Physical Rehab Center: Treating Physical and Mental Dependency With Non 12 Step Rehab
... traditional 12 step rehabilitation program was pioneered in the early 1930’s by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and was followed later by Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and other similar 12 step programs. The basic premise of these programs is that addiction is a disease that the individual must struggle with for the rest of his life. The main treatment tool of these programs relies on counseling through peer support in both group counseling settings and one on one mentorship or sponsorship support. Some people are able to rehabilitate through this process but most people find themselves falling back into the same addictive habits. Why? Because they haven’t treated the underlying cause of their addictive behavior; they haven’t addressed both their physical and mental dependencies. Read ...
Did Christian Counseling Help You?
by Andrew Niddrie Question by Pursuing Peace: Did Christian Counseling help you? My husband and I of 6 1/2 years are not getting along. We are considering Christian Counseling. We do have 2 young girls and hardly a babysitter. We are ALWAYS aggravated with each other. So has Christian Counsleing helped you? Best answer: Answer by n9wffMy wife just got her certificate in Biblical Counseling. We need to get back to this… I can’t say it helped me, since I am still happily married but it sounds like the family doesn’t get together for prayer or Bible time. You both need to lead by example, especially your husband. Read more... ...
Alcohol Treatment Centers Florida: What to Expect at Florida Treatment Centers for Alcohol Addiction
Coping with an addiction problem is tough time for the entire family. Fortunately, just by admitting the existence of the problem, you or your loved one have taken a significant step towards beating the horrible condition one and for all. Depending on the kind of Florida alcohol treatment center you are considering and the intensity of the problem, there can be substantial variation on the exact list of activities though most Florida treatment centers tend to stick to interpretations of the original 12 step program. This is simply because few other treatment plans have shown the sustainability and long term success of the 12 step model. Read more... ...
ANXIETY/DEPRESSION/ANXIETY ATTACKS?
Question by Rachel: ANXIETY/DEPRESSION/ANXIETY ATTACKS? i have no idea if this is just a teenage thing, or for real. i’ve been consistently sad for the past year, and i just cant seem to get out of this funk. i cry everyday, like today for example. i was lying down, half asleep, then all of the sudden i gasped, and started to cry, and was breathing really heavily. i just started bawling, and i couldnt control myself. all of this was because i thought about all the homework i had. this happens almost everyday. the moment i think about something im worrying about, i just break down. i cant even control it. i just feel hopless, and worthless, and i dont want to do anything. im passing up seeing new moon tomorrow at the 12:00 premiere because i simply dont feel up to it. i dont have any passion anymore. i just want to stop this. i hate the feeling i get in my stomach, and in my heart when im so worried. and im incredibly lonely. i used to LOVE being alone, but i cant stand it for one ...
Dual Diagnosis Program: Dual Diagnosis and Its Treatment
How does an individual become addicted to drugs or alcohol? Why does he start using it in the first place? How does he fall prey to these harmful substances? It has been said that there is a reason behind everything and understanding ‘the why’ behind this problem can actually help you find a solution. Furthermore, addiction can potentially affect anyone even in the absence of genetic inclination for addiction or alcoholism or environmental risk. Some just try out once and then start using it regularly. However it’s not as simple for everyone. Read more... ...
Cost of Rehab Centers: Do Halfway Houses and Drug Rehab Centers Really Work?
Halfway houses and drug rehab centers throughout the country have good and positive intentions. However, are they worth the frequently high associated costs? Drug rehab centers can be quite expensive, depending on what types of amenities it offers and where it is located. However, they are more often relatively affordable because they take into consideration that you are likely coming directly from a drug rehab center and may not have a great amount of additional funds at this time in your life. Read more... ...