Category Archives: addiction treatment

Want to know why we say “No relationships for a year?”

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Bill

Want to know why relationships are the number one cause of relapse? Of course you don’t.  But here’s the reason, anyway: …love is comparable to a drug  addiction: It activates the parts of the brain associated with motivation, reward and … Continue reading →

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Counseling Resources in the UK

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Bill

I have been asked to post this notice from counselling-directory.org.uk in the UK.  Please note that this refers to the UK only, and that it is not an endorsement of services.  The proprietor has no connection with the organization. All … Continue reading →

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Bill Wilson’s Gospel

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Bill

Op-Ed Columnist — NYTimes.com On Dec. 14, 1934, a failed stockbroker named Bill Wilson was struggling with alcoholism at a New York City detox center. It was his fourth stay at the center and nothing had worked. This time, he … Continue reading →

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An Alcoholic’s Savior – Was It God, Belladonna or Both? – NYTimes.com

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Bill

In October 1909, Dr. Alexander Lambert boldly announced to a New York Times reporter that he had found a surefire cure for alcoholism and drug addiction. Even more astounding, he stated that the treatment required “less than five days.” The … Continue reading →

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A Letter To A Recovering Friend

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Bill

(Unnamed website) looks interesting, and I’m glad that you are getting something out of it. Please understand that my remarks are not specific toward (unnamed website).  I don’t know enough about it to judge. I’m not sure that I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Fatty foods may cause cocaine-like addiction

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Bill

Fatty foods may cause cocaine-like addiction – CNN.com A new study in rats suggests that high-fat, high-calorie foods affect the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroin. When rats consume these foods in great enough quantities, it … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Do you believe an addict can become addicted to the recovery center or support group they use?

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Bill

In a word, “No.”  That said, let me go on to what I know can happen. Getting clean and sober is a life-changing experience, in the literal sense: we are successful only if we give up the world that we … Continue reading →

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Hazelden to open substance abuse tx center in Naples, FL

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Bill

Naples getting Hazelden substance abuse center The expectation is 20 patients within the first couple of months of opening, with total volume later reaching 120 to 140 patients, said Michael Demask, executive director of the Naples center.

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How Can You Help a Loved One Struggling With Addiction?

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Bill

The Conversation: Recovering Drug Addict Shares His Story – ABC News Diane Sawyer Talks With a Recovering Addict About How he Got Sober With His Family’s Help

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Our Opinion: Deal with addiction

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Bill

Our Opinion: Deal with addiction | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Democrat Florida needs leaders who will address the growing public health crisis that is substance abuse. To date in Florida, both alcohol and drug abuse are treated largely as a criminal … Continue reading →

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America’s new touchy-feely war on drugs

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Bill

America’s new touchy-feely war on drugs | Reuters …four decades and billions of dollars later, this war — based on law enforcement and a crackdown on production, distribution and consumption — has produced unspectacular results, at best. So more and … Continue reading →

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States Raise Alcohol Taxes, But Benefits Not To Treatment

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Bill

State Alcohol Taxes Creep Up, But Not to Benefit of Treatment and Prevention Programs Surveys have shown that taxpayers support using alcohol tax revenues to pay for addiction treatment and other related services. However, the laws passed in 2009 largely … Continue reading →

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What is the difference between psychological dependence and addiction?

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Bill

Psychological Dependence refers to situations where there is no physical withdrawal, yet there is a compulsion to continue using a substance or carrying out an act. Sex “addiction” is a good example, as is the compulsion to eat sugar. There … Continue reading →

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What is the success rate of alcohol intervention?

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Bill

Although not a sure thing, a well-executed intervention is often the best means of getting through to an alcoholic or addict the idea that their behavior is not only ruining his or her life, but also having a terrible impact … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Detox Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Bill

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my Detox gave to me Twelve junkies shaking Eleven drunks complaining Ten tokers talking Nine teens a-pouting Eight cokeheads plotting Seven sellers closing Six techs a-chasing Five harried shrinks Four RNs Three janitors Two … Continue reading →

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