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Addiction and Oxytocin

by admin | Feb 28, 2011 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized

A recent post mentions a new study that shows the effectiveness of Baclofen in the treatment of alcohol addiction. Other studies show that one of the effects of the medication is on the level of the “love drug” oxytocin, that plays a role in bonding...

Stages of Quitting the Addiction

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...

Making it Through the Holidays

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,...

Moderating Through Holidays Not Good Enough, Darn!

by admin | Dec 21, 2010 | AA, Cravings for a Drink, Health, Moderation, Sobriety, Uncategorized

Bad news for alcohol moderators, researchers are now saying that “even a small increase in alcohol intake can up the risk of several different kinds of cancer”-including liver, breast and oral cancer.  Those that conducted the study at MD Anderson Cancer...

The Marijuana Cure for Alcoholism?

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...

Better to Drink Daily then to Binge on the Weekend

by admin | Nov 29, 2010 | AA, Health, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized

Interesting comparisons of how drinking affects the heart–looking at Irish vs. French men and their drinking patterns. Some that are using the moderation management groups to abstain most of the week and only drink 2-3 days per week have been proud of their...
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