For alcoholics, life may seem meaningless and without purpose unless there is alcohol in it. Not being able to imagine a future free from the bondage of alcohol, as it has become everything, is devastating for all loved ones. That being the case, we can assure you that there is life wi...
Unfortunately, there are no easy answers when it comes to dealing with addiction. However, the articles below offer guidance on some of the most common issues and questions faced by individuals trying to help the alcoholics and addicts in their lives. How to forgive someone Resources The resource...
Mom is apparently the one who knew (or should have known) what was happening at every moment of every day to their children – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. After all, moms have eyes in the backs of their heads and are equipped with the unusual ability to read minds, ...
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I married into a family that had alcoholism in its root. Out of 4 males 3 also became alcoholics. There was abuse. Out of 7 couples when I joined the family only 1 couple is alive today. And out of 7 siblings only 2 are alive today. They all died young; and three of the offspri...
An organization called On-Line Gamers Anonymous was formed to help online gaming addicts overcome their addictions with a 12-step process similar to that of Alcoholics Anonymous [source: Padwa]. There's also a modified program for atheist and agnostic gamers facing addiction. 8: Caffeine If ...
That template was the twelve-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The twelve-step approach spawned an entire submovement— Recovery—that has profoundly influenced not just SHAM but society as a whole. The specific twelve steps are generally credited to Bill Wilson (the much-mythologized ...
However, making good choices is not easy. In fact, Hal (from the incident above) could not sustain his intent to be cordial and cooperative. He totally lost his composure when his former partners threatened him with a lawsuit. Hal eventually regained his bearings and learned to respond positiv...
Joe Walsh (71, longtime guitarist for the Eagles): I would say I’m a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous. I have 25 years of sobriety. But the important thing is, I haven’t had a drink today. Chuck Grant Before Sobriety Tyler: I was a beautiful little boy that lived in the woods...
For those in recovery from alcohol or drug use, hearing the news that they have an incurable condition can increase the chances of a relapse. Those who face a terminal disease may deal with many emotions, including denial, fear, anger, regret, and sadness. ...