by admin | Jan 2, 2011 | AA, Addictions, Detox, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
In a recent online discussion of what type of treatment works best with alcoholics, addiction recovery coach Allistair Rhind stated that- Alcoholics are immune to all forms of treatment when they are not ready to quit, and when they are ready to really quit, then a...
by admin | Dec 24, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Health, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
The holiday season can be down right depressing for many people-having to deal with difficult relatives (or being lonely), financial worries, overwhelming to-do lists, exacerbated by the lack of sunlight and exercise. While his recommendations seem like common sense,...
by admin | Nov 29, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Medications, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Given the recent report that alcohol is the most dangerous drug, posted previously, and the reality that there are now more marijuana “wellness” clinics than Starbucks in many areas, should those of us addicted to alcohol start smoking? This summary of...
by admin | Nov 18, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Journal to Recovery, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Spirituality and Addictions, Uncategorized
Geez, some “spiritual” people are so judgmental of those of us with addictions. Of course, New Age devotees very often are not free of the self-righteousness and addiction to perfection of the traditional Christian denominations that they were raised in...
by admin | Nov 17, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Journal to Recovery, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
I well remember the pressure of making sure that “Santa” knew what each of my children really wanted most, and cooking all the favorite special holiday dishes that everyone counted on. This, while cleaning, decorating, sending greeting cards. . . To keep...
by admin | Nov 5, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Journal to Recovery, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
How we crave drink after drink, even though we know we will feel awful afterwards, is a lot like not being able to resist scratching a mosquito bite, even after it has started to bleed. Although the analogy has been used before, The Mosquito Bite, on Neftwink’s...
