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12-Step Recovery

Addiction Addiction comes in many forms, is not prejudice as to who it ensnares, ...

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7th Step Prayer used in A.A.

Triggers

Triggers are those sensations that create a reaction. What Triggers? The ...

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Lifestyle Changes that Support Your Best Recovery

Recovery from addiction can seem like a daunting and terrifying journey.

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Exploring Alternative Treatments for Addiction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates ...

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Addiction Addiction comes in many forms, is not prejudice as to who it ensnares, and may end in death unless a solution is found. The saying around the rooms is “Jails, Institutions, and Death.” The world finds itself in an unknown version of life. The pandemic of COVID-19 has altered […]

12-Step Recovery

7th Step Prayer used in A.A.

What Triggers? The simplest definition for a trigger is a physical memory that is connected to an event. It can be a trauma, fun and happy event, or sad occurrence. Our bodies and minds record every nano-second of every moment that occurs in our lives. Not all is recalled or […]

Triggers

Recovery from addiction can seem like a daunting and terrifying journey.

Lifestyle Changes that Support Your Best Recovery

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that of the more than 22 million people who need treatment for a substance abuse issue, only 2.5 million actually receive treatment. Just as there is no one cause of addiction, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Some fare better with […]

Exploring Alternative Treatments for Addiction

Resolutions or Intentions

Every year there is one tradition that never seems to fade: Resolutions. Best intentions are the fuel that fires resolutions. All that we have hoped for, dreamed of and wished upon for our New Year. We design resolutions. Sure that this time we have the resolve to see them through. […]

Resolutions or Intentions

Addiction

Addiction is cunning, baffling, and dangerous. Definitions are extensive. There is nothing simple about the disease of addiction.

Addiction

Eastern Approach to Recovery

Buddhism is thousands of years old, but it’s ancient teachings can be applied to basic principles to live by today to supplement a program of recovery. Many recovery and 12-step programs today require a psychic change, which essentially gives the recovering individual a new perspective on life. This allows to […]

Eastern Approach to Recovery

Do you Understand Relapse?

There is a definitive pattern in life. Habits are created after using the new thoughts or behaviors for a consistent amount of time. The key is to keep repeating the desired behavior to develop it into a habit. Relapse is the return to the old ways of life. More importantly […]

Do you Understand Relapse?

I know!

 “I Know.”   But do you?  What do you know?   As a substance abuse counselor and lifestyle coach, this is the phrase I hear most often.   I have come to realize that when someone no longer wishes to listen or feels overwhelmed, this is the stop phrase used. […]

I know!

7 Key Steps to Create a Relapse Prevention Plan

Making the commitment to get sober is difficult right from the first step. Even after treatment, the urge to use does not simply disappear. Unfortunately, many recovering addicts will eventually relapse. One way to prevent a relapse from happening is to create a detailed, realistic relapse prevention plan. With an […]

7 Key Steps to Create a Relapse Prevention Plan

The Power of Gratitude

What is the Power of Gratitude? The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and business, a higher sense […]

The Power of Gratitude

Herbs & Spices

Herbs & Spices: Basics Herbs and spices offer a wealth of healing remedies when used properly.  Those same plants can be dangerous when not used with full knowledge. Herbs and spices come in different preparations: Leaf: fresh and dried, whole and powdered Seed: fresh, dried, whole and powdered Homeopathic preparations […]

Herbs & Spices

How to Create Herbal Infusions & Tinctures

What are herbal infusions and Tinctures? Homemade healing and nourishing remedies are easy and inexpensive to create. Takes only a few minutes to prepare. You can make herbal vinegars for cooking or cleaning. You will save money on cleaners and herbal extracts. Herbs have a long history of use around […]

How to Create Herbal Infusions & Tinctures

Once Again:  Awakening

Author: Darius M. Barazandeh So many people ask me, “When am I going to have a transformation and awakening?” My response is typically, “How do you know you haven’t already been awaken-ing?” A few years ago, You Wealth Revolution conducted one of largest awaken-ing/transformation experiments on the planet. We surveyed thousands […]

Once Again: Awakening

Life Planning for Beginners

How much does it cost to have a baby? Recent studies have determined, after factoring for inflation, that the average cost to raise a childis a whopping $245,000. That estimate only includes infancy through age 18, and does not take college costs or other post-college expenses into consideration. $245,000 per […]

Life Planning for Beginners

Avoiding Family Conflict: Keeping Your Holiday Stress-Free

Holidays can be the most stressful time of the year, between gift-shopping, traveling, and spending time with family members you don’t see very often. It’s hard to keep your composure when you’re stuck in holiday traffic, stressed for time with the knowledge that you still have a list as long […]

Avoiding Family Conflict: Keeping Your Holiday Stress-Free

4 Facts to Know about PTSD and Victims of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? People often associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with soldiers and veterans. The truth is, PTSD can affect anyone who has witnessed or suffered a life-threatening or otherwise traumatic event. For this reason, domestic violence and child abuse survivors often suffer from PTSD. There are […]

4 Facts to Know about PTSD and Victims of Domestic …

3 Simple Lifestyle Changes to Beat Stress and Improve Your Outlook

Life today is increasingly fast-paced. People everywhere are always doing more, squeezing more into the work day while trying to juggle the demands of home, taking on more responsibilities, and sacrificing their personal health and well-being for the benefit of others. It’s no wonder you feel stressed out, fatigued, and […]

3 Simple Lifestyle Changes to Beat Stress and Improve Your …

Missing the Link: Dual Diagnosis Recovery Programs

Introduction The link between mental health disorders and substance abuse is becoming more apparent. About 33% of people who combat a psychiatric disorder also battle substance abuse, and over half the people who are addicted to drugs also have a psychiatric disorder. With a raised awareness comes an increase in […]

Missing the Link: Dual Diagnosis Recovery Programs

The Truth About Cancer – Ultimate Live Symposium!

This is something I truly believe we can heal, prevent, and cure:  Cancer.  Because of that I offer the following post for your reading.  I do hope you will join me at the Live Summit. From The Truth About Cancer: An investment in your health is the greatest thing you […]

The Truth About Cancer – Ultimate Live Symposium!

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