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Alcholics Anonymous: Big Book Promise of Recovery

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

On Page 98 of the Big Book, “Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man [and woman] that he [she] can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he [she] trust in God and clean house.” (1939) Regardless of conditions…Anyone can get well!!! Big words and a Big Promise from the [...]

The Disease of Addiction is treatable with medication and behaviorable therapy.

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Addiction is a treatable disease. Discoveries in the science of addiction have led to advances in drug abuse treatment that help people stop abusing drugs and resume their productive lives. Combining treatment medications with behavioral therapy is the best way to ensure success for most patients. Research is beginning to show that recovery of brain [...]

Why can’t I stop Cocaine Addiction?

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

A common myth is that cocaine is not addictive because it lacks the physical withdrawal symptoms seen in alcohol or heroin addiction. Cocaine has powerful psychological addictive properties. As more than one user has reflected, “If it is not addictive, then why can’t I stop?” The trend in drug abuse in the United States is [...]

Alchohol Addiction and Withdrawal

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Alcohol: Although many people have a drink as a “pick me up,” alcohol actually depresses the brain. Alcohol lessens your inhibitions, slurs speech, and decreases muscle control and coordination, and may lead to alcoholism. Withdrawal from alcohol can cause anxiety, irregular heartbeat, tremor, seizures, and hallucinations. In its severest form, withdrawal combined with malnutrition can [...]

Drug Addiction

Monday, May 4th, 2009

If you tell yourself something over and over again, eventually, you will believe it, inspite the entire universe telling you otherwise. In the drug and alcohol recovery business the word is Denial. Such a cliche’ word these days but doesn’t denial hit the nail on the head or perhaps “like father like son” “the apple [...]

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