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Staying Clean During the Silly Season
For many people in South Africa, the summer season (from October to March) is known as the silly season – a time when partying, over indulgence, relaxation and fun are normal occurrences. For recovering addicts and alcoholics in a Twelve Step help group however, this time of year can present an array of opportunities for relapse. The majority of recovering addicts do not come into contact with alcohol or drugs on a regular basis, so during the party season where many fu
January 14, 2009
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Help For Addiction - How To Stay Clean On The Outside
A person seeking help for addiction and guidance about how to stay clean from their addictive behaviours will have a wide variety of options to choose from. However, most do not realise that in order to stay clean once out of treatment, a daily programme of recovery is needed such as a Twelve Step Programme to keep them present and aware.nnWhen a person is immersed in obsessive and compulsive behaviours, their life revolves around this behaviour. Whether it is substance abuse
November 3, 2008
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What Is Sex Addiction - Treating Sex Addiction
Sex addiction is an illness that is experienced worldwide by men and women from different backgrounds and cultures. When a person is a sex addict, they suffer from a disease which is incurable, progressive and capable of destroying the lives of not only the sufferer but of their families as well.nnSex addiction can be managed with a recovery programme and therapy but whilst in the grips of this addiction, sufferers cannot escape their obsessive and compulsive behaviour. Often
November 3, 2008
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Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa And Compulsive Overeating
Eating disorders have become quite a well known problem, with millions of people affected. Eating disorders are a disease that is progressive and incurable and the same type of disease as any other addiction. The sufferer is trapped in a helpless cycle of obsessive and compulsive behavior and unable to break free of the need to escape feelings and control.nnEating disorders are more common than most people think - not everyone with an eating disorder appears to be skeletal, a
November 3, 2008
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Registered Rehabilitation Treatment Centres
A registered rehabilitation centre is truly an addict's best chance at achieving a better way of life, through the use of professional rehab facilities. When a person is diagnosed as having an addiction problem, whether it be alcohol, drugs, sex, co-dependence or any other addictive problem, they are in an extremely sensitive and delicate state. Professional counselling is extremely important, as is the right kind of care, love and direction to rebuild addicts' lives and lear
October 21, 2008
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Relationship Addiction and Co Dependency Counselling
Relationship addiction is becoming recognised more and more as a serious problem requiring careful co-dependency counselling. Co-dependency in general terms means two parties in a relationship based on a mutual dependency. Most relationships have a mutual level of healthy dependency. However, some relationships can become addictive, toxic and extremely unhealthy to the point where the relationship addiction begins to affect both parties negatively.nn What is Co-Dependency? nC
October 21, 2008
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What Is Alcohol Addiction? Alcohol Addiction Counselling and Treating Alcohol Addiction
The alcohol addiction counselling that is available today is much further advanced than the primitive approach used previously for treating alcohol addiction.nnAlcohol addiction has existed for many years and is widely known as "alcoholism". Drinking, occasional overindulgence and getting a little 'merry' is nothing new, but most individuals do not take their drinking to the level of alcoholism. Those that do however, frequently see their lives falling apart and, all too ofte
October 1, 2008
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The Disease Of Addiction And Treatment Methods
There are many theories concerning the nature of addiction and what it is exactly.nnSome feel it is a character flaw and lack of self-will; that the addict is a "bad" person whilst others believe that a particular drug, drink, person or location is the problem. A person locked in an addictive problem has definite behaviours which resemble some kind of possession! However, when addiction is classified as a disease, all of the behaviours and outcomes make sense.nnAddiction and
September 5, 2008
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Addiction Help: A 12 Step Recovery Programme
The 12 Steps and 12 Step recovery programme were founded by a group of approximately 100 people in Akron and New York in the United States of America and led by Bill Wilson (Bill W) and Dr. Robert Smith (Dr Bob), both recovering alcoholics and responsible for the world famous Alcoholics Anonymous Programme. Their names are abbreviated to uphold the 12th tradition of the 12 Steps concerning the anonymity of members. The 12 Steps are used in many different fellowships today, al
September 5, 2008
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