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How to stop drinking alcohol for good

admin — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:25:18 +0000

Okay the most common question asked is can I stop drinking alcohol?
And the simple answer is yes anyone can, but you have to have made your mind up and be fully committed to doing it.
Anyone going into this half hearted will not succeed so you might as well stop reading this article now.
Cutting down on alcohol will improve your health and your life, and remember your only here once this is not a practise or a rehearsal. Think of your reasons for curbing your alcohol addiction and make sure you write them down.
Are you looking to improve your lifestyle and health?
Do you want to improve your relationship with your family and friends?
What makes you want to drink less?
If you have answered yes to the above then this is a step in the right direction.
First you have to think of some realistic goals, without goals you’ll not succeed. Maybe you have chosen to not drink at all, or maybe you have chosen to cut down your drinking by half, or cut down your drinking day by day or week by week, which ever way you choose you have to stick by it, trust me it worth it.
Remember you should always keep a day by day journal of your alcohol consumption, with out this you really have know idea of what your drinking. Here are a few questions you should be asking yourself after a few weeks.
Do you drink more when your alone?
Do you drink more when your sad?
Do you drink more when your lonely?
Do you drink more when your angry?
Do you drink more when your around certain people?
Do you forget what you have done when you’ve been drinking?
If you find that these apply to you then try changing your habits, lets say you drink when your sad, then watch something on TV or listen to so thing on the radio which makes you happy, you have to start getting in a routine and once you conquer your nearly there.
What most people do is set there sights to high so they fail at the first step, set realistic goals and you’ll soon find that your reaching these. Drinking does not control me - I control my drinking!
Nearly everyone who has a drinking problem has a health problem and the simple reason for this is alcohol damages your organs and without your organs your body doesn’t work, look after your organs and they will look after you.
Most people who take action and go and seek help for there alcohol addiction do either quit drinking altogether or drink in very rare occasions. If your looking for free information on how to stop drinking alcohol then head over to Stop Drinking Advice and grab there free report “Discover How To Permanently Stop Drinking Alcohol Within 21 Days Or Less. Guaranteed” they have help more than 2000 Alcoholics beat there nemesis.
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Choosing not to smoke

admin — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:41:23 +0000

I will say that I am lucky. Smoking has held no ill effects for me. Perhaps I did not inhale deep enough or whatever or perhaps the genetics of having people who live to 100 plus in my family had something to do with it. My journey to quit smoking started more than 2 decades ago. I never thought the smell of stale tobacco was glorious even as a smoker. I always tried to be a considerate smoker. I did not mind sitting in a non smoking section and I did not mind going outside to smoke.
The first thing I tried was the gum and other then making my mouth feel inflamed it did nothing for me. The hypnotist lasted almost 2 full weeks. The patch worked for a while to alleviate the withdrawal or so I thought.
My friend spent the money to do laser only to start again in 3 months as a sneaky smoker. There is no such thing as a sneaky smoker. The reason I say this is the smell even a faint odor lingers on the person. If you are going to smoke just do it honestly that is if you are old enough.
My husband and I were in one of my favorite Book Stores and saw a book for $14.00 on the Easy Way to Quit Smoking by Alan Carr. I of course bought the book and my husband said you really believe this. I said no, but I have tried everything else besides I can still smoke while I read. This was the beginning of December of 2006 and now on December 27, 2007 I will be smoke free for 1 year. It was easy and informative in a totally different manner then what we hear from the scare tactics.
The man had a 5 pack a day habit and drew from his own experience and decided to make it as it turned out his life long study of why people smoke. I felt so connected to him from the first chapter of this small book and was laughing a lot.
Some people say the weight gain keeps them from stopping. I now know why I became fat while I smoked. The bottom line is since I controlled how much I smoked I kept myself in perpetual withdrawal and just exasperated my agony of smoking.
One week after I decided I was done my husband and I were invited to a social event where there were many smokers. My husband was concerned that the environment would not be good for me. I said well there is only one way to find out if I have really quit. The experience did not bother me at all in fact it was quite the opposite I had no desire for the smell. I knew then that I was a non smoker.
Another benefit I have noticed is many of the dark spots on my skin just simply disappeared.
I am a firm believer why get addicted to […]

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No Need For Reduced Alcohol Consumption In Later Life, Study Suggests

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:00:00 +0000

Provided they stick to the same guidelines about alcohol consumption as younger adults, regular moderate drinking poses no additional risks to the ‘over 65s,’ and may even bring health benefits, according to two new studies.

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Addiction recovery: a break in the denial

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:41:16 +0000

I had previously written a few posts venting about having to sit back and helplessly watch an addict in the throes of addiction. This post happened to be about watching my own brother in active Oxycontin addiction.
His situation was getting pretty bad back in the beginning of November and I was having a hard time with this. I finally listened…really listened, and took the age old advice to accept the things I cannot change.
It is with a huge sigh of relief that I tell you I finally got the phone call from him in which he is ready to surrender himself to the fact that he has absolutely no control over his life right now. He had a break in the denial and his brain was able to have the clarity to realize that he needed help…he could not get better on his own. (more…) (Source: What Winners Do)

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The great gambling addiction

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:36:59 +0000

Won at a slot machine after spending some dollars. You think the machine is lucky for you and you buy some more tokens for gambling. You experience hard luck and you don’t win. Probably thinking of buying some more tokens, then some more, and at the end you lose even your winnings. Next day some more, then more and more, and this just seems an endless pattern.
Now you are addicted. Yes that’s right! The term addiction was previously used for the addiction to chemical substances like alcohol, nicotine or drugs. With new research on how our brain functions there’s been findings that state that many substances can be addictive even though they are not chemical in nature. One such addiction is the gambling addiction. It seems that addiction is resultant from the pleasure derived from abusing a substance but addiction can begin because of depression or some kind of emotional problem. The reasons are many and they are different and unique for every addict.
Gambling Addiction or pathological gambling is often referred to as a hidden illness. As there are no physical symptoms visible the American Psychological Association refers to gambling addiction as a mental health disorder as there is no impulse control over it. There are two types gambling addictions, one is action gambling and other is escape gambling. Action gambling is when a gambler is addicted to his thrills of taking risks. Action gamblers most of the time are busy playing with others to prove themselves a winner. Escape gambling is due to imbalance of a persons mind or when he is emotionally hurt. Such gamblers prefer playing alone. They are most of the time at the slot machine or playing black jack. They don’t like others playing with them or they don’t want anyone around them. It’s found that the teens are more than three times likely to be victims of a gambling problem as compared to adults. So it is necessary to make them aware about the dangers of a gambling problem at an early age itself.
There are phases of gambling addiction. At first comes the winning phase were gamblers often win a big amount or win a few times. This in turn prompts them to win more as they begin taking great pride in their winning ability. As a consequence, they may choose to increase the bet amount. Then comes the losing phase, when gamblers begin to lose all their money.
Don’t take anymore gambles in life. Get the help that you need today. Why not have a shot at a tried and test approach? Hypnotherapy might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of getting your gambling under control, however it is more than likily your best bet. You can even get Hypnosis downloads these days so you can get the results that you desearve in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Do something different today - get the results you need and deserve.
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New Neuroimaging Study Identifies ‘Brain Signature’ For Cigarette Cravings

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0000

A new brain imaging study shows that cigarette cravings in smokers who are deprived of nicotine are linked with increased activation in specific regions of the brain. Using a novel method of measuring brain blood flow, this study is the first to show how abstinence from nicotine produces brain activation patterns that relate to urges to smoke.

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Addicted doctors are allowed to practice (AP)

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:43:05 +0000

AP - Troubling cases in which doctors were accused of botching operations while undergoing treatment for drugs or alcohol have led to criticism of rehab programs that allow thousands of U.S. physicians to keep their addictions hidden from their patients.

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Quit alcohol addiction

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:32:13 +0000

The reason that many people tend to get addicted to alcohol is varied. Some people drink to enjoy their life and others drink when they have nothing to do, when at a party and others drink in their mournful days. Alcohol addiction can also be a consequence of the environment a person has grown up in. others may simply start to get a taste of varied alcohol flavors and different kinds of alcohols that the manufacturers dish out.
Alcohol addiction is a common sight in today’s generation. Especially in the youth, none of the parties are said to be complete without the involvement of alcohol. Alcohol is stated as one of the top causes of death and ailment in the list of addictions. It can cause many conditions that can get the better of your health even before you realize it.
After consuming alcohol it’s your liver that is targeted in the long run. This in turn guarantees that you start having problems with your internal body parts. It has been proved with recent studies that a person that tends to get addicted to alcohol reduces his own life expectancy by a minimum of ten years. People that are addicted to alcohol can be involved with a number of crimes such as murders, felony, and rape.
In such a situation a person might not have the intention of doing such an awful crime but excessive alcohol consumption takes over an alcoholics better senses. Not only do you ruin your health but also in the bargain, this will land you in a problem where you will find yourself behind bars under rigorous punishment.
People that are addicted to alcohol are described as alcoholics. Many people have attempted to try to stop this bad habit of theirs but are simply unable to. How to stop drinking alcohol? What exactly has to be done in this regard? Firstly a strong will is to be developed in order to get rid of alcohol. This is the time a person’s will power can be put to an ultimate test and for this you should be ready to overcome all obstacles that come your way.
You can visit a rehabilitation center that can help you. Rehabilitation centers are well known for their success to help people deal with different kinds of addictions. Alcohol addiction is a problem that many have encountered and overcome. With the help of friends, family and, of course your own willingness, you can leave your past behind. Now that you are aware of how to stop drinking alcohol you should not find it difficult to put a stop to your dreadful habit.
One very effective way to control drinking is by using a process called Hypnotherapy. The use of Hypnosis in therapy became very popular towards the end of the last century, used by many in the western world to help them to stop smoking. Since then the practice has come a long way and there are many clinics the world over that can help sufferers of […]

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Marijuana Smoke Contains Higher Levels Of Certain Toxins Than Tobacco Smoke

admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:00:00 +0000

Here’s another reason to “keep off the grass.” Researchers report that marijuana smoke contains significantly higher levels of several toxic compounds — including ammonia and hydrogen cyanide — than tobacco smoke and may therefore pose similar health risks. The scientists found that ammonia levels were 20 times higher in the marijuana smoke than in the tobacco smoke, while hydrogen cyanide, nitric oxide and certain aromatic amines occurred at levels 3-5 times higher in the marijuana smoke, they say.

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Alcohol addiction for teens

admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:37:21 +0000

It is no secret that teens across America experiment with alcohol everyday. Statistics say it is common for most teenagers to have experimented with drugs and/or alcohol by their freshman year of high school. It is an alarming change from even twenty years ago. Each year, kids are finding drugs and alcohol earlier than the generation preceding them.
Being the most easily accessible, alcohol is sometimes found in their parents home, their friend’s homes or provided to them by someone of legal age. This opens the gateway to continued experimentation, eventual dependence and ultimately addiction. Tragically, it is possible for a teenager to be a full blown alcoholic before the day of their high school graduation.
In the beginning years of Alcoholics Anonymous, there were requirements an alcoholic had to meet before being accepted as a “member”. (There are no requirements today other than a desire to stop drinking) The alcoholic had to be hopeless, on skid row and at least the age of 42. As the program flourished, they quickly found numerous individuals who were much younger yet suffered from the disease. Today, it is common to find many teenagers at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Many of them are there for themselves and not for the courts, their parents or any other reason other than to stay sober.
Then there are those teens that are addicted to alcohol and may not realize it yet. They drink heavily most every chance they get and probably surround themselves with other teenagers that drink like them. They may be a part of crowd that is potentially, if not already, alcoholic. Most recovering alcoholics today share very similar stories of drinking heavily as a teenager and continuing on for years.
If a teenager thinks they may have a problem, they probably do. It is vitally important to listen to a teenager or for that matter anyone, who is asking for help or questioning whether or not they have a problem. It should never be taken lightly. For them, it can very possibly be a life or death issue.
There is a misconception, especially among non-alcoholics, that a teenager is too young to become an alcoholic. Some recovering alcoholics can look back through their teenage years and see that they too were drinking alcoholically then. It is true that most teenagers won’t come to grips with their drinking problems until much later in life. But for other teenagers, they have hit a bottom that wakes them up to the fact that they suffer from a disease and are an alcoholic. That bottom can take any number of different forms. It is different for everyone.
It is possible for a teenager these days to have experienced the emotional bottoms that many long time alcoholics have experienced. Alcoholism does not discriminate against its victims. It is an all inclusive disease, crossing into all age groups. If a teenager thinks they have a drinking problem, they should be assisted in finding help. There are many young people Alcoholics Anonymous groups available today all across […]

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