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 'dual'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:40 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139638&cid=t_217157_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fcommissioning-prison-based-substance-misuse-services-201112%2F Title: Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12 Scan or click to download 'Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12' The Skinny: Dear Collegue letter that recommends the composition of Joint Commissioning Groups for Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12 should comprise of: • Prison governor or member of the prison senior management team (NOMS1) • PCT • DAAT lead • Local Authority representative • Probation (NOMS) • Police Publisher: DH Published: 27/07/11 Size: 3p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Addiction, Addiction units, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol abuse services, Behaviour disorders, Commissioning, Drug Abuse, Drug abuse services, Dual Diagnosis, Grey Literature, Health Services, Management cont... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139638 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:58:20 +0100 5139638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813425&cid=t_217157_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D261 Women’s health providers must be excited about a $98 payment for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bone tests.  Starting in 2007, DEXA technology has gone through a series of reimbursement cuts.   But, as a result of the health care reform bill, providers will see a 25% increase in payment instead of another decrease that was scheduled for 2012. CPT code 77080 (DEXA bone density, axial skeleton) the most common code used for bone scans has not seen an increase since 2006 despite rising costs in technology and labor.  Depending on volume, CMS has calculated that it costs at approximately $76 per patient.  Low-volume systems (500 patients per year) will have costs in the $90 range.  In 2010, CMS (under APC 0288) reimbursed DEXA bone tests at a rate of $70 per patient, making it... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813425 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:21:40 +0100 4813425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600491&cid=t_217157_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fnursing-times-2011-vol-107-no-7%2F This article describes how a collaborative project at Leicestershire Partnership Trust is addressing the needs of patients with dual diagnosis. The aims of the project, as well as the successes and challenges are outlined. Guidance is provided on setting up a collaborative service. Contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Dual Diagnosis, Integrated Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600491 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:38:16 +0100 4600491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566345&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fprinciples-of-recovery%2F Image via WikipediaThese are the Guiding Principles of Recovery for alcoholics, addicts and co-dependentsThere are many pathways to recovery.Recovery is self-directed and empowering.Recovery involves a personal recognition of the need for change and transformation.Recovery is holistic.Recovery has cultural dimensions.Recovery exists on a continuum of improved health and wellness.Recovery is supported by peers and allies.Recovery emerges from hope and gratitude.Recovery involves a process of healing and self-redefinition.Recovery involves addressing discrimination and transcending shame and stigma.Recovery involves (re)joining and (re)building a life in the community.Recovery is a reality. It can, will, and does happen.Source: CSAT White Paper: Guiding Principles and Elements of Recovery-Or... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566345 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:03:00 +0100 4566345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552071&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F05%2Fthe-dangers-of-texting-while-driving%2F Does text messaging while driving have a big influence on driving abilities?  I think most people would agree that texting definitely does not help us drive any better. But, by consistently texting while at the wheel, many individuals act as if text messaging has a small negative effect on driving skill. “I can drive fine while text messaging,” says the confident texter. And that’s the problem — all of us feel capable, but none of us really are as capable as we think we are. Especially when it comes to multi-tasking well with two attention-demanding tasks. Let’s look at what the research says… Hosking and colleagues (2009) investigated the effects of using a cell phone on the driving performance of young novice drivers.  Twenty inexperienced drivers used a ce... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552071 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:17:42 +0100 4552071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482757&cid=t_217157_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fworking-mom-overweight-kid%2F2011.02.15 A study about working mothers is getting a lot of buzz. The official title of the paper is ”Maternal Employment, Work Schedules, and Childen’s Body Mass Index.” Most media summaries, however, are entitled something like this: “Mothers Who Work Have Fat Kids.” I’m not kidding. I hate seeing studies and media reports like this. Not because they’re not helpful or worthy of our time, but because they examine the effect of mothers working — not mothers and fathers working — on our childrens’ health. In addition, the media/blogosphere goes bananas. This is the stuff that sells — studies on working moms get our attention. They feed the so-called “mommy wars.” They suggest that with the rise of women in the work force over the last five decades, our... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482757 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:00:45 +0100 4482757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399832&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F10-reasons-for-change-stagnation%2F Image via Wikipedia“We must become the change we want to see.” Mahatma GandhiTop Ten Reasons for Change Resistance, Rebellion or Objection. In alcoholics, addicts or co-dependents these may be deliberate or subconscious – part of the denial syndrome.THE RISK OF CHANGE IS SEEN AS GREATER THAN THE RISK OF STANDING STILLPEOPLE FEEL CONNECTED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE IDENTIFIED WITH THE OLD WAYPEOPLE HAVE NO ROLE MODELS FOR THE NEW ACTIVITYPEOPLE FEAR THEY LACK THE COMPETENCE TO CHANGEPEOPLE FEEL OVERLOADED AND OVERWHELMEDPEOPLE HAVE A HEALTHY SKEPTICISM AND WANT TO BE SURE NEW IDEAS ARE SOUNDPEOPLE FEAR HIDDEN AGENDAS AMONG WOULD-BE REFORMERSPEOPLE FEEL THE PROPOSED CHANGE THREATENS THEIR NOTIONS OF THEMSELVESPEOPLE ANTICIPATE A LOSS OF STATUS OR QUALITY OF LIFEPEOPLE GENUINELY BELIEVE T... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399832 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:28:00 +0100 4399832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343338&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FIyxE8gkYpDc%2F An eating disorder is a disease, not a choice. If you’re suffering from anorexia or bulimia, you didn’t decide to be sick. More importantly, you can’t simply decide to get better. Only by enrolling in an exclusive eating disorder treatment program administered by a private eating disorder treatment center can you expect to achieve meaningful and lasting eating disorder recovery. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or delusional. It’s no secret that eating disorders can ruin lives. The good news here is that eating disorder treatment programs really can help to solve the problem. The day you enroll in a professional eating disorder treatment facility will be the day you start rediscovering yourself as you used to be, before your disease turned you into the person you are... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343338 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:34:04 +0100 4343338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343343&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F0i1WKJkh-dE%2F Eating disorders ruin lives. But that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. On the contrary, exclusive eating disorder treatment centers have a proven record of helping patients heal from the inside-out. The catch, of course, is that the only successful eating disorder treatment facilities are those which employ qualified professional experts. There are many eating disorder treatment programs in California. Some of them are administered by qualified and compassionate caregivers. Others are run by counselors who have little or no familiarity with eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. As should go without saying, you can only afford to trust your health to a facility in the former group. Now, for your own sake, it’s time to start researching your options. You will never, ever, ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343343 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:57:31 +0100 4343343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265858&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F16%2Fwhat-are-doctors-doing-on-facebook%2F In a survey of 405 postgraduate trainee doctors (residents and fellows) from France, researchers examined how doctors are using Facebook — not only for themselves, but also in their interactions with patients. Facebook, if you’ve been sleeping for the past year and didn’t notice TIME magazine just named Mark Zuckerberg — Facebook’s CEO and founder — Person of the Year, is the world’s largest social networking site. It allows you to connect with other acquaintances (they use the term “friends,” but this is a ridiculous use of the word since most people’s Facebook connections are not traditional friends) easily, online. Perhaps too easily. The relationship between doctor and patient (or therapist and client) isn’t one based up... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265858 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:49:39 +0100 4265858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251266&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FLrm2jTCt31Q%2F An eating disorder is a disease, not a choice. No one decides to suffer from anorexia or bulimia. By the same token, no one can ever simply decide to get better. If you’re serious about achieving eating disorder recovery, it’s essential that you enroll in an exclusive eating disorder treatment program administered by a private eating disorder treatment facility. In the end, there’s simply no other way for healing to happen. The fact that you’re here, reading this, suggests that you don’t need a lecture about the perils of eating disorders. The good news is that professional eating disorder treatment really can solve the problem—but only if you’re brave enough to reach out for help. The day you trust your health to the experts at an eating disorder treatment center will be th... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251266 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:47:21 +0100 4251266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4229279&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FIbevHszUVyg%2F Eating disorders are devastating diseases. But that devastation doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Whoever you are, however hopeless you believe yourself to be, an exclusive eating disorder treatment program administered by a private eating disorder treatment center really can help you achieve eating disorder recovery. The catch, of course, is that you have to be the one to initiate the healing process. Anorexia and bulimia are personal problems. By the same token, eating disorder recovery must begin with a personal decision. Only after you’ve found the strength and the courage to enroll in a luxury eating disorder treatment facility can you expect to start healing from the inside-out. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, let today be the day you fina... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4229279 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:30:30 +0100 4229279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207506&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F0UW4Mls620U%2F Eating disorders are diseases. Like all diseases, they can’t be overcome without professional medical help. If you’re suffering from anorexia or bulimia, it’s not because you decided to be sick. And if you’re going to achieve eating disorder recovery, it won’t be because you simply decided to get healthy. On the contrary, the road to wellness must and can only run through a private eating disorder treatment center. The good news here is that exclusive eating disorder treatment facilities really do change lives. By enrolling in a professional eating disorder treatment program, you’ll set yourself on the path towards a better tomorrow, a future free from the pain and suffering that afflict you today. You already know what you stand to lose in the fight against eating disorders. N... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207506 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:53:35 +0100 4207506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197034&cid=t_217157_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FzwVFCSbuwpQ%2F By Caleb O. BrownThe Federal Reserve’s longstanding statutory role is an impossible one, according to Cato Institute Senior Fellow Gerald P. O’Driscoll, Jr., and it’s time for it to end. We discussed the “dual mandate” in today’s Cato Daily Podcast (Subscribe via RSS and iTunes): The Fed’s Impossible Mandate is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197034 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:09:12 +0100 4197034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190129&cid=t_217157_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FHP6dAgG9WJA%2F By Mark A. CalabriaLast week Congressman Pence and Senator Corker announced a bill to end the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment.  Before getting into why this is a good start, what exactly is the dual mandate?  Section 2a of the Federal Reserve Act, which sets the Fed’s monetary policy objectives, directs the Fed to: maintain long run growth of the monetary and credit aggregates commensurate with the economy’s long run potential to increase production, so as to promote effectively the goals of maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. Building upon the notion of the Phillips curve, which suggests an historical relation between inflation and unemployment, some have read 2a as implying that the Fed�... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190129 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:12:28 +0100 4190129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003440&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FJQJMPcWR_8s%2F You didn’t choose to suffer from an eating disorder. More importantly, you can’t simply decide to get better. Anorexia and bulimia are diseases, and like all diseases they can only be overcome with the help of competent professional therapists. If you’re serious about achieving eating disorder recovery, you’re going to have to enroll in an eating disorder treatment center. The good news is that private eating disorder treatment facilities really do change lives. The catch, of course, is that patients have to initiate the healing process by reaching out for help. Only after you’ve confronted the fact of your eating disorder problem can you take the necessary steps to heal from the inside-out. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about you, let today be the day y... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003440 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:33:14 +0100 4003440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001714&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvideos.videopress.com%2FaaN5YT8i%2Fjoshua-greene-plms-interview-on-moral-judgment-and-normative-questions_dvd.mp4 From The Project on Law & Mind Sciences at Harvard Law School (PLMS): Here is an outstanding interview of Joshua Greene by Harvard Law Student Jeff Pote. The interview, titled “On Moral Judgment and Normative Questions” lasts just over 58 minutes. It was conducted as part of the Law and Mind Science Seminar at Harvard. Bio: Joshua D. Greene is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He received his A.B. at Harvard University in 1997 where he was advised by Derek Parfit. He received his PhD in Philosophy at Princeton University in 2002 having written a dissertation on the foundation of ethics advised by David Lewis and Gilbert Harman. From 2002 to 2006, when he began at Harvard, he studied as a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton in the Neuroscience of Cogn... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001714 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 04:01:50 +0100 4001714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876899&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-quarter-of-alcoholics-addicts-experience-sexual-abuse-2%2F The objective of this study in Canada was to examine the effects of sexual abuse on substance use patients’ presentation and course in treatment. Consecutive admissions to an addictions service were assessed at intake and six-month follow-up. Assessments evaluated socio-demographic and psychiatric characteristics, addiction severity, and physical and/or sexual abuse histories. Upon entering treatment, 23% reported prior sexual abuse with or without physical abuse. Patients with a sexual abuse history had higher rates of psychological problems, stronger family histories of substance use disorders, and more impaired family relationships. At six months, there were no differences between patients with and without sexual abuse histories in their response to treatment, or their utilization of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876899 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:10:00 +0100 3876899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876902&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecovery-books-ii%2F There are many books about recovery from alcoholism, addiction and codependency. These are just a few. — My Recovery Bestselling author, physician and psychotherapist provides an essential plan for recovering from any illness—mind, body or spirit. The Wellness-Recovery Connection A leading wellness advocate offers a step-by-step holistic plan for people in recovery and their families – a personalized blueprint for adding years to their life while fully embracing the joy of recovery. The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal In the spirit of AA’s "90 in 90" (ninety meetings in ninety days), this meditation journal gives readers a new approach to their journey of recovery. Understanding Addiction and Recov... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876902 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:43:00 +0100 3876902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746740&cid=t_217157_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F7-under-the-radar-healthcare-changes%2F2010.07.12 Kaiser Health News proves its value once again with an under-the-radar story covering some items you won’t see in many other news sources. An excerpt: “…several lesser-known provisions also take effect in coming months that could have a lasting impact on the nation’s health care system. These provisions include eliminating patients’ co-payments for certain preventive services such as mammograms, giving the government more power to review health insurers’ premium increases and allowing states to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income adults without children. While these changes might not have gotten at lot of attention, they could help build support for the law in the run-up to the contentious mid-term elections.” Their list: • Prevention For Less... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746740 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:00:29 +0100 3746740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733304&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdual-recovery-anonymous-3%2F is an independent, nonprofessional, twelve step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness. We are chemically dependent (alcoholic / addict) and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. The many terms of dual disorders The term dual diagnosis is often used interchangeably with the terms co-morbidity, co-occurring illnesses, concurrent disorders, comorbid disorders, co-occurring disorder, dual disorder, and, double trouble. Professional literature has used a confusing array of terms and acronyms to describe co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis. Many problems Individu... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733304 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:15:00 +0100 3733304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724579&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F8MHDiJKy0Iw%2F The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection How to Manage the Narcissistic People in Your Life Does your boss constantly blame you for things you didn’t do? Do you isolate yourself from friends and family to avoid conflict at home? Do you feel anxious when you see a certain ‘friend’s’ name on your cell phone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you most likely have a narcissist in your life. The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection will help you understand the complexities of this disorder and arm you with the coping mechanisms to navigate through this type of relationship. Narcissists suffer from a personality disorder that began in the early stages of childhood. They are stuck in an early development stage where there is tremendous s... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724579 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0100 3724579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683620&cid=t_217157_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpatient-doctor-facebook-friends-could-be-a-hipaa-violation%2F2010.06.21 Should you friend your doctor on Facebook? It’s a question that’s gaining increasing relevance as Facebook increases its social networking dominance. I’ve touched upon the issue in the past. So has the New England Journal of Medicine. Washington, DC, physician Katherine Chretian gives her take on the issue in a recent USA Today op-ed. She is an expert of the Facebook-medicine intersection, having authored a JAMA study on the issue. She says, no, doctors should not be friending their patients: Having a so-called dual relationship with a patient — that is, a financial, social or professional relationship in addition to the therapeutic relationship — can lead to serious ethical issues and potentially impair professional judgment. We need professional boundaries to do our job well. F... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683620 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:00:12 +0100 3683620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3679796&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F20%2Fin-celebration-of-fathers-2010%2F Happy Father’s Day! Dads sometimes get a bum rap as simple bread winners who occasionally are called upon to wield a hammer to hang a picture. They play ball (or, more likely, video games) with the kids, and leave the heavy lifting of child rearing and such to the moms. But fathers are, of course, so much more. They teach us about the wisdom of consideration, courage and honor. They know it is better to command respect than fear, to cultivate friendships rather than enemies, and to find something you love to do, and then build your career around it. Perhaps they aren’t always as “involved” in things as moms seem to be, but they so often seem to provide the rock of stability in a family that is often under-appreciated. Dads are increasingly feeling just as stressed ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3679796 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:52:17 +0100 3679796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672049&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F82xe_O6xDY8%2F CONCLUSIONS: Both ICBT and TSF produce improvements in self-efficacy, and these changes are related to substance use outcomes for depressed substance abusers. In TSF, intervention-specific changes in TSA occur during the course of treatment and are related to substance use outcomes. Research; J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2007 Sep;68(5):663-72. Mechanisms of action in integrated cognitive-behavioral treatment versus twelve-step facilitation for substance-dependent adults with comorbid major depression. Glasner-Edwards S, Tate SR, McQuaid JR, Cummins K, Granholm E, Brown SA. Longer AA Attendance Predicts ChangeElderly Tend to Drink Too MuchBuy Brief-TSFMedical students’ knowledge about alcohol and drug problems12 Step Involvement and Peer Helping (Source: Twelve Step Facilitation.com) Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672049 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:35:40 +0100 3672049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3645062&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdual-recovery-anonymous-2%2F is an independent, nonprofessional, twelve step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness. We are chemically dependent (alcoholic / addict) and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. The many terms of dual disorders The term dual diagnosis is often used interchangeably with the terms co-morbidity, co-occurring illnesses, concurrent disorders, comorbid disorders, co-occurring disorder, dual disorder, and, double trouble. Professional literature has used a confusing array of terms and acronyms to describe co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis. Many problems Individual... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3645062 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:10:00 +0100 3645062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612067&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FsnhLJWVg7u0%2F Roles hide behind normal There are several roles that alcoholics/addicts and their partners adopt with each other. Some of these are; Controller – Person who cannot allow anyone to grow or be anything other than what they want them to be Dual Personality – Person who can change “hats” at the drop of a dime, between portraying a rational person and the other one irrational. It’s like living with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Evil Person – or narcissist, Total disregard for human characteristics of anyone around them including abusing and destroying any hopes and dreams of those around them. This person has absolutely no conscience and uses whatever laws, Biblical references, and popular social theories to support whatever convoluted ideas that they have about the ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612067 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:36:32 +0100 3612067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592262&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F24%2F5-more-reasons-your-therapist-wont-see-you-now%2F “Sorry, I can’t be your therapist. Here’s a referral to another colleague I trust…” Some people may take for granted that therapists can pick and choose who they see and under what conditions. Not all therapists will see every patient that walks through their office door. There are a variety of reasons a therapist won’t see you, and most of them have to do with professional ethics. For instance, most therapists seek to avoid “dual relationships” with you or their other patients. A “dual relationship” is one where the therapist isn’t just your therapist, but may also be a friend, lover, business associate, or some other role in your life. Therapists seek to avoid dual relationships, so if they are already your friend, busine... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592262 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:20:24 +0100 3592262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538396&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F0HcoCaup0tw%2F Dual Disorders – Third Edition A recovery book. Depression Bipolar Schizophrenia. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Millions of individuals diagnosed with psychiatric or emotional disorders must battle an equally menacing and powerful disease–chemical dependency (alcoholism, addiction, marijuana). First published in 1993, Dual Disorders is the leading text on the biological and psychological relationship between mental illness and addiction. New this spring, the third edition of this Hazelden best-seller has been updated to include the latest research, information about new medications, and an explanation of new diagnostic criteria. Key features and benefits outlines the relationship between chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders contains important resources for ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538396 Wed, 05 May 2010 16:05:00 +0100 3538396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505140&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F80-of-friends-will-help%2F Mental health study shows friends can help The study by the Mental Health Foundation discovered almost 80% of people know at least two friends who have experienced mental distress, yet many don’t want to admit their problems for fear of stigma and what their friends might think. People in recovery will know of the benefits of helping others. The charity surveyed people across the UK looking at the experiences of both people with mental health problems and those of people who have supported friends during a period of mental illness. Half of all people who did not want friends to know about their mental health problem said it was because they felt ashamed and two in three were worried their friends would not understand. A total of 49% of those who responded said they did not feel a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505140 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:03:15 +0100 3505140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511789&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=39090&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fhelpalcoholicfamily%2FxITS%2F%7E3%2Fu1BpFb53wa0%2F Are you married to an alcoholic spouse? Is your alcoholic husband or alcoholic wife unlucky enough to be suffering from another diagnosis in addition to their alcohol problem? The most common dual diagnoses I see in my psychiatric practice that accompany an alcohol problem are an anxiety disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), and bipolar disorder. If these underlying mental health disorders are not treated with the appropriate medications, alcohol is often used to self medicate symptoms. Here are some danger signs. Does your alcoholic spouse do any of the following: Drink too much after work to “unwind”. This shows an ability to manage daily stress (anxiety disorder). Drink too much to “feel good”. Your alcoholic spouse is altering his/her depresse... Alcoholic Spouse Advanced Help blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511789 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:45:51 +0100 3511789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3458006&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FoXv6f6dERDg%2F This book is designed to help people with dual substance abuse and mental health problems. Millions of people have a substance-related disorder and at least one other mental illness. Those who are dealing with a combination of these disorders are met with a powerful recipe for destruction, especially self-destruction. The good news is that there is help. This book draws on research by internationally recognized pioneers in the integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders from the Dartmouth Medical School. Living with Co-occurring Addiction and Mental Health Disorders is the first handbook designed to inform and empower those with dual disorders. From this book one can make decisions about his or her own treatment and recovery and adopt a program that treats both disorders together. Key ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3458006 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:45:00 +0100 3458006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454205&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fanger-recovery%2F Adapted from “Learning to Love Yourself: Finding Your Self-Worth” by Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse; Health Communications, Inc., 1987. Anger is a word we apply to a wide range of feelings. . . Anger can be as simple as a minor irritation. We frequently feel angry when we’re frustrated or when our plans are thwarted. Annoyances may be barely noticeable at first, but if annoyances continue, they can generate considerable wrath. We feel a form of anger when we’re disappointed and let down–most often it takes the form of resentment. When we’re angry, but don’t want to make a deal of it, we use a euphemism, “I’m really teed-off.” Anger is frequently a response to being hurt or suffering loss. Even so, we may not recognize it as such. For ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454205 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:23:55 +0100 3454205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366436&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FALkvAgYqykY%2F Dual Recovery Anonymous has offered me what I had lost or been unable to find in my sobriety. It offers me believable hope and steps to apply to both my chemical dependency and my psychiatric illnesses. It also offers me a way to heal the emotional and psychic damage that I experienced as a result of my dual disorders. This is just as true for me today as it was when DRA first began to develop. In 1973 I made a decision to seek professional help for my chemical dependency. I had started drinking and using drugs when I was 13. By the time I was 18, I was using every day. I drank, swallowed, snorted and shot as many drugs as I could try, and rarely met a drug that I did not like. Gradually, I began to experience problems in every area of my life. There were times when I desperately wanted to... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366436 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:45:00 +0100 3366436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342704&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F08%2Fcouch-surfing-when-a-therapist-says-it-isnt-a-good-fit%2F Most clients know what it feels like when they meet with a therapist and it isn’t a good fit. Maybe you leave the initial session feeling misunderstood or knowing that the therapist’s personality or style isn’t a good match for you. Maybe the therapist reminds you of someone in your life for whom you have negative feelings. Or maybe you can’t stand her office or the location, or you recognize that the fee she charges is more than you can reasonably afford. But what about when you think it’s a good fit and the therapist doesn’t? This can be uncomfortable — particularly if it doesn’t match your perception of the connection you made. When a therapist tells you that she or he doesn’t think it’s a good fit or she doesn’t believe she is t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342704 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:30:24 +0100 3342704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327304&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ftwelve-steps-and-dual-disorders%2F The Twelve Steps And Dual Disorders With compassion and encouragement, this book helps us to begin and strengthen our recovery from our addictions and emotional or psychiatric illnesses. A gentle, spiritual and supportive approach to bolster our recovery, The Twelve Steps and Dual Disorders provides an adaptation and discussion of each of the Twelve Steps of Dual Recovery Anonymous. - Buy Today! – The Twelve Steps And Dual Disorders - (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327304 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:41:51 +0100 3327304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204797&cid=t_217157_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fdr-nancy-snyderman-explains-ditching-microphone-patients-haiti%2F Head and neck surgeon Dr. Nancy Snyderman explains her reasons for acting in dual roles as both reporter and physician in Haiti, maintaining that she is a physician first and reporter second. The health reporters for the major networks (all physicians) have come under criticism from media ethicists surch as Stephen A. Ward for blurring the line between reporting a story and becoming the story. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204797 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:23:45 +0100 3204797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172072&cid=t_217157_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fdual-processing-models-of.html Dual processing models of cognitive ability have been prevalent in the psychology literature for decades. During the past decade the two different modes of cognitive processing have been referred to as System I and System II. I've always found the dual-system theories of significant interest, but I had a difficult time making sense of a variety of different dual system models and theories.Thus, I was extremely excited to recently run across a Annual Review of Psychology article on the topic of dual-processing cognitive models by Jonathan Evans (2008).  Below are the highlights of the Evans article together with select summary tables that are excellent sources for integrating the various due process models (the following abstracted statements are from the review-emphasis to Evans state... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172072 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:13:00 +0100 3172072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136727&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FSDakuYv4HXE%2F These levels of denial may be observed by family, healthcare workers and friends of the alcoholic. These levels may be applied to any addictive process such as gambling, sex addiction, spending, co-dependency, overeating, workaholism, smoking and being an Adult Child of Alcoholism. Just swap ‘alcohol; for your particular malady. Level A: “No Problem” The person at this level [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136727 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:23:00 +0100 3136727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126795&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2Ffr7c0Vg2PF8%2F An eating disorder is a disease. Like any disease, it can’t be overcome without professional medical help. If you’re a victim of anorexia or bulimia, you can’t possibly expect to get better if you don’t seek the services of a private eating disorder treatment center. In the end, those patients who attempt to recover without first enrolling in an eating disorder treatment program are almost invariably doomed to fail. You already know how devastating eating disorders can be. The good news is that that devastation doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Those individuals who accept help from exclusive eating disorder treatment facilities really do go on to rediscover life as they used to know it, and themselves as they used to be. The decision to reach out for assistance will be th... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126795 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:50:37 +0100 3126795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126800&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frelapse-slips-busts%2F Bill W. co-founders of AA Bill W. a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous answers questions about alcoholism in a discussion in 1960. Question; What about slips in general? You must have witnessed a lot of them. Bill W.: The subject of slips is a very large one. It takes in a lot of territory. Slips can often be charged to rebellion and some of us surely are more rebellious than others. Slips can be charged to carelessness, to complacency. Many of us fail to ride out such periods sober. Slips are due to the illusion that one can be “cured” of alcoholism. Things go fine for two or three years then the member is seen no more. He gets busy putting two cars in the garage and again returns to keeping up with the Joneses. That almost surely spells trouble. Some of us suffer extreme guilt becaus... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126800 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:42:37 +0100 3126800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123516&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FXFIOAluIgu0%2F Symptoms, Withdrawal and Treatment Coffee, tea, cola drinks, chocolate and many foods contain caffeine. A new range of drinks on the market is a variety of high content caffeine drinks such as Red Bull. Caffeine, a stimulant, is the most widely consumed drug and is a stimulant. Caffeine has occasionally been considered a drug of abuse and has the potential for people to become addicted. After studying two cases and a survey of the population the researchers concluded that caffeine abuse and addiction are potentially serious conditions. They propose guidelines for manufacturers such as; clearly indicate the caffeine content of products containing comparatively higher quantities of caffeine; warn that such products should be avoided by infants and children wherever possible, and inform adul... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123516 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:05:59 +0100 3123516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115293&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FPCNyu3FEAXk%2F Denial Breaking through denial is alcoholic’s first step in recovery Looking in the mirror and accepting what we see can be one of the hardest things we ever do. It’s especially hard when the image staring us in the face is painful or doesn’t fit with how we want to see ourselves. Sometimes, the truth is so painful that we avoid it at any cost. Refusing to accept a painful reality that alters the perception of ourselves is a psychological defence called denial. As human beings, we may use denial to protect ourselves from knowledge, insight or awareness that threatens our self-esteem, mental or physical health, or security. The term “denial” is often used in the chemical dependency field to describe people who deny substance abuse problems. “Denial is the tendency of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115293 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:09:28 +0100 3115293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092937&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Ftwelve-step-facilitation-tsf-reduces-substance-abuse%2F CONCLUSIONS: Both ICBT and TSF produce improvements in self-efficacy, and these changes are related to substance use outcomes for depressed substance abusers. In TSF, intervention-specific changes in TSA occur during the course of treatment and are related to substance use outcomes. Research; J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2007 Sep;68(5):663-72. Mechanisms of action in integrated cognitive-behavioral treatment versus twelve-step facilitation for substance-dependent adults with comorbid major depression. Glasner-Edwards S, Tate SR, McQuaid JR, Cummins K, Granholm E, Brown SA. Related Reading: Share/Save (Source: Twelve Step Facilitation.com) Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092937 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:11:00 +0100 3092937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3106896&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FkJZXHfV8w50%2F We Alcoholics Anonymous members surrender to win; we give away to keep; we suffer to get well, and we die to live. A.A. does not function in a way which people normally expect it to. For example, instead of using our “will power,” as everyone outside A.A. seems to think we do, we give up our [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3106896 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:55:28 +0100 3106896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083191&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholic-co-dependent-roles%2F There are several roles that alcoholics/addicts and their partners adopt with each other. Some of these are; Controller – Person who cannot allow anyone to grow or be anything other than what they want them to be Dual Personality – Person who can change “hats” at the drop of a dime, between portraying a rational person and [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083191 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:15:45 +0100 3083191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894773&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FWId9UK9thLw%2F An eating disorder is a disease, not a choice. The practical implication, of course, is that professional eating disorder treatment is essential to meaningful eating disorder recovery. No one ever decides to be a sick. By the same token, no one can ever simply decide to get better. Only by seeking help from a private eating disorder treatment facility can you expect to overcome anorexia or bulimia. Given the stakes, you can’t afford to learn that lesson the hard way. The fact that you’re here, reading this, suggests that you already know how devastating eating disorders can be. Now it’s time to learn how eating disorder treatment can help to solve the problem. The best eating disorder treatment centers really do change lives. Don’t wait any longer to finally discover that truth for... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894773 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:10:08 +0100 2894773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842449&cid=t_217157_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F29%2Fseeing-double-meeting-the-challenge-of-dual-diagnosis%2F Title: Seeing double: meeting the challenge of dual diagnosis The Skinny: Dual diagnosis is the term used to describe people who have concurrent mental health and substance misuse or alcohol problems. It affects a third of mental health service users, half of substance misuse service users and 70 per cent of prisoners. Key Issues: Dual diagnosis affects a third of mental health service users, half of substance misuse service users and 70 per cent of prisoners. There are some examples of excellent mainstreamed services in this area. However, at a national level provision is patchy and remains an area of concern. Service users with a dual diagnosis typically use NHS services more and cost more. Improving provision for users with dual diagnosis could save money. Providing effective care and ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842449 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:10:53 +0100 2842449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804235&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fg0S-WnO-O5s%2F is an independent, nonprofessional, twelve step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness. We are chemically dependent (alcoholic / addict) and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804235 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:15:55 +0100 2804235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442816&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2Fkln9JdN_igE%2F Eating disorder recovery is about rediscovering yourself as you used to be. To be a victim of an eating disorder is to become someone you aren’t—a person wracked by need and despair, a person at odds with her world and herself. The good news is that proper eating disorder treatment really can help to solve the problem. The catch is that eating disorder recovery can only begin when you let it. Anorexia and bulimia are invariably personal problems. Eating disorder recovery, in turn, has to be an intimate process. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you commit yourself to healing process, and resolve to see your eating disorder treatment program through to its conclusion. Successful eating disorder recovery will be the best thing that ever happens to you. Don’t w... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442816 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:52:34 +0100 2442816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415833&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FQa5BoOnW6qE%2F The first step on the road to depression recovery is admitting that you don’t have all the answers. Bipolar depression is an overwhelming disease, one that strips its victims of the ability to think objectively about themselves or their problems. The plain fact of the matter is that depression victims aren’t able to accurately assess the plight to which they’re subjected—which means that healing has to start with a willingness to get help from people who can see the way forward. The good news in all this is that professional depression treatment really does work for those individuals who seek it out. As devastating as bipolar depression can be, the right depression treatment program can help to solve the problem. The catch, of course, is that you have to take the first step. Try as... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415833 Sat, 16 May 2009 01:41:39 +0100 2415833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399233&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F-aLsqrxa87I%2F An eating disorder treatment program is only as useful as a patient makes it. Some eating disorder treatment facilities in Los Angeles lead clients to believe that healing is easy, as if getting well were simply a matter of entering treatment and then letting someone else do the heavy lifting. If only things were so simple. As a point of fact, eating disorder recovery is always the product of personal effort. If you want your eating disorder treatment program to work for you, in other words, you’re going to have to make it happen through the force of your own will. None of this is to say that you won’t need help along the way. On the contrary, a successful eating disorder treatment program is almost invariably one administered by competent, compassionate professionals. But caregivers c... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399233 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:32:56 +0100 2399233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390425&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2Fq09Cr-hhH6A%2F Bipolar depression is not an indication of personal failure, or moral weakness. Bipolar depressives don’t choose the fate that befalls them; they’re victims of a disease, in the same sense that cancer patients and diabetic are victims of diseases. The logical corollary, of course, is that bipolar depression can only be overcome with the help of competent depression treatment professionals. In the end, there’s simply no other way for healing to happen. Too many victims of bipolar depression try to get better on their own. For your own sake, please don’t make the same mistake. No one would ever try to beat cancer without seeking treatment from an oncology center. By the same token, no one should ever try to beat depression outside of a depression treatment facility. The choice is you... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390425 Wed, 06 May 2009 04:41:11 +0100 2390425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381160&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FsShtM5451YY%2F Depression treatment is very often a fundamental part of the drug recovery process. The reason is a simple one: Drug addiction is at root a psychological disease, and drug rehabilitation must entail meaningful psychological healing. Any drug rehab facility that fails to recognize as much does a tremendous disservice to the clients it promises to heal. The practical implication here should be obvious. In choosing a drug rehab center, you have to find a place that incorporates depression treatment into its rehabilitation programs. The best rehab facilities are those which employ dual diagnosis techniques in evaluating their clients, thus ensuring that addiction is assessed in conjunction with mental and emotional health. Depression treatment may well be the key to your drug recovery experien... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381160 Fri, 01 May 2009 02:25:07 +0100 2381160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349740&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F0yaYjFqhN1I%2F Addiction is at root a psychological disease. It should probably go without saying, then, that addiction treatment and depression treatment are very often complementary processes. In fact, the most successful treatment facilities in Los Angeles are those which employ dual diagnosis techniques to evaluate a client’s substance dependency in conjunction with his or her mental health. In the end, that sort of clinical diligence is absolutely vital to any addict’s prospects for long-term recovery. The only catch here is that dual diagnosis is a complex process. To be successful, it has to be administered by trained clinical experts. Some Los Angeles rehabs measure up. Some don’t. The difference, for you, is more important than any in the world. Successful dual diagnosis will set you on t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349740 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:53:25 +0100 2349740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348481&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fdual_relationships.html In this week's episodes of In Treatment we saw two examples of dual relationships in psychotherapy and I have received emails asking to to say more about this. It might seem that it would be easy to make a clear definition and prohibition against dual relationships, but in fact it is not and how they are viewed varies some by theoretical orientation. The more the relationship between therapist and patient is the primary vessel for the work, then the less likely that such a relationship would be benign, for the therapy. The code of ethics for psychologists states: American Psychological Association: Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct  "A multiple relationship occurs when a psychologist is in a professional role with a person and (1) at the same time is in anot... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348481 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:39:13 +0100 2348481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2261024&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fchalk-talks-father-martin-dies%2F The Rev. Joseph C. Martin dies at 84; expert on alcoholism and drug addiction Martin’s lectures and films have been leading tools in recovery programs for more than 40 years. His book ‘Chalk Talks on Alcohol’ was published in 1982 and is still in print. The Rev. Joseph C. Martin, an expert on alcoholism and drug addiction whose lectures and films have been leading tools in recovery programs for more than 40 years, has died. He was 84. Martin, himself a recovering alcoholic, died Monday of heart failure at his home in Havre de Grace, Md., according to an announcement from Father Martin’s Ashley, an addiction treatment center located in Havre de Grace that Martin co-founded 25 years ago. He had been in failing health with heart issues for a number of years. Considered... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2261024 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:41:14 +0100 2261024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056381&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F489109653%2F Addiction rarely exists as in isolation. In fact, the disease is almost invariably associated with one or more psychological conditions, ranging from clinical depression to anxiety and personality disorders. Under those circumstances, it should probably go without saying that the best addiction treatment is that which aims to promote holistic healing. And for that to happen, an addiction treatment program must be proceeded by a thorough process of dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis techniques allow addiction treatment experts to assess the full scope of an addict’s health. That sort of evaluation, in turn, provides the information necessary to the construction of a personal and personalized addiction treatment program, with an emphasis on promoting healing from the inside-out. There’s a re... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056381 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:33:24 +0100 2056381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033099&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fcan-i-give-my-therapist-a-gift%2F A commonly-asked question at this time of the year is, “Can I give my therapist a Christmas or holiday gift? What about just a card?” The answer varies from therapist to therapist and from doctor to doctor. Generally therapists seek to keep the relationship between a client and themselves a professional one, despite the emotional material often discussed in psychotherapy. The more the line blurs between “professional therapist” and “paid friend,” the more complicated the relationship becomes. So most therapists will seek to keep that line — what they call a boundary — clear and well-understood by both parties. Some therapists will talk about the subject proactively, letting each client know ahead of time what their policy is regarding pres... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033099 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:18:57 +0100 2033099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933455&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F438503903%2F Addiction and depression are often fundamentally interrelated diseases. Many depression victims turn to drugs as a means of escape; many drug addicts suffer from depression. It should probably go without saying, then, that drug recovery must always entail intensive depression treatment whenever it’s necessary. And that, in a nutshell, is why dual diagnosis techniques can be so vital to the healing process. Dual diagnosis is a strategy by which drug treatment experts evaluate a patient’s substance dependency in conjunction with his or her mental health. That evaluation provides the foundation for a holistic drug treatment program, one that aims to heal a patient from the inside-out. For many drug addicts, successful dual diagnosis can mean the difference between the success and failure ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933455 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:16:40 +0100 1933455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040436&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Flegalbut-lethal%2F Robbie Williams and Anna Nicole Smith have both been hooked on everyday medicines - like millions of others… A drug addict used to be someone who bought illegal fixes from a shady character in a back alley. But with more and more people admitting addiction to prescription drugs, your ’dealer’ can be the person you least expect to harm your health - your GP. Former model Anna Nicole Smith died of an overdose of sleeping pills and eight other prescription drugs. And earlier this year Robbie Williams checked himself into rehab after allegedly becoming hooked on painkillers and antidepressants. Many doctors agree that powerful tranquillisers, sleeping pills and painkillers are addictive, and that the body craves more as its tolerance to them increases. Some of the ingredie... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040436 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:23:01 +0100 2040436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1755243&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdrinking-and-gambling-linked%2F Strong Link Between Problem Drinking and Gambling A new study reveals a strong link between alcohol dependency and gambling problems, Reuters reported Dec. 17. According to researchers at the Research Institute on Addictions at the University at Buffalo, N.Y., adults with an alcohol addiction are 23 times more likely to have a gambling problem than those who do not drink. "If you’re in trouble with alcohol, the odds you’re also in trouble with gambling increase enormously," said lead author Dr. John W. Welte. "Most of that correlation is that problem behaviors tend to cluster in the same people." The study also found factors that identified which racial and ethnic groups were more likely to have a gambling problem. "Gambling is more common among lower ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1755243 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:16:54 +0100 1755243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1747012&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fadhd-a-risk-factor-for-alcoholism%2F A pair of new studies adds weight to the theory that children who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are at higher risk of problem drinking during adolescence and alcoholism later in life. "Children with ADHD are believed to be at risk for alcoholism because of their impulsivity and distractibility, as well as other problems that often accompany ADHD such as school failure and behavior problems," said Brooke Molina of the University of Pittsburgh, corresponding author for both studies. In one study, researchers found that 15- to 17-years olds with childhood ADHD reported being drunk an average of 14 times during the previous year, compared to 1.8 times for adolescents without ADHD. Fourteen percent of the ADHD group was classified as alcohol abusers or alcohol d... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1747012 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:16:54 +0100 1747012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1742974&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fheavy-drinkers-and-sex-diseases%2F Heavy Drinkers More Likely to Get Sex Diseases Heavy drinkers were more than twice as likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the past year than young adults who abstained from alcohol, according to a new study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Substance Use report found that 3.1 percent of 18- to 25-year-olds who reported heavy drinking in the past month had contracted a STD in the past year, compared to 1.4 percent of youths who did not drink in the past month. The study also found that 3.9 percent of youths who used alcohol and illicit drugs in the past month had contracted a STD in the past year. Youths who used any amount of alcohol or other drugs in the past month had an STD infection... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1742974 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:16:54 +0100 1742974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500373&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdouble-trouble-in-recovery%2F (DTR) is a twelve-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their particular addiction / alcoholism and manage their mental disorder. DTR is designed to meet the needs of the dually-diagnosed, and is clearly for those having addictive substance problems as well as having been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorders. We also address the problems and benefits associated with psychiatric medication; thus, we recognize that for many, having mental disorders represents Double Trouble in Recovery. Step 1; We admitted we were powerless over mental disorders and substance abuse — that our lives had become unmanageable. We who have addiction and mental disorder... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500373 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:42:40 +0100 1500373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494601&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdual-recovery-anonymous%2F is an independent, nonprofessional, twelve step, self-help fellowship organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Our goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness. We are chemically dependent (alcoholic / addict) and we are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect us in all areas of our lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. The many terms of dual disorders The term dual diagnosis is often used interchangeably with the terms co-morbidity, co-occurring illnesses, concurrent disorders, comorbid disorders, co-occurring disorder, dual disorder, and, double trouble. Professional literature has used a confusing array of terms and acronyms to describe co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis. Many problems Individu... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494601 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:15:55 +0100 1494601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494602&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdual-diagnosis-anonymous%2F mission is to serve people who struggle with both mental illness and alcoholism / addictions, reduce their suffering, and empower them to develop a successful program of recovery. We recognize that the dually diagnosed are among the highest risk of relapse of all mental health populations, but recovery is possible with the sponsorship offered by the fellowship of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous. Recovery is Possible Although we are of varied backgrounds, socioeconomic status, creeds, cultures, sexes, sexual orientation, color, origin, our addictions remind us we are all of the same fold. Our personal stories have a varied pattern that, in and of itself, remain uniquely our own. Yet in the larger scheme of things, we are able to notice similarities of our common experience. Our similarities li... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494602 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:03:57 +0100 1494602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1470181&cid=t_217157_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F27%2Fmoral-psychology-primer%2F Dan Jones has a terrific article in the April issue of Prospect, titled “The Emerging Moral Psychology.” We’ve included some excerpts from the article below. * * * Long thought to be a topic of enquiry within the humanities, the nature of human morality is increasingly being scrutinised by the natural sciences. This shift is now beginning to provide impressive intellectual returns on investment. Philosophers, psychologists, neuroscientists, economists, primatologists and anthropologists, all borrowing liberally from each others’ insights, are putting together a novel picture of morality—a trend that University of Virginia psychologist Jonathan Haidt has described as the “new synthesis in moral psychology.” The picture emerging shows the moral sense to be the prod... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1470181 Tue, 27 May 2008 14:41:35 +0100 1470181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450426&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-long-term-hangover%2F Health impacts of long term alcohol misuse Alcoholics in recovery may not know the long term effects of their drinking. There may be unexplained health problems that are a ‘hangover’ from alcohol abuse. If any of these raise your awareness of your health problems discuss them with your sponsor and doctor, if necessary. Long term abuse of alcohol creates severe health risks to individuals and may contribute to many cases of illness. Long term health impacts of alcohol misuse Liver disorders: hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer of the liver. Digestive problems: pancreatitis; cancer of the gullet; digestive problems; gastritis (nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating) Nerve and muscle damage: weakness; burning sensations in hands/feet; paralysis Blood Ci... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450426 Sun, 18 May 2008 13:21:31 +0100 1450426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392598&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fpeople-in-recovery-learn-its-not-all-about-me%2F A recent study conducted by researchers from four U.S. universities between 1982 and 2006 found that today’s college students are more narcissistic than their predecessors. In the study, two thirds of 16,475 students surveyed responded positively to statements like “I think I am a special person,” or “I can live my life any way I want to.” Students in 2006 scored 30 percent higher on the standardized inventory than students in 1982, ranking their narcissism nearly as high as the average celebrity. Jean Twenge, a San Diego State psychology professor and lead author of the study, noted that people high in narcissism lack empathy for others, are aggressive when insulted, and favor self-enhancement over helping others look good. In Greek mythology, Narcissus is a ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392598 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:22:54 +0100 1392598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335405&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fgay-and-lesbian-recovery%2F Alcoholism Recovery in the Gay and Lesbian Community While alcoholism crosses all sexual orientations, gay and lesbian alcoholics in recovery often face unique challenges. Professional assistance may be sometimes tainted by the prejudices of those providing it, or at a minimum be limited by the caregivers’ lack of knowledge of those aspects of gay society that distinguish it from the larger straight community. These limitations may become more pronounced when one seeks assistance from mainstream sobriety self-help groups, where prejudices and lack of knowledge can be more glaring in lay men and women who, though sober, lack professional helping skills. See more at Gay alcoholism Subscribe to Recovery Is Sexy by Email (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335405 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:34:12 +0100 1335405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327622&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsleep-problems-affect-alcoholism-recovery%2F Sleep problems - real and perceived - get in the way of alcoholism recovery Doctors and patients should discuss and address sleep issues as part of recovery The first few months of recovery from an alcohol problem are hard enough. But they’re often made worse by serious sleep problems, caused by the loss of alcohol’s sedative effects, and the long-term sleep-disrupting impact that alcohol dependence can have on the brain. Now, a new study gives further evidence that insomnia and other sleep woes may actually get in the way of recovery from alcohol problems. In fact, a person’s perception of how bad their sleep problems are may be just as important as the actual sleep problems themselves, the study suggests. The study is published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Ex... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327622 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:12:22 +0100 1327622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1200880&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-medication-interactions%2F Alcohol Reaction Drug List 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 of more than 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications for possible reactions and side effects, if you drink alcohol. More at; Alcohol Reaction Drug List Subscribe to Recovery Is Sexy by Email (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1200880 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:03:52 +0100 1200880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1196805&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-and-hep-c%2F Hep C - Does sexual transmission occur? Although there is some uncertainty about hepatitis C (also called hep C) being transmitted sexually, it’s not classified as an STI (sexually transmissible infection). General scientific knowledge supports this position. Some people, unable to identify any other risk factors, believe they may have contracted hep C sexually. Additionally, some research suggests that a small percentage of people do contract hep C through sexual contact. Thus, transmission of hep C during sex is seen as possible but is believed to be rare. General transmission of HCV Hep C is most commonly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, ie. when the blood of someone with the virus enters the bloodstream of someone else. This can occur through: sharing needles or syring... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1196805 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:34:52 +0100 1196805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1175062&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faddicted-lawyers%2F can overcome barriers to recovery Robert started drinking at age 18 and was an alcoholic by the time he entered law school. "I managed to get my degree and go to work for a Wall Street firm. After that I changed jobs every two years or less. I just couldn’t hang on to one. Nobody ever mentioned drinking to me. But I’m sure that with every job I lost, drinking was the main reason." Images of hard-headed, hard-drinking lawyers abound in popular culture. These images make a point: The professional status granted by a law degree offers no immunity from addiction. The same can be said for people in other prominent professions, such as physicians, pilots and politicians. In fact, the rate of addiction for attorneys may exceed that for the general population. In 2002, the S... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1175062 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:26:06 +0100 1175062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1140108&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmutual-support-self-help-links%2F   Faces and Voices of recovery have compiled a list of some of the more prominent websites for recovery. Click on a link for an explanation of their focus. Individual Addiction Recovery Resources Advocates For the Integration of Recovery and Methadone, Inc. (AFIRM) Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Victorious (AV) Chemically Dependent Anonymous Online Resource Center (CDA) Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) Heroin Anonymous (HA) J.A.C.S. (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others)LifeRing: Secular Recovery Marijuana Anonymous (MA) Millati Islami Marijuana Anonymous Online Methadone Anonymous Support Moderation Management (MM) MomsOffMeth (Methamphetamine - "Crystal Meth") (M.O.M.) Mo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1140108 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:11:57 +0100 1140108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1132750&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fnative-american-traditions-and-aa%2F Native American traditions blend with AA principles Basil Brave Heart’s journey of healing began 31 years ago when a Lakota medicine man took him to a sweat lodge, made a circle in the dirt with a stick, then planted the stick in the center of the circle. “He told me, ’This is you in the center, and alcohol walks around you on the outside like the trickster coyote. You chase it up a hill, but it circles around and fools you. Don’t let it sneak up on you. Turn around and embrace it so it can become one of your most powerful teachers.’” Brave Heart says that alcohol has become a prolific teacher whom he can trust to remind him each morning that he must stay sober. Today he is a Lakota Elder and spiritual leader who holds a master’s degree in psy... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132750 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:09:58 +0100 1132750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1001819&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhat-is-dual-diagnosis%2F A dual diagnosis occurs when an individual is affected by both chemical dependency and psychiatric/emotional illness. Both illnesses may affect a person physically, socially, psychologically, and spiritually. Each illness has symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively. The illnesses may affect each other, and each disorder predisposes to relapse in the other disease. At times the symptoms can overlap and even mask as each other, making treatment and diagnosis difficult. To fully recover, a person needs to treat/address both disorders. Other names for this illness are: Co-morbid disorders Co-occurring disorders Concurrent disorders Co-morbidity Dual disorders. Subscribe to Recovery Is Sexy by Email (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1001819 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:30:57 +0100 1001819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=891941&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-aa-member-medications-and-other-drugs%2F . From the AA Pamphlet Because this subject is one which goes deeply into the field of medicine, a group of physicians who are members of A. A. were asked to help prepare this pamphlet. The experience of some A. A. members reveals that the drug misuse can threaten the achievement and maintenance of sobriety. Yet some A. A. members must take prescribed medication in order to treat certain serious medical problems. Experience has shown this problem can be minimized if the following suggestions are carefully heeded: Remember that as a recovering alcoholic your automatic response will be to turn to chemical relief for uncomfortable feelings and to take more the than usual, prescribed amount. Look for non-chemical solutions for the aches and discomforts of everyday living. Remember that the be... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=891941 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:13:30 +0100 891941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=836494&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fbrain-changes-in-children-of-alcoholism%2F Brain Differences Seen in Children from Alcohol-Dependent Families A new study shows that children from families with several generations of alcohol dependence exhibit differences in their brain when compared to children without a family history of alcoholism, Reuters reported June 8. For the study, 17 teenagers considered high risk for alcohol dependence because of a strong family history of alcoholism underwent MRI brain scans. The results were compared with MRIs from 17 teens without a family history of alcoholism. The study found that teens with a family history of alcoholism had a smaller amygdala, the right side of an area of the brain that controls basic emotions. "When we looked at some of the children who hadn’t had any drugs or alcohol to speak of, the same pattern of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=836494 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:51:42 +0100 836494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=779545&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholism-and-suicide%2F Alcoholics attempting and not attempting suicide Alcoholism is a psychiatric disorder associated with an increased risk of suicidal behaviour. This is also associated with an increased number of suicide risk factors. The current study examined the social, demographic and clinical characteristics of a number of alcoholic patients who attempted suicide. Nearly a quarter of all alcoholics had attempted suicide We studied 377 alcohol-dependent patients in our clinics. Their alcohol-use histories were assessed through interviews. The Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale were administered to all patients. We found that; 23.6% of all patients had histories of attempted suicide. 42.... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=779545 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:11:53 +0100 779545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749502&cid=t_217157_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fbenzodiazepine-addiction%2F , Withdrawal & Recovery This web site is dedicated to sufferers of benzodiazepine tranquilliser addiction everywhere. Launched on July 6, 2000 with around a dozen pages this site now has more than 550 pages of articles and information, expert medical documents, news stories and personal accounts. A good place to begin is the FAQ Document - "Benzodiazepine Dependency and Withdrawal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) file". For the best and most up-to-date information on benzodiazepine withdrawal you are encouraged to read: "Benzodiazepines: How they Work & How to Withdraw" (The Ashton Manual) by Professor C Heather Ashton, DM, FRCP, Revised August 2002. Versions of the Ashton Manual in French, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Finnish, Swedish and Italian can be accessed f... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749502 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:27:02 +0100 749502