Begin the Path of Recovery
Vallarta Tribune Nov 19-26, 2006, issue # 502, pg 26 Many people realize that they have a problem somehow related to addiction whether they grew up in an alcoholic or abusive home and now have problems with relationships or have developed an addiction. The problems manifest themselves differently in various members of the family. Your […]
Sometimes Medications Are Necessary
Vallarta Tribune, Mar 19-25, 2006, issue # 467, pg 24 Over the years I have heard people in recovery say, “they are just replacing one drug with another” or “trading one dependency for another” or “they must learn to be sober without taking any other drugs.” This is not always true. Sometimes medications are necessary. […]
Don’t Wait for Them to Hit Bottom!
PV Mirror, May 22-28, 2010, issue #85, pg 15 Is there an addict or alcoholic in your life that you are worried about? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to convince them they have a problem or to get help? Have they gone to AA/12-step programs and quit attending because “it” wasn’t working? Consider […]
Chronic Relapsers: Desperately Seeking Sobriety and Recovery
Vallarta Tribune, Mar 12-18, 2006, issue # 466, pg 20 In addiction, we usually speak of those who are actively using and those who are sober and in recovery. There is another category that fits in between, those who often fall through the cracks and get lost or forgotten or who give up; the “chronic relapsers.” That’s right, the ones who […]
The Joy of Recovery
Vallarta Tribune, Aug 6-12, 2006, issue # 487, pg 15 It is extremely important to recognize that healing from emotional pain whether it is caused by addiction, codependency, abuse, trauma, divorce, or loss, to name a few, is invariably life changing. A metamorphosis occurs as the person heals and recovers their “self”. They not only […]
WARNING: Marijuana is very bad for your health
PV Mirror, July 10-16, 2010, issue # 92, pg 23 I cannot believe how marijuana users continue to minimize the negative physical and psychological effects in order to justify their continued and most often addictive use/habit. MARIJUANA IS NOT SAFE!! This is not just some opinion or theory. Researchers have known for years the numerous undisputable damaging effects of […]
When to Help Rescue Them From Their Addiction
We determined the topic for this week’s article based on last week’s article “When is Enough Enough?” It seems like we might have left people hanging, unsure of what to do if their addict (chemically dependent) partner really needed help and was finally ready to accept/receive help. Of course, the answer is not simple and […]
Addiction
Addiction is a lifelong struggle; one that the can be experienced with or without sobriety and recovery. Without sobriety, it can be and very often is fatal; directly or indirectly. Addiction is very powerful and should not be underestimated. There are many types of addiction including alcohol, drugs, sex, and gambling. There are also many […]
Do You or Someone You Love Suffer from Depression?
Vallarta Tribune, Feb 5-11, 2006, issue # 461, pg 24 All of us have loosely used the word “depression” to describe when we feel sad or down without giving it a second thought. Most of us can probably name several people we know who are taking anti-depressant medications. However, actual clinical depression is quite different […]
