Monday, November 30, 2009

10 Steps to Happiness

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World AIDS Day 1st December

Support World AIDS Day

 

World AIDS Day raises awareness in the community about HIV/AIDS, and the need to support and understand those living with HIV/AIDS.  The day also promotes the importance and need for education/prevention initiatives. Services such as Needle Exchange Programs (NSP) assist in preventing the spread of blood borne viruses such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C. ...

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A Sick Cycle of Dependency

A Sick Cycle of Dependency


Being dependent on others almost comes natural when we are in a state of confusion.

We seek others opinions, beliefs, and advice. What others say, if we place them in a position of authority, becomes “The Word.”

Sunday, November 29, 2009

A.A.’s FREEDOMS

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A Sick Cycle of Dependency

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5 Ways to Please Your Man In Bed

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Masculine Grief is Different

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Look to this day

Recovering members of 12-Step fellowships may find this proverb similar to our Just for Today principles.

Sanskrit Proverb

Look to this day
This very life of life
In its brief course lie all ...

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Beyond Roses and Chocolates

Beyond Roses and Chocolates


Our partners can be remarkably out of touch with understanding what gets us in the mood. Instead of limiting seduction to fancy dinners, suggest that physical intimacy on any given night is more likely if:

Saturday, November 28, 2009

AA Offers Recovery, Not Religion

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At Last The Perfect Relationship!

Overheard at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, this 12th-step conversation between sponsor and newcomer:

"Tom, I've spent years and years looking for that ideal relationship. I searched for someone I could trust, and who would trust me....

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Coping With Alcoholism / Addiction in the Family

Try to adopt the following approaches to your alcoholic / addict;

1. Try to learn the facts about alcoholism and other drug addiction. Keep an open mind.

2. Recognize addiction for what it is-a disease of the body, mind, behavior, and spirit from which people can and do recover. Like other diseases, nobody really intends to get it or wish it upon their loved ones once they have it. Try to remember that the alcoholic / addict in your family isn't doing this at you. This is a disease beyond will power....

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One Day at a Time Slogan

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World Federation Against Drugs

worldfederationagainstdrugs The World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD) is a multilateral community of non-governmental organisations and individuals. Founded in 2009, the aim of WFAD is to work for a drug-free world. The members of the WFAD share a common concern that illicit drug use is undercutting traditional values and threatening the existence of stable families, communities, and government institutions throughout the world....

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Addicted to Love

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Anger & Recovery

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Psychology of Children with Alcoholic Fathers

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Women's Sexual Fantasies

Top 10 Women's Sexual Fantasies

Women in recovery may identify with some of these fantasies. Others may have experienced them in their drinking / drugging days.

Every woman on earth has fantasized about some explicit sexual fantasy that she may or may not have been too ashamed to talk about. Whether it's your girlfriend or your wife, this top ten list is sure to touch on a forbidden fantasy of her own....

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Help an Alcoholic 1

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Help an Alcoholic 6

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Help an Alcoholic 8

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Help an Alcoholic 9

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Help an Alcoholic 10

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Dysfunction Fantasies

Dysfunction people have many beliefs. Not all of these are in one person but if there is a great many then that person may be dysfunctional.

Alcoholics, addicts, codependents and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA’s) may identify with these.


Dysfunction Fantasies

Al-Anon Helps Members Reach beyond their Fears

Al-Anon Helps Members Reach beyond their Fears


Those who live with alcoholism often live in fear: fear of abuse, fear of anger, fear of trusting others.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

The Art of Living

The art of living lies not in eliminating but in growing with troubles.

-- Bernard M. Baruch

Naturally, we wish to avoid pain and difficulty, but life experience and a measure of reflection show us that most of what comes our way is beyond our control. We'll never outwit all the possibilities for trouble, even if we live to be 100 years old. We have often failed to learn from trouble because we cast ourselves in the roles of passive men and victims. We pointed outside ourselves and said, "Look at what is happening to poor me!" ...

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The Sexual G-spot, Male and Female

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MP3 Recovery Tracks for Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous

MP3 recovery tracks for lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous at XA Speaker site.

Click on the link to go to a description of the track.

Or see link at bottom for XA Speaker home page.

NB: Some MP3 tracks may include gay and bisexual recovery stories....

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Renew the Sexual Passion, Please

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Finding Love When Over 60

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Masturbation in Recovery

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Women's Sexual Health

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10 Benefits of Love

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Beyond Roses and Chocolates

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Alcoholic Beverages Containing Caffeine

fea_caffeine_drink FDA to Evaluate Safety and Legality of Alcoholic Beverages Containing Caffeine

“The increasing popularity of consumption of caffeinated alcoholic beverages by college students and reports of potential health and safety issues necessitates that we look seriously at the scientific evidence as soon as possible.” -- Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Principal Deputy Commissioner of Food and Drugs, FD...

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AA Preamble

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE 12 STEPS

aabookAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) started in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, USA as a result of the meeting between a New York stockbroker and an Akron surgeon who were both hopeless alcoholics.

They realized that alcoholism was a disease that could be treated by a system of applying spiritual values to daily living.

Both men began working with themselves and with other alcoholics.

In four years, there were three groups and 100 sober alcoholics.

 

In 1939, based on their experiences (both the failures and the successes), the fellowship published its basic textbook, Alcoholics Anonymous, describing the AA philosophy and methods, and establishing the Twelve Steps. This book has been in continuous publication since then. Although it has been revised and updated, the Twelve Steps have remained the core, touching the lives of a countless number of people around the world.

Shortly after the founding of AA, the families and friends of alcoholics banded together to form AL-ANON, an organization that teaches the Twelve Steps to individuals who are most affected by the alcoholics in their lives.

Since then, other groups have adopted the AA philosophy and successfully applied it to many problems.

Bill & Bob againThere are, for example, Twelve Step groups addressing

  • drug abuse (such as Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous),
  • support for substance abusers’ family and friends (such as AL-ANON, ALATEEN, NARANON, Co-dependents Anonymous),
  • other addictive problems (such as Debtors Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Workaholics Anonymous, Eating Addictions Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous),
  • relationship issues (such as Incest Survivors Anonymous, Relationships Anonymous, and Parents Anonymous), as well as
  • mental health issues (such as Obsessive-Compulsive Anonymous, and Emotions Anonymous).

24 Workplace Actions of ACOA’s

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

11 Ways to Detect and Solve Internet Addiction

11 Ways to Detect and Solve Internet Addiction



People in recovery are always in danger of switching addictions from alcohol, drugs, gambling or co-dependency. This article may help if one follows the tips before a real addiction develops.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Better Oral Sex

Better Oral Sex

Many people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling and co-dependency may be exploring their sexuality from a new perspective. Safer and more enjoyable oral sex can be an exciting experience.

A List To Live By

A List To Live By

Saturday, November 21, 2009

SPIRITUAL AWAKENING « Recovery Is Sexy.com

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Friday, November 13, 2009

Risky Partners and Domestic Violence

Risky Partners and Domestic Violence


Specific characteristics of male partners, relationships and women’s mental health are significantly related to exposure to intimate partner violence in the past year. Identification of these indicators has implications for the clinical care of women who present to health care settings.

Alcohol Reduces Birth Rates « Alcohol Self-Help News

Alcohol Reduces Birth Rates «


Alcohol Self-Help News


Study lead author Brooke Rossi, M.D., of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston said the research showed that even moderate drinking could impair IVF.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Good-Enough Sex

Good-Enough Sex


Whatever our ideal turns out to be, we must be willing to grow toward it.

Am I an Alcoholic? – questionnaire. « Alcohol Self-Help News

Am I an Alcoholic? – questionnaire. « Alcohol Self-Help News


The AUDIT was developed under the auspices of the World Health Organization and has become the main instrument used to identify ‘at-risk’, problem, and alcoholic drinkers.

Dance & Humor for Recovery

Dance & Humor for Recovery


I like to watch comedy too. I think that joy and laughter is very healing. There is a book and a movie called “The Anatomy of an Illness”. In that story the author explains how joy healed him when nothing else could.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Poll: Is recovery from alcoholism / addiction sexy?

Poll: Is recovery from alcoholism / addiction sexy?

What is your experience with people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, codependency, and ACOA.

Were they sexy when practicing their dysfunctional behaviour?

Have they become more attractive since being in recovery?

Cast your vote in this poll.

Is recovery from alcoholism / addiction sexy?

Surrender to Win

Surrender to Win


“Before A.A., I could not, or would not, admit I was wrong. My pride would not let me. And yet I was ashamed of me.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

AA and Spirituality

AA and Spirituality

Given its prominence in Alcoholics Anonymous and related Twelve-Step groups, spirituality plays an important role in the rehabilitation of many substance-dependent people.

Depression & 12-Step Programs

Depression & 12-Step Programs

Major depression in patients with substance use disorders: Relationship to 12-Step self-help involvement and substance use outcomes.

Stay Humble or Stumble

Stay Humble or Stumble

To be humble is to be balanced in our opinion of ourselves.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Hottest Articles, Recovery Is Sexy

Hottest Articles, Recovery Is Sexy

Alcohol and Sexuality

Mature Women and Sex

Women’s Sexual Fantasies

Signs and symptoms of eating disorders

Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA’s)

Sensual Massage

Women’s Sexual Arousal

5 Ways to Please Your Man In Bed

The Sexual G-spot, Male and Female

Alcoholic Family Roles

Sex for Men Over 50

About

12-Step Speaker Tape Links

Erotic Fantasy

Porn Addiction

10 Reasons for Low Libido

Alcohol Related Brain Injury

Alcohol side effects

Relapse is never an accident

10 Masturbation Myths


Friday, November 6, 2009

Recovery from Alcoholism

Recovery from Alcoholism

Plenty of flowers
The number 13 represents bad luck for some people, but for Floyd McCrory of Rockville, Md., it’s a sign of continuing good fortune.

This year, he celebrates 13 years of sobriety.

“Best thing I ever did,” he said about quitting drinking. “It turned my whole life around.”

Addiction Beyond Substances | Self Growth Engine

Internet Sexual Addiction Beyond Substances | Self Growth Engine

Bored? Masturbation. Angry? Masturbation. Sad? Masturbation. Stressed? Masturbation. I went from being the first of my class to the very bottom, until I dropped out for good.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Alcoholic and Codependent Games

Alcoholic and Codependent Games

Dual Personality – Person who can change “hats” at the drop of a dime, between portraying a rational person and the other one irrational. It’s like living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Seven reasons I drank

Seven reasons I drank

For the alcoholic there are only seven reasons to drink:



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23rd Psalm for Recovery

23rd Psalm for Recovery

The Lord is my sponsor, I shall not want.

He makes me to go to many meetings.



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