By Tom Rees, on April 23rd, 2010%
The famous inspirational business writer Napoleon Hill wrote 16 lessons about how to succeed in business. One of them focused on how you THINK as a person. He was so convinced you could “think” yourself to any degree of success he wrote a second book called “Think and Grow Rich”.
If somebody wrote a book about addicts and how they think, the title might be something depressing like “Think and You Will Discover You Have… Read More
. . . → Read More: Addicts or Depressives and Self-Destructive Thinking
By Tom Rees, on April 5th, 2010%
Personally, I am sick and damned tired of hearing about how Michael Jackson’s doctor killed him. There is a really good reason why the charges against Dr. Conrad written about today on April 5th (link below) are manslaughter — NOT homicide charges. The prosecution would LOSE a murder trial! After caring for hundreds of addicts in my sober living homes I feel qualified to tell you how it all went down. Though I loved Michael… Read More
. . . → Read More: Michael Jackson: Addiction Killed Him, and He Knew He Was Close to Death
By Tom Rees, on April 4th, 2010%
Some people have difficulty addressing the subject of depression. I Borrowed a questionnaire from I-Village that my readers may be able to use. Start your conversation with these simple questions to make SURE you are not catching a case of depression. Remember, you could have Dysthymia, also, which is just a long-term low-grade depression. Untreated though, it can turn into major depression. Trust me, these are not a place you want to find yourself —… Read More
. . . → Read More: Depression – Questions to Ask Your Doctor
By Tom Rees, on April 2nd, 2010%
The key to long term success in recovery is beginning with a solid treatment program. It is critical that you develop a solid foundation from which you can start working to get better, and proper treatment is the only way to build that foundation. Simply detoxing to break the addiction cycle cannot substitute for a longer term treatment plan, and by just detoxing and then installing yourself in a sober living you are… Read More
. . . → Read More: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment – How to Find the “Right” Center
