Drug Rehabilitation that works

by AMERICANVIRUS

Question by P&S Jesus: Was anyone else sober on New Years? Did you feel as out-of-place as I did?
I have a “problem” with alcohol and so I quit drinking a year and a half ago. I went to a bar on New Years because all of my friends were there and I had nothing else to do. I couldn’t relate to anyone because they were all so wasted, so it was a pretty lousy time.

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Answer by coolgurl
i was
b/c i’m 15 and can’t drink
=]
and i didn’t feel out of place

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Question by Cindy M: I was convicted of a DUI 7 years ago.If I go get my CNA will hospital or Nursing homes still hire me?
Also when I start the Clinical training will they let me in to do it.I have been sober for 6 years now and don’t miss it.I hope this doesn’t effect me with getting an education and a good job!

Best answer:

Answer by Corie S
It shouldnt affect your application, so as long as your qualified they should hire you.

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For years we’ve fought the night with pale and ghostly flames Some still dream of light, say the sun will rise again Well cure our need for alms, in cool and measured crime We learn to grift and palm from our hearts and from our minds, but let us not be faithless, for You will meet our needs Thy good and gracious word is a lamp unto our feet For years we’ve closed our eyes, while rust on reason grows We feed and clothe our lies, but in our hearts we know That wisdom leads us all with a cool and steady hand But the steel pressed to my palm doesn’t make me more a man Courage, Father, give us to do what must be done To deal out truth and justice with swift and sober guns For years You’ve met our thirst, still deserts we have roamed But we’ll be done with dust and dirt, when the ocean calls us home We’ll fall into the arms of a cool and sweet embrace Under stars and waving palms, we’ll shed our sin like snakes And time will cease to stalk us and death will be undone And we’ll shine with the light of a thousand blazing suns

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UD Senior Year – – 34

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Question by : How do I tell my date I’m in alcoholism recovery?
I’ve been in recovery from alcoholism for 13 months. I’ve worked the 12 steps with my sponsor, I’m a sponsor for a new comer. And after clearing it with my sponsor, I’m ready to start dating. I’m looking for experience, strength and hope from the online community on dating. I’m not trying to rush into a relationship, just date. At this point, I’m not trying to date anyone in recovery – I’m not saying I never will, just that the “rooms” are sacred to me and I don’t want to do anything that would complicate my or another persons recovery. Not to mention the dreaded “13th stepping” thing. I went on a date recently and drinking came up. My date asked if I drank and I said no, the next question was “You never drink?” and I said no. The NEXT question was “Are you in recovery or something?” -That caught me completely off guard- I said it was a little early to ask me questions like that, especially on the first date.

I am willing to talk about it, but I don’t want to seem like some sort of leper or broken soul because of my recovery status. To me, recovery is complicated and the average person doesn’t understand everything that goes into it. I don’t want to give the impression I’m hiding a dark secret but I do have a right to my privacy and reserve revealing my private life until I’ve established a bond, trust and a reasonable amount of comfort before I open up like that. I don’t want my recovery to be a scarlet letter in my life. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.

I would appreciate answers from people that have had to deal with this issue. Advice from those in A.A. is what I’m looking for.

Thanks

Best answer:

Answer by suresh
I am willing to talk about it, but I don’t want to seem like some sort of leper or broken soul because of my recovery status. To me, recovery is complicated and the average person doesn’t understand everything that goes into it. I don’t want to give the impression I’m hiding a dark secret but I do have a right to my privacy and reserve revealing my private life until I’ve established a bond, trust and a reasonable amount of comfort before I open up like that. I don’t want my recovery to be a scarlet letter in my life. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.

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Question by : Can an individual become a juvenile correctional officer in ca counties if unable to own a gun on a federal le?
I struggled with alcoholism and acted crazy to get help; and someone put it in the federal database that I can’t own firearms. I had it reversed on a state level; but unable to remove it from the national database. I have been applying all over californias different counties to work in the juvenile delinquint system; and sketchy about this even though I would not be carrying a firearm.

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Answer by SPLATT
I have volunteered to assist the local court system (NJ) with children in the Family Services system as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). I had to be fingerprinted and pass an FBI screening. I expect that the same is true in CA.

I think that you need to talk to an atty about getting the federal records expunged. You may be screwed with regard to any security positions.

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by SIRHENRYB.is ****the dreamer****

Question by Mark: Why do persons get traumatized from observing the suffering of others?
For the sake of argument, let’s analyze this plot:

Augustine, a middle class German, he served in the army during the WWII, and during the war he saw many people get killed or maimed. After returning back home from the war, he has never again been the same; he’s gotten completely apathetic about everything in his life. That lead him to abuse alcohol, and the alcoholism contributed to his family problems, which shortly thereafter lead his wife to divorce him.

In the above example, the experience of seeing people suffer ruined Augustine’s life. The question – why exactly did Augustine get traumatized from the sightings that he had seen in the war? Why does the human mind work this particular way?
After thinking about it now for a moment, I’ve arrived at the conclusion that this kind of apathy is a manifestation of the Freudian death drive.

Best answer:

Answer by Mars Mission.
He came back alive too.

Best Wishes.

Mars Mission.

14th Year Psychology / Counselling Student.

4th Year Hypnotism Student.

32 Years Qualified Auto Tech.

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by brizzle born and bred

Question by Jaimel: Addictions handle life, how a person addicted can start managing your life?
When it has been a hard worker and has fallen
in the grip of the vice of
alcoholism, drugs, gambling, lust, etc … How can
do?I Listened to an interview with a person who
said that does not know his life because he was addicted.
Some people have multiple services at once. How
start managing your life and what are the first steps
not to fall? What would an action plan for no
fall? Thanks for your attention. Each person is different
and I think they will work not all the same. In line
general and can be employed?

Best answer:

Answer by MBK
Get into a quiet place where you can think and feel without being distracted by other people, noise, duties, etc. Very first thing in the morning can be best: when you wake up, are most refreshed and least distracted – and when your body-mind system is least drugged up because you won’t have had a drink, smoke, shot, etc, for 7 or more hours.

Visualise the you whom you would like to become. Imagine how you will feel when you are managing your life well. In your mind’s eye, see yourself being this person.

Now, choose one target that you can reach in stages within a relatively short time. If you are averagely patient, you might say “in 3 to 6 months”; if you are impulsive and impatient, one month may be as long as you can wait. ANY target that moves you towards the you whom you have visualised will do, provided that it is realistic (not grand). For example, if your present habit is to drink a bottle of spirits a day, starting at 8 in the morning, you might set a target of not starting until 10.30, or of having only half a bottle a day (mix it with water), or of switching to beer and having maximum two litres (five pints) a day. It doesn’t matter how small your target is, provided it’s clear in your mind, and in the right direction.

Then do something – anything – that moves you immediately in the direction of that target. Add water to your first drink. Wait till 8.20 this morning. Switch to beer in the mornings and only open the spirits at 1pm, and limit the total alcohol use per day to 10% less than you’ve been used to.

Train your mind to new, manageable, achievable habits of self-discipline. Re-visualise daily or at any rate twice a week the you whom you have now started to become.

When you have reached your first target, celebrate with something that you feel is rewarding and which is nurturing and wholesome. e.g. if you have a partner, take him/her out to dinner; or give yourself a new hairstyle; or take that trip to the National Park you’ve always promised yourself…

Consolidate the target by maintaining the discipline. Select a new target that will improve your life in the direction of your vision. Take the first small step in the direction of that target this very day.

Alongside all this, make and act on some positive new choice that breathes fresh energy into your life. Anything that for you is new, envigorating, and feeels more like fun than work. A brisk walk; a study course; tai chi; taekwondo; meditation; an English language improvement class; a book club (where everyone in the group reads the same book and they share about it and how they respond and feel); a hobby that uses your hands; learn to play cricket (or squash, or rugby….)…. let your inner self guide you to your own choice.

After 6 months or a year you may want to deepen this choice or change it for something else that now seems to have more of the key qualities – active, energising, and fun.

One other essential suggestion. Mix with people who have the qualities you want to acquire. Avoid mixing with people who share the habits you want to free yourself from. So in the example you give – avoid addicts, and socialise with people who are sober, dislike sex, don’t do drugs, and don’t work 20 hours a day. Don’t go to meetings of groups where other people are also addicts. By all means join a (psycho)therapy group, but if so, let it be a mixed group i.e. one where the other people’s problems are different from yours. If you can’t walk past a pub without going in, find a route that has no pubs on it. I mean it. It’s worth minimising temptation.

If you are willing, ask God to help you. Ask God’s friends to help you with their prayers. Begin to become one of God’s friends yourself by getting involved with a church, temple, mosque, circle dance or whatever spiritual group or activity attracts you. Preferably one that supports positive thinking, rather than one that calls you a sinner – one that believes you and God, working as a team, can achieve your goals.

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