Alternative Medicine
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE can often play an extremely useful role in the treatment of compulsive gamblers. The alternative treatments available enhance the traditional modalities that are used in treatment to form a...
The Hurricane Of A Loved One’s Addiction- How to Weather The Storm
Ever drive through sideways rain?
Eight years ago, Hurricane Rita was approaching and my husband was returning from his weekly out-of-state work commute. We had five hours until the storm, so I...
Going From Addict To Charity Event Director?
From Addict To Charity Event Director: Derek lived the life of an addict. His abuse of drugs and alcohol lost him his job, his family, his home, his self-esteem, his self-worth,...
After The War On Drugs…
Spring, 2009. After the war on drugs? Scanning down the list of hits from an online search, I see this phrase and am stunned by the words. Long time meditation practices...
Tears
TEARS
Huge tears were rolling down those perfect youthful cheeks. At thirty-four, my youth was coming to an end, her budding womanhood only beginning. Somehow her eyes appeared greener through the tears,...
Your Child Died From Drugs? It Can Happen To Anyone.
America, look what’s going on! Thousands of teens and 20 somethings are dying from the likes of illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin, crystal Meth, ecstasy, and dozens of other drugs out...
Discovering our Mystical Self
"This above all: to thine own self be true"
~ Shakespeare
In his horrific autobiography "Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines," Nic Sheff reflects on advice given to him by Spencer, his sponsor. "As...
How To Have a great Holiday: Reflect On Best Moments Of The Past
How often do we robotically immerse ourselves in the traditions of our families around the holidays without questioning whether those “must do’s” actually create the holiday joy we are seeking for...
The Power Of Energy Healing For Addictive Disorders
Right now as you read these words you are most likely experiencing an illusion so strong, so powerful, that I might not be able to convince you it is not true....
GRATITUDE IN TIMES OF DESPAIR
It is easy to feel gratitude or thankfulness when life circumstances go our way. It is fun to celebrate- for example- a new job or a promotion, a new or rekindled...
