Many people ask what are the true signs and symptoms of alcoholism and drug addiction? When does one cross the line from being a social
The definition of ‘over indulgence’ Alcohol and drugs are harmful substances. It is important to be aware of the impact which they have upon the
In order to do identify your character defects, write a list of all your resentments and fears plus all people you have harmed. Then look
I first heard this phrase when I told my younger brother (a recovering alcoholic about 5 years ahead of me) that I was going to
Lots of addicts (alcohol, drug or gambling) think they have depression and that is why they drink or use. Lots of alcoholics and addicts tell
Considering your options This is a difficult question to answer, and is one that is personal to your circumstances when it comes to addictions. The
It is common for addicts to be unable to recognise they have a problem, and be in a constant state of denial. Family, friends and
Addictive personality traits make themselves apparent in a multitude of ways and affect many and varying people. People can have addictive personalities that make them
A dry drunk is someone who is no longer drinking or using but who has not changed their life, feelings or behaviour. Lots of alcoholics
Addiction, including alcoholism, is an incurable illness recognised by the World Health Organisation. Many of us with the illness are quite relieved to find that
Although we stop drinking, gambling or using, a lot of the thoughts in our head remain the same and we need to get to a
Are you wondering if you might have a problem with drink or drugs? Are you considering that you can’t be an alcoholic or addict, because
Working in the field of addiction, I get to know many alcoholics and addicts and at least at the start of their recovery, many of
When we were drinking or using, our lives were miserable. Perhaps not at the beginning but certainly by the end. By and large that misery
This is the key message of a reading from ‘Just for today’. It is a message I have heard often and on the surface its
Many people severely damage their relationship with their partner through drinking too much, gambling or using drugs. This is true for both the binge drinker
As a recovering addict i know i should be avoiding alcohol, drugs and specified medication. it is a simple concept for me to know I
There is a ‘Just for Today’ reading from Narcotics Anonymous about responsibility. It starts with a quote which states that a lot happens in a
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know
For an alcoholic or drug addict, alcohol and drugs are absolutely no-go areas if we want to stay healthy. If someone had an allergy to
When in active addiction, most of us would not admit that our behaviour – if not our minds – were insane. If you were to
