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Cravings and Triggers of Relapse

Cravings and Triggers of Relapse

Home Cravings and Triggers of Relapse Cravings and Triggers of Relapse: There are many aspects of working an addiction recovery program and part of that process is dealing with the issue of cravings and triggers. A trigger is something we see, hear, taste or...
Cravings and Triggers of Relapse

Alcoholism Symptoms – the Disease Concept

Home Alcoholism Symptoms – the Disease Concept The alcoholism symptoms below describe what has often been called the Disease Concept of addiction — These symptoms can be seen in any addictive process including addictions to other drugs, gambling, sex,...
Cravings and Triggers of Relapse

Coping with Alcohol – Friend or Foe?

Home Coping with Alcohol – Friend or Foe? Is coping with alcohol friend or foe? During springtime, I take a more focused look at alcohol and the impact it can have because April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol, in itself, is not really the problem; it is...
Cravings and Triggers of Relapse

Alcohol and Anger Don’t Mix!

Home Alcohol and Anger Don’t Mix! “Alcohol and anger don’t mix!” It has been said that anger is a ‘smokescreen’ emotion. In other words, it is the feeling that is expressed outwardly but it usually masks other hidden or underlying...
Cravings and Triggers of Relapse

Adolescent Addiction: Parents Greatest Fear

Home Adolescent Addiction: Parents Greatest Fear Adolescent Addiction: One of the greatest fears that a parent can encounter is to discover their child has a dependency. Once parents have evidence of drug use or they are no longer in denial that their child is using...
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Addiction Denial Causes Problems

Home Addiction Denial Causes Problems Addiction denial causes problems! Father Joseph Martin, a well-known lecturer on alcoholism, said it best — “What causes a problem, is a problem.” I like that because it’s straightforward, simple, and...