by admin | Feb 28, 2011 | Addictions, Brain, Cravings for a Drink, Recovery, Uncategorized
Choose your movies carefully, a new study published in theThe Journal of Neuroscience shows that “in addition to activating brain areas linked to addiction, watching movies in which people smoke activates brain areas that drive the body movements a smoker makes...
by admin | Feb 10, 2011 | AA, Addictions, Cravings for a Drink, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
A recent study shows that when we aren’t paying attention to what we eat, we tend to eat more and even get hungry sooner. When we are distracted, we can’t remember how much we’ve eaten and memory is tied to satiety. Researchers found that distracted...
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 4, 2010 | AA, Detox, Journal to Recovery, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
It was 20 years ago, but I remember well how a few drinks seemed to make running errands and enduring cranky kids go much more smoothly. I thought it helped me be more patient and flexible. I found out later, when my sons were teenagers, that my...
