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Codependent Recovery – Has their addiction become your addiction? - By Dean TaraborelliNon-12 Step Recovery - By Dean TaraborelliHolistic Addiction Treatment offers a healing pathway to sustainable recovery - By Dean Taraborelli- Drinking Addiction: Why Alcohol is One of the Most Dangerous Substances - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Anica OaksWhen you think of dangerous substances that you could get addicted to, you might think about cocaine, heroin and other substances of the same nature. However, alcohol is among the top substances that are abused, and there are quite a few reasons why it's highly addictive. Not only does alcohol ...
Views: 197 - What to Expect From Drug Rehab Centers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2017 from Lora DavisIf you or your loved one is suffering from alcoholism and addiction, the best decision you can ever make is to enroll in a drug treatment center in Texas. There are many rehabilitation facilities and most of them have unique addiction treatment programs depending on the kind of addiction that a ...
Views: 216 - Is Alcoholism/Addiction a Disease? You Might be Surprised... - by Asking “is alcoholism a disease” to most people we bump into on the street will get you an answer of yes. Asking a doctor and many other professionals about the disease concept of addiction will result in something quite different.
Who Says It Is A Disease?
o Most members of 12 step ...
Views: 401 - 21st Century Help for Substance Use Disorders: 12-Step Programs are NOT the Only Way! - by The most widely-known group when thinking of where to send people with an alcohol or drug problem is AA (or any 12-step program). However, most widely known does not equal the most effective. In fact, it doesn't work for most people, so they are still out there not getting the help they need. It ...
Views: 362 - Top 10 Best Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous List - by Top 10 Best Alcoholics Anonymous Alternatives List
Over the past few years, I have examined the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous and a lively discussion has followed these posts. AA is a group that many have very strong feelings about - both positive and negative. For some, AA has been a ...
Views: 487 - Overcoming Addiction: Believe It Or Not It Is Possible - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2017 from Anica OaksAddiction can ruin lives, derail dreams and finally, it can even kill. When you are living in the throes of your addiction can seem like there is no way out, and that no one can help you. Long term addiction can change a personality, ruin someone financially, separate you from your family and ...
Views: 529 - 5 Ways to Pick Up the Pieces After a DUI - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2017 from Adora CollinsBeing convicted of driving under the influence can completely derail your life. Not only could you have to empty your bank account to cover court fees, fines, legal representation and other costs, but in many states, that DUI may be a black mark on your driving record forever. It may be more ...
Views: 611 - Easy to Read Facts about Commonly Used Illegal Drugs - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Rubby WilliamThe drug addiction continuous to curse the entire world. It is a problem that is increasing excessively all over today. Drugs can do nothing, but restrain the addicted person to achieve any other thing life. People sometimes think that they can’t become addictive to them but the fact is, drugs ...
Views: 607 - How College Can Fuel Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Kitt WakeleyIf you’re a new college student, you are exposed not only to a higher level of education, but a newfound freedom and independence. You will get the opportunity to meet various people and learn about different cultures due to the wide array of ethnic groups on many college campuses. However, ...
Views: 412 - Is Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hereditary - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Amy RothermelMany people who have suffered from addiction or have a loved one who does, will likely, one time or another, question whether drug and alcohol addiction are hereditary. It’s an understandable concern for anyone interested in ending addiction. People want to know if their behavior, or that of ...
Views: 407 - ***Prescription Drug Use and Psychological Dependence - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliThe Deep Attachment of Psychological Dependence with Prescription Drug Use Prescription drug use is a public health epidemic in the U.S. with addiction and overdose rates at an all time high. At the heart of these issues is a powerful and double-pronged compulsion to use them—a dependency ...
Views: 1245 - ***Challenging the Expectation of Failure in Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliChallenging the Expectation of Failure History is helpful to us in many ways. We can learn from what hasn’t worked as we continue to pursue solutions, for example. Our ‘failures’ can point us in new directions if we use them as ‘research’ rather than reasons to stagnate or give up. Like ...
Views: 2001 - ***What Makes a Truly Holistic Recovery Program? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWe Have Living Proof that You Can Re-write, Re-experience and Re-create Your Life The Sanctuary at Sedona is a non-12 Step holistic addiction recovery program. We were founded by Dean Taraborelli who was a self-proclaimed ‘chronic relapser’, unsuccessfully seeking addiction recovery for 30 ...
Views: 1618 - Addiction and Perception Disorder: Seven Things You Should Know - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Charles G. HannaAddiction is cunning, baffling and powerful, and even after my surrender it kept trying to manipulate my mind to make me slip and destroy my recovery. I am alive today only because of the miracle I experienced one day in treatment. As I entered my room and walked by a mirror, I glimpsed ...
Views: 699 - ***Holistic Addiction Recovery from a Higher Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHeal the Underlying Trauma for Full Recovery The Sanctuary at Sedona began with a vision of helping others achieve a full and sustainable recovery from addiction. That continues to be our mission. We have been fortunate enough to witness full recovery in the lives of many throughout the ...
Views: 1173 - ***Make An Informed Decision About the Addiction Recovery Help You Seek - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliAddiction Recovery Programs Take on Many Forms Trying to choose the right addiction recovery program these days can be really confusing. The field has exploded with options. It’s always difficult to know what to do in a time of crisis. It’s also difficult to sort through the overwhelming ...
Views: 2431 - Benefits of exercises while undergoing drug addiction recovery - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Best CatcherDrug addiction is a chronic brain disease which causes an individual to be compulsive to seeking and using drugs. Despite the fact that there are harmful consequences of the drug, the addicted individual lacks discipline. Fortunately, there are drug addiction treatments which should be ...
Views: 432 - ***A Coherent Life – At The Heart of Sustainable Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliHeartMath at The Sanctuary HeartMath is a therapeutic modality founded in well-documented research from the field of neurocardiology. Informed by the heart’s critical role in our overall health, HeartMath sessions are conducted with simple, user-friendly technology through which our clients ...
Views: 1860 - Defective Drugs – Be Careful, Be Safe - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Casey FlynnAround 48.7 percent of people in the U.S. use at least one prescription drug in a month, while 21.8 percent use more than three drugs monthly, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Statistics also indicate that, every year, around 2.3 billion drugs are provided or ...
Views: 459 - ***The Mind-Body Connection, Epigenetics and Holistic Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliWe used to believe that we are controlled by our genes and that DNA programs us like software does a computer. We thought that DNA communicated with us—as if we were downloading our fates—and that we had nothing to say about it. This was an incredibly disempowering view of how human life works. ...
Views: 1984 - Four Things to Know if You Plan to Sue for Defective Drug - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Korie CantorDefective drugs can pose a serious threat to your life, putting your health and wellbeing in jeopardy. You may require extensive hospitalization and treatment, resulting in lost days of work and subsequent income. Harmful side-effects of drugs are another danger associated with prescribed ...
Views: 478 - ***The Energy Body - Spirit and Holistic Healing for Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Dean TaraborelliA truly holistic approach to addiction recovery addresses the complete person in a concurrent way. This means that the body, mind, soul and spirit of an individual are simultaneously involved in the healing process. The Sanctuary at Sedona is such a program. To the best of our knowledge, we are ...
Views: 2517 - How Does Drug Rehabilitation Centers Work? - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Amy RothermelYou hear a different story from every recovering addict who has been through drug rehabilitation, because there is no one-size-fits-all solution to addition. Every person's path is different. However, there is a structured system for rehab that can provide anyone with valuable guidance. These ...
Views: 676 - SMART DRUGS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS - WHAT ARE THE CONCERNS - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Mathew ThompsonYou may be familiar with the legend behind Mozart and Salieri , two rival composers in the 18th Century . Salieri in his time was by far the more popular and successful composer and yet he was crippled by his jealously of Mozart . Although a master of his craft Salieri output was derivative ...
Views: 1180 - Five Ways to Help Your Teen Avoid a Relapse - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from Desiree PattonYour teen has relapsed. Despite whatever fear, disappointment, and frustration you may feel, you need to remain as calm as possible. Your loved one still needs your support. So, what can you do as a concerned parent to help them get back on the road to recovery? 1. Envision Relapse as a ...
Views: 717 - 5 Things You Can Do To Help Win the War on Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Anica OaksSubstance abuse is a massive problem in the United States and a few other countries. The United States has more than 23 million people who are addicted to drugs, alcohol and the like. Drug-related crimes run rampant throughout the United States, as well. U.S. citizens can participate in fighting ...
Views: 784 - Alcohol and the Body: 4 Long-term Effects of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Anica OaksDrinking huge amounts of alcohol over long periods can cause many negative effects on your body and mind. Alcohol is present in wine, beer, and liquor. It depresses the CNS (central nervous system) and can affect all the organs in your body, especially the brain and liver. When you start ...
Views: 828 - Knowing When to Seek Help - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Alexander WiseMany people joke about mental health issues and are perfectly comfortable doing so. “Oh, I’m just a little OCD” they say while straightening photos and lining up pencils. Or maybe explain with a slightly guilty laugh “You know me, always late and forgetful, blame it on my mild Bipolar.” All ...
Views: 612 - ***Can Intestinal Health Help Brain Function in Addiction Recovery ? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Dean Taraborelli5 Tips for Intestinal Health to Help Improve Brain Function Can intestinal health help brain function in addiction recovery ? It is easy to see why holistic practitioners urge their patients to make dietary changes, because more information is coming to light that shows a direct connection ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - ***Addiction Recovery and Human Electrical Body - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Dean Taraborelli3 Tips to Balance Addiction Recovery and Human Electrical Body to Achieve Physical Healing. Even if you don’t consciously realize it, there are electrical forces within your body that impact the functions that are keeping you alive. Nerve impulses are small electrical energy signals, and ...
Views: 1685 - Individual psychotherapy treatment for drug addiction - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Reela JhaDrug addiction treatment centers and alcohol rehabs utilize a variety of therapies to assist folks take back management of their lives. whereas these therapies will vary from place to put, they typically embrace cluster, family, and individual medical aid. These styles of medical aid look for to ...
Views: 578 - ***Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Codependency - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliWhy Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Codependency Codependency isn’t often thought of as an addiction, but it is possible for a person to develop codependency which strongly impacts the types of relationships they develop in their life. It is common for a codependent person to form a relationship ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - Run in with the Law? 5 Keys to Recovering Your Life - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Anica OaksA "run in" with the law for the average person usually means a traffic stop resulting in a DUI, a possession arrest or some kind of domestic dispute that escalates into more than just a shouting match. There are five things to remember when facing potential criminal charges. Keep Your Mouth ...
Views: 619 - 4 Serious Tips for Overcoming Substance Abuse - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Anica OaksSubstance abusers and their families often do not understand the complexity of the issue and what it requires to overcome addiction. As a result, repeated attempts to stop using substances usually ends in frustration on the part of family members, and the downward spiral into deeper distress on ...
Views: 1279 - Living With an Addict – Alcoholic - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Darlene LancerAlcohol Living with an addict can be a living hell. Unpredictable and dangerous, yet sometimes exciting and romantic. Never knowing when we’ll be blamed or accused. Not being able to dependably plan social events. As the addict becomes more irresponsible, we pick up the slack and do more, often ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Increasing Self-Esteem in Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Todd BranstonIf I spend time thinking about the various issues specific to addicted clients I come up with a few central themes. Many people need to find a sense of purpose, some need to find a sober place to live, and others need to find a way to earn income or repair family relationships. However, what is ...
Views: 1447 - 6 Tips For Finding Courage During Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Karleia SteinerRecovering from any addiction does not happen overnight. It could take years to get back to your old self. The withdrawal symptoms are difficult to deal with, too. With the right mindset and dedication to overcome, you will kick the nasty habit. Find 6 ways to muster enough courage to overcome ...
Views: 1065 - Stress and Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe Scripps Research Institute in California created a study that proved that stress had a direct correlation to addiction (and therefore substance abuse). Psychology Today captured the study in 2010 under the article title, “Stress Hormone Key to Alcohol Dependence”. It is no secret that stress ...
Views: 741 - Dr. Romance on To Help An Addicted Friend - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: I’ve been talking with clients a lot recently about what to do if someone you love or care for is self-destructing through addiction, or is making it difficult to be a friend because they’re out of control. We all have had some dramatic examples on television and in ...
Views: 1166 - Alcohol Vs Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Dennis SimsekAlcohol is a substance that should be avoided at all costs if you're consumed with generalized anxiety and experience panic attacks from time to time. Firstly, let's look at the reasons WHY I and many others may run to that fresh pint of beer from time to time: 1) Alcohol was a temporary ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - My experience with tennis, Italy and Anti Anxiety Medications - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI had to do something right away so that I could get a good night's sleep before the important tennis practice that I had the next day. After the practice would be a match in the afternoon, another typical day I had while training and playing professional tennis in Milan, Italy. Since I had my ...
Views: 1330 - ***Non-12 Step Recovery - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliSince the 1930’s 12 step recovery programs have become the preferred method to treat alcoholism, drug abuse, co-dependence, or other addictive behaviors. 12 step recovery programs are deeply rooted within the belief that addicts are powerless over their addiction and the key to sobriety is ...
Views: 3713(1 vote) - ***Codependent Recovery – Has their addiction become your addiction? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliMy loved one has only been sober for 1 month. Why aren’t they answering their phone? Did he/she relapse again? Oh no…not again. You call. They don’t answer. You drive by their favorite restaurant; their favorite bar. They aren’t there. You call their friends. No answer. There it ...
Views: 2754(1 vote) - ***Holistic Addiction Treatment offers a healing pathway to sustainable recovery - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Dean TaraborelliExperiencing a traumatic life event can often leave us feeling both mentally and spiritually debilitated. We are often unable to clearly see the road to recovery. Instead, we may find ourselves looking inside the hole of a deep abyss of bottomless pain. Somewhere along the way, we chose to ...
Views: 4085(1 vote) - The Facts about Substance Abuse Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Lara SchusterEntering a substance abuse program is the best way to overcome your drug or alcohol addiction. Your program may be versatile, understand that you may need to detoxify and then enter a rehab treatment or alternative program. Making the decision to get help is not a temporary fix for your problem; ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Stopping Drug Abuse Through Drug Rehab - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Bryan SacksDrug and alcohol abuse is much more common now than it was in the past. When illegal drugs first surfaced in the 1960s and 70s, drug use was completely unheard of in the social settings, and when the casual users became addicts, there was no help or solutions for them. As the use of drugs and ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Psychedelic Drugs may Hold some Medical Value - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Cheryl HinneburgBack in the 1960’s, the Woodstock era, psychedelic drug use was pretty common for the younger generation, who are today’s baby boomers. New studies now reveal that today’s young people might be just as likely to use psychedelic drugs. These drugs are known to stimulate the brain receptors ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - What To Expect From Going To An Abortion Clinic - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Melissa ClantonAn abortion is rarely an easy decision to make and is something that will require significant contemplation. It can quite often help to visit your local abortion clinic if you are unsure about terminating the fetus or deciding to proceed with the pregnancy. These clinics provide much more than ...
Views: 1034 - Losing Your Will To Live - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia Ortizo many people suffer from such severe dis-ease that they lose their will to live. They live with constant "pain" never believing that life could and can be better. I know this to be true because I used to be one of them until I made the choice to embrace life and all that it is. Easier said ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - The Top 7 Myths about Relapse - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Jarred ManasseIf you or a loved one have just come out of a stint in rehab, the main focus is to now stay and remain sober from drugs or alcohol. However, this is sometimes easier said than done. There are so many misconceptions about relapse, that’s why in this article; we aim to set the record ...
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