Make a Habit, Break a Habit: Here’s How:
Make a habit, break a habit. Are addictions treatable habits? Yes, but it’s just a little more complicated than that. If you’re wondering if you have a drinking problem, do
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We Must Do Better with Alcoholism Treatment – Remember Smoking?
We must and can do better to prevent and treat alcohoism and addiction. We have had success with another addiction – smoking. The U.S. reduced smoking rates from nearly 60%
Make a Spending Habit, Break a Spending Habit!
Feel like a hamster on a never-ending-habit treadmill? Losing weight and keeping it off has always been tough. But bad spending habits can be just as challenging and destructive. Now
I’m Running As Fast As I Can – So, So Busy!
I’m running as fast as I can. I’m so busy – Answering emails, going to work, looking for work, driving to and fro, texting, trying to stay in touch, running
Americans Addicted to Legal Drugs – Vicodin Anyone?
Americans are addicted to legal drugs and by drugs I mean pharmaceutical drugs. Pharmaceutical companies are the most profitable industry in the world. Marcia Angell, M.D. first woman editor-in-chief of the
5 Easy Steps to Train the Addictive Brain For JOY
Joy training for the addictive brain? Yes, it’s possible I’m happy to say. I was at my brother Lee’s 12 Step N.A. meeting when he got his 1 year chip.
Wealth Addicts: Is There Ever Enough Money?
How much money is enough? There’s never enough! If I ask people how much money will make them happy many say: “Just MORE.” How much more? They don’t know. The
Tips to Handle Holiday Stress, Anxiety & Depression for Addicts & Alcoholics
Holiday stress, anxiety and depression are relapse triggers for the newly sober and just plain stressful for recovering folks depending on the health and sanity of your family. While the
Pills for Problems: What To Do Instead
Pills for problems – can’t take just one. Pills, pills, pills. By pills I mean Vicodin, Lortab, OxyContin. So many pills for so many problems. Got pain? Feeling sad or
PTSD & Relapse Prevention – Emotional Freedom Technique Will Help!
Relapsing is really hard and not any fun. Going to 12 step meetings, having a sponsor, all those things help but sometimes you need more. Emotional Freedom Technique is a