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Virtually every man wonders about where they came from and how we got here. The eternal search for a greater power than ourselves is one aspect of spirituality that is highly beneficial when used properly for addiction recovery. Whether you believe in a greater power or not, the universe and its energy are a wonderful source of recovery. You can tap into that energy with some practice.

The first step in doing so is to begin to explore this world of spirituality. Nobody can do this for you, but a good place to start is to head out into the woods, beaches and mountains of your choice. If this is not practical, then head into the local woods nearby or by a nice lake. Wherever you feel the most relaxed in nature will do just fine. The reason this is so important is because it gives you the chance to relax your mind and become closer to nature.
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Every now and then I come across some very profound thoughts from our members of the various forums of Sober Sources. I couldn’t let this one just be allowed to drop down the list of “must reads”. Many thanks to Slow N Easy of the Sober N Clean forums for allowing me to republish his personal thoughts here.
“Selfishness, self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. Sometimes they hurt us, seemingly without provocation, but we invariably find that at some time in the past we have made decisions based on self, which later placed us in a position to be hurt. So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making”. ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, How It Works, pg. 62~

Selfishness and self-centeredness is the root of our problems. Wow! Selfishness is a noun that simply means: Stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others. Fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, all things that stem from imagination drive this concern. We are acting from the imaginary. The self!

But what is a self? Here’s the kicker, the self is one’s consciousness of one’s own being or identity; the ego. It is what you believe you are. So when you imagine something that the self should be doing, you do it without regards of what that action is going to do in effecting other’s being. That’s what selfishness and self-centeredness is!
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The Addicts Guide is a manual and blog where people with addiction problems can seek help and follow a guide to getting sober on their own. There is not only a guide on how to become sober, but a blog where you can find and read many topics about the many ways that people cope and suffer with their addictions from the view point of those that know!  Addiction is a difficult subject to deal with, because many people simply are not able to overcome it without help. Even still, many addicts suffer daily for years until they are able to lift most of their cravings from withdrawal. Continue Reading »

Treating Alcoholism Naturally Right at Your Own Home

It is common knowledge that alcoholism is characterized by the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and the non-acceptance of the disabling effects that come with it. Of course, alcoholics depend heavily on these drinks that can bring severe effects in both the immediate and long run.

Alcoholism can either be developed through hereditary reasons or through bad judgment. Usually, it starts with an infrequent drink at social gatherings or at a bar. But as time goes by, an alcoholic would feel that drinking is something that he can’t live without. For them, alcoholic drinks are not just for releasing tension. Rather, it turns into a daily routine. Continue Reading »

Social Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Addiction in any form and kind is dangerous and unattractive. It leaves out a person with unwanted symptoms and signs. In this article, I am going to talk about one of the specific kinds of addiction which is alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction is common yet trendy these days. There are a lot of expectations and hopes; there is more than enough competition for people to survive in, which is why they seek materialistic pleasure. They tend to avoid all of their woes and worries through these false and wrong means of unconsciousness. Continue Reading »

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You might think that there is nothing better than a warm cup of wine or scotch to get warmed up on a cold night or to have a celebration for a special event or to wash away all the troubles and woes you have but wait before you are thinking so. It might get you addicted to it.

The average age up to which people start alcohol consumption in US is about 15 years which is quite young, younger than anybody can imagine. There is a gradual rise in this ratio from the start of the decade as the society has revolutionized rapidly and yet modernizing all the aspects of life. Continue Reading »

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Amongst addictions, alcohol addiction is most common. Alcohol detox or withdrawal syndrome is experienced by those who, being regular drinkers, stop drinking abruptly and the intensity of the syndrome can vary from mild to fatal if not treated carefully. Of course the severity of withdrawal symptoms depend upon how the person became “alcohol dependent”; more the dependency worse the symptoms. Alcohol dependency develops by drinking heavily on regular basis, drinking daily even in modicum amount or drinking alcohol heavily but not daily. In all the cases people become chemically dependent on alcohol. Continue Reading »

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A drug and alcohol survey given to 12th and eighth grade students in selected counties across the country indicates that usage takes place outside of school. The survey has been used by a number of school corporations nationwide in attempt to find out what kinds of drugs students are taking and when they are most likely to use drugs and alcohol.

As with most surveys that touch on sensitive subjects, the students questioned gave their answers anonymously. The results, compiled from the 297 students who were surveyed, revealed that less than one percent of the students would not take drugs during school hours. The bad news is that 31 percent of the eighth graders and 45 percent of the 12th graders surveyed would consume alcohol at home. Taking drugs was at 8 and 17 percent, respectively.

When it came to using drugs at weekend parties, 17 percent of the eighth graders and 63 percent of the 12 graders would do so. Taking drugs, on the other hand, was lower, with 10 and 26 percent respectively.

Survey administrators said the most startling result is that 10 percent of the 12th graders would take drugs on the way to school, while 16 percent would take drugs right after school. This is of real concern, they said. It’s very safe to say that drug and alcohol usage is almost non-existent while students are in school, but look at what the results say about usage while away from school.

The results also indicated that 4.87 percent of the eighth graders surveyed were in the high risk category, while 14.17 percent of the 12 graders were in the high risk category. According to the report, those students are using drugs or alcohol heavily, to the point that their lives center around substance abuse. Administrators also said the findings are very typical, which might be disturbing to many people in their communities. Anytime you take a sampling such as this one — students living in any rural part of the country, and find that we have the same problems as found in the big city schools, the news is startling.

But there is a positive side, according to experts. Our goal is to get the community involved. If students are involved with in their community, the community simply must be made more aware of the problem.

Nothing is more upsetting than hearing people say schools are the root of the drug problem, they commented. If these results are any indication at all, the problem is nationwide.” Specialty area corporations may also participate in drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs, but these experts believe the situation demands community input.

They also urge parents to come in and review the findings. “We can’t solve the drug and alcohol problem unless all members of our community help to address the problem.”

If your teen has a problem with drugs please vist. www.soberteensonline.com

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Holistic Drug Rehab is one of the nations foremost drug rehabilitation centers. It offers people who seek treatment a wide range of services. Every single client at the center receives over 40 hours of therapy each week to help them deal with their addiction.  G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment is not a rehabilitation center that focuses on themselves, they are trying to make the people who walk into the door the best possible person they can be. However, due to the dangerous nature of addiction, each and every client that walks in the door is given a full blood workup, in order to know which addictions they have and how to treat them. Holistic Drug Rehab has a doctor on site, so that if any client does begin to have medical problems, care can be started even if the paramedics are not yet on the scene.

Holistic Drug Rehab also provides some great non-medical services to help their clients feel more relaxed and calm while dealing with their addiction. There are weekly yoga classes, karate classes, a whirlpool, sauna and steam room are also available for client use. Holistic Drug Rehab even does hair analysis. This allows them to see what vitamins and minerals their clients are deficient in and correcting the problem as soon as possible. While this may seem like it is not related to addiction at all, addictions actually change the vitamin and mineral levels that many people have in their blood stream.  G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment provides one of the best rehabilitation and recovery environments in the United States.

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Teenagers are easily found to succumb to the the addiction to both alcohol and substances. Many teens start these addictions by recreational use, to speak out against their parents. However, by the end, teenagers may be so addicted that they need professional help.

The teenage brain is highly susceptible to addiction. Once a teen starts a substance, or alcohol it is very hard to avoid becoming addicted. Teens often begin abusing substances because of peer pressure by their friends or because they have problems in their lives. While the addiction itself needs to be treated, these underlying causes need to be examined as well.

Sober Teens Online is a great community for teens who may not be ready to reach out to someone in their community. Visiting Sober Teens Online allows troubled teens to talk with peers and get help with their addiction. While the main focus of Sober Teens Online is to get teens help for their addiction, Sober Teens Online also provides an enormous amount of fellowship. One of the great parts about Sober Teens Online is its large amount of members. Over 1,000 teens are members on the forum, which means that teens will easily be able to find a member that can relate to the situation that they are in.

Once teens have gathered up the courage, whether via Sober Teens Online or through self-reflection, the next major task is to get help. There are hundreds of centers across North America, and even the world that will help teens who are stuck in an addiction. Not all of these centers are a perfect fit for each teen, and some may not be looking to help a teen at all. When you are looking for a rehabilitation center for a teen with addiction, try to get references from a local teen crisis center. These centers often deal with teens who are having problems, and will be able to help point you in the right direction.

Teens may not always be willing to deal with the hard facts of life. However, with an addiction recovery program that is targeted directly for them, and a very powerful support group, teens will be able to conquer even the most difficult addiction. Teens cannot get help for their addiction without wanting it. As much as it may hurt their loved ones to see their lives fall into despair, a teenage addict needs to step forward and admit they have a problem. If an addict does not, but enters treatment anyways, they will relapse. Make sure the teenager has tons of support throughout their addiction recovery process. Stays at rehabilitation centers can be as long as months at a time, and recovery lasts for a life time.

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