by admin | Nov 2, 2010 | AA, Addictions, Detox, Health, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
A panel of experts from the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs, in England, made the assessment that in looking at the entire picture of the damage that is caused by drug abuse-including the physical, psychological problems and their effects on the family and...
by admin | Oct 28, 2010 | Addictions, Brain, Detox, Health, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Sobriety, Uncategorized
An article, entitled Making Addiction Visual, announcing the opening of the first rehab center on the East Coast to use SPECT scans in addiction treatment, shows a few brain scans of people addicted to drugs or alcohol. Pretty scary. There is hope, though. Take a look...
by admin | Mar 10, 2008 | AA, Detox, Journal to Recovery, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Years ago, it was embarrassing enough to realize I had called someone the night before after too many drinks, but at least I embarrassed myself with only one person at a time. Nowadays, it’s way too easy to hit “reply all” to work email in an...
by admin | Feb 4, 2008 | AA, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
“We affirm and enjoy our intelligence, strengths and creativity, remembering not to hide these qualities from ourselves and others.” This is Step 6 of Charlotte Davis Kasl’s 16 Steps to Empowerment, published in Many Roads, One Journey: Moving Beyond...
by admin | Jul 10, 2007 | AA, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Medications, Moderation, Neurotransmitters, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Since some of the latest research shows that “there is a common biological basis for the addiction to both alcohol and tobacco,” a new medication, varenicline (brand name Chantix), which has been used as a non-smoking aid for almost a year, is also showing...
