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10 Tips to Quit Drinking Alcohol

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

1. Don't hang around people and places where you might be tempted to drink. Stop going to the bars where you used to drink and stop associating with people who will pressure you to drink.

2. Go through your cabinets and throw away every single bottle of alcohol. If you have a spouse or roommate who drinks alcohol, kindly ask if they could drink wh... (Read All)

12-steps Without God?

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

By Ned Wicker,

Editor: Drug-Addiction-Support.org

I recently encountered a devout atheist during a drug and alcohol spirituality group at a rehabilitation center. The one-hour session is intended to be an introduction to the spiritual aspects of recovery, centered on 12-Step, and not a religious lecture. From the start, he communicated his lack of enthusiasm.

Because of time c... (Read All)

About Helping the Addict!

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I spent most of my life addicted to drugs, one or another. Actually I had three periods of addiction that each centered on a different drug-or-choice. For a long time I was just a user and anything that altered my mind was OK! My first period of use exclusive to one drug featured âCocaineâ. Second on center stage was âAlcoholâ. Finally, t... (Read All)

About Smoking Before the Capital Punishment (death Penalty)

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Do you always enjoy your smoke? Or, what else do you call the tendency to smoke as? To me, it appears that it means many things to many people; otherwise, I would put my foot down and proclaim that the urge to smoke anytime is the same as the one urge to smoke just before the execution of death sentence.

Here, the question is not of when and which cigarettes you smoke but why. Prisoners and those sentenced to death are allowed a ration of cigarettes in many countries although it is... (Read All)

Acceptance and Addiction Recovery

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The anti-social nature of drug addiction results in a "Life-Style". The addict becomes out-of-synch with the social structure in which he must live. Addicts begin to associate only with other addicts or drug dealers and then transcend into the subculture of drug use. Paranoia triggered by many different things, and at many different levels, causes ... (Read All)

Addiction and the Criminal Justice System

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Scenario:
Youâve just come home from the doctor and youâre devastated, fearful and confused. Your physician had to inform you that you have cancer. For months youâve been irritable and hard to get along with. Youâve been lethargic and have appeared to be getting lazy. You havenât been doing things that you normally do.
Pe... (Read All)

Addiction Brain Science - so We Can All Understand It!

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Current base theory for most Treatment

What is the essence of addiction from a scientific standpoint? What facts support the foundation that supposes that an âaddictâ has no control and that free will has nothing to do with their ability to stop? What indicates that without help, they have little or no hope of recovering, from this â... (Read All)

Addiction: Victim, Problem, Solution?

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This is not a disease that cuddling, warm blankets and pity will help! Addicts do, most often respond to kindness and understanding, when it is properly given or very often, administered by a professional care-giver, or another addict, hopefully in Recovery!

Stop giving in to your heart, at least the one that says openly, âI feel so sorr... (Read All)

Addictive Bad Habits

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The question is: "Are addictions actually bad habits?" According to the habit model of addiction, they are. This theory of addiction states that the only reason to say there is a difference is to persecute "addicts."

People with bad habits of smoking often feel much persecuted. While smoking is not illegal (at least not yet), it is shunned by society as a whole. At first, you could smoke anywhere. Expecting fathers smoked in the maternity waiting rooms. Then, you could smok... (Read All)

Alcohol Abuse and the Liver

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Alcohol abuse affects our health and our body in a variety of ways. Several keys organs and internal functions can be irreparably damaged because of heavy drinking over an extended period of time. Chief among those areas at risk is the liver â one of our bodyâs most crucial organs. Once the liver is damaged by alcohol, a number of serious health problems can ensue â many of which eventually lead to death. It is important that young people be made aware of the risks to their liver than o... (Read All)

Alcohol Addiction and Rehabilitation Explained

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Who needs alcohol rehab?
Alcohol rehab is the not discussed as much in the public domain as drug rehab, with stories most weeks in the press about celebrities going in to residential rehabilitation centres for drug addiction. Whilst drugs and drug rehab are discussed widely, it is in fact alcohol that is the much bigger killer. For every drug-related death, there are 10 people who die from alcohol-related illnesses, sudden death or accidents. Alcohol rehab in a residential environment is... (Read All)

Am I Chemically Dependent?

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Denial is the "ego defense mechanism" that allows most casual or recreational users or drinkers to progress from there to Addiction or Alcoholism. Denial is, very early in Addiction, accompanied by justification and rationalization. This whole ego defense concept was developed by Sigmund Freud, and is about all that's left of his work that is still ... (Read All)

Anatomy of an Addiction: not for Men Only

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

This article attempts to make sense of our vulnerabilities to developing abusive or to use a more popular term; addictive relationships to activities of daily living. I will review the outstanding features of those of us caught up in addictive relationships. Then, I will highlight some developmental issues that may determine an addictive relationship ... (Read All)

Are You 'addicted' to Your Inner Critic?

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If youâve read self-help literature, youâve probably heard about the âinner criticââthe mental voice that constantly tells you that youâre not good enough, and bombards you with memories of difficult events and visions of nightmarish possible futures. There are many schools of thought on how to deal with the critic, and most foc... (Read All)

Avoiding Bad Habits

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Would it not be nice if you could avoid bad habits instead of having to quit them after starting? No one will avoid all bad habits. There are just too many to stay away from them all. Yet, you can reduce the number of bad habits you have to conquer.

There are certain bad habits that you can avoid altogether. Your body has no need for nicotine or tar from cigarettes. So, if you do not take that first cigarette, you will never have to face the daunting task of giving them up. ... (Read All)

Bad Habits Can be Expensive

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Bad habits can be very expensive to maintain. Never mind that they are annoying to others. Do not think about the pain you cause yourself, if you do not want to. Just remember that your bad habits are hitting you where it hurts-in your wallet.

Smoking has always been a bad habit to have. In past times, people smoked more cigarettes, but cigarettes were cheaper. Now, many people have cut down on the number of cigarettes they smoke per day. Yet, those few are more expensive n... (Read All)

Bad Habits in Relationships

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

People often come to relationships with bad habits when it comes to getting along with another person. They may have every intention of making a relationship work, but ingrained trends stop them from truly connecting. There are many such bad habits.

Jealousy plagues many otherwise good relationships. A boyfriend might always suspect his girlfriend of going around with other men. Or, it could be more subtle. A woman may suspect that her husband is constantly looking for anoth... (Read All)

Bad Habits in Sports

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sports are fun to watch and to play, as long as you curb your bad habits. To be successful at any sport, you need to develop the behavior patterns that will lead to winning. A part of this is avoiding certain bad habits.

Taking care of the body should be of utmost importance to anyone who wants to play sports seriously. Smoking and drinking are bad habits that do not mix well with sports. Smoking cuts a person's breathing capabilities. It makes the person gasp for air after ... (Read All)

Bad Habits in the Workplace

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Everyone suffers when someone on the job has bad habits in the workplace. Bad habits can make for an environment that is unfriendly, unproductive, or even unsafe. You can only correct your bad habits in the workplace if you recognize them.

One of the most noticeable bad habits in the workplace is tardiness. Some people just have a habit of being late to everything. They are late to arrive, late back from break, and late back from lunch. This not only puts them in jeopardy of... (Read All)

Bad Habits Related to Health

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Bad habits can often damage your health. They can make you feel unwell. They can have long-term affects on your physical condition. If you want to live a long life and healthy life, there may be some bad habits you need to overcome.

Many of the bad habits that make you feel poorly are related to eating. A growing number of people in the US are obese. This is mainly due to the fact that they have developed the bad habit of overeating.

This can lead to numerous co... (Read All)

Bad Study Habits

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If you are in high school or college, you know that you will not get the best grades if you have bad study habits. Unless you are a naturally gifted student, it takes some effort to get the grade point average you need to continue in your academic career. Even if you are gifted, bad habits can hurt your scores.

Of course, the worst of the bad habits of studying is not studying at all. Some people plan to go through school without cracking open a book. It is rare for this to b... (Read All)

Could it Have Been You?

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This article is primarily for those who are baffled by the phenomena of habitual drug use, otherwise known as Addiction. It is for those who might ask,"Why would one use to start with," knowing that it is an addictive drug that they are about to use? Why would someone do that? This is a common question from most non-addicted persons who have not le... (Read All)

Dangerous Bad Habits

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Some bad habits are just annoying, but others are actually dangerous. It is these dangerous bad habits that can really get you in trouble. Some people like to take risks. Others do not think about how their bad habits could affect them.

Bad habits can be nothing more than not paying attention to your physical condition. If you are taking sedating drugs, it would be a bad habit if you continually worked in this condition. If you work two jobs, it can be a dangerous habit to w... (Read All)

Dream Meanings and Pregnancy

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

When we dream there are common types of dreams that we have. They include digestive dreams (food), psychological, from the spiritual side, future, precognitive, new Information, knowledge, the dead or spiritual guides and context of our thoughts. Our conscious mind has no control over what we dream, they are always free spirited and derive from our conscious thoughts... (Read All)

Drug Addiction is a Disease

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

By Rev. Ned Wicker,

Drug-Addiction-Support.org

Admitting that drug addiction is a disease seems trite on the surface, but people look at drug addiction differently than they view heart disease, or cancer, or the common cold. There is always blame attached to drug addiction. There is always an accusatory finger to be pointed at the one who suffers from drug addiction ... (Read All)

Drug Addiction Recovery: the 12 Step Way

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I often find myself baffled by the alternatives to 12 step Recovery. It's kind of right out of the AA Big Book; "looking for an easier, softer way!"
If you really look at what happens to the person that is afflicted with the disease of Addiction, it's a tale of immorality, unscrupulous ways, and anti-social thinking being adapted to. With t... (Read All)

Emotional Bad Habits

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The question of whether moods constitute bad habits is an interesting one. Many mood disorders have been identified. These and other psychological problems are seen by some as strictly bad habits.

In fact, it has been shown that continuing to dwell in your present mood perpetuates it. When you decide to pretend you are happy, studies show that you may actually improve your mood in time. This is not a hard and fast rule, but there is some indication that people do have some co... (Read All)

Fear, the Motivation of Addiction?

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

When, as a Counselor, I speak about Addiction, I can't help but include the fact that I am an Addict. There's no doubt about the fact that I'm an Addict in Recovery, but none-the-less, I am an Addict! I've been clean and sober for over twelve years, and I am working on 13 years, One-Day-at-a-Time! I am a CAADAC Certified Counselor, in California. ... (Read All)

Financial Bad Habits

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It is easy to get into bad habits with financial matters. Few people have enough money to simply buy what they want without a thought. Most people have to plan their purchases and stay vigilant to keep themselves solvent.

Many people have bad habits of getting too far in debt with credit cards. The cards are easy to get. You can get a handful of Visas and Master Cards, an American Express Card, a Discovery Card, and several cards from retail stores without much effort. You d... (Read All)

Global Smoking Trends- Where Tobacco Companies Make Money These Days?

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Smoking has become the affliction of a large magnitude of people and others seem to be joining the smoke bandwagon at an alarming rate. Smoking has become a very common sight with one out of every fifth person being a smoker. The trend of smoking has become very common among teenagers also. The problems one gets due to smoking are many, but they do not seem to encourage people to stop smoking or deter people for starting to smoke. The hazardous effects of smoking are many, but people do not... (Read All)