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How I Broke Free of a 20 Year Sex Addiction… And What You Can Do to Help Others! Part 2
John has some sobering words to say to a person that thinks like I used to1 John 2:3-4 3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.In John’s eyes because I am an adulterer and knowingly continue to have no regard for my fellow man and God’s Holy Commandments I am considered a liar and the Truth is not even in me.Read more…Computer Obsession: Is It A Real Addiction?
Psychologists disagree as to whether computer obsession is even a real addiction. Although many therapists treat "computer addiction" as a disorder, other therapists claim that computer obsession is more like pathological gambling than a true addiction, because it involves a behavioral failure to resist an impulse and not a physical dependence upon some sort of substance.There have been few studies on the fairly recent phenomenon of computer addiction, so there are few scientific facts to quote.Read more…Addicted to Your Pleasure and Pain are You? Come on Break Free!
I remember when I was in eighth grade in school years ago and listening to Pink Floyd. I heard a song way back then that became a favourite of mine at the time and still is today. It was called Comfortably numb.Read more…How to Implement an Effective 12 Step Program
The 12-step program is not a secret. It exists now and gives remarkable results. The 12-step program is a real, widespread and oft-used method for retrieval of alcoholism.Read more…Addiction - Definition, Cause and Effects
Everybody has heard about the word addiction. But what exactly is addiction? Well, allow me to give you a minor definition:Addiction is a habitual repetition of excessive behavior that a person is unable or unwilling to stop, despite its harmful consequences.Read more…Overcome Addiction to Porn
Are you addicted to porn and have realized it is a bad habit that you don’t need? Have you recently been embarrassed because of your addiction to porn? Overcome your addiction to porn today!Read more…Gay Addiction Treatment vs. Heterosexual Addiction Treatment
Gay Addiction Treatment Program: It’s about Time As addiction treatment programs have sprung up across the country, there has been a focus on many different substance abuse populations. We have numerous eating disorder programs for women, countless drug rehab programs for men, sex addiction and sexual trauma programs for both men and women, but what about the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population? Where do they seek drug/alcohol treatment?Read more…Addiction Treatment: Is Drug Addiction Easier To Treat Than Alcoholism?
While many people still try and define addicts as different from alcoholics, the fact of the matter is that the definition of addiction or alcoholism is almost identical. The main difference is that one is liquid in nature, while the other can take on a variety of forms. The overall effects of addiction or alcoholism are exactly the same.Read more…Alcoholics Meetings Are Good For Sobriety
Recently my husband & I moved to a different city within the state we live in. My husband has attended alcoholics meetings intermittently for quite a few years. The alcoholics meetings not only provide great support but it is essential to find the one that will meet your particular needs.Read more…Experiencing Lucid Dreams: Expanding Our Lives Through Lucid Dreaming
Dreaming is a completely natural experience; in fact it is a fundamental part of being human. Each and every one of us experiences a dream state when we sleep. Some of us are quite proficient at remembering and retaining the dream experience, while others claim that they "Do Not Dream" because they experience a complete absence of any dream memories.Read more…How To Find The Right Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
When you, a family member or loved one is battling against the demons associated with drug and/or alcohol abuse, rehabilitation is needed to get back on a healthy track. Turning to the healing properties of a drug rehab or alcohol rehab center can bring about the lifestyle and behavioral changes associated with leaving negative influences to the wayside.There are numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers across the United States.Read more…Alcoholism Recovery: 12 Steps to Stay Sober Over the Christmas Holidays:
One of the most difficult times of the year for those recovering from alcoholism is the Christmas holidays. If you find yourself struggling during the Christmas season, please remember that you are not alone. Help is only a phone call or a meeting away!Read more…Addiction Treatment: Seven Steps to a Powerful Support Network
If you are recovering from addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex it is imperative to develop a strong support network. A support network may consists of (but is not limited to) your health professionals, sponsor, family members, 12 step group and spiritual advisor. Here are 7 tips to get you started on your healing journey.Read more…Addiction Recovery: Five Ways You can Fight the Addiction Stigma and Regain Control of Your Life:
Many people who suffer from addiction (chemical dependency) continue to believe it is dishonorable to be addicted. They attempt to conceal, minimize or deny it. It is quite apparent that people suffering from mental illness and addiction fight not only the disease but the stigma attached to the disease.Read more…Life Threatening Illness: 5 Steps to Reignite the Burning Flame of Hope that Lies Within You
Do you dread the thought of waking up to live another day in pain and misery?Do you feel thoroughly defeated, abandoned and without hope?Do you feel like no one, not your doctor, not your family, not your best friend, truly understands what you are going through?Read more…Computer Addiction: Social and Multimedia Surfers
More and more people find themselves facing a difficult situation with computer addiction. It's an addiction that's shared by young and old, and now strikes as many women as men, as many young people as retirees, and people from every education and intellectual level. Different groups are more likely to be struck by different types of addictions, but there's plenty of computer addiction to go around.Read more…Computer Addiction Affects Young and Old
Children are becoming especially vulnerable to becoming computer addicts, because there are an unlimited number of video games available, twenty-four hours a day. If you're a parent worried about your children, watch them for signs of withdrawals when they can't play on the computer for an extended period. They'll become irritable and studies have shown that children develop strong cravings for their games, not unlike a drug addict yearning for a fix.Read more…Detox Centers
Detox centers are coming up in a big way with more and more individuals seeking to rejuvenate their health. There are detox centers that specialize in drug and alcohol abstinence. Some detox centers have a holistic approach towards health.Read more…Detox Programs
There are a number of detox programs designed to suit different lifestyles. A few of them are juice fasting, herbal detoxification, detox baths/ saunas and bowel cleansing. Some detox programs may target only the liver and the kidneys, while others are suited for bowel or skin cleansing.Read more…Most Common Plastic Surgery Traps
Cosmetic plastic surgery has become a routine procedure over the past few years, but before you book an appointment, you should first make sure that you are aware of some of the common traps patients encounter.1. Poor recommendations. If you are planning to consult a past patient of a plastic surgeon to determine if you would also like to use them, be sure to consult those who have had good experiences.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Addictions category
- Using Drug Testing to Monitor and Control Drug Addiction - By: Peter Wood
The detection, monitoring and rehabilitation of drug abusers requires drug testing techniques which can accurately and reliably detect common drugs of abuse. Recent advances in toxicological analysis has both widened the range of drugs that can be detected and, with the introduction of hair analysis, enabled the long-term pattern of misuse to be established. - Drug Addiction or Eating Disorder: Which Came First? - By: Jonathan Huttner
When a person enters drug rehab or an addiction treatment facility and is diagnosed with a drug addiction and eating disorder, the question arises which addiction developed first and how do you treat two addictions?First, let us define an eating disorder as the quality of one’s thinking as it relates to food and weight and not how much someone weighs. Then, we may take a look at various behaviors and address other criteria. - Most Common Plastic Surgery Traps - By: Ted Douglas
Cosmetic plastic surgery has become a routine procedure over the past few years, but before you book an appointment, you should first make sure that you are aware of some of the common traps patients encounter.1. Poor recommendations. If you are planning to consult a past patient of a plastic surgeon to determine if you would also like to use them, be sure to consult those who have had good experiences. - Detox Programs - By: Jimmy Sturo
There are a number of detox programs designed to suit different lifestyles. A few of them are juice fasting, herbal detoxification, detox baths/ saunas and bowel cleansing. Some detox programs may target only the liver and the kidneys, while others are suited for bowel or skin cleansing. - Detox Centers - By: Jimmy Sturo
Detox centers are coming up in a big way with more and more individuals seeking to rejuvenate their health. There are detox centers that specialize in drug and alcohol abstinence. Some detox centers have a holistic approach towards health. - Computer Addiction Affects Young and Old - By: Jeanette Joy Fisher
Children are becoming especially vulnerable to becoming computer addicts, because there are an unlimited number of video games available, twenty-four hours a day. If you're a parent worried about your children, watch them for signs of withdrawals when they can't play on the computer for an extended period. They'll become irritable and studies have shown that children develop strong cravings for their games, not unlike a drug addict yearning for a fix. - Computer Addiction: Social and Multimedia Surfers - By: Jeanette Joy Fisher
More and more people find themselves facing a difficult situation with computer addiction. It's an addiction that's shared by young and old, and now strikes as many women as men, as many young people as retirees, and people from every education and intellectual level. Different groups are more likely to be struck by different types of addictions, but there's plenty of computer addiction to go around. - Life Threatening Illness: 5 Steps to Reignite the Burning Flame of Hope that Lies Within You - By: Larry Smith
Do you dread the thought of waking up to live another day in pain and misery?Do you feel thoroughly defeated, abandoned and without hope?Do you feel like no one, not your doctor, not your family, not your best friend, truly understands what you are going through? - Addiction Recovery: Five Ways You can Fight the Addiction Stigma and Regain Control of Your Life: - By: Larry Smith
Many people who suffer from addiction (chemical dependency) continue to believe it is dishonorable to be addicted. They attempt to conceal, minimize or deny it. It is quite apparent that people suffering from mental illness and addiction fight not only the disease but the stigma attached to the disease. - Addiction Treatment: Seven Steps to a Powerful Support Network - By: Larry Smith
If you are recovering from addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex it is imperative to develop a strong support network. A support network may consists of (but is not limited to) your health professionals, sponsor, family members, 12 step group and spiritual advisor. Here are 7 tips to get you started on your healing journey.