How do people over come eating addictions. Why doesn’t the ogoverment fund more programs or provide more medical assistance to people trying to overcome eating addictions?

Do you ever notice how expensive and how risky some of the treatments there are out there for that.

I understand some people suffer trauma and eat as a result to comfort. But, what if people just really enjoy it?

Thoughts?

BTW I am not obese but I do like to eat and sometimes I like to eat a little too much and just wondered what ideas there are to overcome my eating habits.
For Giggly Giraffe I didn’t say I had addiction that I was just wondering!

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i know that alcoholic drinks like rum and brandy can be used in baking cakes.but can other liquor like spirit and irish cream be used in baking cakes (and other things)? if yes could you please show me where i can get such recipes.

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I would like to begin this paragraph by crowning the opening introductory statement of the Twelve-Step Program format. Repeat after me; my name is blank and I am an addict! Now, let me ask you a question; how did it make you feel to say that? Well, I can tell you that it made me feel inadequate, guilt ridden and shameful, and I have never even had an addiction!!!! However, if you choose to participate in this program you may as well get use to it, because you will be asked to repeat this statement multiple times at each and every meeting!!! You see, I have personally attended and participated in 12 step meetings and I found it to be one of the most disempowering things I have ever done.

The Twelve-Step Program is based on the original Alcoholics Anonymous program, which was developed by the Oxford Group. The program structure consists of weekly meetings that revolve around teaching an understanding and application of the twelve individual steps. Discussion groups are also utilized in conjunction with the regular twelve step group, to give members opportunities to discuss issues that are preventing them from moving forward with the twelve step process. I have participated in several discussion groups and have made the following observation; it would seem that these sessions are nothing more than merely group venting session for members, since comments or advice from others is strictly prohibited. I have concluded that many of the same members attended these discussion groups week after week and continue to relive the same issue over and over without being armed with the knowledge of how to address or confront it.I believe this causes the individual to get stuck in his or her emotional wounds and contract what I like to call wounditis. Combine this with the disempowerment of labeling someone as an addict and you have a recipe for a self esteem disaster.

This treatment program asks a person to admit that they are powerless over their addiction and to ask God to remove their shortcomings and defects of character, while wallowing in shame and guilt. I don’t believe that God wants us to feel powerless. Quite the contrary, God has given us all the power we need to change anything that we desire to. After all, we are made in God’s image.

The root cause of addiction is the need to mask underlying emotional scars caused by family dysfunction and, in many cases these emotional scars will leave most individuals with a very low level of self esteem. Therefore, admitting that you are powerless and full of shortcomings will only deepen the wounds or cause a person to choose a different mask or vehicle.

You know, people that have been habitually using drugs or alcohol are already full of shame and guilt and they certainly don’t need anyone to disempower them even further than they already are. People are not alcoholics or addicts for life, and they are not only one drink or one use away from a relapse. We are all people and we are all souls, which by the way makes us all connected, and it also makes us all children of God. No one is an alcoholic or an addict, and no one should be labeled as such. Addiction is merely a choice not a life long ball and chain that individuals should drag around with them.

One, positive thing about this program is that it does teach the step of a spiritual awakening and leading a life of service to our fellow man, and that is without a doubt what makes it more successful than the other treatment options. However, the twelve step program was founded on Christian principles and is a religious based program by nature, which sometimes causes a skewed perception of spirituality. The definition of spirituality is; related or being joined in spirit. So, spirituality requires the personal connection or joining with God. This can only be accomplished by achieving a higher state of consciousness through meditation, self reflection or deep prayer. You can not achieve a joining of spirit with God by becoming consumed by religious doctrines, although this is what happens in many of these programs. Hiding behind a religious doctrine to remove the pain is the equivalent of trading one mask for another and a recipe for chronic relapse. Recovery requires self reflection, spiritual growth and the courage to confront the root cause of ones addiction. Quite frankly, it is impossible to achieve spiritual growth when wallowing in your wounds, sharing that commonality with a group and hiding behind a religious doctrine.

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David Roppo

Addiction Recovery Coach

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Recently, I have noticed that after attending a series of gathering and too much social drinking, I am beginning to get addicted to alcohol. I want to get professional advice about alcoholism intervention before it gets too late.

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There are many definitions of alcoholism. The most common definition of alcoholism is that” alcoholism is a horrible disease that affects the whole person. However this definition is applicable to cancer or other dreadful disease. Alcoholism can not be defined simply as a disease caused due to prolonged consumption of alcohol. The amount and frequency of drinking will determine alcoholism.

A correct definition of alcoholism is that it is a chronic disorder characterized by some loss of control over drinking. Drinking more frequently and at inappropriate times will indicate alcoholism. Alcoholism is a common term for two disorders. They are alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.

The medical definition of alcoholism describes alcoholism as a disease caused due to continuous consumption of alcohol. The quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption required to develop alcoholism will vary from person to person.

Alcoholism is related with some other terms also. They include use, misuse, heavy use, abuse and dependence. Use is a term which simply refers to a person who drinks any alcoholic products. Misuse and heavy use do not have any standard definitions. Heavy use of alcohol will vary from person to person depending upon the age, alcohol brand and so on.

Alcohol abuse is one of the serious problems which will cause poor nutrition, memory loss, difficulty in walking and liver diseases. It will also lead to mental stress, depression, fatigue, employment problems, family problems etc. Alcohol abuse will also lead the drinker in some legal problems at some point in his life. The drinker will continue to drink at this stage irrespective of his health and family problems.

Addiction to alcohol will cause alcohol dependence. Alcohol dependence will cause social and work related problems. The drinker will experience the problems of shaking, sweating and nausea when he tries to stop drinking at this stage. Alcohol dependence will show some of the following symptoms:

1. Changes in tolerance level.

2. The drinker will take more alcohol to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

3. He will lose control over drinking.

4. He may spend more time in drinking and will recover from it only after long period of time.

5. He will lose interest in social and recreational activities.

6. He will continue to drink though he knows the adverse effects of drinking.

Definition of alcoholism explains the effects of this problem. Alcoholism will lead most of the alcoholics drinking heavily than the normal amount. Loss of control will happen in this stage. In fact loss of control is a clear symptom of alcoholism. As the drinker continues to drink, his body will get increased tolerance towards alcohol. Therefore the drinker will not get full content by consuming the regular amount of alcohol. He will require drinking more. Withdrawal symptoms like nausea, sweating and shaking will also appear.

Alcohol problems will vary from person to person. The severity of alcoholism will also vary from drinker to drinker. Some may experience life threatening problems. Liver dysfunction, brain disorders etc will also occur. Rightly said, alcoholism is a horrible disease. However it is possible to avoid the disease. The willingness of the drinker to quit drinking is a must for getting rid of alcoholism.

How did you overcome your addiction? Where did you start? Quit cold turkey? Woke up one morning and decided that you couldn’t live your life addicted anymore? Joined a support group? Decided to change after hitting rock bottom? Let me know how you changed. Thanks for the responses.

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just wonderin wat u do if u want to stop being addicted to soemthing.

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Who needs alcohol rehab?

Alcohol rehab is the not discussed as much in the public domain as drug rehab, with stories most weeks in the press about celebrities going in to residential rehabilitation centres for drug addiction. Whilst drugs and drug rehab are discussed widely, it is in fact alcohol that is the much bigger killer. For every drug-related death, there are 10 people who die from alcohol-related illnesses, sudden death or accidents. Alcohol rehab in a residential environment is an intensive treatment method, which can stop the inevitable decline of the alcoholic towards a premature death. Whilst in alcohol rehab, other addictions are often uncovered as well and can be very successfully treated. In short, anyone with a dependence upon alcohol can benefit from alcohol rehab – you don’t have to lose everything before benefiting from specialist treatment for alcoholism.

What happens in alcohol rehab?

Alcohol rehab clinics are very often residential programmes, where the individual stays in accommodation in or around the treatment facility. They provide addiction counselling to help dependent drinkers overcome their illness. The initial phase of treatment within an alcohol rehab is typically very intensive, running 7 days a week, with group and individual counselling, complementary therapies such as art, drama, and music, as well as social activities to help people learn how to interact with others without the need for alcohol.

Do alcohol rehab centres deal with other addictions?

The intensive nature of the treatment at an alcohol rehab will very often uncover underlying addictions. Once the individual has been detoxed from alcohol, other addictive behaviours may spring up – this is called cross-addiction, which is where the individual will become addicted to another substance or behaviour, when they stop drinking alcohol. Cross-addiction can be carefully monitored and managed within an alcohol rehababiliation clinic, with the individual who is affected learning about how to manage their condition. The most common legal behaviours and substances which alcoholics can cross addict to are:

Food / sugar

Either overeating or undereating can create a mood-altering effect. Alcoholism can mean that individuals are malnourished when they enter an alcohol rehab, so individuals are encouraged to eat three, well-balanced meals a day to restore nutritional balance to the body and promote mental and physical well-being naturally.

Nicotine

Where drugs kill one person and alcohol kills 10, cigarette smoking causes 100 deaths. It is by far the biggest killer in terms of addiction. People who stop drinking alcohol often report that in the early days of recovery they smoke more cigarettes, or even start smoking. This can be managed in the short term with good advice about smoking, and in the longer term by quitting altogether, once the alcoholism has been treated effectively by the alcohol rehab.

Prescription drugs

Most alcohol rehab centres will insist upon full monitoring of all drug ingestion, as some prescription and over the counter medications can be abused for a mood-altering effect. Codeine-based medications and benzodiazepines such as valium are commonly abused.

Caffeine

Some alcoholics report drinking 15 to 20 cups of coffee a day when they try to stop drinking. This can be dangerous for some alcoholics in the long term, as it can be used in a similar way to other drugs to mask feelings. When combined with sugar, the mood-altering effect is increased, so drinking caffeine-based energy drinks needs to be monitored carefully.

Sex, love and co-dependent relationships

This is a very common underlying addiction, often uncovered whilst the person is being treated in an alcohol rehab. This is where relationships are used in a mood-altering capacity. Sex is sought out to feel high and for personal validation. Love becomes addictive yet very unsatisfying just like alcohol or drugs. Co-dependent individuals take on other people’s feelings and emotions way beyond healthy boundaries and often expect to be taken care of, or conversely, try to avoid their own emotions and life situations by helping others compulsively and obsessively.

Exercise

The mood-altering effects of exercise, particularly in terms of endorphin production, can become addictive. However, moderate physical exercise is recommended, for its well-documented health benefits.

Work

Whilst in a residential alcohol rehab, individuals will not be working at their usual profession or place of employment. It is not unusual, however, for individuals to be preoccupied with matters relating to work, again as a method of avoiding having to think about their emotions. Successful treatment depends on the individual learning how to manage their emotions effectively, without the need for a mood-altering substance or behaviour, so very often alcohol rehab centres will place a ban in the first few weeks on mobile telephones, internet access, email devices, and other means of making contact with the outside world, so that people can completely concentrate on their recovery.

Overspending

Spending money recklessly, with little or no thought for budgeting, can be a very addictive behaviour. The associated high with buying something new is a similar mental process to the effect of taking the first drink. The down side is often feelings of guilt or shame for indulging in this behaviour, particularly when essential bills are not being paid as a result of spending too much. It is important that this behaviour is stabilised so as not to extend the chaotic lifestyle of the person beyond treatment

Alcohol tests are conducted to know whether the person has consumed alcohol or not. Alcohol testing is conducted in different ways using urine, blood, saliva and breathe specimens. Every test has its own importance and advantages of using it. Results of some alcohol testing can be used as evidence for legal considerations.

Types of alcohol testing

Basically there are four types of alcohol tests. They are Urine alcohol test, Blood alcohol test, Alcohol breathalyzer test and Saliva alcohol test. The following are the different types of alcohol testing.

• Urine Alcohol Test:

As the name goes urine alcohol test is conducted on urine specimen of the person for whom the test is conducted. This test indicates the presence of alcohol in a person’s body, but it takes up to 2 hours for alcohol to show up in person’s urine. Urine alcohol test is less expensive when compared to other alcohol tests. This test can also be conducted at home but for accurate results lab verification is required.

• Blood Alcohol Test:

Blood alcohol test is accurate and expensive when compared to other alcohol tests. Blood alcohol test is conducted on blood specimen and helps in identifying the actual content of alcohol present in blood. Blood tests are least used method in testing for alcohol because of their high cost.

• Alcohol Breathalyzer Test:

The common form of breath alcohol testing is breathalyzer test. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is indirectly estimated by measuring the amount of alcohol in one’s breath. There may be inaccurate results due person’s breathing rate may change by vigorous exercise. If law enforcement personnel fail to use the breathalyzers properly or fail to maintain the device properly, then the results may not be accurate.

• Saliva Alcohol Test:

Presence of alcohol is tested through saliva specimen of the person for whom the test is conducted. This test is expensive than urine test and most commonly used test when compared to other tests. Samples are collected at the time of test and chance of tampering the sample is less. There are no nationally accepted cutoff levels for this test. Therefore, the results of saliva alcohol test are not accepted as evidence for any legal consideration.

To prevent road accidents, legislators are using these tests and making high efforts in controlling the accidents which are caused due to driving under the influence of alcohol. Testing for alcohol has become common for evaluation of employee. For avoiding accidents and evaluating employees, alcohol testing has become more important and is implemented more commonly than earlier.

Addiction can show up in many forms and is described as an obsession or compulsion towards abusing a substance such as alcohol, nicotine, drugs or even food. Psychological addictions are just as common and include addictions to video games, sex, gambling, work or pornography. People who are addicted often feel imprisoned by their obsessions and therefore unable to stop. But, there is a very effective addiction treatment known as Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT.

Overcome Feeling Powerless

As mentioned above, addiction sufferers often feel powerless and stuck when it comes to their addictions. The fear of not being able to cope without the substance and, feelings of deprivation often come to the forefront when someone tries to “kick” their habit. There are always underlying emotional reasons that drive the addiction, turning it into a vicious cycle. EFT can help to counteract underlying emotional drivers that addicts suffer.

Conquer Cravings

With substance abuse addictions, cravings can overcome someone who is trying to kick their habit. Addiction recovery is possible with EFT as both the physical and psychological components of the cravings can be defused. We do that by addressing the physical sensations, beliefs and attitudes that arise with the cravings by tapping on various acupressure points on the face and body.

Neutralize Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms for some addictions can be quite debilitating and range from sleep disturbances to shakiness and an inability to concentrate. These types of symptoms make quitting very uncomfortable because the addict is unable to function as they did before as they went through the withdrawal period. When successfully applied, EFT can effectively neutralize any physical withdrawal symptoms that surface.