Addictive Behaviors (Health)
Jesus Christ-Conversion-A.A. and the Lives of Cofounders Bill W. and Dr. Bob - Richard Burns, J.D.
The Conversion Factor that figured so prominently in the lives of Bill W. and Dr. Bob: (1) Bill’s grandfather Willie Wilson (an alcoholic) had a conversion experience on Mount Aeolus next to East Dorset, was saved, and never drank again for the remaining8 years of his life. (2) Bill... Submitted 4 days 10 hours ago.
A.A. History Studies with "Conference-approved" Foundations - Richard Burns, J.D.
A.A. History Studies with “Conference-approved” Foundations Dick B. © 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved The Problem with a Clear-cut Solution Fear has often ruled in the minds of those who understand the importance in their recovery of studying, learning, and applying... Submitted 11 days 10 hours ago.
A.A. Conference-approved Literature Foundation For History - Richard Burns, J.D.
The Case for A.A. Meetings Providing History From Conference-approved Literature Old School A.A. First Century Christianity Recovery Approaches Dick B. and Ken B. Copyright 2012 Anonymous. All rights reserved There are two strong bases for bringing these to the attention of Christian... Submitted 13 days 9 hours ago.
When “Karate Kid” came out in the early 80’s, I had a bunch of kids. They were spread out over high school and junior high school and then one in elementary school I was constantly after them to organize their time, get into athletics, get into the band, learn an instrument.... Submitted 33 days ago.
The Devastating Effects of Pornography On the Human Psyche - Ella Camp
As a voracious parasite- pornography gorges on the most basic of human instincts-our sexuality. Alike unto a mad scientist experimenting with the human psyche, it attempts to rewire this most primal instinct onto an unreal idea and projection; creating monstrous beliefs in the minds of its... Submitted 78 days 15 hours ago.
Defining Moment: An Alcoholic Life - Jack H. Schick
I was married for about 2 ½ years when I graduated from college and we packed up and moved from Pittsburgh, PA, to Rawlins, Wyoming. I’d grown up in a small town in Bucks County, in southeast Pennsylvania. My wife was born and raised in Pittsburgh. Rawlins was a town of about 6,000 half way... Submitted 138 days 15 hours ago.
Nothing Ever Goes Her Way - Jack H. Schick
Laura Mitchell, 28, of Bedminster in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has had a difficult year. Actually, she’s had a difficult several years. She’s tried, but nothing ever seems to go her way. When she hits what she thinks is the bottom and begins the long crawl back, something always... Submitted 189 days 11 hours ago.
Runaway Drug Usage: Symptoms Parents Should Watch For - Joel Hendon
Unfortunately masses of our youths are being swept into using illegal drugs and illicit sexual activity. Who is to blame and what is to be done about it? The major problem and reason for the high increase in these immoral activities is neglect over the years which has now spread like Kudzu on a... Submitted 346 days 18 hours ago.
Should the Government Step In On the Obesity Issue? - Mike Fak
There can be nothing more sanctimonious than a reformed smoker so I refuse to be one of those. I have no problems with friends who smoke and I don't chide or berate them for their bad habit. They know it is stupid and unhealthy and they don't need me interjecting opinion into their own... Submitted 2 years 223 days ago.
Sweet Surrender: Turning My Will and My Life Over to the Care of God (Step 3 of the 12 Steps) - Dave Dozier
The third of the 12 steps is the first step in which the person caught in addiction takes real initiative. Steps one and two are primarily passive. Step one is the admission that I cannot defeat this enemy within (the addiction). Step two is receiving the faith that God ("a Power greater than... Submitted 2 years 287 days ago.
The second of the 12 Steps is, like the first, more of an act of the heart than an act of the intellect. The step reads: We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Most people in recovery made many attempts at breaking free before they succeeded.... Submitted 2 years 302 days ago.
Looking At Business Opportunities In the Stop-Smoking Industry - Mike Fak
Yeah, I'm not even one day into the nicotine-free world and already thinking of how I can turn my misery into moola. There are hundreds of products and books and gizmos on the market that are stop-smoking aids, but I don't think most of them work very well. If they did, by now the field of... Submitted 2 years 315 days ago.
Saying Goodbye To Cigarettes - Mike Fak
I first grabbed a smoke when I was fifteen years old. I didn't like it and didn't try another until I went into the Army. I figured I was going to get killed anyway so what the heck harm could the smokes do. Besides I had grown up in an era when doctors were endorsing smokes as good for you. They... Submitted 2 years 318 days ago.
The Ruyan V8 Electronic Cigarette Stirs up Questions - Mike Fak
I didn't know I was a prophet but I guess I am. Last year, in one of my gatherings of quips, quotes and really bad jokes, I wrote "At the store I saw a new cigarette that was half the price of the other brands so I bought a carton. As soon as I took the first puff I knew something was wrong. In... Submitted 2 years 346 days ago.
A Dream to Live in a Smoke Free World - Chiradeep
Among young teens (aged 13 to 15), about one in five smokes worldwide. Between 80,000 and 100,000 children worldwide start smoking every day - roughly half of whom live in Asia . Evidence shows that around 50% of those who start smoking in adolescent years go on to smoke for 15 to 20... Submitted 198 days ago.
The Alcoholic Life: Me and Pappy Lewis - Jack H. Schick
{Author’s note: The names are changed, but the story is true} When I was a younger fellow we lived in a rural development in central Wyoming, about ten miles out of Casper. Everybody had five or ten acres of absolutely treeless sage brush and sand. Most of us had mobile homes or double... Submitted 211 days 19 hours ago.
Junk food Causes Energy Loss, Weight Gain & Is Addictive: My Love-Hate Relationship With Junk Food - Fran Larson
Maybe there should be a rehab center (maybe there is) for junkies like myself who have a love/hate relationship with junk food. Just recently, I realized I had slid into a dangerous slope of mindlessly eating that only led to more eating. I was like the “boiled frog.” I had no idea... Submitted 303 days 23 hours ago.
New & Cheap Ways to Get High for Teens & Adults-Overdoses Kill More than Auto Accidents -
- Steve KovacsI really didn’t want to write an article on illegal drugs in America but I couldn’t resist. You see, average people, folks who never would have thought of doing hard drugs before are indulging in one of the worst and most addictive drugs in the world. Indulging so much so, that it is... Submitted 350 days 8 hours ago.
What’s Your Favorite Addiction? -
- eAddiction is a pleasure seeking activity. As I have written in many of my articles; pleasure seeking, goal setting, and future plans (although important to get along in life) are the things that keep us entrapped in worldly illusions, prohibiting any real spiritual growth. Trying to entertain... Submitted 1 year 216 days ago.
Stages of Alcohol Addiction - Carolyn Tytler
It is estimated that about three-quarters of the population drink alcohol and about 10% of that number will find that their alcohol consumption leads to serious problems . Men are five times more likely than women to develop alcoholism. Alcoholism is a progressive, addictive, potentially... Submitted 1 year 250 days ago.
Do You Have Sexitis? - Carol Allen Anfinsen
Sounds like a disease, doesn't it? The trend these days is to label a problem, an addiction, or a bad habit as a disease. I guess it makes the people who have the so-called " disease " feel less guilty. It may also make them less likely to feel remorse or shame. " Gosh, if it's a disease then it... Submitted 1 year 319 days ago.
Time-wasters - Joel Hirschhorn
Several recent negative experiences with people made me realize that far too many people we deal with, either in person or through electronic communication, end up being time-wasters. Nothing is more precious in life than our time. So when others through their stupidity, rigidity or ignorance... Submitted 2 years 38 days ago.
O.K. I will be the first to admit it, I am addicted to chocolate. Yes, I am absolutely powerless over chocolate. I mean, here it is 11:00 at night and I just scarffed down a couple of chocolate Ho-Ho's and chased them with some nice cold milk. Mmm Mmm. What was I thinking? It's not as if I... Submitted 2 years 76 days ago.
The Addicted States of America - Jeff Brown
One human condition, habit, is a weakness, even though when doing the right thing or obtaining productive results habit has a positive connotation. But let me explain the issue at hand first. Addiction has become a country wide issue. It's gotten so bad that Congress has had to step in in regards... Submitted 3 years 126 days ago.
Letter to My Best Friend Alcohol (Humorous) -
- Ian AsotteDear Alcohol, First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a HUGE fan of yours. As my friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work cocktail, a beer at the game and you're even around at the holidays (hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in... Submitted 3 years 325 days ago.
