The Benefits of Mantra; Evidence that it Can Help Individuals Cope with Stress

The benefits of Mantra have been recognized for centuries but it is only recently that scientific evidence is available to support these claims.

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What is Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention?

Mindfulness based relapse prevention is promising to be a useful technique in the battle against addiction.

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Addiction and Recovery Podcast 18 - living in the present

In this week's episode I discuss the importance of living in the present.

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Dead Drunk to be Released in April 31 2010

My next book Dead Drunk is due for release on April 31 2010

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Alcoholic Neuropathy Symptoms

Long term abuse of alcohol can lead to nerve damage. This alcoholic neuropathy can make life difficult for those needing to deal with the symptoms.

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Addiction and Recovery Podcast 17 – It is better to change yourself than try to change the world

In this episode I examine the idea that it is easier to work on changing ourselves rather than trying to change the world. I have found that focusing on what other people are doing wrong allows me to ignore my own shortcomings.

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10 Addiction Recovery Tips

Addiction recovery tips can help those who are struggling to escape from Substance abuse

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Can I ever drink again?

In the past I have hung onto the idea that if I manage to stay sober for x number of months or years that I will be able to drink again. There is also the idea that if this or that happens in my life then it will be safe to drink again. I explore this myth in today’s podcast.

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A Simple Dual Diagnosis Definition

A simple dual diagnosis definition is important for those needing to deal with addiction and mental illness.


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Are You an Alcoholic? How to Tell If You Have a Drink Problem

A drink problem can make life unbearable for you and for those in your immediate vicinity. Deciding if you are an alcoholic can be an important first step to recovery from alcohol addiction. What follows are my views on the issue. I am no expert on addiction, but I did spend almost two decades battling the booze. Much of my adult life was spent trying to investigate what made me the way I was; thankfully those days are now behind me.

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Addiction and Recovery podcast 15 – dealing with depression in recovery

Depression is commonly associated with addiction. If it occurs in recovery it can make life unsatisfying, and increases the chances of relapse. The unfortunate thing is that there are believed to be many people in recovery trying to muddle along with untreated depression – they may not even realise that there is a problem.

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