MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'abstinent'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:02:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614694&cid=t_287733_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FTK--1n1v5w8%2F Abstinence and well-being among members of alcoholics anonymous: Personal experience and social perceptions. The subjective experience of well being was examined in abstinent Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members. In addition, the social perceptions of an abstinent alcoholic’s well being were examined in three non-alcoholic French-Canadian samples: male police officers, Catholic nuns, and university women. The lowest ratings of well being were reported by short-term abstinent AA members and university women, The highest ratings were reported by Catholic nuns. However, the level of well being among abstinent AA members was positively related to the length of abstinence. The three non-alcoholic groups evaluated an abstinent AA member more positively than a non-abstinent alcoholic. These... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614694 Sun, 30 May 2010 15:31:00 +0100 3614694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3547010&cid=t_287733_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FdvFS4xvABiI%2F This study was conducted to replicate previous findings on the predictive value of a German version of the Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale (OCDS) by investigating 24-month treatment outcome in an outpatient setting. This was a prospective, observational study with 92 alcohol-dependent patients. The OCDS was used to assess craving at the end of treatment, and at the 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow-ups. Univariate and logistic regression analyses were performed. Of the 67 patients interviewed at the 24-month follow-up, 58% were abstinent and 79% improved. OCDS scores were higher in patients with a less favorable outcome. In line with previous findings, our results showed that the intensity of craving as measured by the OCDS may predict outcome in outpatient alcoholics. Michael Soyka,... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3547010 Fri, 07 May 2010 06:20:51 +0100 3547010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251407&cid=t_287733_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcontinued-aa-attendance%2F Serenity If one continues to attend AA one has nearly double chance of finding freedom from alcoholism. Comparison of Past Year Drinking Status – Dropouts and Continuing AA Members Dropouts: Abstinent 33% Low risk drinking 14% High risk drinking 53% Continued AA attendance: Abstinent 62% Low risk drinking 9% High risk drinking 29% low risk drinking = never exceed 4 drinks per day(male) or 3 drinks per day (female) high risk drinking = exceeds 4 drinks per day (male) or 3 drinks per day (female) Research Source: NIAAA 1991-1992 National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey (NLAES). Data Brief – National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey (NLAES) Findings on Alcoholics Anonymous Membership by Loran Archer. See also; 12th Step Works Alcoholic, Addictive Behaviors What is... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251407 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:56:52 +0100 3251407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142846&cid=t_287733_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FVh2sRHxlYmY%2F High effectiveness of self-help programs after drug addiction therapy in Norway BACKGROUND: The self-help groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are very well established. AA and NA use a 12-step program and are found in all communities around the world. Although many have argued that these organizations are valuable, substantial scepticism remains as to [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142846 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3142846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963155&cid=t_287733_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F04%2Fgroup-therapy-for-binge-eating%2F Binge eating disorder is characterized by a person having frequent episodes of eating what others would consider an abnormally large amount of food, while at the same time feeling out of control — the personal feels like they are unable to control what or how much is being eaten. According to government statistics, people with binge eating disorder are considered clinically obese, but plenty of people can engage in binge eating while maintaining an average or less-than-obese weight. Binge eating disorder probably affects 2 to 3 percent of all adults. People with a binge eating problem often experience: Eating much more rapidly than usual. Eating until uncomfortably full. Eating large amounts of food, even when not physically hungry. Eating alone out of embarrassment at the quantity ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963155 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:30:45 +0100 2963155