Health impacts of long term alcohol misuse
Long term abuse of alcohol creates medical risks to individuals and may contribute to many cases of illness and premature death.
Friday, March 12, 2010
The Long Term Hangover
Women’s Sexual Addiction
Womens Sexual Addiction
Sex addiction: not just for men
Any time I met a guy who didn’t respond to me sexually, it would make me determined to have him,”Spirituality is an Awakening
Spirituality is an Awakening
“Spirituality is an awakening—or is it all the loose ends woven together into a mellow fabric?
“Spirituality is an awakening—or is it all the loose ends woven together into a mellow fabric?
What is Problem Gambling?
What is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling is gambling to the extent that it causes emotional, family, legal, financial or other problems for the gambler and the people around the gambler.
Problem gambling is gambling to the extent that it causes emotional, family, legal, financial or other problems for the gambler and the people around the gambler.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Me, Myself and I
Me, Myself and I
What is the purpose of the 12 Steps?
All addicts, alcoholics, compulsive gamblers, sex addicts and codependents have the following focus – Me, Myself and I.
This one of the main motivations for seeking treatment or recovery. This ‘me, myself and I’ focus is hurting too much. The addiction no longer works to relieve the pain.
I’m a Clergy Alcoholic in AA
Im a Clergy Alcoholic in AA
I am a Roman Catholic priest, a pastor of souls with the title of monsignor. I am also an alcoholic. A few months ago, I celebrated an anniversary of ordination. A month before that, I celebrated a more important anniversary, my fourth as a member of A.A.
I am a Roman Catholic priest, a pastor of souls with the title of monsignor. I am also an alcoholic. A few months ago, I celebrated an anniversary of ordination. A month before that, I celebrated a more important anniversary, my fourth as a member of A.A.
Sex and Healthy Relationships
Sex and Healthy Relationships
All relationships are different, of course, but healthy ones have at least five important qualities in common.
All relationships are different, of course, but healthy ones have at least five important qualities in common.
The acronym S.H.A.R.E. can help you remember these qualities.
Stools and Bottles
Stools and Bottles
Stools and Bottles uses the concept of a barstool (the seat and three legs) and eight bottles to represent the importance of the first four steps (of the Twelve Steps) of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Stools and Bottles uses the concept of a barstool (the seat and three legs) and eight bottles to represent the importance of the first four steps (of the Twelve Steps) of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Official AA Websites
Official AA Websites
These are some of the Alcoholics Anonymous websites around the world.
These are some of the Alcoholics Anonymous websites around the world.
Online AA Meetings
Online AA Meetings
Online AA Offers Digital Assistance for Recovery
Many things can prevent people from attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings in person,Hepatitis C – Does sexual transmission occur?
Hepatitis C & Does sexual transmission occur?
Although there is some uncertainty about hepatitis C (also called hep C) being transmitted sexually, it’s not classified as an STI (sexually transmissible infection). General scientific knowledge supports this position.
Although there is some uncertainty about hepatitis C (also called hep C) being transmitted sexually, it’s not classified as an STI (sexually transmissible infection). General scientific knowledge supports this position.
People Pleasers
People Pleasers
Have you ever been around people-pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety-producing.
Have you ever been around people-pleasers? They tend to be displeasing. Being around someone who is turned inside out to please another is often irritating and anxiety-producing.
Porn Addiction
Porn Addiction
This is a self-assessment quiz from Sex Addicts Anonymous for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. These apply equally to heterosexual, gay and lesbian people.
This is a self-assessment quiz from Sex Addicts Anonymous for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. These apply equally to heterosexual, gay and lesbian people.
12 Steps and Post Traumatic Stress
12 Steps and Post Traumatic Stress
Applying the 12 Step Approach to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Applying the 12 Step Approach to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Smoking and Erectile Dysfunction
Smoking and Erectile Dysfunction
Men who smoke cigarettes run an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction, and the more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk,
Men who smoke cigarettes run an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction, and the more cigarettes smoked, the greater the risk,
Styles of Enabling Behavior
Avoiding and shielding: Any behavior by the codependent covering up for, or preventing the abuser, or self from experiencing the full impact or harmful consequences of drug use.
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