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What Happens When You get Arrested

Before I became a Bail Bondsman I had never even known anyone that had been arrested much less a family member or friend. Now a days it seems everyone I know has had a brush with the law, arrested for one...

4 comments    crime jail dui
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Movie Review: Rachel Getting Married

Addiction is a family disease. It affects not only the addicted person, but every member of his/her family. In "Rachel Getting Married" the heroine's addiction is clearly central to the family's dysfunction,...

10 comments    entertainment family film
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Preparing To Approach An Addict Who Is In Denial

It never hurts to be prepared for several different types of reactions if you're considering a confrontation with someone you care about who displays addictive behaviors. More than that - it is ESSENTIAL for...

1 comment    health life relationships
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Tattoo Ideas: Quotes on Addiction, Sobriety, Recovery

After writing over two dozen hubs on tattoo ideas that showcased pictures as the majority of the content, I started noticing that a large portion of the comments were from people asking for ideas on what to...

8 comments    tattoos addiction recovery
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The CRAFT System for Addiction Intervention. Positive Reinforcement as an Alternative to Confrontational Interventions

The CRAFT system is more scientifically studied than confrontational interventions, and studies prove that it works better than traditional interventions. Learn how positive reinforcement can work to influence change.

0 comments    addiction craft alcoholism
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The Importance of the Sobriety Anniversary

I recently overheard a comment from someone who said “Sobriety anniversary? Who would ever want to celebrate being sober?” And to that I replied, “Well, for someone who was destroying their lives with...

0 comments    life relationships friends
Are You an Alcoholic?74

Alcoholism - Alternatives to AA

Are you, or someone you know, an alcoholic? The highly regarded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the largest and most widely known self-help organization for alcoholics in the United States. There are approximately 53,665 AA groups...

8 comments    addiction self help recovery
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An Intimate Interview with a Recovering Alcoholic

I have been fortunate enough to interview Chris, a recovering alcoholic. His story, his challenges, his consequences and struggles. Only to be inspired by his hope, his faith, his strength, his...

33 comments    pain hope recovery
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Alcoholism and Naltrexone FAQ

Naltrexone can be invaluable in reducing the cravings for alcohol patients typically experience when suffering from alcoholism. Many patients have questions about Naltrexone. Here are the most...

0 comments    recovery alcoholism alcoholic
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Alcohol Addiction - What it is and How to Treat it

Nearly 20 million people in the United States may be said to abuse alcohol, or to be an alcoholic. The World Health Organization estimates that over 140 million people worldwide are afflicted by alcohol...

37 comments    alcohol drinking alcoholism
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