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Transcendental Meditation – Can it help you?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 by Tim S. • Relapse Prevention

Transcendental Meditation is a technique where the participant is in a state of total relaxation but is completely aware of surroundings. The technique was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi from India. It was derived from the ancient Vedic philosophies and traditions, and introduced to the United States in the 1960’s. The goal of Transcendental Meditation is to...Read more...

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Surrender

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 by Lisa Hann • Relationships in Recovery

Surrendering The word surrender always had a negative connotation to it. Surrender was something I never wanted to familiarize myself with. I was taught that quitting was cowardly, and I associated surrendering in that way. I always trekked on in life, whether it be with partying or bad relationships. Never surrender was instilled in my brain, and was a mantra I lived...Read more...

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What is an addiction?

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 by Lisa Hann • All Articles

An Addiction – What is it? For quite some time an addiction has been understood to mean an uncontrollable habit of using outside substances to influence ones behavior or feelings. However, there are many types of addictions out there. Whether it be substances, exercise, sex, gambling or anything else to take one out of their own head, addictions can take on many...Read more...

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Quitting drinking is not as easy

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by SoberNation • Alcohol Addiction

Quitting drinking is not as easy as many public officials and friends might make it seem. For one, your body will have become adjusted to the permanent influence of alcohol, and this will have changed your body and brain chemistry to such a degree that stopping will dramatically affect you. That’s not to say it’s impossible. It’s not, and many have...Read more...

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Alcoholism is an overwhelmingly-present issue

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by Marissa F • Alcohol Addiction

Alcoholism is an overwhelmingly present issue. It is a very powerful and damaging disease that is very capable of taking your health for a horrific downfall if left untreated. With the consistent abuse of alcohol or someone suffering from alcoholism, there are short- and long-term effects on the body. But what someone may not realize is that the short-term all too often...Read more...

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Reasons For Addiction

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by Marissa F • All Articles

Everyone knows there is no such thing as a perfect world. We all have our ups and downs from day to day. But what is different is how people handle their own issues in difficult times. Unfortunately, not everyone makes the best choices for themselves and decide to turn to some sort of substance use to mask the pain they may be suffering. It may seem harmless at the time,...Read more...

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Will Recovery Work For Me?

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by Marissa F • Personal Stories

Nothing is more encouraging than taking the first step into recovery. While you may have doubts about the process working for you, rest assured that with the proper guidance, recovery will work! It is a process, but recovery has countless possibilities for any addict. Regardless of how far into your addiction you are, you CAN succeed and return to a healthy, sober...Read more...

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Possibilities of Recovery

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by Marissa F • Early Sobriety, Getting Sober

While suffering from any type of substance abuse is a very difficult and trying time in your life, there is great news ahead! With recovery everything is possible! Taking those first steps in the right direction and heading to a more positive place of rehabilitation is an amazing start. No matter how down and far gone you may think you are due to your addiction, have...Read more...

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Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Alcoholism

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by Tim S. • Alcohol Addiction

Alcoholism is an overwhelmingly present issue. It is a very powerful and damaging disease that is very capable of taking your health for a horrific downfall if left untreated. With the consistent abuse of alcohol or someone suffering from alcoholism, there are short- and long-term effects on the body. But what someone may not realize is that the short-term all too often...Read more...

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Basic Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You Kick Drugs

Friday, August 5th, 2011 by Laurie V • Addiction Help, Early Sobriety, Getting Sober

At the core of any successful attempt to overcome drug addiction is developing the inner readiness to cease drug dependency. Once you’ve ascertained that ending your relationship to drugs is the direction that you want to move toward, you assimilate that determination and plan a proactive strategy to beat the demon within. It may help to talk with friends who have...Read more...