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<description><![CDATA[Tell your story! Pick up your Addiction Recovery Help Guide, Over 100 pages of recovery tips, resources and links to enhance your life in recovery. Bill Urell MA.CAAP-II, is an addictions therapist at a leading residential treatment center. He teaches healthy life styles, life skills, self-help and self improvement for holistic recovery.Visit our growing community at Addiction Recovery Basics.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Support Network</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you know how to build an effective social support system for drug addiction and alcoholism recovery? Read this article for the 5 Golden Rules.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction - What in the World is a Biopsychosocial Disease?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[What is addiction? The best definition is that it is a biopsychosocial disease. Here is what that means in plain, easy to understand terms.]]></description>
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<title>Drug Abuse Recovery - 4 Common Myths Debunked and Destroyed</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Are you a victim of believing these 4 common, but untrue, drug abuse myths? It's not your fault, but don't you need the real truth? Read this article.]]></description>
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<title>Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Recovery - A Quick and Easy Motivation Tool</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Is drug addiction or alcoholism a problem for you or a loved one? This quick and easy tool can provide motivation to change.]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - Neglecting These Five Key Issues Can Lead to Relapse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 15:30:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Practicing these 5 relapse prevention skills can prevent a drug and alcohol related relapse. Do you know what they are?]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol and Drug Addiction - Three Phases of Addiction Recovery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Did you know how to negotiate the three primary phases of drug and alcohol addiction recovery? You will after reading this article.]]></description>
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<title>Can Alcoholism Be Cured? Are You Or a Loved One Suffering From Alcohol Addiction?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you know if alcoholism can be cured, or if alcohol addiction is a permanent condition? Find the out the answers here.]]></description>
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<title>Cocaine - Do You Know How Seriously Cocaine Affects the Brain?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cocaine is a very powerful stimulant that has significant affects on the brain and has an extremely high potential for drug addiction. A highly addictive substance, Cocaine is a powerful stimulant derived from the leaves of the Coca plant native to South America. It is usually seen in a powdered form, as a powdered hydrochloride salt which is most commonly snorted, although it is also dissolved and injected.]]></description>
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<title>Teen Drug Abuse - The Dangers of Cough Medicine Abuse - Robo-Tripping</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Robo tripping is one of the street names for cough medicine abuse, a growing form of drug abuse. Sometimes referred to as "robo-tripping", cough medicine abuse has increased dramatically in recent years. Whether in syrup form or tablet form, teenagers and children often consume huge and potentially lethal doses of cough medicine in their quest to get high from Dextromethorphan, which is an active ingredient capable of offering relief from coughs.]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Addiction Relapse Triggers - A Really Simple Guide to Addiction Relapse Prevention</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you know what a drug and alcohol relapse trigger is? Do you know how critical it working with triggers is to relapse prevention? This article will answer those questions.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery - Using Group Therapy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When it comes to alcohol and drug addiction recovery, there is no one 'best' approach to recovering from an addiction and there is no single part of the process which works exactly the same for each person. However, group sessions have come to be seen as one of the best possible therapies for those in addiction recovery.
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<title>Addiction Recovery and Shame - Can You Recognize the Tie-In?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you know what shame really is? After reading this article, you will have a clearer concept of shame.]]></description>
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<title>Will These Hidden Drug and Alcohol Relapse Triggers Be Your Downfall?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The importance of understanding what a relapse trigger is cannot be underestimated. A relapse trigger is that experience which can stimulate the phenomenon of craving and obsession we the return of drug or alcohol abuse.]]></description>
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<title>If Drug and Alcohol Use Is the Solution, Then What is the Problem?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The use of drugs and alcohol do not provide solutions to life problems, but do offer relief. Or, so it seems.]]></description>
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<title>Reframing Thoughts - An Effective Sobriety Tool to Help You Get 'Unstuck'</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:23:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting stuck is a normal part of the addiction recovery process. The trick is to find a way to break through whatever thoughts are limiting your forward progress. ]]></description>
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<title>Abstinence in Drug Addiction and Alcoholism - Am I Cured?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Being cured of drug and alcohol addiction is the desire of many. But, is this a realistic expectation? Read on to find out.]]></description>
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<title>Child Drug Abuse Prevention Tips For Parents - 7 Ways to Help Promote Your Child's Safety</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Drug abuse prevention is the best form of drug abuse treatment. Do you know what to do to become proactive in preventing your child's involvement with drugs? Here you will find 7 tips help you do so.]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - Quit Smoking Cigarettes For Best Results</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:31:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know the relationship between smoking cigarettes and relapsing back into drug and alcohol use? It may surprise you. Read on for some startling new facts.]]></description>
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<title>Overcoming Alcoholism - What Are the 5 Essential Mindsets in Overcoming Alcoholism?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In overcoming alcoholism, there are key questions that need to be asked and answered before abstinence and sobriety can begin. Read on, and these keys will be revealed.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction Treatment - Cutting Through the BS and Presenting What Works in Drug and Alcohol Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:26:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the conflicting information on addiction and drug and alcohol treatment, how can you possibly separate fact from fiction? Read on to learn some verified facts.]]></description>
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<title>Denial in Alcohol and Drug Addiction - What Were They Thinking?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:41:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What exactly is denial when discussed with drug addiction or alcoholism? Is it simply a bunch of excuses, or is there more going on? Read on to discover some surprising answers.]]></description>
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<title>Relationship Boundaries - 4 Mistakes Made in Establishing Relationship Boundaries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[These relationship boundary mistakes can block both communications and growth in your relationship. Do you know how to prevent them? Read on to find 5 important tips.]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Cravings - What to Do When Cravings Strike and Threaten Your Addiction Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:19:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug and alcohol cravings can be a grave danger to your addiction recovery; do you know what to do when they strike? Read on for tips and tools that may save your recovery.]]></description>
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<title>Relapse Prevention Plan - 3 Key Planning Concepts to Help Prevent a Drug Or Alcohol Relapse</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:01:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you aware of the dangers of a drug or alcohol relapse and 3 key concepts that can help prevent it? The answers are revealed here.]]></description>
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<title>Sobriety and Abstinence - 2 Distinctly Different Terms in Drug and Alcohol Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:46:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In discussing sobriety and abstinence, many people use the terms interchangeably. Do you know the critical differences between the two concepts? Read on to discover this crucial distinction.]]></description>
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<title>Alcoholic Blackout - Types of Alcohol Blackouts, How They Work, and the Consequences</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:42:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcoholic blackouts can range from being mildly annoying to life threateningly dangerous. Do you know the facts? Read on to learn more about alcohol induced blackouts.]]></description>
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<title>Symptoms of Teen Drug Abuse - List of Behavioral and Physical Signs of Teenager Drug and Alcohol Use</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:29:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know the behavioral and physical signs and symptoms of drug or alcohol use? This checklist will give you a guide to what to watch out for.]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - 5 Solutions to Common Relapse Triggers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:50:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know practical strategies for drug and alcohol relapse prevention? After reading this article, you will have some concrete strategies to utilize.]]></description>
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<title>Relapse Prevention - Are You Clear on These Key Concepts of Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:28:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addiction recovery, relapse and relapse prevention; if you are not clear on these definitions and key concepts then you may be at risk. In this article, clear and concise concepts will be revealed.]]></description>
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<title>Relapse Prevention - Common Causes of Relapse in Each Phase of Addiction Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:13:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have relapse prevention tools to handle the most common causes of drug and alcohol relapse? Read on to learn the 3 phases of addiction recovery and the common, preventable pitfalls of each.]]></description>
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<title>Adult Children of Alcoholics - 5 Common Characteristics</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:28:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you have any of these common characteristics of adult children of alcoholics? Reading this article will provide some insights and answers.]]></description>
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<title>Social Drinker, Alcohol Abuse, Or Alcoholic - Where Do You Fit In?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:19:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know the differences and possible dangers a social drinker, alcohol abuse or alcoholic? Where do you fit in? You will know after reading this article.]]></description>
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<title>Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention - 3 Symptoms of Relapse and 3 Solutions</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:11:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you falling victim to any of these relapse symptoms? Find out if you are and what to do about it by reading further.]]></description>
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<title>Spirituality in Addiction Recovery - How Can it Help?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:19:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can spirituality help in addiction recovery? How can we define spirituality This article gives solid examples of how spirituality can help in drug and alcohol recovery, and suggests a slightly different concept of spirituality.]]></description>
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<title>Relapse Symptoms - How Important Are These 7 Hidden Danger Signs of Drug and Alcohol Relapse?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know that recognizing relapse symptoms and warning signs is the first step in preventing relapse? Read on and you will soon know your enemy.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction Recovery and Self Efficacy - What is Self-Efficacy and Why is it Important in Sobriety?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:39:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The positive belief that one can succeed in addiction recovery is often studied. This is called self-efficacy; it is amazing what the power of positive belief can contribute to one's sobriety. Here is proof it works.]]></description>
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<title>Problem Drinking, Alcohol Abuser - Can You Just Cut Down, Or Return to Normal Drinking?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:11:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can a problem drinker or alcohol user drink safely by controlling their drinking? This is not a simple question to answer, in that many do not understand the concepts of social use, substance abuse and addiction. We will untangle these in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Relapse Prevention- Dangerous Symptoms and Signs of  Drug and Alcohol Addiction Relapse Warning List</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:16:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Relapse prevention identifies the warning signs and symptoms of the process that occurs before returning to drug and-or alcohol use. Relapse prevention is interrupting the forward progress of the drug or alcohol addiction relapse process. Here is what to look for:]]></description>
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<title>Drug Abuse Or Drug Addiction - The Physical Signs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:54:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you able to identify signs and symptoms of drug abuse and drug addiction? Your ability to do so may be the difference in saving a life, be it your own, a friends or a loved one. Here are the physical signs to be alert to for many drugs.]]></description>
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<title>Alcoholics Anonymous - Who Can Join AA?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:48:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcoholics Anonymous is not a cult, or a bunch of holy rollers after your money. It is a group of people living a solution for alcoholism. It is effective, helped millions of people, and been around for a long time. The entry requirement is simple.]]></description>
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<title>Alcohol Abuse Signs and Symptoms - 7 Signs of Alcohol Abuse</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:28:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alcohol abuse can occur to anyone at any time. What are the signs that an alcohol problem may be developing and growing? These 7 questions will help with identify a problem in need of a solution.]]></description>
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<title>8 Tips to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Self-Defeating Behaviors</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:31:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you engaged in self-defeating and self-sabotaging behavior? Do you tend to end up with a mess when things started out so well? I am a big believer in the idea that every action we take is done for reason.]]></description>
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<title>Secrets Of Understanding An Addictive Relationship Revealed</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 15:53:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An addictive relationship is like drug or alcohol addiction. When you are in it, it is tough to see your way out. Here are the signs of a dysfunctional relationship:]]></description>
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<title>The Three Secrets Of Entering Alcohol Addiction Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 09:28:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For successful alcohol addiction recovery, three factors must come together simultaneously.  Addiction recovery is amazingly complex subject that just begs to be broken down into simplicity.  ]]></description>
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<title>Is Perfectionism Holding You Back?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 13:33:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a perfectionist can be a set up for failure. As human beings, we make mistakes. Mistakes are very difficult for perfectionists to handle. Here's why...]]></description>
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<title>Is Drug Addiction And Alcohol Addiction A Disease?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 12:01:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug and alcohol addiction occurs because of 3 factors. The severity of occurrence and part these factors play is different in each case.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Know The Difference Between Healthy And Unhealthy Guilt?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:01:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Guilt comes in two flavors, healthy guilt and unhealthy, or toxic guilt. We will explore the purpose and diferences between the two.]]></description>
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<title>Place A Wager, Are You Betting On A Gambling Addiction?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:07:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Roll the dice - you might make a score. The lure of quick cash is very powerful. Most gamblers get hooked by one big score, but when they try to repeat their luck, no luck.]]></description>
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<title>6 Questions You Must Ask When Selecting A Drug Rehab</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:39:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug and alcohol addiction is never suffered alone. Drug abuse affects all walks of society. Whether you or someone you care about is struggling with a dependency- there is effective treatment available.]]></description>
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<title>Can You Be Suffering From Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:23:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction is devastating in many different ways.Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is an impairment that many addicts suffer from when they attempt quit drugs. It may be the key to repeat relapse.]]></description>
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<title>10 Sure-Fire Tips To Improve Your Listening Skills</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:08:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are lacking in the listening skills department, though, there are some things that you can start doing today to become a better listener. These ten tips will help you become a better listener and a better communicator.]]></description>
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<title>Is Alcohol Addiction A Problem In Your House?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:07:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is alcohol addiction a disease? Is it a physical and mental addiction, or simply a moral failing?]]></description>
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<title>Key Questions To Ask Your Drug Rehab</title>
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<description><![CDATA[While it can seem quite intimidating to ask questions about a drug rehab program, you must in order to find the right one for you. There are many different types of drug rehab programs available. You must find the right program for you.]]></description>
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<title>12 Signs And Symptoms Of An Addictive Relationship</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:45:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An addictive relationship is an unhealthy situation in which you suffer cravings for the attention and presence of another person. It can lead to feelings similar to drug withdrawal if these needs are not met, including low self-esteem, helplessness, lack of self-confidence and passive behavior.]]></description>
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<title>7 Great Tips To Help You In Early Drug Addiction Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:22:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is probably nothing more dismal to a recovering drug addict then the fact that they are going through a process which seems like it takes forever! If you have just gotten out of an addiction center or other drug and alcohol rehab center, chances are that you experienced. Here are some things that you must do in order to continue on in addiction recovery. ]]></description>
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<title>Are You A Victim Of Dysfunctional Relationships? 9 Warning Signs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:17:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A dysfunctional or an about-to-be dysfunctional relationship always has warning signs. These must be identified and confronted in a timely fashion to prevent complete disintegration of he relationship. Here is a list of some warning signs of dysfunctional relationships:]]></description>
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<title>Are You Enabling Addiction In The One You Love? The Role of Enabler</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:14:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, many times, a loved one actually is enabling addiction through their well intentioned desire to help the addict or alcoholic. How does this occur?]]></description>
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<title>Is Alcohol Considered A Drug?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:01:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As an addictive substance, alcohol can be as bad as drugs. Alcohol abuse and addiction, often referred in general terms as alcoholism, is a common problem in many communities, able to cut across economic and social barriers.]]></description>
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<title>10 Simple Steps To Meet And Gain New Friends</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:14:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you meet new friends? Here are some great tips...]]></description>
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<title>What Is Addiction Relapse Prevention?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:08:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recovery, and drug and alcohol treatment communities generally agree that there is a relapse process that begins long before the actual first use has occurred.]]></description>
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<title>Is Being A Codependent The Sign Of A Bad Relationship?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:28:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Codependents are people who exhibit far too much caring for people who depend on them. Is this the sign of a bad relationship?]]></description>
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<title>Could I Have Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome or PAWS?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:29:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome or PAWS is a group of symptoms that arise as a drug addict or alcoholic attempts abstinence from their chosen mood altering chemicals.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Make These 10 Common Thinking Errors?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:10:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are certain mindsets or points of view that can be counter-productive to good communication. These errors in thinking, and if taken to the extreme, can inhibit both personal growth and growth in relationships.]]></description>
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<title>The Principles Behind The 12 Steps Of Addiction Recovery</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 14:13:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The principles of the 12 steps can be very difficult or very simple to understand. This is an effort to simplify the meaning of the principles of the 12 steps for those who may be having difficulty.]]></description>
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<title>Anger Management- 10 Action Steps To Safely Process Anger</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:52:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Managing anger is actually not as complex as it may first seem. The following are anger management tips to keep you and those around you emotionally and physically safe.]]></description>
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<title>Loneliness - 10 Help Strategies Anyone Can Use</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:04:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When was the last timr you enjoyed a meaningful exchange with another person? Here are some ways on how to deal with lonliness and find a happier, fuller life.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Tips for Easing Depression</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:27:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The death of a loved one can erase hope and quickly turn happiness into despair. The break up of a relationship, the dissolution of a family, the loss of one's job - the list of causes is endless. Here are ten tips to ease depression.]]></description>
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<title>What Is A Dry Drunk?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 'dry drunk' is a phrase that often pops up in speaking of addiction recovery and relapse prevention. But what, exactly, is dry drunk syndrome? ]]></description>
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<title>10 Ways to Ease Anxiety And Reduce Stress</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:58:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Instead of being a hammer blow of fear, anxiety and stress, the most telling forms of anxiety are gradually built up. Here are 10 tips to reduce stress before it reaches a crisis point. ]]></description>
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<title>10 Sure Fire Tips for Happier Relationships</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:48:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here are ten tips you can put into action to help you increase the quality of all your relationships. Dramatic improvements can come with little steps. Here's how...]]></description>
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<title>10 Sure Fire Self Esteem And Self Improvement Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:22:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using these self esteem boosting tips will generate powerful self confidence, self worth, and positive action. Leave the rut behind and start rolling! ]]></description>
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<title>Are You Aware of These 5 Phases of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2007 08:19:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you wonder how to measure progress in recovery? Here are 5 phases people move through on their way to a new life. Where are you on the scale of progress?]]></description>
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<title>Would You Like To Increase Your Spirituality? Some Quick And Easy Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:50:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like some help developing a personal spirituality? Here are some actions you can take:]]></description>
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<title>Would You Like To Overcome Fear? 10 Quick And Easy Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If fear is keeping you from living the kind of life you've always wanted, you can change that. Here's how: ]]></description>
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<title>10 Killer Tips to Overcome Sleeplessness Without Addictive Drugs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:24:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like 10 quick and easy tips to overcome sleeplessness? The solution is here with healthy, natural methods without using addictive drugs or alcohol.]]></description>
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<title>Discover Secrets Of Acquiring Self Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:57:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A person's future and career certainly depends on whether that person has trait of self-confidence in how they present themselves and solve problems.]]></description>
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<title>Addiction Recovery - Answer These Five Questions 'Yes' For Success</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Addiction recovery can be broken down into five major questions that need to be answered, processed, and moved through for success. They are sequential and though the questions may sound simple, there are hidden land mines that can derail your recovery.]]></description>
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<title>Which Drug Rehab Or Alcohol Treatment Level of Care is Best?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:37:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just as there are various levels of use of mood altering drugs, there are various levels of treatment available. Which one is right?]]></description>
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<title>7 Tips For Spirituality - Making A Connection</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:37:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The question is often asked, what can I do to improve my spirituality? Here are 7 quick and easily implemented action steps for a more peaceful well rounded you.
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<title>Selecting the Right Drug Rehab - 10 Key Questions Begging to Be Asked</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:03:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selecting a drug rehab may be unfamiliar territory. Nothing could be more critical to increase the chances of successful engagement and outcome of treatment. Here are the questions to ask.]]></description>
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<title>Is it Time to Get Into Addiction Treatment?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:10:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drug addiction treatment is available to assist any individual with an addiction or substance use problem. Each treatment is based on each person's needs so that they can learn to control their addiction and live normal, productive lives.]]></description>
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<title>Plug In An Audiobook, Listen To Your Favorite Book</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:11:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Audiobooks are the audio version of popular literature. Almost any best selling paperback or hardback book is released simultaneously with an audio version.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Polarized Sunglasses?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:49:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Polarized sunglasses are sunglasses that help diminish the glare of the sun while providing incredibly clear, glare-free vision.]]></description>
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<title>Winning Tactics For Installing Skylights</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:37:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, installing skylights can drastically improve the atmosphere in your home.]]></description>
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<title>Installing Gutters: Critical Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:11:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have decided to replace your gutters,  there are a few things you should consider before installing them...]]></description>
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<title>True Organic Fertilizer: Manure and Muck</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:04:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Organic fertilizer" sounds lovely, but truth be told, for a little work, you can get it free from any nearby farmer. Or you can usually pay someone to deliver it for you]]></description>
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<title>New Universal Remotes: Learn Your Control Codes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:00:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest drawbacks about old style universal remote controls was the fact that you had to input code after code into the device]]></description>
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<title>Indoor Fountain Selection And Care</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:00:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There aren't many things as lovely to watch or as pleasant to listen to as an indoor fountain. If selected and purchased with care, and maintained properly, an indoor fountain will continue to give pleasure for years and years.]]></description>
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<title>Electric Fences Insure Pet Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 04:33:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keep your pet safe! There are two types of fences that will keep a pet in the yard: a high frequency fence and an electric fence.]]></description>
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<title>An Outdoor Dog Kennel Can Keep Your Dogs Safe and Secure</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:58:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Taking care of a dog's needs can be time consuming. You must give your dog an appropriate place to run around and get its exercise. An outdoor dog kennel can keep your pets safe also.]]></description>
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<title>Anti Aging Therapy at Home</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 04:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tricks and tips on a few safe, easy ways to start anti aging therapy for yourself in the comfort of your own home.]]></description>
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<title>The Truth About Getting A Tummy Tuck</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:39:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you sick and tired of your flabby belly? A tummy tuck might just be the solution to your problem figure.]]></description>
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<title>Laser Hair Removal - Who Else Wants Smooth Skin And Less Hair?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 06:26:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Laser hair removal can give you just what you desire. The longing for smooth skin not only fills an emotional need but also creates sensual feelings. It arouses.]]></description>
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<title>The Porcupine Diet - Acupuncture For Weight Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2005 04:14:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have tried all the fad diets with little success, why not try something that has worked for a couple of thousand years...acupuncture for weight loss. ]]></description>
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<title>Lasik: The Better To See You With My Dear</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2005 04:08:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lasik. The technology is better, outcomes have improved, the prices have dropped. What are you waiting for? Treat yourself to practicality.]]></description>
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<title>Diabetes: Plain Talk About The Basics</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2005 04:13:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With diabetes, an attitude of 'ignore it and hope it goes away' can kill you. Literally.]]></description>
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<title>Some Thoughts on Alcohol Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 13:18:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The textbook definition of alcohol addiction, also referred to as alcoholism, is the dependence on alcohol. The consumption of which is marked by obsession and compulsion and adversely affects behavior and social or work functions. It produces withdrawal symptoms when intake is stopped or greatly reduced. However, if you are an alcoholic or a person directly involved with a person with an alcohol addiction, you know that it is more to alcoholism then the textbook definition.]]></description>
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<title>The Truth About Computer Addiction</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 13:09:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it stretching things to be speaking of computer use in terms of addiction? What if your job involves using a computer  eight hours as day, are you addicted? It really comes down to a matter of intent and effect.  With the ease of accessing computers, it is becoming increasingly easier to develop a computer addiction. Computer addiction affects people of all ages and of all social backgrounds.]]></description>
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<title>What To Do About The Appearance Of Baby Acne</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:59:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For nine months you waited for the baby to arrive.  And when the baby is born he is just what you imagined him to be. Perfect and healthy.Upon closer look questions arise - Are they supposed to be this tiny, sleep so much etc.  One of the first things parents notice about their newborns is all that baby acne on their cheeks.  And baby acne is NOT something they expected...]]></description>
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<title>Crack Addiction: No Longer A 'Cheap' High</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:57:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Crack addiction affects people of all ages throughout the United States.  The number of people suffering from crack addiction continues to rise, in part, because supporting a crack addiction is initially relatively inexpensive.  That makes it easy to get hooked. Unfortunately, crack is highly addictive, making it very easy to develop a crack addiction even for someone who want to try it 'just once.']]></description>
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