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29th September 2009
One of the greatest challenges in life is understanding just how powerful our thoughts are. Many of us learn this the hard way - myself included. After spending most of my early life caught up in negative thought patterns, it occurred to me that I had cre... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
It is easy to become addicted. We are all creatures of habit. Habits provide a sense of certainty, security and stability in our lives. When they are disrupted our sense of well being becomes easily threatened. However, when we depend upon a habit for our... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Love. We need it from the moment we are born to thrive. We might survive but we do not thrive without abundant love. No wonder we work so hard to get it. No wonder we try to be perfect and do everything right to have control over getting love. No wonder w... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Compulsive and problem gambling is a problem that, left unattended, can ruin the life of any gambler and those close to the gambler. Like other addictions such as alcohol, smoking, or drugs, gambling addiction is a psychological disorder that impairs a pe... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
When our self esteem is low, we tend to have the habit of picking at ourselves. Little self criticisms enter our thoughts constantly, and a lot of the time we do not even realize we are doing it! We just feel crumby. It is simply a bad habit to pick at yo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
When you were a small child, your painful emotions may have felt too overwhelming to feel. If you experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, your little body was not big enough to manage the painful feelings. If you were neglected, unseen, misunder... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Dealing with addicted family members is always a big challenge. There are some important issues to explore when someone you love is harming themselves.
ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEM?
People use various addictions to avoid their painful feelin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Drugs can crush a marriage, but you can find out how to save my marriage. Drugs can lead to the end of the best marriage, and it can fall apart fast. If you know for a fact that your spouse is hooked, you need to take action as soon as possible. That sure... Read >
Author: Poppss29th September 2009
The underlying basis of all addictions - and alcohol is no exception - is the avoidance of pain. While there is evidence that some people have genetic and biological predispositions toward alcoholism, not all people with these predispositions abuse alcoho... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
With the increase of binge and underage drinking are we heading for problems of an epidemic scale? Is the fun and free living going to come back and haunt us in the not so distant future? Well it is certainly possible as diabetes, liver failure and so man... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Anger is a lethal force that undermines our lives in all kinds of ways. Sometimes it erupts openly and other times it camouflages itself and covertly undermines your life. Some experience anger as strength and power. They feel it is necessary in order to ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Real addictions are a very grave matter and while trading doesn’t involve the consumption of any substances, there are those that believe that trading is truly addictive. The tremendous emotional rushes that most traders experience both prior to placin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
A man once asked: “Why are you in business? Dumb question! Answer; because I want to make more money, and have more time.
So doesn’t that pretty much sum it up for most of us?
We all work at least one job, and some of us work two or three, and ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Survival is one of the most demanding and challenging issues that we face as humans!
Survival challenges us through many different issues such as: child abuse, sexual abuse, birth, death, job loss, health problems, low self-esteem, relationship ups and... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
with what is on the inside of us. Who we are on the inside, seems to show up on the outside no matter how hard we try to hide it. You have no doubt heard of people wearing their hearts on their sleeves and this is because what is in our hearts are some de... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Research and clinical practice has demonstrated that co-occurring disorders (addictions and mental health issues occurring together) are the rule, not the exception. This leaves many people who were trained as psychologists, mental health counselors and m... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Though it may not be true for the younger people who are part of the dating world, there are some dating singles that won’t always know what they do want in a partner. However, the longer you date and the older you get you will probably be very certain ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Activities - such as sports, creative projects, reading, work, TV, meditation - can be a wonderful way to relax, express yourself, or connect to yourself. Or they can be an addiction. How can you know the difference?
* Angie would surf the channels... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Self Improvement has become mainstream. In the last few years, since I have been writing articles and submitting them to article sites, I’ve noticed that the category of “Self Improvement” has been showing up lately when it was never there before. T... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can’t handle my pain.
2. I am unworthy and unlovable.
3. Others are my source of love.
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can’t handle my pain.
2. I am unworthy and unlovable.
3. Others are my source of love.
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can’t handle my pain.
2. I am unworthy and unlovable.
3. Others are my source of love.
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
(This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on addiction).
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can’t handle my pain.
2. I am unwor... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Quit Smoking Without Cravings with a System That Heals Smoke Damaged LungsOrdinarily, smoking is one of the most difficult addictions to quit. In fact, some researchers say that it is easier to get off heroine than cigarettes. And as a result, millions o... Read >
Author: jamie mcintyre22nd September 2009
For people who are struggling with drug addiction, the good news is that there are now many treatment programs available to help them with their recovery. At one point in time, treatment programs for drug addiction were cold and stark addressing only the... Read >
Author: Mervin Hester22nd September 2009
Drug addiction knows no boundaries and doesn't pick or choose who it will affect. Celebrity drug addiction is commonplace today in the business, and it is just spotlighted more because of the high profiles of today's celebrities. It's not uncommon to he... Read >
Author: Mervin Hester22nd September 2009
For decades now, drug use and addiction has grown enormously. What was once an epidemic in lower class urban cities, has rapidly spread throughout the country, subtly leaving its lasting effect. As drug use spreads, there are those who believe that the on... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
There is a wonderful anachronism for FEAR:
False
Evidence
Appearing
Real
Much of the fear in our lives is based on false evidence.
Our bodies are designed to respond with the fight or flight mechanism to real and present danger - such as bein... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
You know the feeling. There’s an important project to work on and you know that once you complete it, you’ll not only be able to relax but you’ll also be able to generate revenue from the venture. However, you find yourself putting it off - doing ev... Read >
Author: Monique Gallagher, BS, BA07th September 2009
Initially it may not seem easy how to control anxiety attacks but with time and practice you will successfully be in charge of the emotional upheaval. Most of us feel worried because our emotions often cannot face the situations bravely.
But if you hav... Read >
Author: Ricky K Lim07th September 2009
Does anger have power? Are you being powerful when you are angry? The answers to these questions depend on what you mean by power. Certainly you can intimidate many people with your anger - especially children or others who are physically weaker than you,... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.03rd September 2009
Lately I have been paying particular attention to the symptoms of alcoholism and how to tell the difference between a heavy drinker versus an alcoholic; I have also tried to get people to recognize in my alcoholism books the damage alcohol creates with ou... Read >
Author: EdPhilips03rd September 2009
Lately I have been paying particular attention to the symptoms of alcoholism and how to tell the difference between a heavy drinker versus an alcoholic; I have also tried to get people to recognize in my alcoholism books the damage alcohol creates with ou... Read >
Author: EdPhilips02nd September 2009
The underlying basis of all addictions - and alcohol is no exception - is the avoidance of pain. While there is evidence that some people have genetic and biological predispositions toward alcoholism, not all people with these predispositions abuse alcoho... Read >
Author: Dhamo12331st August 2009
Every person that is willing, can improve their health provided that they follow these 5 simple guidelines: Eat right, stay optimistic, sleep well, work out, and always work towards your goals. Follow these and you will become happier, more productive and... Read >
Author: Brandon McVey30th August 2009
It is easy to become addicted. Habits provide a sense of certainty, security and stability in our lives. When we depend too much upon a habit for our sense of well being, it is easy for it to develop into an addiction.
Addiction to anger is one of the... Read >
Author: jagdeep58026th August 2009
There are a number of ways both heavy and light smokers can choose from to quit smoking. They are: laser treatment, replacement therapy, hypnosis, to just name a few. But using hypnosis to stop smoking is considered by many to be the most effective. I... Read >
Author: Anne Keats25th August 2009
The Shopping Addiction Scenario
A lot of people rely on making purchases to make themselves feel better. This is not a bad thing at all, it is a normal behavior that if controlled, will not upset the financial stability of an individual. Still, even if... Read >
Author: Ritchie23rd August 2009
Not long after the untimely death of Michael Jackson, Prince will present a tribute to the King of Pop this autumn in Monaco. Some fans think that Prince is the least likely candidate to cover the late Michael Jackson's hits. Still others feel that Prince... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd August 2009
The human tendency towards addiction or habit is nothing new. It is more likely that addictions in its different forms will be always around us as long as mankind survives in this world. There are many individuals all across the world who are either addic... Read >
Author: Tejrin Raghav19th August 2009
The underlying basis of all addictions - and alcohol is no exception - is the avoidance of pain. While there is evidence that some people have genetic and biological predispositions toward alcoholism, not all people with these predispositions abuse alcoho... Read >
Author: Dhamo19th August 2009
Anger is a lethal force that undermines our lives in all kinds of ways. Sometimes it erupts openly and other times it camouflages itself and covertly undermines your life. Some experience anger as strength and power. They feel it is necessary in order to ... Read >
Author: megh.sagaciti17th August 2009
New York drug rehab centers address a variety of addictions. New York City's location provides easy access to numerous other cities in just a few hours' drive, making it a very attractive hub for drug traffickers. There are drug detoxification and rehabil... Read >
Author: Crystal16th August 2009
Dear Health Conscious Friend,
If you really want to quit smoking for good you need to use the best way to quit smoking and avoid all others. This may appear controversial at first but let me explain.
One of the popular ways to treat addictions or mala... Read >
Author: Jan13th August 2009
This life is too short and needs to be lived in the most creative and constructive manner. We all suffer from times that are trying and testing and on many occasions feel that we just can’t carry forward anymore. Many among us feel that we do need the h... Read >
Author: Steve13th August 2009
All kinds of disorders and addictions have an origin in some unfulfilled desire or ambition that coerces the patient into taking some extreme steps. In majority of the cases these extreme steps lead to some bizarre consequences that are detrimental to the... Read >
Author: Steve11th August 2009
If all the jinxes of human lives are short listed then alcohol and drug addition will come at the forefront position. According to a recent report, there are millions of people all around the world suffering from the nuisance of these addictions and these... Read >
Author: Steve07th August 2009
Did you know your skin is the largest organ within your body? The job of your skin is to provide a protective covering for the other organs of your body. It is what controls our internal body temperature and acts as a fine indicator of our overall health ... Read >
Author: John Russell04th August 2009
This is the question that many families ask themselves when faced with the dilemma of sending a loved one into one of these programs. It is also a hard question to answer, because there are so many factors involved. One of these is time spent in a program... Read >
Author: briangarvin02nd August 2009
We all want to live healthy lives, but sometimes it is hard to know where to start. This article will discuss seven basic ways to improve your health. These are a few things we can start to get back on a healthy track of life.
1. Wash your hands freque... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz31st July 2009
In clinical terms, this means rapid heart beat, a little sweating, dilation or constriction of the pupils of the eye, a warm flush on the face, and a sense of greater sensitivity, concentration and perception.
These sensations of ‘high’ die down wi... Read >
Author: Lord Abnev Solutionfinders31st July 2009
Ask Yourself why you need to get a Cheap Colon Cleansing? And what are the benefits? Well, you may be able to get an answer to this question if you give an honest thought to the way the changing times have affected your lifestyle. And you're not alone in ... Read >
Author: Austin Rowe29th July 2009
Medications
The classical use of medications for alcoholism is to encourage abstinence. Antabuse (also known as disulfiram), for instance, prevents the elimination of chemicals which cause severe discomfort when alcohol is ingested, effectively preve... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th July 2009
Are you into some body supplement, or do you take natural nutritional supplements of some sort? If yes, welcome to the club. There are actually hundreds of millions of people globally who use nutritional supplements and natural health care treatments and ... Read >
Author: fredburfell23rd July 2009
When some people think about a drug treatment center then they often think of stereotypes from movies or TV shows: people shuffling down white walled halls to group rehab sessions in hospital gowns and slippers. While there are many treatment centers t... Read >
Author: Sibley Haley22nd July 2009
The hustle and bustle of modern life has increasingly made winding down at night more difficult. As a result more people are turning to sleeping pills. In fact the use of sleeping pills has risen by 50% among Americans over 45 years of age in recent yea... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th July 2009
All those people who are suffering from the ill effects of alcohol and drugs and want to come back to a normal life, here is good news for them. Those days are gone when people had to roam around in the search for an addiction treatment center. But, now t... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso16th July 2009
Just as in all things God knows how much each man, woman, and child can take when it comes to bearing grief and sorrow. What I would like to do is tell you how He heals through inspired poetry. Bear with me as I make an analogy to the healing of Jonah's... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th July 2009
Before we can look at a cure we need to recognize what, exactly, alcohol is and how it affects us mentally, physically and spiritually. I bring spirituality into it for those of us who believe in something greater than ourselves, like a Creator or God. No... Read >
Author: EdPhilips15th July 2009
All those people who are suffering from the ill effects of alcohol and drugs and want to come back to a normal life, here is good news for them. Those days are gone when people had to roam around in the search for an addiction treatment center. But, now t... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso11th July 2009
Human body is the highest and the best creation in the whole world. No other machine is as developed and as advanced as this marvelous creation. At the same time no other thing in this whole magnificence called existence is as complex and yet simple as th... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso11th July 2009
If the names of world’s most threatening aspects to the human civilization are short listed then the name of addiction would come on the top. It has been revealed that one out of five youths is engaged in any kind of addiction. People fall into addictio... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso10th July 2009
Eating disorder is one disease that is the most deceptive in nature. Quite unlike the other disorders like the drug abuse, substance abuse as well as alcohol abuse this disorder might be present in the patient and still the patient might not cognize it. T... Read >
Author: Steve09th July 2009
If you or anyone that you know would care for more information regarding this post, feel free to visit For as long as anyone can remember, relationships have never been easy. For some couples, it may not always seem that it takes a lot of work for them to... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,09th July 2009
According to the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis, Los Angeles is one of the nation’s principal illicit
drug production and distribution centers in the United States. One of the reasons for this is because drug t... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor08th July 2009
The most important thing asked or expected from any drug rehabilitation centre is that the patients are treated with lots of care and concern. And there is no doubt that hope trust foundation offers the best and the most comfortable rehabilitation centre ... Read >
Author: Alien06th July 2009
Are you into some body supplement, or do you take natural nutritional supplements of some sort? If yes, welcome to the club. There are actually hundreds of millions of people globally who use nutritional supplements and natural health care treatments and ... Read >
Author: Online Writer06th July 2009
I adore my freedom. In fact, I would go so far as to say it is my most important value. I agree with Christopher Morley who said, "There is but one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way." This, to me, is freedom.
I also think Ameri... Read >
Author: Denise Ryan27th June 2009
Millions of people are addicted to drugs. Hundreds of thousands of people die every year due to consumption of drugs. More than half of the crimes that are committed around the world are due to drug and other addictions. These are not just statistics but ... Read >
Author: mattbrindisi27th June 2009
Millions of people are addicted to drugs. Hundreds of thousands of people die every year due to consumption of drugs. More than half of the crimes that are committed around the world are due to drug and other addictions. These are not just statistics but ... Read >
Author: mattbrindisi23rd June 2009
First of all, we have to look at a little known neurological discipline called Electroencephalography. What is this exactly and how does this relate to the power of the brain. Well, Electroencephalography is actually the recording of any and all sorts of ... Read >
Author: Greg Frost22nd June 2009
Many people who have had negative experiences from the past wish to avoid their feelings and they find many ways to do so. Some of these are different kinds of addictions that prevent them from "thinking too much" or getting in touch with their real feeli... Read >
Author: Dr. Robert Puff22nd June 2009
Boston’s drug situation continues to climb with the primary drugs of abuse being cocaine and heroin. As the crime rate also soars, the justice department has decided to try a new approach by helping addicts recover through drug rehab rather than doing p... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor19th June 2009
The real suffering of addiction can not be better understood like all those people who are alcohol and drug addicted and the near-dear ones of those people. There was a time when people used to search the appropriate addiction treatment programs which wil... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso19th June 2009
Addiction is one of the vital threats in the present times. Several people are suffering from the curse of this threat throughout their lives, because they don’t go for any addiction treatment programs. The time has changed and the medical sciences have... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso19th June 2009
Are you currently addicted to alcohol? Are you trying to kick the habit and turn your life around? Would you like to find a group the cares for you and truly wants to help get past your habit? Then look no further than Sober N Clean.
To help, recoveri... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott19th June 2009
Do you hate your addiction? Are you ready to kick it for good? Do you have no clue where to start? The Addicts Guide is here to help you kick your addiction for good. While The Addicts Guide was originally written for readers who had difficulty with alcoh... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott18th June 2009
Christian Alcohol Rehab Centers Promote Spirituality
Christian alcohol rehab centers promote spirituality and help people come out of the addiction to alcohol by reinstalling faith in God. People who come to these centers are restored to normal life by... Read >
Author: mattbrindisi18th June 2009
Christian Alcohol Rehab Centers Promote Spirituality
Christian alcohol rehab centers promote spirituality and help people come out of the addiction to alcohol by reinstalling faith in God. People who come to these centers are restored to normal life by... Read >
Author: mattbrindisi17th June 2009
Many individuals in the Boston area are addicted to drugs and alcohol and desperately need help for their addictions. The first step anyone can take to get help is finding a program that will be the perfect match for them. Narconon Arrowhead drug rehabili... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor12th June 2009
One of the most important aspects of raising healthy children is parents� presence in their children�s lives. Sadly, studies have shown that most parents spend well under 15 minutes per day actually communicating one on one with their children. The b... Read >
Author: Dr. Robert Puff11th June 2009
One of the ways that has been regarded as very effective in treating health issues is the use of hypnosis. This is especially so for mental and behavioral issues. And, since weight gain is a behavioral issue, many people are turning to weight loss hypnosi... Read >
Author: cgkirubadanier11th June 2009
One of the ways that has been regarded as very effective in treating health issues is the use of hypnosis. This is especially so for mental and behavioral issues. And, since weight gain is a behavioral issue, many people are turning to weight loss hypnosi... Read >
Author: cgkirubadanier10th June 2009
When in the world of weight gain, the problem in this whole upset of the human biology is actually rooted in the mind. Now when you start to gain weight, the reason behind this is usually psychological. Why do you eat over the limit? Hunger is a state of ... Read >
Author: Greg Frost10th June 2009
Opiate use both prescription and non prescription is an enormous problem in this country. It often begins with a prescription given to one buy a physician for some chronic pain condition, quickly the tolerance builds up requiring more opiate based medicat... Read >
Author: Content Creators10th June 2009
One of the ways that has been regarded as very effective in treating health issues is the use of hypnosis. This is especially so for mental and behavioral issues. And, since weight gain is a behavioral issue, many people are turning to weight loss hypnosi... Read >
Author: cgkirubadanier08th June 2009
How to Become Resilient!
By David Poles LMHC, CRC, LADC1
In my work at SECAP (St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, MA) and in my private practice at Newton Counseling Center, I often teach patients and clients the importance of becoming resil... Read >
Author: David Poles LMHC, LADC1, CRC05th June 2009
There are many individuals in the Dallas area that need help with addiction. In 2007, over 4,200 persons sought after treatment for methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine abuse. The first step anyone can take in getting help is finding a program that will be... Read >
Author: addictioprofessor04th June 2009
If you've ever wondered whether hypnosis to quit smoking actually works, the answer is yes. And no. Actually, it works for some people, and is completely ineffective for others. Why is that? How does hypnosis really work anyway, and how does it impact... Read >
Author: Joe M Bedard29th May 2009
Addiction can be compared to something of a disease. This is one of those queries about compulsion that is easier said than done to respond. There is a great deal public debate over the question of whether dependence is an illness, and we do not decide t... Read >
Author: Greg Frost21st May 2009
One thing that many of us anxiety-sufferers have trouble with is that sometimes we believe that everything will just come to us in our own time. This article will assert that is the case, but only if we do our part and do the work that is required of us.... Read >
Author: danstelter14th May 2009
Good relationships are about loving, respecting and honoring each other. A big part of loving someone is accepting them as they are. Do you respect and honor the ways in which your partner is different from you? Do you love who you are when you're togethe... Read >
Author: Brenda Adelman12th May 2009
Within the body is a medical library of knowledge about how it is to work. It knows when and how to release hormones and chemicals which fight infection, keep your heart beating and your lungs pulling oxygen from the air. Your body knows how to make babie... Read >
Author: John Adison11th May 2009
How can something be as simple as a CD be your key to life success. Well it isn’t actually the medium that is important when looking at the technology of subliminal CD’s, it is more of the process and the engineering of these tracks and what they aim ... Read >
Author: Greg Frost11th May 2009
The term “addiction” is often used to describe when a person has an obsessive and compulsive need, which manifests itself in a physical dependence that is rooted more in psychology than anything else; on a particular drug or activity. The categories f... Read >
Author: Greg Frost11th May 2009
Making hidden subliminal messages work for you is quite simple actually, because you are quite divorced from the process in the first place. While this is not hypnosis, a method that has gained unpopular reviews because of the recent reports of abuses, hi... Read >
Author: Greg Frost11th May 2009
There are many things in life that are hindering us form a direct route to success and one of them is the lack of control some of us have in relation to our mind and our bodies. This can be seen in the disturbing number of people who have been addicted to... Read >
Author: Greg Frost08th May 2009
Chewing gummy balls are all time favorites of growing kids. Some say that these gummies enhance their style modes; others say that they eat those as they are good for gums. Even you will hear kids saying that they help exercise face muscles so they prefer... Read >
Author: Article Manager08th May 2009
Whether you are an alcoholic or just a heavy drinker, the time has come to stop drinking alcohol. It is a very big step to take and one that will change the rest of your life, but it is the right decision, so we are going to look at the best ways to keep ... Read >
Author: EdPhilips08th May 2009
Whether you are an alcoholic or just a heavy drinker, the time has come to stop drinking alcohol. It is a very big step to take and one that will change the rest of your life, but it is the right decision, so we are going to look at the best ways to keep ... Read >
Author: EdPhilips08th May 2009
Depending on your personality, will power and your natural tolerances against addictions, kicking the nicotine habit will possiblibly be one of the hardest things that you will ever have to do. If you have children however, you can use this to help motiv... Read >
Author: Steve S Scott06th May 2009
To give you a sense of the auction process, here’s a real-world example of my addictions put to the eBay test. I searched and found an item that I wanted, a “New York Pizza.” After reading the seller’s feedback (and skipping lunch), I wanted the i... Read >
Author: qzpcredit01st May 2009
This is a tough one. Is there a spiritual nature to prosperity and abundance or do the truly spiritual just not focus on it? Do they manifest by not focusing on manifesting? Superior business or technical skills can manifest wealth. Immaturity, addictions... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton17th April 2009
I am considered and I consider myself to be a moderately intelligent person,
I have insights, Thoughts and beliefs in many subjects.
This is why I find it so hard to explain to myself,
how is it possible that I keep falling to the same pits.
I am ... Read >
Author: David H. Mason16th April 2009
If you want to become a real estate investor, find a "fixer-upper" owned by an anxious seller. Finding distressed houses at bargain prices, fixing them up, and then selling them on a consistent basis can make you a multi-millionaire.
Why Sellers Sell A... Read >
Author: romeoicq09th April 2009
What would we do without alcohol? Would the world end? Would people not talk to each other? Would men and women not meet, get married, have children and live happily ever after? Who knows that answer to that when you are addicted to alcohol? The addic... Read >
Author: Drugrehab09th April 2009
When one thinks of drug rehabilitation, they do not conjure up the image of luxury, but one should. It is not necessary to put yourself into a cold, uncaring, institution. For you to have a real chance at recovery you have to be enveloped into a caring, ... Read >
Author: Drugrehab09th April 2009
People fall prey to prescription addictions just like people get addicted to illicit drugs. Prescription drug addiction is not only an addiction, but is very harmful to your body. Most prescriptions are given for short term treatment of pain, anxiety, d... Read >
Author: Drugrehab09th April 2009
Once upon time in your not so distant past you made the decision to try drugs or alcohol. For most of us, the first time we imbibed it was probably beer or marijuana and we certainly did it because we wanted to try something different. We did it because... Read >
Author: Drugrehab07th April 2009
The main objective of a drug rehabilitation center is to treat drug addiction and to help each patient rebuild a healthy, happy lifestyle. The fundamental of a quality drug rehabilitation center is personalized attention and individual care.
While drug... Read >
Author: Qayam Khan02nd April 2009
In the New York City, the addiction of drug among people particularly in youth is rapidly increasing day by day. The major part of addiction includes drug, smack, alcohol, and others. Here in New York the problem is deep rooted. In the record more than 30... Read >
Author: Alien31st March 2009
When you have a gambling addiction, there is nothing worse than that trip back from the casino. When you are addicted to gambling, there is probably no feeling of despair worse than that. Driving home broke, depressed, guilty, and disgusted with oneself i... Read >
Author: michelletee27th March 2009
Learn faster. This is one of the tangible benefits of brainwave entrainment. You can have entire volumes of encyclopaedias in your head, with information at hand whenever you need them to be. The problem most people have is that they are struggling with t... Read >
Author: Greg Frost17th March 2009
The people who go to the drug and alcohol rehabilitation center are the ones who are severely addicted to the consumption of drugs and alcohol and find it impossible to return to their lives free of these addictions. This is surely a dismal situation. The... Read >
Author: Alien17th March 2009
The patients in alcohol and drug rehab undergo a set of treatments which is made to educate them to get rid of addiction and attain personal freedom. Alcohol and drug rehabilitation is also known as “drug rehab” which covers all the terms used for med... Read >
Author: Alien10th March 2009
Drug addiction is a serious mental state that people must not fall victim to, unfortunately everyday people continue to use drugs, commit crimes and steal just for a few more dollars to fuel their fixation. Luckily, the 21st century has brought much more ... Read >
Author: Spark10th March 2009
Drug addiction is a serious mental state that people must not fall victim to, unfortunately everyday people continue to use drugs, commit crimes and steal just for a few more dollars to fuel their fixation. Luckily, the 21st century has brought much more ... Read >
Author: Spark02nd March 2009
Hypnotism, hypnotherapy, hypnosis...words we're all familiar with mainly due to performances on TV and stage by entertainers such as Paul Mckenna, Derren Brown and the like. They appear to work some kind of magic, seemingly able to make people do ridiculo... Read >
Author: Stevo27th February 2009
In spite of more acceptance for hypnotherapy now, it continues to fight against misinterpretations. How does hypnotherapy work and what does it seem to consist of?
Every day we slip into brief trances while watching T.V., or reading, in which our emoti... Read >
Author: ocdtreatment24th February 2009
For decades we have listened to the “experts” tell us recovery cannot happen until the addict or alcoholic hits bottom. Bottom for most alcoholics and addicts is jail, institutions, or death. Are you willing to wait?
No one, absolutely no one does ... Read >
Author: Coach Chez Wise,CC, Motivate 4 Success03rd February 2009
While enough is known about caring for your teeth, not enough is done about caring for the place where your teeth are resting. The gums never get looked after unless they get gum disease and that is a real pity as it is easily avoided. As long as you are ... Read >
Author: Mel C28th January 2009
Nothing is as hard as trying to cope up with a relationship when it is over. What started as two hearts coming together into a wonderful relationship suddenly encounters bad time and breaks up causing a lot of pain. Usually the break up is connected to th... Read >
Author: Chris J Roberts22nd January 2009
The makeup of the human body is quite unique. It is a blend of the tangible and the intangible, the physical and the meta physical, working in tandem, everyday to produce a machine of efficient proportions that cannot be emulated by science and technology... Read >
Author: Greg Frost22nd January 2009
Addiction is in your mind. That is one of the mantras of psychologists all over the world and the fact of the matter is, that is one of the truths of bad habits and cyclic dysfunctional behaviours. Anything from smoking, over eating, drugs, random addicti... Read >
Author: Greg Frost21st January 2009
We have all heard the term of mind over matter, but only recently can this be more than a popular maxim for self development therapists and a turnkey for casual people on the street to unleash their most powerful potentials on the world today
Your mind... Read >
Author: Greg Frost16th January 2009
Step One: Engage in self-reflection
I know -- easier said than done. Most of us go through our lives never really getting to know ourselves. After all, life offers us many distractions. Who has time for self-reflection? The only way to to be happy afte... Read >
Author: craig nathanson12th January 2009
Celebrity scandals discovered through the latest gossip on celebrities and backed up with pictures of the celebs on front page tabloids, produce jaw dropping OMG I can’t believe that happened reactions in supermarket lanes across the world. If you kne... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions08th January 2009
No Diet Candida Cleanse
Detoxifying our body can help eliminate food craving and other addictions. We can also expect to see a major weight loss during this diet. Losing 20-30 pounds in just under 2 weeks is really not uncommon. To see weight loss and ... Read >
Author: Lori06th January 2009
A glittering smile is very imperative for all of us as it speaks volumes about us, our emotions and our feelings. Also our smile is probably the very first thing to be noticed by all the people whom we meet everyday. So it is a must that we have a beautif... Read >
Author: Matt Wittchow05th January 2009
Another name for side effects of stopping smoking is withdrawal symptoms. And then there are side effects from the stop smoking aids depending on the individual and their addictions, which are used while trying to lessen the withdrawal symptoms. Fortunate... Read >
Author: Ash05th January 2009
There are many tangible benefits that self empowerment can bring into your life and this article lists down 3 of the most important ones that universally apply to anyone looking to bring some ray of light into them.
The first benefit is of course kicki... Read >
Author: Greg Frost05th January 2009
There are basically 2 ways you can look at trying to beat alcoholism or drug addiction. The first one is to go it alone and try to do it yourself. Or, you can try and get professional help and look into the various forms of treatment available.
I don't... Read >
Author: C-P05th January 2009
A lot of people find it hard to quit smoking on their own will. Even they are naturally strong-willed, a habit such as smoking can be hard to beat. At times like these, intervention may be needed; this may come in the form of counseling or a friendly supp... Read >
Author: suegold05th January 2009
There is an interesting relationship between addictive behaviour and reward systems. Many people focus on addictions as a way to escape reality, rewarding themselves with false happiness like highs or drunken binges and gambling sprees that pull them way ... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith05th January 2009
3. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood God
4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves
5. We admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith05th January 2009
Customers are wishing for a white christmas and the retail sales might be down in the UK but customers looking to get Laser Teeth Whitening are not holding back as they strive to remove the staining caused by years of abuse on their teeth. This fairly new... Read >
Author: jay swedworthy03rd January 2009
Foot Detox For Home
Detoxifying our body can help eliminate food craving and other addictions. We can also expect to see a major weight loss during this diet. Losing 20-30 pounds in just under 2 weeks is really not uncommon. To see weight loss and heal... Read >
Author: Lori29th December 2008
The addictions of technology of the modern people have forced the contemporary companies to evolve their products on a higher advanced note thus implementing more specification and tools to their widgets. Now-a-days, every individual craves for owning a d... Read >
Author: Sherrick15th December 2008
Many researchers believe that addiction is a behaviour that can be controlled to some extent and also a brain disease. And since some testing with functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) found that all addictions tend to cause nearly the same reactio... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith08th December 2008
Of course there are, and there is one right for you. No matter what your budget or your specific addiction, whether it be alcohol, cocaine, or even methamphetamines, there is an addiction treatment for you. You have a much better chance of becoming a rec... Read >
Author: Alicia Foster08th December 2008
For anyone who's never experienced the lip balm habit, it's hard to understand. Compared to other addictions, the economy, poverty, hunger, disease and personal tragedies, this problem is a minor inconvenience and it's almost embarrassing to mention. But ... Read >
Author: shassler08th December 2008
Experts can verify the availableness of shinning strips. Teeth shinning practitioners say that the with these strips on an ordinary beginning can reinstate one's superb grin. You can overlook about the stains in your teeth by caffeine and smoking. Some sh... Read >
Author: jay swedworthy02nd December 2008
Of course there are, and there is one right for you. No matter what your budget or your specific addiction, whether it be alcohol, cocaine, or even methamphetamines, there is an addiction treatment for you. You have a much better chance of becoming a rec... Read >
Author: Gale Bishop30th November 2008
The zenith of the human soul is to be able to take full control of the body and mind - having the ability to micro manage even the smallest aspect of the engine that is the human body. But unfortunately, in this day and age this is not the case and be... Read >
Author: Greg Frost25th November 2008
Millions of Americans suffer from drug and alcohol addiction. Victims who suffer from such addictions find that it's very hard to carry out their daily activities without these substances. Often, they are not even aware that they are addicted - until it i... Read >
Author: Gen Wright22nd November 2008
Take a moment to think about who you blame for your feelings of hurt, anger, resentment, aloneness, emptiness, loneliness, helplessness, inadequacy, shame, depression, anxiety, fear, and so on. What is really going on inside when you blame someone else fo... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.20th November 2008
Communication between parents and children often leads to a good solid relationship and mutual trust. The best way to do this is to let it come naturally. You have to teach your kids in such a way that they want to talk to you about their plans, goals, dr... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson20th November 2008
Communication between parents and children often leads to a good solid relationship and mutual trust. The best way to do this is to let it come naturally. You have to teach your kids in such a way that they want to talk to you about their plans, goals, dr... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson18th November 2008
Around the world, there are so many people who are addicted to the drugs and alcohol, but not all of them are found trying to cure themselves in the rehab centers. Most of these people enjoy the temporary so called peace that they feel during these addict... Read >
Author: Alien18th November 2008
There are so many people who have intentionally or unintentionally fallen into addiction to either drugs or alcohol. Once they realize that they have been addicted, then a question arises into their mind – what to do next? To cure such people there are ... Read >
Author: Alien18th November 2008
People often have a perception that if a person was a drug or alcohol addict, then he may never leave the addiction. But this perception is made false by the various rehab centers where not only the addiction of the patient is cured but the patient is alt... Read >
Author: Alien18th November 2008
Caffeine addiction can cause physical damage to the brain. At the same time, addiction can be the result of abnormal brain function. It's important to understand both how too much caffeine can harm your brain and how your brain anatomy can be the cause of... Read >
Author: Timothy Aaron Whiston10th November 2008
The term sexual addiction is used to describe the performance of a person who has a strangely intense sex drive or a fascination with sex.
Sex and the consideration of sex tend to dominate the sex addict’s thoughts, making it hard to work or engage i... Read >
Author: richersiamon30th October 2008
"Sooner or later, all of us must see that negative feelings toward another person is like tossing dust at him while the wind blows against us. It all comes back."
--Vernon Howard, Psycho-Pictography
Negative emotions, such as anger, blame, resentment... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.30th October 2008
Have you or a loved-one struggled with an addiction to cocaine, opium, crystal meth or heroine? You may wonder if the recoveries from such devastating addictions are possible. The answer to this question is �yes� provided that you get the right therap... Read >
23rd October 2008
At one time or another we have all said, "I am addicted to…"
The difference between the person that says that and an addict
is that that person is admitting that they know their behavior
is excessive.
The truth is they aren't addicted, and they ca... Read >
Author: Jessica Bradbury21st October 2008
Is religion an addiction? What is the definition of addiction and if religion is an addiction; how does it work? What causes sane, intelligent people to succumb to the power of religion? What aspect of religion keeps people in the faith when their intelle... Read >
Author: Roy Klienwachter21st October 2008
From what I’ve been able to ascertain the term “Children of Alcoholics” was first coined in 1945, by a psychiatrist who was treating a large number of people suffering from alcoholism. Apparently He began to notice a recurring pattern of family his... Read >
Author: Brian Diggins21st October 2008
Safe and effective Zoom tooth whitening and like anything in life customer demand the highest in standards and customer care and let us not forget bright white teeth after they have had their Zoom teeth whitening treatment.Enhance your looks with blue lig... Read >
Author: jay swedworthy15th October 2008
Many of us have abandonment wounds stemming from physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, being left or ignored, being ridiculed or teased, and so on. When these wounds get triggered in our adult relationships, we may turn to anger, compli... Read >
Author: Jim Lim13th October 2008
This article should be read in conjunction with the earlier article, “What’s Your Addiction?”
Ok, so the way to be free from any addiction first happens with an acknowledgement that there are things that happen through a compulsion to think, do ... Read >
Author: Angelo Campione07th October 2008
We usually think of drug or alcohol addicts when we think of addictions but you may be surprised on how much broader addictions are.
Firstly the definition of an addiction is “anything that compels you, in actions or thoughts, and you don’t feel yo... Read >
Author: Angelo07th October 2008
We usually think of drug or alcohol addicts when we think of addictions but you may be surprised on how much broader addictions are.
Firstly the definition of an addiction is “anything that compels you, in actions or thoughts, and you don’t feel yo... Read >
Author: Angelo Campione06th October 2008
If you are stock day trading out of addiction, you are unintentionally flushing your money down the toilet. You might not realize it, rationalizing your "investment" options as you watch your wealth dwindle with each trade.
Regardless of your investmen... Read >
Author: zebrinydeep0129th September 2008
Have you quit drinking, smoking or binge-eating and then fallen “off the wagon?” Maybe it’s because you haven’t had the kind of support system you need after you quit?
I quit drinking over 21 years ago now. A friend of mine just asked me the o... Read >
Author: Linda Joy Allan29th September 2008
Smoking is a very old practice, one that began when European explorers came to the Americas and learned about tobacco from the Natives. After this, it became all the rage in Europe and American tobacco fields supported the habit for years, pushing America... Read >
Author: mwnet16th September 2008
In the Natural Drug Rehabilitation Centre, the treatment is famous worldwide for the drug rehabilitation as the results here are tangible and effective. The 100% drug free environment helps a person to go through the treatment and win over his addictions.... Read >
Author: Alien09th September 2008
Research into good marriages indicates that the most important choice healthy couples make is to have good will toward each other. This may seems like a simple requirement, yet many couples have anything but good will toward each other. Instead, they make... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.08th September 2008
Meditation along with yoga is one of the most effective ways of relaxing and eliminating or coping with stress.
Meditation can help to rejuvenate the mind and the body and the balance that it can bring to your life can increase energy levels, eliminate... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield08th September 2008
From past few decades the treatment for drug and alcohol had been developed gradually. These treatments have started in the ancient times but we have enhanced treatment styles with developed equipment. In prehistoric times they used to think that these ad... Read >
Author: Alien03rd September 2008
Acid Reflux Disorder is a complex disease that is worth knowing. Yes, you read it right. If you or a loved one is suffering from it, then ample knowledge on the condition can make things a whole lot easier in terms of dealing with the various uncomforta... Read >
Author: Melvin Finn16th August 2008
The beauty of the internet is that it gives us instant access to anything that we want. From shopping, to gambling, to information, to meeting people, to doing things that we simply shouldn’t be doing. This beauty however, for many people, feeds an addi... Read >
Author: Jessica Bradbury15th August 2008
What kinds of people are prone to addictions or substance abuse? Many people are susceptible to these problems, especially people who suffer from depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, excessive stress, or are in a relationship they don’t like and don... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,13th August 2008
Quit smoking is an advice many people give to those who smoke. Smoking is a habit which is easy to acquire but difficult to leave. In the beginning it is occasional but soon turns into a regular habit.
Generally the people acquire this habit in their t... Read >
Author: Amber Smith13th August 2008
"This force [that keeps us always wanting] is known in several Buddhist traditions as the Wanting Mind. The Wanting Mind is always craving an experience different from the one it currently has."
--Brent Kessel, It's Not About the Money
There is nothin... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.29th July 2008
Drinking alcohol is one of the most dangerous addictions for the members. It is advisable for you to get the proper treatment to stop the alcohol.
It is one of the most important tasks for you to admit yourselves into drug rehabilitation program to sto... Read >
Author: Gary Zivkovich29th July 2008
Alcoholism advances in three stages. While mostly associated in its later stages, alcoholism can take many years to develop. The line between drinking and addiction is crossed when alcohol starts affecting the mind and the body of the drinker.
In the... Read >
Author: EdPhilips24th July 2008
Stop Overeating: Stop Being A Food Addict
When trying to stop overeating, it is important to realize that you may be dealing with an addiction. These days, at last, the problem of overeating is now seen by many as an addiction. A number of harmful st... Read >
Author: Mark C Roberts24th July 2008
Those suffering from addictions habitually engage in compulsive behaviors to avoid feelings of depression, anxiety, and other distressing mood states. Holistic Therapy offers opportunities to safely experience painful emotions while learning ways to mana... Read >
22nd July 2008
Shame is one of the most prevalent emotions you can undergo when dealing with sexual abuse. You may have the thought that you did something to deserve the abuse and therefore cannot have what you truly want as an adult. This can be an unconscious or consc... Read >
Author: Seth Lepore16th July 2008
Alcoholics Anonymous, more commonly known as AA is the world's largest self help group for people who want to kick their alcohol addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous is a group of men and women who have suffered from or are themselves suffering from alcoholism... Read >
Author: EdPhilips01st July 2008
There are so many people in North America that abuse a substance, many of whom refuse to get the help they need for various different reasons. Some believe that they don’t deserve to help themselves and feel they are destined to continue down the path t... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,25th June 2008
What is a smoking addiction?
A smoking addiction means a person has formed an uncontrollable dependence on cigarettes to the point where stopping causes emotional distress!
Why is smoking more difficult to overcome than other addictions?
Well, s... Read >
Author: Vcoach24th June 2008
It's time that you stop smoking. There are many reasons why, including your health, but there are other reasons that should make you stop as well. So many people are dealing with addictions to cigarettes and they don't even realize the negative affects th... Read >
Author: dukeboy13th June 2008
Just getting through a day can be a struggle for someone suffering from a depression. There are different forms of therapy and medication that can help the patient suffering this disease. Both can be given separately or in combination.
These treatments... Read >
Author: suegold11th June 2008
Smokers have been around for thousands of years, and the appeal of smoking has endured about as long. Today, millions of people smoke around the world, for their own sense of well-being, to fit in at social occasions and due to peer pressure and images o... Read >
Author: JHF SEO11th June 2008
You have found yourself drowning in debt. Credit card debt mainly. It may or may not be comforting to know that you are not alone. Credit cards are too easy to obtain and use. Combine this with our "buy it now and pay for it later" society and you hav... Read >
Author: True Debt Advisor29th May 2008
There are more and more people interested in how to hypnotize minds. What puzzles most people is that they actually have the ability and they may be using that ability without even knowing it. Hypnosis, although it is a science all to itself, is simply ... Read >
Author: Shane Wilson21st May 2008
An individual I know recently decided that she was going to kick the cigarette habit after a lifetime of smoking. She had made several attempts to quit in the past, but no matter what she tried, she always seemed to fail. It was after she realized that ... Read >
Author: Joan Marie Whelan20th May 2008
You have found yourself drowning in debt. Credit card debt mainly. It may or may not be comforting to know that you are not alone. Credit cards are too easy to obtain and use. Combine this with our "buy it now and pay for it later" society and you hav... Read >
Author: True Debt Advisor20th May 2008
Can you imagine an 11-year-old 5th-grader needing drug detox for Xanax -- or any drug? As appalling as the concept may seem, news reports across the country reveal that prescription drug abuse in middle schools these days isn’t unusual. And Xanax, one o... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart15th May 2008
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... Read >
Author: Bill Urell11th May 2008
Investing can be a high-risk game, but you are able to minimize your danger by making certain that you are not making any of these huge investment errors.
1. Not starting out early on. Numerous folks do not begin their investing while they're young bec... Read >
Author: Larry Haywood01st May 2008
Who else would like to receive free guided instruction and learn miracle of loosing weight with meditation?
“... people can develop control powers over pain and bleeding, over appetite, smoking, sleep, headaches. With mental exercises people can l... Read >
Author: Enigma16th April 2008
A great smile not only adds to your personality but it can also elevate your mood on days that you are feeling low. I believe, there is actually some magical power in a pleasantly upturned mouth, which makes the observer smile back automatically. It is th... Read >
Author: Brad Taylor08th April 2008
If you have been diagnosed as addicted to alcohol, drugs or gambling and have been admitted to an addiction recovery clinic, you are given utmost support to recover from your addiction. The staffs of the rehab centre, as well as your family and friends, a... Read >
Author: Perry Clayman Project07th April 2008
Most people easily recognize the difficulties that young women can suffer during their teen years, especially for those who are concerned about their self image and who have very little confidence in themselves. People tend to forget about the other half ... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,25th March 2008
Tampa, a city in the Florida provides recognized clinics and treatments that cure various diseases with the help of acupuncture. In the acupuncture treatment, it is assumed that when body has imbalances of energy, a person faces several health problems.
... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu07th March 2008
Ayurvedic relief from addictions like drugs, alcohol, smoking and over eating helps people come back to enjoying their life without addictions to any harmful substances. Ayurveda is unique system of lifestyle that helps people lead healthy lives. Ayurvedi... Read >
Author: Dev Sri07th March 2008
Ayurvedic relief from addictions like drugs, alcohol, smoking and over eating helps people come back to enjoying their life without addictions to any harmful substances. Ayurveda is unique system of lifestyle that helps people lead healthy lives. Ayurvedi... Read >
Author: Dev Sri12th February 2008
Never before in history have we as people had such instant access to whatever we wanted. Thanks to the internet our wildest dreams are just a click away. Unfortunately, this ability to be instantly gratified can easily be taken to excess, become an addict... Read >
Author: Jessica Bradbury11th February 2008
When I was in school training to be a psychotherapist, one of my professors introduced me to a concept that I find very valuable: "bad faith."
We are in bad faith with ourselves and others when we are out of alignment with what is true for "who we real... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.11th February 2008
With the proliferation and widespread adoption of SMS technology comes problems unheard of before. One such problem is texting addiction. It was reported that a Scandinavian therapy center, has treated around 60 addicts since 1998 and this number should h... Read >
Author: teodolfo clearsms22nd January 2008
In highly interdependent societies, where the interdependence is recognized and appreciated, soul retrieval is a daily and accepted activity. The care of the soul is the first priority in health, both for the individual and for the society. In shamanic cu... Read >
22nd January 2008
It’s amazing how one little word can change the meaning of a sentence that yearns to mean something else. The new prescribing regulations from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) covering Schedule II drugs contains just such a word: “undue.” I... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart07th January 2008
It has become crucial to evaluate the effectiveness of the different types of drug rehab programs and which type can best treat the addictions of the 23 million plus Americans over the age of twelve who are addicted to some form of harmful substance.
D... Read >
Author: Paul S. Allen07th November 2007
It is easy to become addicted. Habits provide a sense of certainty, security and stability in our lives. When we depend too much upon a habit for our sense of well being, it is easy for it to develop into an addiction. Addiction to anger is one of the mos... Read >
Author: Brenda Shoshanna06th November 2007
Could it have been God who inspired this drunken stupor called “religion?” No, God would not encourage men toward something that makes them to forget Him. Such is the madness of religion in general, that it drives its adherents to call darkness... Read >
Author: Patrick Roberts19th October 2007
Perhaps you are asking, “What is personal empowerment?”Put in simplistic terms, empowerment is freeing yourself from limitations or living a life of misery and taking full responsibility for every thing that is in your life. It’s about quitting maki... Read >
Author: Lisa Whatley09th October 2007
Gaining Self EsteemWhen our self esteem is low, we tend to have the habit of picking at ourselves. Little self-criticisms enter our thoughts constantly, and a lot of the time we don't even realize we're doing it! We just feel crumby. It's simply a bad hab... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta08th October 2007
We all have an interest in self hypnosis in one manner or another. In general it’s the mystery that surrounds it all that intrigues us. Magic or voodoo? Actually neither. Sadly these are only myths perpetuated by those who really know nothing about self... Read >
Author: Mike Perras24th September 2007
Many people have trouble understanding how their comfort foods – the breads, pastas, cookies and cakes, are contributing to their weight problem. It makes sense to people to decrease the fat in their diet in order to lose fat (which, surprisingly, does ... Read >
Author: Alien20th September 2007
Weight loss by hypnosis can be the answer to many people's prayers, if done correctly. For those who have struggled with weight loss, jumping from one diet to the next, hypnosis may hold the key that will finally enable them to change their life. There ar... Read >
Author: Terry Edwards24th August 2007
Would you like to feel better and enhance your life? The following are reminders of what your four parts (body, mind, emotions, and spirit) want from you so that you can be balanced and feel good. Put a check next to the statements that you are already d... Read >
10th August 2007
The Canadian government has proposed a $5.36 billion upgrade to the current mental health system. Raising the excise tax on alcoholic drinks by 5 cents per drink will fund this upgrade. Although this project is worthwhile, it contains numerous flaws tha... Read >
Author: Denny Soinski09th August 2007
One morning, I woke up and my first thought was to begin to write definitions. Feeling inspired, I went to the computer and the words flowed from my fingers. When I read the truths, I realized that the insights came from my heart, my work with clients, m... Read >
07th August 2007
You may have justifiable reasons for being mean and acting ugly. I am convinced that somewhere someone really hurt you; they betrayed your confidence. They abused you and left you with a memory of misery and pain.
It is by far not my intent to be inse... Read >
Author: Shannon Munford M.A. 07th August 2007
The underlying basis of all addictions - and alcohol is no exception - is the avoidance of pain. While there is evidence that some people have genetic and biological predispositions toward alcoholism, not all people with these predispositions abuse alcoho... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.07th August 2007
Imagine having what you want, when you want it, is it really possible? Does the law of attraction and hypnosis can really do that?
Now days everyone have heard of hypnosis, for some their experience of hypnosis is simply a performance they have seen on... Read >
Author: Frederic Madore24th July 2007
Successful drug rehab program ends Hugh Masekela’s alcohol and drug addiction. Now he wants to give back.
Celebrated South African trumpeter and world-fusion music pioneer Hugh Masekela says helping end alcohol and drug addiction in his native South... Read >
Author: Rod MacTaggart24th July 2007
Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions in the present-day world. Once an alcoholic has identified him or herself as such, then it’s time that they reach out for help for their addiction. In many cases, the alcoholic’s family or friends have... Read >
Author: Kausik Dutta23rd July 2007
Are you a self improvement junkie?
Do you do have more than 3 of the following self help addictions:
Are you on more than 3 self help newsletters?
Do you peruse the self help section of your local bookstore?
Do you know "The Secret"?
Are you a l... Read >
Author: GiGi Konwin13th July 2007
This morning I received a call from a young lady named Jenny –she was the daughter of an old friend –Morgan whom I had cut off ties with a few years ago because of her addictions relating to alcohol and prescription drugs. The moment I saw the name ... Read >
Author: Karen Giardunio13th July 2007
Medical science has, time and again, proved that hypnose is extremely beneficial in tackling various serious ailments and addictions. However, hypnose is as good as its practitioner – hypnotisør. The success of hypnose sessions depends on the abilities... Read >
Author: Steve01st July 2007
Perhaps you know of somebody who plays computer games all the time. Perhaps it is your child or somebody in your family. Perhaps their work, social life and personal relationships are suffering because of the constant desire to be playing computer games. ... Read >
Author: Jerome195719th June 2007
We've all seen the movies where Dracula manages to hypnotize a damsel in distress. Helpless to fend him off, the woman under his thrall easily does his bidding. But, what is hypnosis exactly and how does it work?
Hypnosis is really nothing more than an... Read >
Author: Milos Pesic18th June 2007
It is easy to become addicted. We are all creatures of habit. Habits provide a sense of certainty, security and stability in our lives. When they are disrupted our sense of well being becomes easily threatened. However, when we depend upon a habit for our... Read >
Author: Brenda Shoshanna15th June 2007
Addiction to anger is one of the most common and lethal addictions, and one most seldom recognized. The anger addict becomes hooked by the false sense of power anger brings. As the addiction grows, it consumes more and more of their lives, producing painf... Read >
30th May 2007
If the truth be known probably more of us know at least one compulsive gambler than actually realize it. By this I mean it is probably more common than you realize and it is just that we don't really know what are the correct signs that we need to look fo... Read >
Author: Scott James21st May 2007
Anger is a lethal force that undermines our lives in all kinds of ways. Sometimes it erupts openly and other times it camouflages itself and covertly undermines your life. Some experience anger as strength and power. They feel it is necessary in order to ... Read >
16th May 2007
Dealing with addicted family members is always a big challenge. There are some important issues to explore when someone you love is harming themselves.
ARE YOU CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEM?
People use various addictions to avoid their painful feelin... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.07th April 2007
Is your time anything but your own? Working with leaders and corporate executives for over two decades has helped me realize how valuable time, our life, can be and how quickly time can slip by us.
Remember when you had time for yourself? Often your c... Read >
Author: Donna Karaba02nd April 2007
Depending on the definition of addiction that's used, many of us could be considered addicted. The most common definition of addiction is an uncontrolled craving that drives us to continually seek and use a drug or alcohol. Drop off the drug or alcohol ... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks01st April 2007
Yes, you read that right. You can now quit smoking while taking a relaxing mini-vacation through Creative Guided Imagery. Proven scientific data verifies that guided imagery can rewire the brain to accept new thought patterns. Just imagine taking a me... Read >
Author: Julie Johnson, CHT27th March 2007
When you were a small child, your painful emotions may have felt too overwhelming to feel. If you experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, your little body was not big enough to manage the painful feelings. If you were neglected, unseen, misunder... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.05th March 2007
If you are interested in hypnosis you are not alone. Although many people do not feel that this works, it has been proven that it can be effective in more ways than one. For this reason, the hypnotism industry has become quite large over the past few year... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th February 2007
First of all, detox is a term used to define the process of detoxification, which is used to describe the process of removing any toxic waste from the body. Many people today use detox as a way of cleansing their colons of unwanted waste, but for many, de... Read >
Author: Chonticha Marijne18th January 2007
Congratulations! Now that you are sober, you have released yourself from the bonds of your addiction. Taking your power back from alcohol can be seen as a completion, a graduation, of the first of a series of seven mini "courses". You can now choose to en... Read >
23rd December 2006
A dollar saved is a dollar earned. We sometimes have limited opportunities (short term) to increase our income. We therefore will have to get to saving more of what we do earn, if we want to reduce our debt.
The first thing you can do is cook more of... Read >
Author: AdamHeist15th December 2006
Do you ever wonder why although so much of our tax dollars go to government programs to resolve society's problems, things seem to be getting worse? Are you appalled while reading the papers or listening to the news because you do not understand why so ma... Read >
18th November 2006
Love. We need it from the moment we are born to thrive. We might survive but we do not thrive without abundant love. No wonder we work so hard to get it. No wonder we try to be perfect and do everything right to have control over getting love. No wonder w... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.17th November 2006
Many of the leaders in our society are guided by unhealthy
intentions. Instead of seeking to serve the people and heal
our nation's ills, their actions and decisions are primarily
motivated by their desire for power. Many of the people
running our... Read >
Author: simi hogard16th November 2006
Caffeine addiction is the same as any other addiction. This is because caffeine is a powerful drug and giving it up successfully requires dedication, planning and organisation. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, cola, chocolate as well as common medication... Read >
Author: Alison Cassar09th October 2006
Asthma is a disease which is caused due to the sudden break up in breathlessness. When we are unable to breath due to the environment which is around us then this leads to asthma. There is no need to worry as this can be treated if it is cured at its init... Read >
Author: dr jack04th October 2006
Asthma is a disease which is caused due to the sudden break up in breathlessness. When we are unable to breath due to the environment which is around us then this leads to asthma. There is no need to worry as this can be treated if it is cured at its init... Read >
Author: dr jack26th September 2006
Asthma is one of the diseases which take the breath away if it is not prevented in its initial stage. Now a days man is leading a life in such a unhealthy environment that many new diseases are given a new way to enter into his body. He is also becoming u... Read >
Author: Good Health31st August 2006
Prescription drug abuse is perhaps one of the most common forms of recreational drug use or drug addiction after alcohol and marijuana. Diet pills (speed) and pain medications (narcotics) such as Hydrocodone (Vicodin and Lorcet) and Oxycodone (Percoset an... Read >
Author: Christy Berger24th July 2006
For decades now, drug use and addiction has grown enormously. What was once an epidemic in lower class urban cities, has rapidly spread throughout the country, subtly leaving its lasting effect. As drug use spreads, there are those who believe that the on... Read >
Author: Ron Zvagelsky22nd July 2006
Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization well-known for helping people with addiction problems. The 12 step program is the operational basis for the organizations program. Countless people attribute their success to the program. Many individuals have incor... Read >
Author: John Wellington08th July 2006
A key strategy for living a longer, stronger, prolonged, healthier life comes as no surprise don't smoke. If you're a smoker, you're simply more likely to die prematurely from heart or lung disease. Scientific facts prove that smoking can take more th... Read >
Author: Phil Warren18th June 2006
If you smoke, you know how difficult it is to Quit Smoking. How many times have you said to yourself or to your friends or family that you are going to quit smoking today or tomorrow or even next week with no such luck, or I'm going to join a Stop Smokin... Read >
Author: Nanette Hughston12th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Cole's Poetic License
President Bush said we are addicted to oil. Most smokers say they are addicted to nicotine. I thought I was. Some, in attempting to quit, chew nicotine gum or apply nicotine patches. Neither work in more than fif... Read >
Author: Evelyn Cole12th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Socrates Olympio
In an age where the playstation, internet and the ipod seem to reign, it is increasingly difficult to stimulate kids to achieve great feats especially in the traditional domains such as the visual arts, maths and science... Read >
Author: Socrates Olympio08th June 2006
There are many different types of addiction treatment or detox centers and each of them will
have a different function and role in the detox process. There will usually be a medical
doctor present for each detox procedure that takes place in the ... Read >
Author: Andrea Schneider17th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr Joe Rubino
Many people live their entire lives without getting to the source of what originally caused their feelings of low self-esteem. Because they are unaware of how they can heal their painful past and reframe the circumstances ... Read >
Author: Dr Joe Rubino03rd May 2006
The information in this article is for the family and friends of those suffering from some form of addiction and for the addict. These addictions include: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Compulsive Gambling, Eating Disorders, Compulsive Spending and Credit, a... Read >
Author: Alistair Rhind02nd May 2006
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can't handle my pain.
2. I am unworthy and unlovable.
3. Others are my source of love.
4... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.16th April 2006
Though it may not be true for the younger people who are part of the dating world, there are some dating singles that won't always know what they do want in a partner. However, the longer you date and the older you get you will probably be very certain an... Read >
Author: ted belfour16th April 2006
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can't handle my pain.
2. I am unworthy and unlovable.
3. Others are my source of love.
4... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.12th April 2006
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can't handle my pain.
2. I am unworthy and unlovable.
3. Others are my source of love.
4... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.12th April 2006
(This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on addiction).
In Part 1 of this series of articles, I defined substance and process addictions, and described the four major false beliefs that underlie most addictions:
1. I can't handle my pain.
2. I am unworth... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.25th March 2006
Most of us are fond of at least one product that has the effect of a stimulant and that eventually becomes an addiction. These products include exercise stimulant drinks (they come in cans and look like cola), fizzy aerated drinks, tobacco, betel nut, bet... Read >
Author: Linda Giles15th March 2006
If you want to feel good, real good, here's what you should do.
1. Walk Tall. The most significant effort you can make to boost your morale is to let the world see a new, confident You. And the first step towards that is to walk talk and confident, st... Read >
Author: Hak Ty05th March 2006
There is a wonderful anachronism for FEAR:
False
Evidence
Appearing
Real
Much of the fear in our lives is based on false evidence.
Our bodies are designed to respond with the fight or flight mechanism to real and present danger - such as bein... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.16th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Cole's Poetic License
"What you resist persists; what you accept disappears."
I don't know where I found this Buddhist concept because I memorized the thought instead of the source. I doubt that Buddha would mind.
I memorized it b... Read >
Author: Evelyn Cole14th February 2006
Ideally, self confidence is something you develop early and maintain throughout life. For many of us, though, that just isn't the case - either the process of developing self confidence is stymied early on, or we lose confidence because of life events. No... Read >
Author: Robert Kokoska05th January 2006
Self Improvement has become mainstream. In the last few years, since I have been writing articles and submitting them to article sites, I've noticed that the category of "Self Improvement" has been showing up lately when it was never there before. To me, ... Read >
Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.29th November 2005
Positive self-esteem is very important if not crucial to our happiness and well being as a human being. Having positive self-esteem can make the difference in that which we take on in life, in that which we go about achieving and creating. Having positi... Read >
Author: Harry Henshaw08th November 2005
Life has many opportunities for enjoyment. The problem is for many unhealthy people life is too short to take advantage of these simple pleasures. Healthy living is the key to achieve this.
Healthy living consists of everything we do that fosters a be... Read >
Author: Jason Katzenback17th October 2005
Survival is one of the most demanding and challenging issues that we face as humans!
Survival challenges us through many different issues such as: child abuse, sexual abuse, birth, death, job loss, health problems, low self-esteem, relationship ups and... Read >
Author: Dorothy Lafrinere14th October 2005
Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don't know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. What do you do?
As a layman and an author of a Managing Fear book, there were time... Read >
Author: stan popovich06th October 2005
Social Benefits of Joining a Support Group
Are you going through a tough time in your life? Do you feel like you're all alone with your problem?
Chances are that there are a lot of other people who are facing a similar difficulty right now, perhaps... Read >
Author: Royane Real06th October 2005
The revolution is here. Weight Loss as we know it has changed forever because of one diet:
One diet that has reached beyond the weight loss program boundaries and invaded areas heretofore unknown: areas like beer commercials and even the all sacred f... Read >
Author: Kathryn ONeill26th August 2005
"10 Things to Declare Freedom from This Fourth of July,"
by Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach
1. Harsh criticism of yourself.
If there are things that need correcting about yourself, be mindful and get to work. Beyond that, talk to yourself nicely. Ou... Read >
Author: Susan Dunn19th August 2005
There are many common signs that people addicted to prescription drugs often exhibit. Prescription drug addiction symptoms are pretty universal, occurring in most addicts, such as an increased tolerance for the drug, and physical dependence on the drug. ... Read >
Author: Damian Sofsian10th August 2005
The answer is simple: there is no such thing as the best drug addiction treatment. Depending on the kind of the addiction, your age and social situation different treatments may be chosen for your benefit.
Here are a few most common drug addiction trea... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie10th August 2005
There was a time when alcohol and drug abuse were thought to be problems of down and outs, no-hopers who had nothing in their lives, and people who would never amount to anything. Thankfully, an increasing awareness about these issues and the sharing of t... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie
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