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 'alcohol drugs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:26:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036274&cid=t_253209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F17%2Funwasted-an-interview-with-sacha-scoblic-on-the-sober-life%2F As a recovering drunk myself, I was especially interested in the new memoir, Unwasted: My Lush Sobriety by Sacha Z. Scoblic, a writer in Washington, DC, and a contributing editor to The New Republic. I thought I’d ask her more about what she thinks about life without booze. 1. If you knew all that you do today, what would you have done differently your first year of sobriety? Sacha: The first year of sobriety is riddled with basic epiphanies most adults have sooner than do addicts (like: Paying bills is not optional and I don’t have to drink just because it’s Arbor Day) as well as turbulent emotions rising to the surface after years of self-medication through alcohol, drugs, and denial. And then there’s this feeling that no one understands your loss, cravings, or anxieties, bec... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036274 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:42:51 +0100 5036274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872485&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FB6fzTQJnnbU%2F A recovery book for the parents of teenage substance abusers.Helping Your Chemically Dependent Teenager Recover is written for the parent whose child has serious problems with alcohol or other drugs. It recognizes that both teenager and parent need to recover from the disease of chemical dependence. This book encourages readers to educate themselves about recovery, work hard and take new risks, and experience being successful as parents. Helping a teenager recover from chemical dependence is one of the most loving things a parent can do. This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to do it. Helping Your Chemically Dependent Teenager RecoverDescribes teenage recovery as a slow but steady process of growth and change unique to the developing adolescent.Outlines four stages of recovery: c... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872485 Sat, 07 May 2011 14:06:00 +0100 4872485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631651&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fsevere-physical-abuse-of-older-adults%2F CONCLUSION:This is the first clinical case–control study detailing clinical outcomes and evaluating risk factors of persons suffering severe physical abuse. Of elderly trauma victims, those who are physically abused have more-severe injuries than their nonabused counterparts.A Case–Control Study of Severe Physical Abuse of Older Adults. Lee S. Friedman PhD, Susan Avila MPH, Kathy Tanouye RN, BSN, Kimberly Joseph MD. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Volume 59, Issue 3, pages 417–422, March 2011Related articlesElderly substance abuse (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Sexual Abuse & Alcoholism (recoveryissexy.com)Families, mental health & alcohol abuse (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Random Articles12 Bad Habits of TherapistsThe Personality Traits of AlcoholicsSlips and Relapse... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631651 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0100 4631651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4439025&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fprevalence-of-addictions%2F Opium Poppies – Image via WikipediaPrevalence of the Addictions: A Problem of the Majority or the Minority?An increasing number of research studies over the last three decades suggest that a wide range of substance and process addictions may serve similar functions.The current article considers 11 such potential addictions tobacco,alcohol,illicit drugs,eating,gambling,Internet,love,sex,exercise,work, andshopping,Their prevalence, and co-occurrence, based on a systematic review of the literature. Data from 83 studies (each study n = at least 500 subjects) were presented and supplemented with small-scale data.Depending on which assumptions are made, overall;12-month prevalence of an addiction among U.S. adults varies from 15% to 61%.The authors assert that it is most plausible that 47%... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4439025 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:46:00 +0100 4439025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031509&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F4-signs-of-recovery%2F How do I know when I am in recovery? Here are four signs: I can address problems as they happen, without using drugs or alcohol, and without getting stressed out. I have at least one person I can be completely honest with. I have personal boundaries and know which issues are mine and which ones belong to other people. I take the time to restore my energy—spiritual, physical and emotional— when I am tired. YOU CAN DO THIS. - See also Faith It Till You Make It – A Recovery Book The Addictive Personality Days of Healing, Days of Joy A Recovery Book - Share, print or e-mail this articlePredators in 12 Step FellowshipsA Parent was a Compulsive Gambler12 Step Treatment Reduces Healthcare Demand (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031509 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:01:00 +0100 4031509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999303&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmyths-and-facts-about-sexual-assault%2F Myths and Facts about Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Self-help is the best protection against drunk and drugged sexual assault. You wake up in a strange bed. Your head is pounding, your muscles ache, and you have no memory of the night before. The last thing you remember is heading to a party with some friends – everything after that is gone. Then, a memory fires in your mind. You’re not sure, but you think you’ve been drugged and sexually assaulted. This scenario is what most people think of when they think of drug-facilitated sexual assault – a woman being assaulted after having "date-rape" drugs such as Rohypnol® ("Roofies") slipped into her drink. In reality, this only represents a small piece of the bigger picture of this crime. To hel... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999303 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3999303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3973118&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F69hGVIq5dyU%2F From: University of Utah, Genetics Science Learning Center. This website – which is highly interesting, informative, and entertaining — delivers interactive and print-based resources, free of charge, on the neurobiological actions of substances of abuse: heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD, ecstasy, and alcohol. The presentations primarily depict how drugs interact with dopamine neurotransmitters within the brain’s reward pathway. The influences of genetics on addiction are also discussed. Although the simplified mechanisms of drug action and other influences depict only part of the story, even experienced practitioners will find the material of interest as a refresher. Particularly entertaining yet informative, and well worth a look, is the “Mouse Par... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3973118 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:05:28 +0100 3973118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767047&cid=t_253209_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcan-i-become-an-ex-smoker-watch-me-try%2F This is the first post by Drew Grant, Associate Editor of our sister site, Crushable, about her efforts to quit smoking using the Become An Ex program. Telling people you’re quitting smoking just doesn’t have the same social impact that say, kicking heroin or drying out from alcohol does. You never see an episode of A&E’s Intervention where worried friends and family trick a three-pack-a-day fiend into a small room so that Dr. Jeff VanVonderen can give them the option of rehab. Why not? Well, for one thing, smoking is generally thought of as more of a symptomatic problem: It’s what you do along with drinking, or snorting cocaine, or what have you, and therefore isn’t the main issue for most people with “bad habits.” That’s why in AA or NA... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767047 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:10:46 +0100 3767047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754086&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F3MydPHjD7dE%2F Check This List Before Taking Any Medication There are very few medications that can be safely taken while drinking alcohol. Many prescription drugs and even most over-the-counter medications carry a warning against using the drug while drinking alcohol. Before you take any medication, if you drink alcohol, check this list from the USA National Library of Medicine of more than 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications for possible reactions and side effects, if you drink alcohol. The listed drugs also indicate if it has potential for addiction. Drug names starting with –  A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0-9 Suggested reading Alcoholics Anonymous – the Big Book – an Audible MP3 book Hazelden Books and Categories Addiction & Recovery... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754086 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:23:00 +0100 3754086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655806&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsober-but-stuck%2F – A Recovery Book People in recovery soon find out that maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other drugs is only half the battle. Sober But Stuck addresses the issues that can act as barriers to serenity and ultimately threaten sobriety. Topics include; fear of failure, unhealthy or dependent relationships, resentments, and more. Provides needed encouragement for maintaining recovery from alcohol and other drugs. -     Order today >> Sober But Stuck  - Hazelden and HCIBooks Online Spirituality Books Inspirational Books Love & Relationships Books Addiction & Recovery Books (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655806 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:45:00 +0100 3655806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595901&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F23hT6UTUROU%2F As stated in our third tradition, the only requirement for membership in Marijuana Anonymous is a desire to stop using marijuana. There is no mention of any other drugs or alcohol. This is to adhere to the "singleness of purpose" concept, but many of us have found that the only way that we can keep our sobriety is to abstain from all mind and mood altering chemicals, including alcohol. When we give up the drug of our choice, a void is created. The initial struggle to abstain from marijuana use often leaves us vulnerable. To fill this void we may start to use, or increase the use of, other substances such as alcohol, cocaine, pills, or other self-prescribed drugs. Although we may not now be addicted to these substances, their use can lower our inhibitions, leaving us open to repea... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595901 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:00 +0100 3595901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581564&cid=t_253209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fhealthcare-for-single-homeless-people%2F Title: Healthcare for Single Homeless People Skinny: Presents the results of analysis aimed at better understanding the health needs and relative healthcare costs of people who are homeless or living in certain types of insecure or short-term accommodation. Using Hospital Episode Statistics combined with other data sources it is estimated that this client group use around 4 times more acute hospital services than the general population. For inpatient costs, the figure rises to 8 times when the client group is compared to the general population aged 16-64. The most common reasons for admission include toxicity, alcohol or drugs and mental health problems. Different models for provision of primary care services to this client group are discussed and the barriers experienced in accessing main... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581564 Wed, 19 May 2010 18:50:00 +0100 3581564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433173&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhelping-your-chemically-dependent-teenager-recover%2F Helping Your Chemically Dependent Teenager Recover is written for the parent whose child has serious problems with alcohol or other drugs. It recognizes that both teenager and parent need to recover from the disease of chemical dependence. This book encourages readers to educate themselves about recovery, work hard and take new risks, and experience being successful as parents. Helping a teenager recover from chemical dependence is one of the most loving things a parent can do. This book provides a step-by-step guide on how to do it. Helping Your Chemically Dependent Teenager Recover Describes teenage recovery as a slow but steady process of growth and change unique to the developing adolescent. Outlines four stages of recovery: crisis control, stability and structure, consistency an... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433173 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:06:00 +0100 3433173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437937&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FYnlMcz2ykrQ%2F Conclusions: Current or past substance use disorders were not associated with longer time to recovery from depression but may contribute to greater risk of switch into manic, mixed, or hypomanic states. The mechanism conferring this increased risk merits further study. Michael J. Ostacher,  et al. American  Journal of Psychiatry 2010 167: 289-297 See also AA & NA Work for Teens Too Double Trouble in Recovery Narcotics Anonymous The Dual Disorders Recovery Book The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection Share/SaveDoes AA Lower Alcohol use by Reducing Depression?Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) Reduces Substance AbuseLonger AA Attendance Predicts ChangeRisky Partners and Domestic ViolenceSleep problems affect alcoholism recovery (Source: Twelve Step Facilitation.com) Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437937 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:47:00 +0100 3437937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350573&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2Fzqfsn0xoK5U%2F Conclusions; Findings support the helper therapy principle and clarify the process of 12-step affiliation. Research report; Sarah E. Zemore, Lee Ann Kaskutas & Lyndsay N. Ammon, In 12-step groups, helping helps the helper. Addiction; March 2004 Peer Support in Action: From Bystanding to Standing By Related Reading: Share/SaveRandom ArticlesQuery Patients About Past Drug ProblemsResearch Support for TSFThe 12-Steps Promote Acceptance of AddictionBrief-TSF ASSESSMENTAsking about drinking (Source: Twelve Step Facilitation.com) Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350573 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:28:28 +0100 3350573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339810&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FarxoTp4-Yrw%2F Many religious organisation and faiths apply the 12 Steps to recovery based on their particular perspective. These are some of them, others can be found on the internet. Calix Society Overcomers Outreach, Inc. JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others) Alcoholics Victorious International Ministers & Pastors in Recovery National Assoc. for Christian Recovery Christian Recovery International Clergy Recovery Network Spiritual Abuse Recovery Resources Christian Survivors Recovery from Abuse StepStudy I do not know the quality of these groups nor how many there are. Use your own wisdom to assess if they are suitable for you. See also Agnostic Freethinkers Agnostics and Atheist’s Christian Books Spirituality Books Self-Help Books Related Reading: (S... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339810 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0100 3339810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083022&cid=t_253209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F13%2Fdrugs-guidance-for-schools%2F Title: Drugs : Guidance for Schools Skinny: Consultation is to gather views on the draft document, Drugs: Guidance for Schools. This document provides guidance to maintained primary, secondary, special schools and pupil referral units (PRUs) in England on all matter relating to drug education and the management of drugs within the school community. Consultation finishes 15th February 2010. Publisher: DCSF Size of Publication: 91p. Published: 13/11/2009 Posted in Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Education, Grey Literature, Health Promotion, Local Authorities, Substance Misuse Tagged: Consultations, Drugs of Abuse, Grey Literature, Health Education, Health Promotion, Schools (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083022 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:30:34 +0100 3083022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984799&cid=t_253209_88_f&fid=38153&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozemedicine.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D829 Victoria’s Traffic Drug and Alcohol Section has issued an updated document to inform hospitals of the latest changes to blood testing requirements for patients presenting from motor vehicle accidents. I have hosted the document on this website here . Essentially we are now “encouraged” (or “required” to if there is a fatality involved) to blood test ALL patients from a motor vehicle accident who present to ED (or brought to the ED by police who suspect they were driving whilst drug affected),  if they are aged 15 years or over irrespective of whether they were driving or not, and irrespective of whether a alcohol breathe test is negative or not. In the case of a police bringing someone in for testing, the samples are given to the police and the person, and NO... Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984799 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:34:45 +0100 2984799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576651&cid=t_253209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F06%2Fguilt-shame-and-public-life%2F Several public figures passed away last week, including Ed McMahon, Billy Mays, Farrah Fawcett and of course, Michael Jackson. Each of them made a difference for people and we don’t have to go into how they were important. The point is, they were and will remain important for years to come. When I consider the tragic life that Michael Jackson led, and how he told his former wife, Lisa Marie Presley, that he was afraid he would die the way her father Elvis did, one wonders how many other people have had the internal struggles that Jackson did. People get addicted to innumerable things. Alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping, video games—each is problematic and each can lead to destruction. But in Jackson’s case it was a combination of problems. He struggled with self-este... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576651 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:38:00 +0100 2576651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210434&cid=t_253209_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F24%2Fsuicide-when-it-hurts-too-much-to-live%2F What happens when it hurts too much to live? Can it really be too painful to live one more moment with emptiness, depression, and despair? Yes, for some people suicide seems like the only way out. Not every person who contemplates killing themselves is truly interested in ending their time on earth. For many, suicidal thoughts are about escape — musing about the idea of leaving the bonds that bind them to other people, responsibilities to burdens, and the despair of what they can’t change. If they could just escape it, maybe they still could go on somehow. Not right now, but after a while. They just need to get away from it. Suicidal thoughts and actions are also sometimes paired with strong impulses and low inhibitions. This can happen with drugs and alcohol, bipolar disorder... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210434 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:49:45 +0100 2210434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543005&cid=t_253209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F25%2Ffrom-the-inside%2F : executive summary from the Sainsbury Centre from Mental Health is based on interviews with 98 prisoners in five West Midlands prisons. It finds that the ‘average’ prisoner has a combination of mental health, substance use and other problems. Mental ill health is not the exception but the rule. Women prisoners suffer especially high levels of distress when they are separated from their children. It sets out what prisoners themselves say they need to improve their mental health: ’someone to talk to’, ’something to do’ during the day and practical help to plan for what they will do after they are released. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543005 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:52:21 +0100 1543005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508146&cid=t_253209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fapproaches-to-alcohol-and-drugs-in-scotland-a-question-of-architecture%2F (Executive Summary) from the think tank Scotland Future Forum takes a systemsmapping approach to how Scotland can reduce the damage to its population through alcohol and drugs by half by 2025.   It has a compantion volume in 12 Dimensions of a Manageable Problem. It states that drug use has been historically seen as a justice issue but should be treated as a health, lifestyle and social challenge. A greater proportion of resources should be allocated to treatment research, monitoring and evaluation. The concept of drug consumption rooms and heroin-assisted treatment to combat the high levels of drug-related deaths and hepatitis C infection is considered along with law enforcement.  The report finds prison unproductive and unsustainable for low-level alcohol and drug offences.  It also... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508146 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:02:02 +0100 1508146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426229&cid=t_253209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F07%2Fcapital-development-programme-for-inpatient-and-residential-rehabilitation-substance-misuse-drug-and-alcohol-services-200708-and-200809-addendum-guidance-notes-april-2008%2F The addendum guidance sets out the process for assurance of the delivery of the capital development programme for inpatient and residential substance misuse (drug and alcohol) services 2007/08 and 2008/09, including guidance on the reallocation of funds. The National Treatment Agency (NTA) via Regional Forums is managing this process. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426229 Wed, 07 May 2008 09:19:01 +0100 1426229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1401403&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Falcohol-drug-use-in-an-educated-workforce%2F This study examined alcohol and licit and illicit drug use in a highly educated medical related workforce. A comprehensive health survey of a 10% random sample of a workforce (n = 8,567) yielded a 60% response rate (n = 504) after accounting for 15 undeliverable surveys. Many respondents reported past-year use of alcohol (87%). Thirteen percent of respondents consumed three or more drinks daily; 15% were binge drinkers. Twelve percent of the workforce was assessed as having a high likelihood of lifetime alcohol dependence; 5% of respondents met criteria for current problem drinking. Overall, 42% reported using mood-altering prescription drugs (analgesics, antidepressants, sedatives, or tranquilizers). Eleven percent reported using illicit drugs (cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, or mar... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1401403 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:24:58 +0100 1401403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392599&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fbills-wisdom-at-recovery-basics%2F   Bill Uren at Addiction Recovery Basics Has written a very nice review of Recovery Is Sexy and recommends it for people in recovery. Thank you Bill. In response I have looked at his site and download’s. Wonderful! Bill is in recovery himself and is a practicing alcohol and drug counselor. With his experiential knowledge he has combined academic learning to produce easy to read material that is harmonic with 12 Step recovery and useful. If you are in recovery I recommend you down load his ‘Addiction Recovery Help Guide’. It’s full of functional wisdom. Addiction Recovery Basics good site for recovery.     See also; 12 Step Sponsor A Problem Shared is a Problem Halved Brief-TSF can assist people cease alcohol consumption. Disease Concept of Alcoholism Subscri... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392599 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:22:54 +0100 1392599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1242372&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fgood-sex-10-brilliant-reasons-to-do-it%2F   People in recovery from various addictions and codependency often question their reasons and mother natures reasons for having sex. This list may help people think about or discuss their sexual activities. Whether your straight, gay, lesbian or bisexual decisions can then be made about what is right for each individual or relationship. Remember; In good sex no gets hurt. 10 Brilliant reasons to do it! helps you live longer regulates the menstrual cycle boosts your self-esteem raises hormone (estrogen/testosterone) levels helps you sleep better gives you a mini workout is stress busting improves your relationship relieves emotional pain makes you look terrific 5 TYPES OF SEX Sex for pleasure Maintains a healthy genital and pelvic system (Use it or lose it) Needs sensitive gen... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1242372 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:15:11 +0100 1242372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1218023&cid=t_253209_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fscience-of-addiction%2F   From: University of Utah, Genetics Science Learning Center. This website – which is highly interesting, informative, and entertaining — delivers interactive and print-based resources, free of charge, on the neurobiological actions of substances of abuse: heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD, ecstasy, and alcohol. The presentations primarily depict how drugs interact with dopamine neurotransmitters within the brain’s reward pathway. The influences of genetics on addiction are also discussed. Although the simplified mechanisms of drug action and other influences depict only part of the story, even experienced practitioners will find the material of interest as a refresher. Particularly entertaining yet informative, and well worth a look, is the “Mouse Part... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1218023 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:21:21 +0100 1218023