Sadly enough, we lost another amazing performer to alcohol and drugs. When will fame be enough? Most likely never! The only sure saving grace we can hold onto in this life is our faith in God to help us through. Whitney grew up a gospel singer and was given an amazing gift in her voice. That voice could have been used for greatness in the kingdom of God if the devil hadn't swayed her the wrong way. I pray for her family and pray that she is with the Lord using her precious voice once again to praise Him eternally.
Amen.
Mi Corazon Espinado, a branch of Finaltrypico™, endeavors to reach out to those people suffering with addiction, weather it be; drugs, obesity, pornography, smoking, drinking, you name it. Anything that is holding you back and keeping you from your day-to-day commitments and responsibilities is an "addiction". If you can admit that the addiction is more powerful than you, then you have a problem and you've made the first step.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Stats
• 76.3 million persons are diagnosed with alcohol disorders;
• At least 15.3 million persons are affected by disorders related to drug use;
• Between 5 and 10 million people currently inject drugs;
• 5%–10% of all new HIV infections globally result from injecting drugs;
• More than 1.8 million deaths in 2000 were attributed to alcohol related risks;
• 205,000 deaths in 2000 were attributed to illicit drug use
For every dollar invested in drug treatment, seven dollars are saved in health and social costs. Abuse of alcohol and other substances continues to be one of the most serious public health problems in both developed and developing countries. Worldwide, alcohol accounted for 4% of the total burden of diseases in 2000.
• At least 15.3 million persons are affected by disorders related to drug use;
• Between 5 and 10 million people currently inject drugs;
• 5%–10% of all new HIV infections globally result from injecting drugs;
• More than 1.8 million deaths in 2000 were attributed to alcohol related risks;
• 205,000 deaths in 2000 were attributed to illicit drug use
For every dollar invested in drug treatment, seven dollars are saved in health and social costs. Abuse of alcohol and other substances continues to be one of the most serious public health problems in both developed and developing countries. Worldwide, alcohol accounted for 4% of the total burden of diseases in 2000.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
HALT
An addict who has a “slip” does not necessarily mean that the person has had a complete relapse. It could possibly mean a temporary lapse in changing addictive behavior (Van Vormer & Davis, 2008). In other words, if an addict that has had 5 years of sobriety and suddenly has a slip due to a stressful situation; it is possible to get back to their program without thinking they have blown it. This kind of thinking could cause the addict to go completely off his or her program. It is better for these “lapses” to be viewed as valuable learning opportunities with the help of a therapist (Van Vormer & Davis, 2008).
The term HALT in substance abuse treatment means don’t get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. These triggers can cause a setback and cause the addict to use again. It is important for therapists to help their client self-monitor for antecedents that may cause complete relapse (Van Vormer & Davis, 2008). Another method to relieve stressors could be through the concept of spiritual healing by attending church, Bible study, Celebrate Recovery, or cell groups to have a feeling of belonging and a support system that is easy to access in their own community.
Celebrate Recovery is a well-known 12 Step program based on the Bible to help addicts recover spiritually. They can be found in almost every city at Christian churches. Cell groups are formed by people from church who get together in people’s homes to have Bible study or coffee to talk about spiritual things relating to God. These home recovery groups and gatherings could also help teens stay clean by adding a sense of belonging and accountability. Sometimes the addict has had a spiritual life in the past and just needs help tapping back into it (Van Vormer & Davis, 2008).
Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2008). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (2nd ed.) Belmont, CA: Thompson Higher Education.
The term HALT in substance abuse treatment means don’t get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. These triggers can cause a setback and cause the addict to use again. It is important for therapists to help their client self-monitor for antecedents that may cause complete relapse (Van Vormer & Davis, 2008). Another method to relieve stressors could be through the concept of spiritual healing by attending church, Bible study, Celebrate Recovery, or cell groups to have a feeling of belonging and a support system that is easy to access in their own community.
Celebrate Recovery is a well-known 12 Step program based on the Bible to help addicts recover spiritually. They can be found in almost every city at Christian churches. Cell groups are formed by people from church who get together in people’s homes to have Bible study or coffee to talk about spiritual things relating to God. These home recovery groups and gatherings could also help teens stay clean by adding a sense of belonging and accountability. Sometimes the addict has had a spiritual life in the past and just needs help tapping back into it (Van Vormer & Davis, 2008).
Van Wormer, K., & Davis, D. R. (2008). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (2nd ed.) Belmont, CA: Thompson Higher Education.
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