Who can say for sure just what finally sparks long term recovery in chronic relapse substance users. I have known many addicts along the years whose life consists of spurts of dry spells, hanging on for dear life, and then finally and predictably, relapsing. I’ve been...
The journey of parents and families of addicts is often underestimated, and the damage report minimized, but I know the real. PTSD, depression, chronic anxiety, inability to work, loss of zest for life, rejection by other family members, weight loss or weight gain,...
Almost every day, I hear a new and interesting story about homeopathy, in one way or another. Even though this piece is not pertaining to addiction, it's an excellent illustration of the versatility of homeopathic remedies. We classically think about Arnica in...
I have been following a man on Facebook who has been trying to kick heroin and posts several times a day, for support, encouragement, and connection to recovery. I don’t know him from Adam, but respect his efforts and acknowledge the difficulty of the journey he is...
the answer is both yes and no.... Alcohol is added and used to stabilize and preserve liquid homeopathic remedies. Next, plain sugar pills are then medicated with this liquid but the alcohol evaporates off them during the drying process so they become alcohol free,...
It's not that surprising to find that some of the most basic family practices, such as sharing a meal, can be key to good relationships and reduced substance abuse. Background CASAColumbia has surveyed thousands of American teens and their parents to identify...
Barely a day goes by that I don't read in social media addiction groups, cries of woe from mom's with addicted sons and daughters. All most people can do is offer their sympathy and understanding- we can't change their plights or their children, so we just say things...
We all become conditioned to respond to repetitious acts, such as Pavlov’s dog, who salivated every time he heard the bell ring, weather he was actually fed or not. When you experience a traumatic event or a series of repetitious acts that conditions you with a...
I read this in my Homeopathy Plus Newsletter today; A pilot study from Kerala, India, that has been placed into English provides an interesting insight into what is possible when alcoholism is treated by homeopathy. It lists the remedies which were most effective –...
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