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Low cost, No cost Alcohol and Drug Treatment Directory

jherzanek — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:58:31 +0000

Low cost, No cost Alcohol and Drug Treatment Directory Treatment, Sober Living, Halfway Homes, Family Help, Online Resources and More. Updated 5.3.13 Are you tearing your hair out trying to find reasonably-priced help for your addicted loved one? Are you also looking for help for yourself and your family as you deal with their [...]

Are some people beyond hope for recovery?

jherzanek — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:49:49 +0000

ASK JOE: Are some people beyond hope for recovery?: Q: Are some people beyond hope for recovery? A. Almost never. Other than a very small percentage of those who are severely mentally ill—I would say no. For every pathetic story of a life that appears beyond hope, there is also an equally dramatic story [...]

Fable of the Porcupine

jherzanek — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:48:35 +0000

Just for Fun: FABLE OF THE PORCUPINE The Fable of the Porcupine It was the coldest winter ever—Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions even though they gave off [...]

Does heavy use of alcohol and drugs create addiction?

jherzanek — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:03:39 +0000

ASK JOE: Does heavy use of alcohol and drugs create addiction? Q: Does heavy use of alcohol and drugs create addiction? A: Sometimes. People who use alcohol and drugs in large quantities over time may become addicted to them. But this is not always the case. Only a percentage of users will become dependent. For [...]

How to find Free Drug or Alcohol Addiction Treatment

jherzanek — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:22:55 +0000

Rehab Scholarships: How to find Free Drug or Alcohol Addiction Treatment ~written by Beachway Therapy Center Posted with permission. Steps to Obtaining a Rehab Scholarship How to find Free Drug or Alcohol Addiction Treatment Free Drug Treatment Drug treatment at a professional rehab facility is the only chance that some people have of getting their [...]

Why Do Alcoholics Drink?

jherzanek — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:39:24 +0000

Why do alcoholics drink? ~written by Toby Drews, author, “Getting Them Sober” Posted with permission. “It is so easy to slide into believing that the alcoholic drinks “because of a problem.” And that if the alcoholic just “gets to the root of the problem” the drinking/drugging problem will just “wither away” by itself.” That was [...]

Miracles Happen: Wine into Water

jherzanek — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:30:01 +0000

Some things are just “meant to be” Miracles Happen: Wine into Water ~By Judy Herzanek Several years ago as we were updating “Why Don’t They Just Quit?” for our second printing I stumbled upon a music video that immediately cut to my heart. As soon as I heard it, it literally became part of me. [...]

Amazing Recovery Music: Wine into Water, by T. Graham Brown

jherzanek — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:29:06 +0000

Amazing Recovery Music: Wine into Water ~by T. Graham Brown Several years ago as we were updating “Why Don’t They Just Quit?” for our second printing I stumbled upon a music video that immediately cut to my heart. As soon as I heard it, it literally became part of me. I knew right away that [...]

A Mother Reflects on Her Daughter’s Addiction

jherzanek — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:41:50 +0000

Real People, Real Stories: Many thanks to our good friend Cathy Taughinbaugh for sharing her story with us. As she says, “There is always hope.” A Mother Reflects on Her Daughter’s Addiction ~ by Cathy Taughinbaugh “I got the job!” I had to pause and take a breath as I thought about my daughter’s words. [...]

AA Wisdom: “Don’t take yourself so damn seriously!”

jherzanek — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:41:35 +0000

AA Wisdom: “Don’t take yourself so damn seriously!” So many people who call Changing Lives Foundation feel like they are all alone in their struggles. Our best advice to those who have limited resources is to visit an Open AA meeting or two, attend an Al-Anon or Nar-Anon meeting. There , you will find others [...]

Can a person just cut down on their drinking?

jherzanek — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:44:49 +0000

ASK JOE: Can a person just cut down on their drinking?: Q: Can a person just cut down on their drinking? A. Yes, a person can just cut down. But not if the person is an alcoholic or drug addict. When we are talking about cutting down, the implication is that the person has [...]

Drug Addiction Among University Students

jherzanek — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:55:27 +0000

Drug Addiction Among University Students: Is Drug Addiction Among University Students Destroying USA’s Future? ~by Guest Blogger Lily McCann Use of legal and illegal drugs among University students is increasing at an alarming pace. According to statistics from The United Nations, the United States is the biggest drug market in the world. One reason behind this is [...]

Relapse. It Happens.

jherzanek — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:04:41 +0000

Is Relapse Part of Recovery? Addiction has been called a chronic relapsing disease. Relapse is when the person in recovery chooses to try some controlled using again after attempting to remain abstinent. We know that addicts/alcoholics can’t control substance use. If they could, they wouldn’t be in this situation in the first place. Relapse is one more failed attempt at trying to control how much they are able to use. Using a substance occasionally and in moderation isn’t a problem for social drinkers. But once someone crosses over to habitual and uncontrolled use, there is no going back. Attempts to regain control—to use alcohol or drugs socially and occasionally—are common, and these attempts lead to relapses. Statistics show that approximately 90 per- cent of those who complete treatment will have a relapse—sometimes referred to as a slip. Five months after leaving treatment in April, I tried just one more time to see if I could control my using. I went out with an old friend and drank.

What is a Pink Cloud?

jherzanek — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:43:31 +0000

ASK JOE: What is a Pink Cloud?: Q: What is a Pink Cloud? What does the term “pink cloud” mean? “I fell off my pink cloud with a thud.” ~Elizabeth Taylor A. Being “on a Pink Cloud” means to feel almost like being high, but without using drugs or alcohol. The first few days [...]

Vicodin Addiction: Prescription Abuse

jherzanek — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:54:43 +0000

Vicodin Addiction: Prescription Abuse ~by guest blogger Alex Kerwin Vicodin Addiction: Prescription Abuse Vicodin is a synthetic opiate created in a laboratory. Similar to morphine, its primary use is to control moderate to severe pain. Since the medication works on pain-receptors in the brain and produces a feeling of euphoria and well-being, Vicodin is frequently [...]