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June 25, 2012 in Alcoholism, Sobriety
One of the phrases I often hear around AA is the phrase “don’t drink no matter what” . This is a phrase which I feel is misused especially around the newcomers. The often terrified newcomer is being told to not drink no matter what, at the same time as they are completely baffled and beaten by the fact that they always drank no matter what.… Read the rest
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June 24, 2012 in Drug Abuse
Members of the Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force in Portage, MI have created an extensive advertising campaign to try and keep teens from abusing drugs and alcohol in the upcoming summer months. Teen drug and alcohol use tends to rise during the summer months and they are hoping that this campaign will have a positive effect on the people in Kalamazoo County.… Read the rest
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June 21, 2012 in Alcoholism
Alcoholism affects so many people everyday that many studies have shown that those addicts with the greatest success rates after rehab are those that spent time in a long-term alcohol rehabilitation center. The reason for this is because a long-term rehab center for drug and alcohol abuse meets the individualized needs of each person.
Many times an alcoholic has what is called a dual-diagnosis that has not previously been diagnosed.… Read the rest
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June 19, 2012 in family, Sobriety
When our family of origin is a dysfunctional alcoholic family
(and let’s face it that is usually the case) spending time with our family as recovering alcoholics can be a scary proposition. The family of origin issues can be some of the most difficult we have had to deal with in our own recovery and returning to the family — especially if you are the only member in recovery — can create extreme anxiety. … Read the rest
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June 13, 2012 in drug rehab
Music has long been used as a coping mechanism. Some of the best songs and compositions come out of pain or love lost. But now music is being used in a new way. Music therapy is becoming a new way to help addicts overcome their addiction in an addiction treatment center.
It may sound like something new and experimental, but in fact, the effects that music have on the body is quite scientific.… Read the rest
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June 11, 2012 in drug rehab
Oxycontin is a prescription drug that is used for extreme pain. This is pain that is very serious; Oxycontin is normally seen as a last resort pain medication. It is used in patients who have cancer to curb pain and is usually used by prescription only and a doctor will closely monitor the patient. However, without a prescription Oxycontin is highly addictive and its use usually cannot be stopped without the help of addiction treatment.… Read the rest
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June 9, 2012 in drug rehab
I went to see the Movie Bill W yesterday and I am still moved by what is an excellent portrayal of this remarkable man.
Using old footage and a mix of actors this documentary is very well made. It helped me understand this complex and very human man in a way I had never understood him before despite 15years in this program of AA. … Read the rest
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June 6, 2012 in Alcoholism
More and more research done by those in the medical and healthcare community show there are far greater dangers in drinking for women. All females in every age bracket demonstrated in a recent study that brain damage is a high risk. They might be subsuming the same amounts and types of alcohol and at in the same time periods, but the risk still remains. … Read the rest
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June 6, 2012 in drug rehab
I love Liam Neeson but wonder what insanity made him appear on Irish televsion drunk. He sure looks good for somebody turning 60.
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June 5, 2012 in drug rehab
It is hard to watch the news or access news online without some new information on the drug bath salts. A search on Google for “bath salts drug” produces some pretty startling headlines. “Flesh Eating Zombies”, “Killer drug” “Call to make bath salts illegal”
So What is Bath Salts a lethal drug with a very innocent name seems to describe it very well. … Read the rest
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