Why Underlying Causes For Addiction Is A Myth
It is vital to understand this fact: a cause is finite and completely predictable; it doesn’t include any reasoning. Should a mugger jump out unexpectedly and strike you in the face, no conscious (cognitive) process is going to occur between the strike and your hands involuntarily coming up [...]
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Why Underlying Causes For Addiction Is A Myth
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Why Underlying Causes For Addiction Is A Myth
April 12th, 2013 stjuderetreats Why Underlying Causes For Addiction Is A Myth
It is vital to understand this fact: a cause is finite and completely predictable; it doesn’t include any reasoning. Should a mugger jump out unexpectedly and strike you in the face, no conscious (cognitive) process is going to occur between the strike and your hands involuntarily coming up [...]
Why Underlying Causes For Addiction Is A Myth
April 12th, 2013 stjuderetreats Why Underlying Causes For Addiction Is A Myth
It is vital to understand this fact: a cause is finite and completely predictable; it doesn’t include any reasoning. Should a mugger jump out unexpectedly and strike you in the face, no conscious (cognitive) process is going to occur between the strike and your hands involuntarily coming up [...]
Complications of Alcoholism
January 21st, 2013 Health Blog There are several complications associated with alcoholism and we all are aware of it. Alcohol intake results in depression of CNS (central nervous system) and affects thoughts, emotions and judgment of the drinker. Excess alcohol intake also affects s…
How Can I Quit Drinking Once and For All?
October 16th, 2012 Health Blog Drinking alcohol can damage your brain, heart and internal organs. It can also increase the aging process and degrade almost every function of your body. Additionally, it has also been found to lead to various types of cancer. With so many ill effects,…
Are You Eating Your Feelings?
September 19th, 2012 kjohnson Many of us eat because we’re angry, bored, stressed, depressed, anxious, watching a movie, busy, not busy enough, hanging out with friends, or just because we have nothing better to do. But at what point does it begin to harm our health?
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Treatment Programs to Cure Life Threatening Addiction Problems
August 31st, 2012 Meggie Haneckow Drug treatment centers have been specifically created for those who lack the ability to stop their bad habits or counteract withdrawal symptoms that develop on a day to day basis. These facilities provide a variety of successful treatment options for a…
Characteristics of Sobriety: Having Fun
August 6th, 2012 angela When people think about getting sober, one of their biggest fears is: Can I ever have fun again? Most people think sobriety is boring. Well, the newly-sober person needs to adjust his or her perspective. Yes, being sober won’t involve death-defying p…
Characteristics of Sobriety: Forgiveness
July 10th, 2012 angela Why is forgiveness important to achieve sobriety?
Who do we forgive and for what? Why is it important for an alcoholic or addict to forgive to stay sober? These are all very important questions that need answers and action for someone to overcom…
Characteristics of Sobriety: Surrender and Spirituality
June 22nd, 2012 angela The first step to overcoming any problem is to acknowledge that problem.
The Johari window, an exercise for understanding one’s mental state, separates our psychological makeup into four distinct areas: Open, Blind, Secret (or “Hidden”) an…