Admitting To The Problem in Step One

Step One – We admitted we were powerless over alcohol / our addiction – that our lives had become unmanageable.

What does it mean, “to admit”? The word admit doesn't seem all that direct, or purposeful, all by itself. However, when put into the context of this first step, and into the context of our lives, it has tremendous power. To admit is to accept something for what it really is... it means we are...

Most addicts don’t need to ask this question, they already know the answer. A life that revolves around the next fix, it fills your waking hours. Getting up in the morning (afternoon?) and getting everything into place. First, set the scene for the first act.  Scheming and plotting for the money, then for the substance. Fixed! First you get the habit. Then the habit gets you.

Addicts live to use, and use to live. Very simply, an addict is a person whose life is...

We have all had the experience of a stressful "life challenge" along the way. However, that is all it is, a stressful life challenge along the way! Along the way to what? To where? You have heard it said, "Life is a journey". (I will leave the afterlife talk to those folks that are willing to join the debate club.) Life is a journey to be enjoyed daily. Without getting into the frustrating and sometimes depressing questions of "what am I here for ?" Please...

There are many types of compulsive behavior. Compulsive gambling is one of the more serious types of compulsive behavior. It has the potential to not only ruin the life of the person who suffers from the compulsive behavior but to also ruin the lives of all of those close to him. It is important to understand that someone with a gambling problem is not gambling because he wants to. It is compulsive behavior, meaning that he can not control himself. That can be hard to understand and...

Drug Treatment Centers or alcohol treatment centers are available for people who are not able to stop using drugs and alcohol. Treatment Centers have been established to aid and assist people who need to get clean, learn about why they use, and develop tools or coping skills to remain free from active using. Some drug rehabs use different methods or therapies but the concept remains the same. They help people find out why out use and teach them how not to use every again. They are also...

Some people, both professionals and non-professionals or lay people, believe that there are three types of people who drink and use drugs; Social Users, Substance Abusers and Addicts. They consider Social Users those people who are supposedly trying to make something more out of otherwise positive, upbeat social situation - be it an interview, sporting event, date, family gathering or other activity where people are together. The user may be uncomfortable and try drugs to feel more at...

Sometimes myths float around for years having everyone convinced of their legitimacy, even though they are terribly wrong or inaccurate. Most never even validate or question these theories which can hinder their success greatly. Addiction is one of the hottest topics that have hundreds of myths. In order to dispel some of the most popular myths this article will focus on the real versus the untruths that we sometimes falsely believe! Read on for more information on the top five myths...

Beyond Crystal, Free Yourself From Crystal Forever

DL Scott CtHA / AASD / CDC

Nine years ago I was approached by a woman, Susan Kingston, to become the Methamphetamine Specialist for a King County Funded Project called Project NEON. Project NEON is a harm reduction program that initially addressed safer use among Gay and Bi-sexual men who inject Crystal Methamphetamine.

Susan was looking for a way to blend more traditional...

If you are serious about beating pornography addiction then there are a few immediate things you need to do to be able to overcome it once and for all.

Firstly before you can do anything about the core problem that pornography and sex addiction comes from you need to remove the temptation from your life and this involves putting blockages to pornographic material in the place where most people get their fix: the computer.

• Delete all pornographic...

There are many signs you have a pot addiction whether it be warnings while you are smoking or perhaps things that have happened when you have tried to quit. Some people freely admit they are or were addicted while others struggle with the concept of being addicted to a drug that has no physical dependency issues like cigarettes or heroin but is instead a psychological addiction making it harder to recognize from your own view point. Some things you may want to look for in yourself or in...