For Xena’s entire life, she has freaked out during thunder and lightning storms, as well as during the noise of fireworks. She is a 12-year-old Kai Ken dog- a loyal family member, and I hate to see her in distress. We’ve used CDB oils on these occasions in the past,...
In checking the Urban Dictionary and several other resources, I found a few different definitions of the word ‘normie’. First, a normie, was described as a normal person- one who does not have a mental illness such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mood...
This is very interesting… in a recent episode of the TV show Adam Ruins Everything, he debunked the value of rehabs or treatment at all, insisting that drugs and alcohol have been in society for thousands of years, and just aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon. He goes...
I haven’t heard anyone mention it yet, but think about it… addicts of every DOC now are completely and totally cut off!!! Nature-forced sobriety. How many are craving, how many are drug sick, and what about the folks who need their daily dose at the Methadone Clinic....
this is not my original material... it's written by Maggie McCracken. I find it so simple and so true. Enjoy the article and try some of these ideas to cope with fears. Fear is a very intense emotion and can drive people to do all kinds of unhealthy things. From the...
And here is another article by a top doc explaining why kind love beats tough love. At the end of the day it is a matter of believing the addict is worth saving, even if he/she is still using. Using punishment to try to rehabilitate people who have already suffered...
I want to remind you folks that it is the behavior of the addict, not the drugs or alcohol, per se, that is intolerable. When Uncle Tim raises a glass of champagne at his niece’s wedding and toasts to the couple, we do not find this in the least disturbing. When Uncle...
Interesting and right on People talk about having an "addictive personality," but are there really certain personality traits of addiction? Addictive personality isn't a real psychological diagnosis, but some personality traits do seem to be more common in people with...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step groups are the leading U.S. approach to addiction recovery. Millions have attended these meetings and "worked the steps." Popular media include countless references to AA-oriented recovery. Many scientific studies show that...
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