Category: Addiction
In The Land Of The “Fix”
The addict’s loop is a false, self-regulating system that temporarily “fixes” to create the illusion of being loved, received and whole. Once the “fix” is attained, at some point the addict’s loop rejects and abandons the codependent and addict. The temporary “euphoric high/fix” creates the illusion of filling the empty spiritual hole that continually sends [...]
The Real Cause of Addiction
What really causes addiction? Science has identified addiction as a “chronic brain disease” but Gene Heyman, a Harvard psychology lecturer describes it as a “disorder of choice”. These two extreme models and descriptions of addiction represents the conflicting ideology in the addiction community. Until a Grand Unified Theory of Addiction is agreed on, we will [...]
The Real Cause of Addiction By René Eram
The Real Cause of Addiction Submitted by René Eram My name is Rene Eram and I have been studying and researching alcoholism and addiction recovery for 15 years. I have been clean and sober since August 1st. 1987. I teach a series of workshops on recovery, codependency and spirituality for addicts in all 12 step programs. [...]
A Teen’s Experience in Sobriety
A Teen’s Experience in Sobriety Submitted post from a guest user I’m a nineteen-year-old garbage disposal type addict with five months of sobriety who is actively practicing recovery and who is working on his fourth step. In this past month I have felt like the light-switch has turned on, like my eyes have been opened [...]
Alcoholism and Self Cognitive Therapy
Alcoholism and Self Cognitive Therapy When a person has an addictive personality, it is usually because they have trouble facing things that are uncomfortable in life or they are suffering from some type of pain, be it mental or physical. This holds true for people who suffer from alcohol addiction, as well. Alcohol addiction is [...]
