All Posts Tagged With: "addiction"
Addiction And Addictive Behaviors, Warning: 7 Warning Signs
To think of addiction as meaning only drugs and alcohol is a disservice, it is a broader subject than that alone.
There are process addictions in in addition to addiction to illegal drugs or alcohol. Addictions such as gambling, shopping, and disordered eating are related to compulsive behavior. When a person is actively using they hurt [...]
The Ever Increasing Crisis Of Crystal Meth Addiction
Crystal Meth Addiction
The obsession with Crystal Methamphetamine, often referred to as crank, ice and glass, is at an all time high. Folks of each age and in each area of life, from children to adults, are experiencing the high that comes with the use of this deadly drug. Unfortunately, they must also experience the horror [...]
18May2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
Do Gambling Addictions Exist or are They Just a Hobby
There is somewhat a dark cloud over gamblers, people basically do not want to socialise with them or even mix with them.
But is this really the entire truth? People that gamble are just like anyone else with a hobby, you wouldnt look down at someone that took up running of swimming as a hobby so [...]
Genuine Insight into Beating Addiction
Beating addiction is a journey, not an event. Any recovering alcoholic or addict will tell you that overcoming addiction is a process that unfolds before you for the rest of your life. But what does a process such as this really consist of, and how do we go about following it in a positive manner?
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Helping an Alcoholic to Recover
How can we help alcoholics recover? Historically, recovery programs have attempted to answer this question but without a lot of success at it. Perhaps you have encouraged an alcoholic in your life to get sober without much success. If you have reached this point then you might want to think about the best way to [...]
12Mar2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
Strategies for a Recovering Drug Addict
Here is how to help addicts recover through creation.
What is creation?
Creation is the answer to the question: “What am I going to do with my life now that I am clean and sober?”
But before you can engage the newcomer in creative efforts, they have to get through stage one recovery. This indicates [...]
Here is How to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Not to mislead anyone - it can be extremely difficult for a real alcoholic to find sobriety. If you are a true alcoholic and not just a problem drinker then the problem can be particularly challenging.Here is a good outline of a recovery program for any struggling alcoholic who really wants to change their life.
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Should I Limit my Alcohol Consumption or Stop Drinking Entirely?
The question for some people who are struggling with their drinking might be: should you try to stop drinking altogether or is there a chance that you can control it?
First of all, if you find that you can control your drinking then this is good. Chances are that you’re not a serious alcoholic if you [...]
Beating Alcohol Addiction Demands Creation
Alcoholism is a disease that affects an entire person. The alcoholic suffers more than just physically due to their drinking….they also suffer mentally, socially, spiritually, and so on. Their whole lives are affected by the disease. Jobs are lost and people get fired. Relationships are out of whack. People drop out of college, lose contact [...]
3Mar2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued
How to Quit Drinking
In early recovery it is all we can do to just stay sober for another day. We might struggle to stay sober for a 24 hour period and in order to make it through this tough time we might have to focus on networking and getting help from the fellowship. This is fine but as [...]
3Mar2009 | writer | 0 comments | Continued