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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Preparation and Into Action!
This excerpt from chapter 5 of “Powerless No Longer” covers the next two stages of change, the Preparation and Action phases. Both will be discussed more fully in subsequent chapters. Preparation – making plans to change and deciding upon the … Continue reading
Posted in Recovery
Tagged addiction, Alcoholism, nicotine addiction, secular recovery, Self-Remission, stages-of-change
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Contemplation – Dealing With the Pros and Cons
The number one reason for the self-changers I referenced in the last chapter quitting or modifying their substance use was, overwhelmingly, that it was no longer “worth it.” Using was too much hassle, too much trouble, and was causing too … Continue reading
Depression Symptoms Increase Over Time For Addiction-Prone Women
This is an article from “Medical News Today” that primarily addresses clinical depression in high-risk addiction-prone women. It’s a multi-year study, which makes it interesting, but that’s not why I decided to publish it on this particular blog. Two of … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction or Recovery Article, Uncategorized
Tagged addiction, alcohol dependency, Alcoholism, depression
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