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Narcotics Anonymous

fredjoiners — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:16:55 +0000

We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.

Hottest Articles, Recovery Is Sexy

fredjoiners — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:39:55 +0000

Recovery from Alcoholism

fredjoiners — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:35 +0000

Recovery from Alcoholism.

The number 13 represents bad luck for some people, but for Floyd McCrory of Rockville, Md., it’s a sign of continuing good fortune.

This year, he celebrates 13 years of sobriety.

“Best thing I ever did,” he said about quitting drinking. “It turned my whole life around.”

Sexual Satisfaction

fredjoiners — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:21:18 +0000

Sober Sexual Satisfaction.

Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes “good recovery sex”, experiencing sex and their own sexuality in unique ways.

Older sex – less but still great

fredjoiners — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:12:39 +0000

Older sex – less but still great.

Clear Messages Reduce Teen Drug Use

fredjoiners — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:19 +0000

Students With Parents Who Set and Enforce Clear Rules are Less Likely to Report Illicit Drug Use

Youths whose parents set clear rules for them are less likely to report using illicit drugs, according to data from the 2008-09 PRIDE Survey. Middle and high school students* whose parents set clear rules for them “a lot” or “often” were less likely to report using illicit drugs in the past year (12% and 21%, respectively) than students whose parents never set clear rules (49%). Similar results were found for having parents who punish them for breaking these rules (data not shown). Previous studies have found that youths living in households where parents kept track of their whereabouts and set curfews were less likely to report heavy drinking.

SOURCE: Adapted by CESAR from PRIDE, Questionnaire Report for Grades 6 to 12, 2008-09 National Summary – Grades 6 thru 12, 2009. Available online at http://www.pridesurveys.com/customercenter/us08ns.pdf.

Drugs and Kids: How Parents Can Keep Them Apart by Gary L. Somdahl

23rd Psalm for Recovery

fredjoiners — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:06:29 +0000

23rd Psalm for Recovery.

The Lord is my sponsor, I shall not want.

He makes me to go to many meetings.

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Workers Drunk on Job

fredjoiners — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:20:37 +0000

15% of U.S. Workers Report Workplace Alcohol Use or Impairment in Past Year.

An estimated 19.2 million U.S. workers (15.3%) reported using or being impaired by alcohol at work at least once in the past year, according to recently released data from the National Survey of Workplace Health and Safety.

The most common alcohol-related workplace behaviors were;

being hungover at work (9.2%) and
using alcohol during the workday (7.1%), primarily during lunch breaks.

Despite the relative magnitude of the problem, most workplace alcohol use or impairment occurred infrequently—

70% of workers reported using or being impaired by alcohol on a less than monthly basis,
19% reported it on a monthly basis, and
11% reported doing so weekly.

According to the authors, “the prevalence of alcohol use and impairment in the workplace was sufficiently high to suggest that employers need specific policies directed at alcohol use and impairment at work and employees need to be aware of these policies”

Adapted by CESAR from Frone M.R. “Prevalence and Distribution of Alcohol Use and Impairment in the Workplace: A U.S. National Survey,” Journal of Studies on Alcohol 67(1):147-156, 2006.

6 Signs of Sex Addiction

fredjoiners — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:46:10 +0000

6 Signs of Sex Addiction.

Sex Addiction signs and Symptoms

Sex can be real problem for some people when sexual practices get out of control.

ANOTHER SOBER ALCOHOLIC: SOME THOUGHTS ON GRATITUDE

fredjoiners — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:25:03 +0000

ANOTHER SOBER ALCOHOLIC: SOME THOUGHTS ON GRATITUDE.

Many of us Peeps (“We the Peeps”!) from time to time write our gratitude lists in the posts. It is GooooD for me to read these, and to be reminded how important it is–to know and recognize that God is the constant Giver, and I, the undeserving receiver. I am SO grateful for SO many things which I take SO for granted.