Do you have a habit of strting things well and ending up in disater situations? Is self-defeating and self-saboatging behavior becoming the norm instead of the exception? Here are some quick tips to help you out: 1. What is your payoff? What is it t...

Are you engaged in self-defeating and self-saboatging behavior? Do you tend to end up with a mess when things started out so well? I am a big believer in the idea that every action we take is done for reason. 1. What is your payoff? What is it that ...

An addictive relationship is no fun, though many, many, people are in dysfunctional relationships that are not in their best interests. Bad relationships lead to abuse, drug use, depression, and to people's lives being negatively affected. Addictive relat...

To achieve success in alcohol addiction recovery, 3 realizations most occur simultaneously.Recovery from addiction is a very complex process, but can be broken down to easily understood concepts. Here are 3 fcators that need to be in plcae for alcohol add...

Perfectionism may seem like a desirable trait to have, but it can often turn into more of an obstacle than an asset. When you consider the fact that no one is perfect, perfectionists are setting themselves up for futility and disappointment. Perfection...

Are you sliding slowly into a bab relationship? Is your ideal partnership starting to lose its excitement, or worse becoming a dysfunctional relationship? Oftentimes couples go through what seems like an eternal rough patch while being oblivious to the...

We all know drug and alcohol addiction occurs. We also know some people can use and not get addicted. We all know that they are both injurious to our health. Then why is it that the addiction to drugs and alcohol is increasing everyday? Why do people stil...

Guilt is the emotional reaction people may feel if they believe they are directly or indirectly responsible for something bad happening. Feelings of guilt arise when you feel bad about your behavior and its consequences. This is different from the feeling...

Early drug addiction recovery is a delicate and dangerous time. The possibility of relapse can be high. Here are some tips that may help you through the adjustment period. These action items, if completed will really help out, and increase chances fr s...

Just take a gamble - you might win big! The lure of easy money is powerful. What if you could spend a single dollar and win millions in the lottery? You start out buying one ticket, then another and another - but you never win anything substantial. You ...

Drug and alcohol addiction is never suffered alone. Drug abuse affects all walks of society. Whether you or someone you care about is struggling with a dependency- there is effective treatment available. Listed below are basic questions to guide you on th...

Drug addiction is devastating in many different ways. Perhaps the worst is that the drugs keep the person addicted by changing the chemical balance in the brain. When a drug addict makes the decision to quit it will be the most difficult time in his or he...

When you drink alcohol, your baby does too. According to leading experts, the consumption of alcohol, during pregnancy is the leading known preventable cause of mental and physical birth defects in the United States. It has also been shown to be the le...

Drug abuse is a very serious problem in many places in the world, particularly the United States. What starts out as a simple curiosity or use that is considered social may result in a serious addiction. Many individuals start using a particular drug a...

There are certain mindsets or points of view that can be counter-productive to good communication. These errors in thinking, and if taken to the extreme, can inhibit both personal growth and growth in relationships. Here is the list: 1. All or nothing ...