Between the Bars

Elliot Smith – Between the Bars – http://amzn.to/1TcPEcS Drink up baby, stay up all nightWith the things you could do, you won’t but you mightThe potential you’ll be that you’ll never seeThe promises you’ll only make Drink up with me now, forget all aboutThe pressure of days, do what I sayAnd I’ll make you okay, drive […]

Rushed In

There is a phenomenon where people can rapidly become dependent on a certain level of income or money. People who earn or are given a lot of money certainly become accustomed to the lifestyle a certain level of money affords them. The effect of being dependent is exaggerated when the amount of money comes rushing […]

Step One

After admitting you’re powerless to the drug you might need anti-depressants since how else does it feel to be powerless?  Depressing much? My main problem with the 12 step process is the constant reminder the 12 Step society constantly reminds people with addictions they are and always will be addicts. Beyond that, the addict is […]

Healthy Way to Addict?

The most important reason to fear addiction is in order to maintain control of your life. You should be able to make choices for you and your loved ones without the influence of activities that make you feel guilty. Sometimes the addictions are to things enough people feel are ‘good’ addictions so some people might […]

You’re Addicted

An easy test to know if you’re addicted to anything is to stop for a week and notice how you feel. During that time did you think about the addiction much? Were you able to stop in the first place? Many people rationalize their addictions by claiming they aren’t very serious or the activity or […]