Is Drinking Getting In The Way Of Your Life?

Let me preface this article by acknowledging that I quit drinking a while ago because I felt that drinking was getting in the way of my life. Is drinking getting in the way of yours? Who knows, but I figure by relaying my story, it may help someone else. I decided about a year ago that I was letting drinking get in the way of my life.

Is Alcohol Causing Difficulties in Your Life? - You Decide

If you have ever wondered or someone has stated your use of alcohol is causing difficulties, take this quiz and you decide.

Recognise Your Habits: Life's FUNdaMENTAL! How to Start The Life of Your Dreams!

How we think about ourselves, and our planned achievements becomes a habit. We are easily conditioned or influenced by factors such as magazines, television, partners, friends, peers, work colleagues and novels, including romance novels.

Compulsive Shopping

People engage in compulsive buying or spending on occasion, particularly at Christmastime when they get caught up in the excitement or pressure of buying. While most people keep their spending under control, some may develop a more serious problem. They buy far more than they need and most of it they will never use. It sometimes results in thousands of euros of debt. This is called oniomania, or compulsive shopping.

Celebrities and Drug Rehabilitation

Why does it seem celebrities are in rehab?

Which Drug Rehab Or Alcohol Treatment Level Of Care Is Best?

Just as there are various levels of use of mood altering drugs, there are various levels of treatment available. Which one is right?

5 Phases Of Recovery

Do you wonder how to measure progress in recovery? Here are 5 phases people move through on their way to a new life. Where are you on the scale of progress?

The Dangers Of Chewing Tobacco

Many people believe that chewing tobacco is a safe alternative to smoking. This can't be further from the truth. This article will alert you to some very real dangers or chewing tobacco.

12 Step Alternative Programs - Do They Really Work?

If you are, you likely already know all about outpatient rehab centers, as well as inpatient rehab centers, and programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), but did you know that there are other approaches that you can take to rid yourself of your alcohol dependency. You can do this with programs that are often referred to as 12 step alternative programs.

Naltrexone as a Cure for Alcoholism?

If so, you may feel as if there is nothing left that you can do to help your loved one, but there is actually more than you can do. You can examine Naltrexone. Alcoholism is a potentially deadly disease, especially if it is left untreated, but Naltrexone has been known to offer assistance to those with alcohol dependencies.

Dealing With Your Alcohol Triggers

Learn exactly what causes you to reach for a drink and how to behave differently instead

How She Gave Up Alcohol Forever

An inspirational and powerful case study from a British newspaper of a woman in her mid 20s who gave up alcohol and found she had a greater social life than before, not to mention losing weight.

What Is A Dry Drunk?

The 'dry drunk' is a phrase that often pops up in speaking of addiction recovery and relapse prevention. But what, exactly, is dry drunk syndrome?

Addiction Recovery - How to Jump Start Your Fitness Program - Part 2

As stated in my previous article, recovery from any life threatening disease requires a balanced approach of the mind, body and spirit. In Part 1, Charlie makes a great start to his recovery program by asking for help. He recognizes that exercise is an integral part of his recovery program and has started to work with a health professional to help restore the structure and function of his ailing body... In this article, I am going to focus on the importance of physical exercise in a balanced and comprehensive recovery program.

Step 1 For Alcoholics Addicts Gamblers Cocaine Addicts Coda Al-Anon Sala Emotions Anonymous

Step 1 as used my Alcoholics anonymous Narcotics anonymous Cocaine anonymous Overeaters anonymous Emotions anoymous Al-anon Sex and love addicts anonymous Gamblers anonymous. recovery program. The 12 steps. Step one; Admitted we were powerless and that our lives had become unmanageable.