Texas A&M researchers aim to develop one drug that treats pain, memory and nicotine addiction Although pain, memory and nicotine addiction may not seem to be related, they actually share a common player: the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. That’s why Texas A&M researchers are working to develop drugs to enhance the function of these receptors in the […]
Narcotics Anonymous A Valid Option for Opioid Addiction
This article by William White educates on the benefits of (NA) Narcotics Anonymous which is often left out of the recommendations for how “our country” can help stop increasing numbers of people experiencing opioid addiction and opioid overdose deaths. There are many misconceptions about NA from facilities or associations offering clinical methods of treatment […]
Happy, Sober People
These results are not guaranteed, this is one person’s story. DF is a 30 year old single mom living in Ft Worth TX. I experienced a major shift in my mindset from mostly negative to mostly positive. It was like a light switch was turned on and I know that it was because of your […]
How Brain Responds To Alcoholism
Study shows how the sober brain might protect against further relapse by limiting receptor activity linked to cravings. Alcoholism is a devastating disorder that too often leads to a perpetual cycle of abuse. An emerging molecular imaging technique may provide a way to break that cycle. It could signal patients’ heightened risk and lead to […]
Dependent on Wine?
Dependent on Wine? A justification or valid reason. By Valerie Grimes, CHt Clinical Hypnotist Women drink wine for a lot of reasons other than it is the social thing to do with the girls. For instance, it goes so well with chocolate, it’s the norm during dinner, it’s how they relax or create a sense […]
Hypnosis and Alcohol Dependency: Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect: A Hypnotist View of Alcohol Dependency By Valerie Grimes, CHt Clinical Hypnotist If you or someone close to you is drinks alcohol daily or binge drinks on the weekends and there is a desire to become healthier, to feel fresh in the morning, and to avoid liver disease, the obvious method for […]
Why People Drink Too Much.
Hypnosis Client Case Histories A Look Into Why People Develop a Pattern of Drinking Too Much Alcohol When someone is open to looking deeply into their subconscious world to find the courage to make changes, some amazing progress happens. This was the case last week with two clients who wanted to change their daily […]
Alternative To Alcohol
Retirees often drink more but there is an alternative to alcohol to consider. Hypnosis helps you find it. By 2020, according to the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, the number of people needing alcohol recovery services will double among persons aged 50 or older. Between 2000 and 2008, substance abuse treatment admissions among […]
Talking About Drinking Too Much
Do you have a friend or family member that is drinking too much alcohol? Have you wanted to talk to them but not sure how? Being honest, open and direct is critical to getting the message across to a friend who has been drinking too much. You should try to talk about it in a […]
How Is Your Sober Year?
Did you start off the year with a commitment to quit drinking alcohol? Let’s check in. We are 32 days into the new year. They say it takes 30 days to build a new habit. I believe that is true is you are wanting to start a regular routine of walking or some other form […]