Change of Address

I have decided to move this blog to a new location. My aim is to provide a lot more content focusing on fighting addiction and getting the most from recovery. You can find the new blog here

In this episode we discuss the benefits of meditation for those suffering or recovering from addiction.

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Music for this week’s podcast comes from Doug and Judy Smith

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Should Ireland Send Addicts to Thailand?

A recent article in the Irish Herald newspaper referred to some of my ideas about sending Irish addicts for treatment in Thailand. I would just like to expand on some of the issues raised in order to give a fuller
explanation of my views. It is not my intention to come across as some sort of evangelist for any temple detox program in Thailand, but merely to suggest an option that I feel could work for some addicts.


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Theories about Substance Abuse and the Models of Addiction

The way that a substance abuse treatment program will deal with substance abuse will usually depend on which of the models of addiction they subscribe to. Many attempts have been made throughout history to provide a reason as to why some people abuse alcohol or drugs to such an extent that they harm themselves and others. The behavior of the addict can really baffle those around them and the addict themselves will often be at a loss to explain their destructive behavior.

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Mindfulness Addiction Cure?

Can Meditation Beat Substance Abuse?
A mindfulness addiction cure would be something that would be welcome by many people. There is a lot of interest in the possibility of using mediation as a means to combating substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse is
recognized as contributing to a whole host of personal and societal problems. In this article I will discuss my own experience of using mindfulness as an addict and in recovery.

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Addiction and Recovery Podcast 23 - The Response to Dead Drunk

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Addiction and Recovery Podcast 22 - Dealing with Difficult Times in Recovery

In this podcast I discuss my recent experiences of dealing with difficult times in recovery.

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