What is the Addictions Recovery Measurement System?

This article provides a unique framework for understanding, assessing, and treating multiple addictions simultaneously. It introduces the “Poly-behavioral Dependence,” diagnosis and discusses an integrative multidimensional treatment- progress measurement and tracking system for practical clinical utilization. It also discusses clinical and practical assessment tools and instruments to assist care providers when working with patients' suffering from multiple addictions simultaneously (e.g., alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, & religion, etc.).

Compulsive Gambler's Guilt Affects Their Gambling Addiction Recovery

When a compulsive gambler is in recovery, feeling guilty is one of the toughest areas to resolve for some people. When a gambler finally makes the conscious decision to stop gambling, reality sets in for the first time in a long time.

Signs of an Addiction

Addictions come in many forms. It’s important to recognize the signs of addictions in order to seek out help before the problem becomes to large.

Are You Suffering From Addiction?

Introduction to medical problem of addiction and the effects upon the nervous system and behaviours of those with a dependency issue.

Self-Recovery from Addiction: Taking Responsibility for Your Life

I've had several coaching clients come to me who, while they wanted to move forward in life, were actually stuck in a self-destructive addiction. Of course, I cannot directly confront them about the...

Signs That Rage Has Turned Into An Addiction

All addictions have symptoms, which allow us to recognize these problems as addictive diseases. The signs of addictive diseases are self-stimulation, compulsion, obsession, denial, withdrawal and cra...

10 Tenets of Effective Drug Addiction Treatment

On any given day in the United States, one million people are in treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction. It is not getting into treatment, however, that makes the difference. Instead, it is what a person gets out of treatment. The fact that many people do not find success in treatment on their first attempt is due in part to a lack of understanding about what makes effective treatment.

Overcoming Work Addiction

Why are you so busy? Do you really have too much work? Is work so important to you that you'll sacrifice just about anything in your life to get the job done? Even if it's at the expense of your heal...

Love, Anger and Forgiveness - How To Let Go And Be Emotionally Free Once And For All

Love is the most important emotion, and anger can stop love. That's where forgiveness comes in. You may be surprised to learn that anger and forgiveness actually have some things in common. To let go of anger, truly forgive, and return to love, you must understand these powerful emotions and how they relate to each other. Once you have this understanding, you can create emotional safety and emotional freedom for yourself and your family.

Change Your Language And Reduce Your Anger - Part 2

This article is a continuation of the change your language-reduce your anger Part 1. It introduces the concept of awareness-dialogue -action (ADA)

Anger Management - How To Have a Difficult Conversation Without Having an Argument

You can have a difficult conversation without having an argument or bursting into tears. Read on to discover how.

Change Your Language - Reduce Your Anger

This article examines the connection between language and anger management.

Where is Amber

This article examines the role of control in anger management

Anger Management- Lock That Monster Up

Controlling your anger means happier employees and a more productive workplace. Decrease your stress by using easy anger management techniques.