost of an Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard Senyszyn MDSuboxone Cost vs Addiction Cost Let's face it, it takes a lot of money to pay for addiction treatments. But you really have to look at the true addiction cost: all the problems drug use causes, vs. the Suboxone ® cost. The financial cost of Suboxone ® is high. Frequently the financial burden ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Ten Drug Myths Exposed - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Dirk HansonDrug abuse vs. drug dependence. As the neurobiology of addiction has come into clearer focus over time, our ability to separate fact from fiction in the field of drug dependence has grown rapidly. Beliefs that have been common wisdom for years--that anyone who uses cocaine or heroin inevitably ...
Views: 1624 - Alcoholism And Depression - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Charles SomerAlcoholism and depression often go hand in hand and there is good reason for this as we will see later. Firstly, though we should take a look at some of the basic depression symptoms: Eating disorder Sleep disturbance Decreased interest and pleasure in one's daily activities Feelings of ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Teens Abusing Methadone and Suboxone Risk Seizures and Death - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Desiree PattonSuboxone and methadone addiction is spreading among teens. These drugs are used to help teenagers overcome addictions to opiates like heroin and prescription painkillers like OxyContin, but their use has become controversial. Teens are now obtaining them illegally on the streets, as ...
Views: 1623 - Diseases Caused by Smoking Made Sal's Dad Angry - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Megan CarterThis is Sal's story. It's about diseases caused by smoking, and if you start this story, read it to the end, but don't start if you're squeamish. Sal's Dad died angry. And guess what? Most smokers die angry, and Sal said not only was her Dad eaten up by cancer, he was eaten up by vitriol ...
Views: 1621 - 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: 1621(3 votes) - HOLISTIC HEALTH/BALANCE - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Keith BrayHOLISTIC HEALTH/BALANCE “Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.” — Andrew Weil, MD Health is wholeness, and health is multi-faceted. When major areas of health are addressed, balance results. With an MD ...
Views: 1620(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: 1620(2 votes) - A Simple Key to a More Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Richard (Dick) WarnDr. David Hawkins, psychiatrist, physician, and spiritual teacher, said, "Make a gift of your life and lift all mankind by being kind, considerate, forgiving, and compassionate at all times,in all places, and under all conditions, with everyone as well as yourself. This is the greatest gift ...
Views: 1618 - Can Online Counseling for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Problems Be Effective? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 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, alcohol or drug ...
Views: 1617 - How you can quit smoking with Hypnosis quickly and easily - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Antonio PerezHypnosis is one of the most effective, if not the most effective ways to quit smoking. As a Hypnotherapist on the Island of Kauai I work with many smokers. The first thing you need to realize is this: You smoke because a part of you is gaining something from you smoking. If smoking didn't ...
Views: 1616 - PRAYER: Powerful Real Answers You Enjoy Regularly! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Deb ScottPRAYER: Powerful Real Answers You Enjoy Regularly! So many people tell me, "Well Deb, I've tried everything else to solve this problem, I guess I should try to pray." This is exactly the upside down thinking I'm talking about getting rid of! Prayers should not be the last resort, it ...
Views: 1616(4 votes) - SELF-RESPECT = SELF-ESTEEM. Want some? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Keith BraySelf respect = Self esteem Last week I had the opportunity to talk with you a little bit about the meaning of RESPECT. Ultimately, in the addiction world, we have to add SELF into the equation. How important is self respect/self esteem and have I got it?I have had the opportunity to ...
Views: 1612 - Mindfulness: Psychotherapy For The Soul - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from sherry gabaDepression - Your Options: Mindful Therapy: Psychotherapy for the Soul By Sherry Gaba, LCSW Introduction Learning Acceptance Skills Identifying Negative Thought Patterns and Obsessions Acceptance and Change Introduction A middle-aged woman is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, ...
Views: 1611 - connecticut drug rehab:Patient Drug Abuse Are Curable - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from harry kenSubstance abuse is a very complex problem, which is characterized by uncontrolled drug craving, irrational and anti social behavior. Drug abuse for most of the time will have devastating consequences on the mental and physical health of a person. Although substance abuse begins as part of unpaid ...
Views: 1610(1 vote) - The Addictive Personality, Part One - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2018 from Randi FineAddictive Personalities Part One of a Three Part Article Written by Randi G. Fine How do you envision someone with an addictive personality? Do you picture an alcoholic, someone strung out on drugs, a chain smoker, or a gambler down on his luck? Addictive behaviors are commonly thought of ...
Views: 1610 - Inpatient Drug Rehab – Dealing with Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Ricardlo ThamesInpatient drug rehab facilities across the United States help thousands of addicts achieve lasting sobriety each year. However, a condition called Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome – or PAWS – threatens the recoveries of most people who go through inpatient drug rehab. PAWS sets in immediately ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Condemned to a life-long hangover – the predicament of FAS babies - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Steven ThomsonAlcohol is one of the oldest substances to be abused by human beings. It pre-dates writing and the wheel (which we see by the fact that preliterate societies without the wheel had ways of brewing alcoholic beverages). The human fascination with alcohol is thousands of years old. It may not be ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - SUGAR AND HEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseFor most of the history of humanity man ate a diet of wild game and natural vegetation including some seeds, nuts, and fruit during certain sea-sons. In our era, with the advent of processed foods, mankind’s diet has undergone a radical change. People are eating foods that never existed in ...
Views: 1608(2 votes) - RESPECT-ask Aretha;it's important - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECT in RECOVERY Quotes about respect When I was asked to do an article on respect, my thoughts immediately flashed to Aretha Franklin’s 1967 theme for the feminist movement- “R.E.S.P.E.C.T”.- which upon examination of the lyrics, tells us that she will do anything in ...
Views: 1607 - Complete Recovery Of Drug Addicts - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jack TaylorFor an addict, the process of recovering does not end after completion of treatment. Once he gets rid of the drugs, he may still be suffering from damage caused by them. Treatment also does not do up with financial problems or the legal problems as well, which often come as consequences of ...
Views: 1606 - 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: 1605 - Psychopharmocology and Sex Addiction - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Dorothy HaydenSex addiction recovery typically involves at least psychotherapy,twelve-step groups self-help groups and medication. Medication, while not always necessary, can serve as the “water wings” for negotiating the changes necessary for growth. Certain psychiatrists believe that addiction is ...
Views: 1605 - The Uses of Smoking: A Body-Psyche Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanHow come nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patch and gum) only has a 7% success rate for quitting smoking? Why do people on nicotine replacement therapy still crave cigarettes? Clearly, there are reasons for smoking that go far beyond simple chemical addiction. This article, based on The ...
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