Abstinence Solves Thinking Problems
A study of alcoholics who have abstained from drinking for between six months and 13 years concludes that sobriety can counteract most of the brain and thinking damage caused by heavy drinking,
Friday, October 2, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A Modest Proposal: ?12 Rights For New-Comers To AA/12 Step? « Stinkin Thinkin
Monday, September 21, 2009
Alcohol Dependency, Alcohol Addiction Treatment & Recovery: Abbeycare Foundation
Alcohol Dependency, Alcohol Addiction Treatment & Recovery: Abbeycare Foundation
Abbeycare Foundation
A Dedicated Alcohol Treatment Clinic for Alcohol Detox & Alcohol Rehab
Abbeycare Foundation is the only alcohol specific private treatment centre in the United Kingdom. The staff team at Abbeycare, are a solid group of qualified and experienced professionals, many of whom are in recovery themselves and have been through the process of alcohol treatment/rehabilitation. In focusing and specializing in alcohol misuse we have a very high success rate in alcohol recovery outcomes.
We provide you with a safe and positive environment where any client suffering the effects of problem drinking or alcoholism can take the opportunity to explore and identify the changes they will require to make to enable recovery from alcohol abuse.
Abbeycare Foundation
A Dedicated Alcohol Treatment Clinic for Alcohol Detox & Alcohol Rehab
Abbeycare Foundation is the only alcohol specific private treatment centre in the United Kingdom. The staff team at Abbeycare, are a solid group of qualified and experienced professionals, many of whom are in recovery themselves and have been through the process of alcohol treatment/rehabilitation. In focusing and specializing in alcohol misuse we have a very high success rate in alcohol recovery outcomes.
We provide you with a safe and positive environment where any client suffering the effects of problem drinking or alcoholism can take the opportunity to explore and identify the changes they will require to make to enable recovery from alcohol abuse.
Ruben Guthrie. The hilarious life of a recovering alcoholic | The National Business Review - New Zealand - business, markets, finance, politics, property, technology and more
Ruben Guthrie. The hilarious life of a recovering alcoholic
It tells the very moral or slightly immoral story of Ruben Guthrie, a hot shot ad man who decides to come off the booze and we witness his dealing with a life of sobriety and his subsequent taking to the bottle again with disastrous consequences.
'Drink and drugs left me emotionally bankrupt and killed three of my friends', reveals Trinny Woodall | Mail Online
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Welcome to AA STUFF - History and more.
Welcome to AA STUFF - History and more.
Here is a list of links to pages that we find interest in. They may be temperance, AA, Al-anon, Oxford Group or other relations. We do not necessarily agree with content on these pages, they are merely hear for informational purposes and sometimes amusement.
Here is a list of links to pages that we find interest in. They may be temperance, AA, Al-anon, Oxford Group or other relations. We do not necessarily agree with content on these pages, they are merely hear for informational purposes and sometimes amusement.
Commentary: My life as a 'Mighty Hermaphrodite' - CNN.com
Commentary: My life as a 'Mighty Hermaphrodite' - CNN.com
A lot of people have been outraged by the gender verification testing that South African athlete Caster Semenya has been put through, and have been trying to be supportive of her; but in doing so, they often further prejudice against the very thing which she appears to be: intersex.
Hida Viloria says she looks forward to a day when intersex conditions like hers are widely accepted.
Hida Viloria says she looks forward to a day when intersex conditions like hers are widely accepted.
Intersex people (formerly known as hermaphrodites) are those born with bodies that are difficult to classify as either "male" or "female."
A lot of people have been outraged by the gender verification testing that South African athlete Caster Semenya has been put through, and have been trying to be supportive of her; but in doing so, they often further prejudice against the very thing which she appears to be: intersex.
Hida Viloria says she looks forward to a day when intersex conditions like hers are widely accepted.
Hida Viloria says she looks forward to a day when intersex conditions like hers are widely accepted.
Intersex people (formerly known as hermaphrodites) are those born with bodies that are difficult to classify as either "male" or "female."
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcohol and substance abuse.
Alcohol and substance abuse.
Alcoholic liver disease is an important cause of cirrhosis, liver-associated death, and need for liver transplant. Up to 50% of recipients use some alcohol, and perhaps 10% drink addictively.
God As We Understood Him
God As We Understood Him
Bill concludes: “We finally began to talk about the possibility of compromise. . . . In Step Two we decided to describe God as a ‘Power greater than ourselves.’ In Steps Three and Eleven we inserted the words ‘God as we understood Him.’ From Step Seven he deleted the words ‘on our knees.’
Professional Relationship
Professional Relationship
Therapeutic Alliance
In TSF, the facilitator is seen as an expert in interpersonal counseling techniques and as knowledgeable in the principles and practicalities of 12-step fellowships.
However, in TSF the facilitator is not regarded as the primary agent of change; rather, it is the 12-step fellowship (AA or NA) that is seen as the agent of change.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Professional education
Professional education
Brief-TSF is a professionally written continuing professional education program for healthcare workers.
Brief-TSF is a professionally written continuing professional education program for healthcare workers.
Violence and Abuse - Health Concerns - Health Canada
Violence and Abuse - Health Concerns - Health Canada
Violence occurs in various contexts, including homes, schools, neighbourhoods and communities, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, class, ethnic background, religious or spiritual group membership, physical and mental ability or place of residence.
What Can You Do?
If you are being abused, have been abused, or know someone who is being abused, you can contact the following services in your community for help:
Gambling Addiction Expert Says Treatment Tops Prohibition | Reuters
Gambling Addiction Expert Says Treatment Tops Prohibition | Reuters
"Treatment, not prohibition, is the best way to treat problem gamblers," said
Joanna Franklin, who has designed and delivered clinical training programs in
45 states, 10 Canadian provinces, 31 Indian tribes and nine countries outside
the United States.
"Problem gamblers are not without options. They will go to a racetrack or
casino or the Internet if they can't find a video gaming machine,"
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Second Road Family » Blame
The Second Road Family » Blame
“Have you blamed others for something for which your own codependency was responsible?â€
“Have you blamed others for something for which your own codependency was responsible?â€
Risks of Buying Drugs Online
Risks of Buying Drugs Online -
Health Canada Information Update 2009-08-07
While legitimate online Canadian businesses are an option to consider, the online purchase of any drug poses the potential for serious health risks, especially when drugs are shipped directly to Canadian consumers from sources outside of Canada. Consumers should be aware that some Internet sites may falsely claim to be Canadian, and consumers can identify if a drug has been shipped to them from a foreign country by checking the shipping information on the exterior of the package.
Health Canada Information Update 2009-08-07
While legitimate online Canadian businesses are an option to consider, the online purchase of any drug poses the potential for serious health risks, especially when drugs are shipped directly to Canadian consumers from sources outside of Canada. Consumers should be aware that some Internet sites may falsely claim to be Canadian, and consumers can identify if a drug has been shipped to them from a foreign country by checking the shipping information on the exterior of the package.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Stages of Alcoholism - KFSM
Stages of Alcoholism - KFSM
Three major stages of alcoholism and how it works.
There is some debate over how many stages there are in alcoholism, but let's go with the three major stages--early (a.k.a. adaptive), middle, and end (a.k.a. late). It's important to understand the main parts of each stage.
Three major stages of alcoholism and how it works.
There is some debate over how many stages there are in alcoholism, but let's go with the three major stages--early (a.k.a. adaptive), middle, and end (a.k.a. late). It's important to understand the main parts of each stage.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Al-Anon 12-Step Recovery Program: Love It Or Leave It
For those who don't know or have never heard of Al-anon, it is a 12-step recovery program that is the counter-part to the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step recovery program. It was initiated by Lois Wilson (the wife of Bill Wilson; one of the original founders of Alcoholics Anonymous) as a safe haven and support group for anyone who is dealing with a loved ones alcoholism (and/or drug addiction)
I have been attending Al-anon meetings for 20 years and came away from my first meeting thinking..."What a bunch of losers, as well as... I heard some interesting things here."
As a professional family substance abuse counselor, I encourage my clients to attend Al-anon and find out if it is something they wish to incorporate in their recovery. Some swear by it, others are shunned.
I have compiled a list of 16 opinions; 8 hip-hip hooray! 8 bah humbug!
See these at; The Huffington Post
Also see; Thank you and I invite you to visit my website at www.familyrecoverysolutions.com
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Dual Recovery Anonymous is an independent, nonprofessional, twelve step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness. We are chemically dependent (alcoholic / addict) and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.
The many terms of dual disorders
The term dual diagnosis is often used interchangeably with the terms co-morbidity, co-occurring illnesses, concurrent disorders, comorbid disorders, co-occurring disorder, dual disorder, and, double trouble. Professional literature has used a confusing array of terms and acronyms to describe co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis.
Many problems
Individuals who experience a dual diagnosis often face a wide range of psychosocial issues and may experience multiple interacting illnesses (more than two). The term "co-occurring disorders" is becoming a common term used to refer to dual diagnosis, or co-occurring substance abuse disorders and psychiatric or emotional illnesses.
Dual Recovery Anonymous defines "dual diagnosis" as meaning that an individual has two separate but very interrelated diagnoses:
- A psychiatric diagnosis
- A substance abuse diagnosis which may include both drugs and alcohol
An individual is in dual recovery when they are actively following a program that focuses on their recovery needs for both their chemical dependency and their psychiatric illness.
Our Second Tradition states that: "D.R.A. has two requirements for membership;
- a desire to stop using alcohol and other intoxicating drugs, and
- a desire to manage our emotional or psychiatric illness in a healthy and constructive way."
More at; Dual Recovery Anonymous
See also;
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Alcoholism, ACOA Top Posts
Many articles have proved very popular over the last few years. These are the most popular.
- Alcohol and Sexuality
- 10 Masturbation Myths
- 10 Reasons for Low Libido
- 12-Step Speaker Tape Links
- 7 Effective Ways To Deal With Difficult People
- About
- Alcohol Related Brain Injury
- Alcohol side effects
- Alcoholic Family Roles
- Better Oral Sex
- Cannabis and mental health
- Character Defects
- Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA’s)
- Dysfunctional family
- Erotic Fantasy
- Foreplay Before Play
- Learn to recognize stress
- Lotus Eaters and Marijuana
- Male and Female Condoms
- Mature Women and Sex
- Most Effective Form of Harm Reduction
- Porn Addiction
- Relapse is never an accident
- Sensual Massage
- Sex for Men Over 50
- Sex is Good for your Health
- Signs and symptoms of eating disorders
- The Grief Club
- The Sexual G-spot, Male and Female
- Where do you have sex?
- Which sexual acts can transmit HIV?
- Women’s Sexual Fantasies
- Women’s Sexual Arousal
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