Bay Area health and fitness events
Learn the basics of skating with the two-time U.S. gold medalist. 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. $ 80. Yerba Buena Ice Rink, 750 … The Voice: One Man's Journey Into Sex Addiction and Recovery. David Kleinberg's solo theater piece exploring and …
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New Learning Improvement Course at Freedom Treatment Center Changing Lives
If the recovering substance abuser does not know the basics of how to learn, then it is not possible to apply other skills they are expected to learn during their treatment. Addiction treatment at the Freedom Center teaches many life stills and coping …
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Narconon Arrowhead Participates in Worldwide Celebration of 47 Years Fighting …
It was in 1966 that the founder of Narconon, William "Willie" Benitez, an inmate in the Arizona State Prison system, made the firm decision to help other addicts recover from addiction by using the humanitarian works of L. Ron Hubbard. Willie had …
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Sex addiction and one sufferer's recovery
"The Voice" grew out of that experience and furthers Kleinberg's commitment to the recovery process, for himself and others touched by the show (all ticket proceeds are dedicated to different 12-step sex addiction recovery programs and nonprofits that …
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Ex-NBA Player Talks to Students About His Drug Addiction and Recovery
Former NBA star Chris Herren once enjoyed a life of fame, basking in the adoration of cheering fans every time he scored points on the court. He traveled to Italy, China, Poland, Turkey, and Iran to participate in major leagues. But such a prestigious …
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Longtime editor David Kleinberg exposes sex addiction
Currently running at Stage Werx Theatre in The City and directed by Mark Kenward, “The Voice: One Man's Journey Into Sex Addiction and Recovery” is deeply revealing and, at times, downright humorous. “It's a taboo addiction, and nobody really wants to …
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Russell Brand: Focused and driven
Curious, probably, about spirituality, but not entirely committed yet.” Brand is very good … A true desire to get better is the first principle of AA but if addiction is really a medical disease, how can resolve be a necessary condition of recovery …
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Numbers indicate stakes grow when it comes to sports betting
As a recovering addict, Larry said gambling is the hardest to stay away from because it's so prolific in today's society. "The suicide rate among compulsive gamblers is three times higher than alcohol and drug addicts combined," said Larry, who …
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Sex addiction and one sufferer's recovery
The show, he says, "is really about not just me but about my wife and I getting through this, and her own separate spiritual journey." And when he says he hasn't acted on his addiction … "The Voice" grew out of that experience and furthers Kleinberg …
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Overcoming addiction
If you are suffering the pangs of addiction, make it a priority this year to re-evaluate and deeply reflect on why you started using, why you continue to use, and what you stand to gain by overcoming your addiction forever. Figure out what is missing …
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Uncovering a respected doctor's alleged web of deceit
Documents obtained by KING 5 paint a picture of a man who vowed to help people overcome addiction … while doing drugs himself, entering a sexual relationship with a patient and failing to keep records of counseling sessions. In one case, a Redmond …
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Native American values inform substance abuse treatment
SAN FRANCISCO – The foundational beliefs of American Indian and Alaska Native communities play a key role in innovative substance abuse treatment programs, research has shown. That's a novel finding that could challenge conventional notions of …
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Do Indian gangrape protests foretell a Feminist Spring?
San Francisco: As a co-founder of Narika, a Bay Area-based helpline for South Asian victims of domestic violence, I have come across many incidents of sexual assault against women in my community. It happens with numbing regularity. But few things have …
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Maori mental health service opens to fill gap
They will deliver community-based alcohol and drug services and employ community support workers for adults and young people. … An emergency helpline has been set up during the holiday period for clients affected by the closure of Te Rapuora.
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Security tightened in Jaipur for New Year celebrations
"Teams with breath analysers have been positioned at important points and stern action as per the Motor Vehicle Act will be taken against those found driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol or violating other rules. The vehicle in case of drunk …
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