Character Defects - Step 6 We're Entirely Ready To Have God Remove All These Defects Of Character

This is step six as used by Alcoholics anonymous (AA) Narcotics anonymous (NA) Al-anon Cocaine anonymous (CA) Gamblers anonymous (GA) Emotions anonymous (EA) Sex and Love addicts (SALA) anonymous Co dependents anonymous (CODA) Overeaters anonymous (OA) recovery programs.

What Are The Effects Of Alcoholism To A Family?

Alcoholism is a terrible debilitating disease that affects people of all ages and from every race and gender. Alcoholics come in all shapes, sizes and occupations too. Doctors, Lawyers, Ships Captains, Commercial Airline Pilots and just about any other occupation you can imagine have alcoholics in their midst.

Pain Killer Addiction - Facts To Help You Find Help Fast

Although detoxification is not a treatment for pain killer addiction, it can help relieve withdrawal symptoms while the patient adjusts to being free of pain killers or other prescription drugs.

The Truth about Alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous

I have read many articles on the subject of alcoholism and AA. Most are full of misinformation, misunderstanding and untruth. This is my attempt, as a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, to help you understand this cunning, baffling and powerful disease and how AA helps us live sober, one day at a time.

Computer Internet Addiction

In some places in the world, computer internet addiction is a very alarmingly widespread condition. It is a fact that there are now organizations and counsellors which have been specifically set up to deal exclusively with those people who are addicted to the internet and to the computer. These organizations and counsellors are very similar to the well-known and well-established Alcoholics Anonymous.

What Happens in Drug Rehab?

Drug rehabilitation is an important part of the recovery process for anyone addicted. For someone who has never been in a rehabilitation center, the fear of the unknown can be intimidating. Having a brief understanding of what to expect when they enter the facility can be helpful.

What Types of Medication Cause Pain Pill Addiction

Living with chronic pain can be debilitating and frustrating. Individuals who wake up each morning and spend their entire day in pain often turn to medication for relief. Unfortunately, many take it too far and find themselves addicted to their pain pills. Even though many don't consider this a valid form of addiction, mainly because it is a doctor prescribed medication, it is very real and is changing the lives of many people in a negative way.

Do You Want To Stop A Bad Habit?

For the better part of 15 years I got in the shower every morning and wondered to myself if I drank too much. I smoked as well and knew it was terrible for me, but every morning I wondered whether I drank too much. After all, I drank virtually every day.

Step 11 How To Meditate The Twelve Steps And Meditation How To Meditate And Relaxation Spirituality

How to meditate. Meditation and relaxation that may help with step eleven of the 12 steps AA NA GA OA CA SALA AL-ANON CMA EA and other 12 step anonymous groups me find of use in their working of step eleven of the twelve step recovery program.

Strike a Blow to Addictions

Many of us are addicted to something. We all have our drug of choice. For some it is pornography, for others it is alcohol or nicotine or shopping or spending or TV or sport... The point is there is most probably something in your life you just can't get rid of, although you would love to. I always ask myself how those with an addiction to food can join a group of people who also want to break free from that addiction and then suddenly things start to happen. They lose weight, they start to feel good about themselves, they eat healthy, etc. etc. – all benefits of deciding to join a group of people with the same desire.

Are You Prepared to Handle Your Partner's Frustrations and Anxiety After They Quit Drugs or Alcohol?

When someone gives up an addiction, they will be coping with the withdrawls from the addiction, and psychological problems related to their lifestyle habits and all the conditions which trigger their behaviors. IF your partner is the one quitting these addictions, you might need more skills to cope than you imagined or even possess.

How Do You Handle A Disulfiram Reaction?

In this third and last article regarding disulfiram or TETD, we will take a look at disulfiram reaction. This happens when alcohol and disulfiram are combined.

A Stroke of Genius

My life had become a mess. Then something wonderful happens to me. I have a stroke.