Compulsion and Recovery (Addictions)

Posted on March 31st, 2006

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Compulsions and Recovery PhD Research Outcomes

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A white-knuckling recovery It's great to come into recovery from addiction. It means freedom from being compelled to do things we don't want to do anymore. Such things which are harmful to us. ...
Codependence or addiction? I've been asked "which comes first codependence or addiction?". As a therapist I speak professionally and from personal experience as a recovering codependent, as well as a food and ...
Surrender Some of the most misunderstood states are surrender, defencelessness and admitting powerlessness over a compulsion (addiction). These states are the vital steps to reaching heights of personal enlightenment. ...
About Dr. Affie Adagio is a semi-retired Family Therapist who specialises in compulsions and recovery based on the 12 Steps Program and CBT. Affie is otherwise known as a Life Strategies ...
13th Step Syndrome In March 11 2006 I wrote about avoiding the 13th Step which means "screwing someone crazier than you" - a term clarified by Dr. Stephen Jurd (a leading addiction ...