http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com How to determine whether you have an addiction in less than 5 minutes Over the years most psychologists, counselors, and addiction specialists have deemed addiction to be a disease. However, there is no pathological test that can be administered to dia... http://www.articlealley.com/article_691566_24.html 22nd November 2008 How to determine whether you have an addiction in less than 5 minutes Over the years most psychologists, counselors, and addiction specialists have deemed addiction to be a disease. However, there is no pathological test that can be administered to dia... http://www.articlealley.com/article_691560_24.html 22nd November 2008 Unfortunately, most counselors, specialists, psychologists, and recovery groups still believe that addiction is not only a disease, but it is also incurable! Well, as an addiction recovery coach, I have proven both of those hypothetical presumptions to be... http://www.articlealley.com/article_689214_24.html 18th November 2008 Are you or someone you know suffering from a food addiction? What exactly causes someone to become addicted to food? Is there a substance in the food that chemically addicts a person? Why do some compulsively overeat and others drastically avoid ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_685366_23.html 11th November 2008 Are you or someone you know suffering from a food addiction? What exactly causes someone to become addicted to food? Is there a substance in the food that chemically addicts a person? Why do some compulsively overeat and others drastically avoid ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_685329_24.html 11th November 2008 So, you’re motoring along on the autopilot of love, and you’re completely oblivious to the looming bombshell that’s about to be dropped! Life is good or so it seemed, until you wake one day to discover that your relationship has been nuked! Like... http://www.articlealley.com/article_681249_35.html 03rd November 2008 So, you’re motoring along on the autopilot of love, and you’re completely oblivious to the looming bombshell that’s about to be dropped! Life is good or so it seemed, until you wake one day to discover that your relationship has been nuked! Like... http://www.articlealley.com/article_680673_35.html 03rd November 2008 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention an estimated 44.5 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes and may suffer from a nicotine addiction. But, what exactly is a smoking or nicotine addiction? Well, the medical community ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_679407_23.html 31st October 2008 Many relationship issues arise from a lack of self-esteem. Low self-esteem can contribute to withdrawal, lack of intimacy and even infidelity in a relationship. So, how can you increase your self-esteem? Well, self-esteem is not a commodity that can b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_673818_35.html 23rd October 2008 Many relationship issues arise from a lack of self-esteem. Low self-esteem can contribute to withdrawal, lack of intimacy and even infidelity in a relationship. So, how can you increase your self-esteem? Well, self-esteem is not a commodity that can b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_673769_35.html 23rd October 2008 Over the past several decades the phrase “Chemical Imbalance” has become a household term that has evolved into the preconceived concept of a brain disease that is directly responsible for depression and psychological disorders. Obviously, no one woul... http://www.articlealley.com/article_672546_24.html 21st October 2008 Over the past several decades the phrase “Chemical Imbalance” has become a household term that has evolved into the preconceived concept of a brain disease that is directly responsible for depression and psychological disorders. Obviously, no one woul... http://www.articlealley.com/article_672536_24.html 21st October 2008 Without question one of the more successful treatment models has been the 12 step program, which originated with Alcoholics anonymous. In the past several years the program has suffered a great deal of scrutiny in regards to its religious formatting, and ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_669407_24.html 20th October 2008 Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from addiction and some can not? Why is it that some people fall into the addiction trap, yet others partake in substances and compulsions moderately? Well, first let's take a look at what I like to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_669404_24.html 20th October 2008 Are you or someone you know suffering from a sexual addiction? What actually cause someone to become addicted to sex? Why is it that some people can participate in normal sexual activity, yet others become addicted to it? Well, first let's take a look... http://www.articlealley.com/article_669403_24.html 20th October 2008 Are you or someone you know suffering from a food addiction? What exactly causes someone to become addicted to food? Is there a substance in the food that chemically addicts a person? Why do some compulsively overeat and others drastically avoid we... http://www.articlealley.com/article_669400_24.html 20th October 2008 What is a smoking addiction? A smoking addiction means a person has formed an uncontrollable dependence on cigarettes to the point where stopping causes emotional distress! Why is smoking more difficult to overcome than other addictions? Well, some pr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_669398_24.html 20th October 2008 For some gambling is a fun and harmless form of entertainment, yet to others it becomes a pathological addiction. Current estimates suggest that three percent of the adult population will experience a serious problem with gambling that will result in sign... http://www.articlealley.com/article_669397_24.html 20th October 2008 How to like what you see in the mirror, in your heart, and why both will attract the love you've always wanted. From childhood we are sold on an ideal image of beauty, one few of us ever see reflected when we look in the mirror. But, there is something t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_667292_35.html 16th October 2008 Are you at a loss for words and utterly perplexed by the fact that you continue to attract one Mr. Wrong after another? How in lords name does this happen? It's not as if you've placed a classified in the local newspaper, which listed all the descriptive ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_667281_35.html 16th October 2008 You know, throughout history men have fought wars for women, built extravagant palaces for them, and have even named cities after them. Now you may be tempted to say that these women have been fortunate enough to have been placed in a position of royalty ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_667275_35.html 16th October 2008 Have you been riding the emotional roller coaster? Does your partner turn his love on and off like a light switch? Does he liberate you from a particular behavior then repeat the pattern all over again? Why does this happen, and how can you remove you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_667012_35.html 16th October 2008 Have you been riding the emotional roller coaster? Does your partner turn his love on and off like a light switch? Does he liberate you from a particular behavior then repeat the pattern all over again? Why does this happen, and how can you remove you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_665862_35.html 15th October 2008 Do you have a magical relationship, or does your relationship need CPR? Rank your current levels of success in each area of your life and your relationship. (If the sentence is true give yourself 1 point) How close are you to having the Relationship of y... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662933_35.html 13th October 2008 STEP ONE; THE SECRET PRINCIPLE TO REMOVING THE HOSTILATY IN A RELATIONSHIP Get him to put down his guns, and remove the hostility by agreeing with him! "Script your own statement of agreement" Always agree. That's right! Even if you still think you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662932_35.html 13th October 2008 Are men really different from women? Do we really need to be mindful of how we communicate with each other on a daily basis, and will that lead to a loving relationship? Generally speaking, it is true that the female elements sense of self is defined thro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662929_35.html 13th October 2008 Women everywhere are frustrated with their partner's rejection and heartbroken over the fear of losing their relationship. Marriage rates are down and divorce rates are climbing. Most relationship counselors still believe that learning communication and p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662927_35.html 13th October 2008 Is your confidence level where you'd like it to be? Many relationship issues arise from a lack of confidence or low self-esteem. Low self-confidence can contribute to withdrawal, lack of intimacy and even infidelity in a relationship. So, how can you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662926_35.html 13th October 2008 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a blanket-term for psychotherapy systems which define psychological dysfunctions as learned beliefs, interpretations, and responses as problematic behavior, with the aim of influencing or changing those problematic em... http://www.articlealley.com/article_662421_24.html 13th October 2008 This treatment option is the equivalent of holding a little surprise party for the substance abuser, which is orchestrated by the hands of a therapist or professional interventionist. Information is compiled weeks prior to the surprise, and each family me... http://www.articlealley.com/article_651732_24.html 29th September 2008 Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from addiction and some can not? So, what’s the secret to bullet proofing yourself against the guns of addiction? Why is it that some people fall into the addiction trap, yet others partake in subs... http://www.articlealley.com/article_641324_24.html 18th September 2008 Does Religion have a role in addiction recovery, or is it detrimental to overcoming addiction? Without question one of the more successful treatment models has been the 12 step program, which originated with Alcoholics anonymous. In the past several ye... http://www.articlealley.com/article_635130_24.html 11th September 2008 When she’s happy everyone’s happy! It is my experience that a successful relationship model revolves around fulfilling a woman’s needs and making her happy. Yet I estimate that as many as 90% of men do not take advantage of this principle. I find... http://www.articlealley.com/article_631536_35.html 09th September 2008 You wake up one day and your relationship is shattered. Most of the passion that existed between the two of you is gone, and your mate says “I’m not in love with you anymore," or "I don't feel the same way about you.” Maybe you’ve recently separat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_629716_35.html 09th September 2008 I believe there to be a commonality or square root in all self destructive behavior, which causes an individual to choose addiction. I also believe that addiction is a choice, and it is not caused by an incurable brain disease, a genetic predisposition, l... http://www.articlealley.com/article_621992_24.html 05th September 2008 Is learning to communicate really the key to a successful relationship? Well, let me ask you a question; prior to your relationship crisis, did you or your partner have trouble communicating? Of course you didn't! So, why would you need to learn how to co... http://www.articlealley.com/article_615500_35.html 02nd September 2008 Whether you want to admit it or not, all of the pain you have been through concerning your habitual behavior is a spiritual lesson. And until you view it as such, it will continue to cause you suffering and unhappiness. Every dark cloud does have a silver... http://www.articlealley.com/article_614820_24.html 02nd September 2008 when most people find themselves in this predicament they attempt to rekindle the flame by increasing their romanticism, but more often than not these romantic efforts result in driving their partner further away! You see, before you can embark on any rom... http://www.articlealley.com/article_610080_35.html 27th August 2008 Hi my name is___________ and I am an alcoholic! If just the thought of uttering that phrase repulses you then read on! Contrary to what you may have heard alcohol addiction is not an incurable brain disease. In fact, it is not a disease at all! But, fo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_604510_24.html 20th August 2008 Are you attracting the love that you want from your current relationship or are you trying to control your relationship by over rowing the boat! You know, many of us try and control everything in our lives, and our relationship is no exception. OK, name... http://www.articlealley.com/article_603056_35.html 18th August 2008 I would like to begin this paragraph by crowning the opening introductory statement of the Twelve-Step Program format. Repeat after me; my name is blank and I am an addict! Now, let me ask you a question; how did it make you feel to say that? Well, I can ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_597609_24.html 13th August 2008 1.He takes his mother out to dinner on your birthday 2.He holds the TV remote closer than you 3.He stops calling you sugar, sweetie, honey, cupcake, or snuggle muffin! 4.Candles are only used for power outages! 5.He makes reservations at McDon... http://www.articlealley.com/article_590730_35.html 25th July 2008 Ok, so let me get this straight; you want to attract a man that is loving, caring, understanding, thoughtful, passionate, romantic, and who fulfills your wildest desires? And, you want to do it spontaneously? You want your partner to possess all of thes... http://www.articlealley.com/article_582765_39.html 21st July 2008 You know, a relationship crisis is an incredibly painful and emotional experience, and it is no surprise that most women who are caught in this emotional upheaval do more to harm their relationship than help it! When a person is faced with this unfortuito... http://www.articlealley.com/article_578283_35.html 17th July 2008 The disease model has become a common methodology which has been adopted by the National Institute on Drug abuse (NIDA). This agency is funded by the U.S. government to the tune of billions of dollars, and in my opinion is a complete waste of taxpayer’s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_576482_24.html 15th July 2008 Minnie and Mickey Mouse is the quintessential marriage that has withstood the test of time. This perfect union has inspired millions of adults with an indescribable magic, and dazzled children of all walks at America's greatest theme parks. But, rumor has... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572383_35.html 09th July 2008 According to the National Enquirer Lindsay Lohan is "out of control" when it comes to drugs and alcohol. The National Enquirer is now claiming that a friend of Lindsay's told the publication that despite having a month in rehab earlier in the year, the ac... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572306_24.html 09th July 2008 Infidelity is one of the most disheartening things that can occur in a relationship, and breaks the bond of trust and love that had existed between two partners. However, it can be overcome if you begin to understand why your partner felt the need to stra... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570873_35.html 07th July 2008 You wake up one day and your relationship is shattered. Most of the passion that existed between the two of you is gone, and your mate tells you that they don't love you anymore. Maybe you've recently separated or are in the mists of a a relationship cris... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570871_35.html 07th July 2008 Of course you want to overcome your addiction, but you just don’t know where to turn for the right addiction help. Maybe you’ve wanted to overcome your addiction, but have been afraid of the societal stigma and shame that accompanies traditional treat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_570870_17.html 07th July 2008