Comments on: Top 10 addiction questions to ask yourself – addiction evaluation http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/ "a" is for addiction Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:27:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ryan Donnelly http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-2485 Ryan Donnelly Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:40:45 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-2485 Outstanding post. A MUST read for anyone concerned that they might have a problem or for family members concerned. This pretty much sums everything up. Outstanding post. A MUST read for anyone concerned that they might have a problem or for family members concerned. This pretty much sums everything up.

]]> By: My First Library http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1551 My First Library Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:41:18 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1551 You could almost say I was addicted. You could almost say I was addicted.

]]> By: Addiction Blog http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1410 Addiction Blog Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:41:20 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1410 Thanks for all the feedback. Jane, I think that you are absolutely right. Denial is really about unwillingness to see things the way that they are, isn't it? And Holly, I think that your question about behavior that is induced by a susbstance (and remorse for it) is right on target. I took these general guidelines from the HHS's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's TIPS. If needed, I can find the reference page. Thanks for all the feedback. Jane, I think that you are absolutely right. Denial is really about unwillingness to see things the way that they are, isn’t it? And Holly, I think that your question about behavior that is induced by a susbstance (and remorse for it) is right on target. I took these general guidelines from the HHS’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s TIPS. If needed, I can find the reference page.

]]> By: Dean http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1380 Dean Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:44:40 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1380 10 simple and very good questions, thanks for posting them. 10 simple and very good questions, thanks for posting them.

]]> By: Veritas Villa http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1358 Veritas Villa Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:16:58 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1358 This is a great list, and a wonderful tool for self-evaluation. As stated above, denial is a primary symptom of addiction. Addicts can be (and often are) told over and over again that they are addicts, but it usually doesn't register until they make the discovery themselves. This is a great list, and a wonderful tool for self-evaluation. As stated above, denial is a primary symptom of addiction. Addicts can be (and often are) told over and over again that they are addicts, but it usually doesn’t register until they make the discovery themselves.

]]> By: Lily http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1281 Lily Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:54:49 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1281 2 years ago I would have read this post and answered yes to every question. Today, I have 22 months clean and sober, and my life is amazing. If you read this post and answered yes to many of the questions, think about going to treatment. I did a treatment program at Safe Harbor in Orange County, California and it absolutely changed my life. Check it out if you're curious about treatment options for women. 2 years ago I would have read this post and answered yes to every question. Today, I have 22 months clean and sober, and my life is amazing. If you read this post and answered yes to many of the questions, think about going to treatment. I did a treatment program at Safe Harbor in Orange County, California and it absolutely changed my life. Check it out if you’re curious about treatment options for women.

]]> By: Care FL http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1212 Care FL Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:24:51 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1212 I agree with Mike, great Top 10 List Also, I agree with some of what Jane said including "Denial is a primary symptom" , a very true statement. One key point in your Top 10 is # 10 - # Has a relative or friend or a doctor been concerned about your use of a substance/behavior or suggested you cut down? I think this is hard for addicts to determine. Most of the time they train themselves to ignore people's questions and/or concerns. I think it's one of the greatest challenges in acknowledging a problem - the addict realizing and listening to people's concerns. I agree with Mike, great Top 10 List

Also, I agree with some of what Jane said including “Denial is a primary symptom” , a very true statement.

One key point in your Top 10 is # 10 – # Has a relative or friend or a doctor been concerned about your use of a substance/behavior or suggested you cut down?

I think this is hard for addicts to determine. Most of the time they train themselves to ignore people’s questions and/or concerns. I think it’s one of the greatest challenges in acknowledging a problem – the addict realizing and listening to people’s concerns.

]]> By: GoodTimes http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1199 GoodTimes Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:36:38 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1199 Well this is a very interesting read. Nice list of suggestions of what to look for in a family member or friend or even to look for within yourself. Kudos to all who help with addictions and substance abuse. :) If we cant help ourselves, then getting help from a place with a proven track record…rocks! Keep fighting the fight…we will win :) Much love to all! Well this is a very interesting read. Nice list of suggestions of what to look for in a family member or friend or even to look for within yourself. Kudos to all who help with addictions and substance abuse. :) If we cant help ourselves, then getting help from a place with a proven track record…rocks! Keep fighting the fight…we will win :)
Much love to all!

]]> By: ourcellardoor http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1187 ourcellardoor Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:27:11 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1187 Alcohol kills thousands every year. It is a huge problem and Jane is right, denial is a primary symptom. Alcohol kills thousands every year. It is a huge problem and Jane is right, denial is a primary symptom.

]]> By: Bill4Sobriety http://addictionblog.org/top-10/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1155 Bill4Sobriety Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:57:46 +0000 http://addictionblog.org/the-news/top-10-addiction-questions-to-ask-yourself-%e2%80%93-addiction-evaluation/#comment-1155 Nice post. For anonymity sakes please feel free to call me Bill, I am an alcoholic whom has been through rehab twice and am discovering the beauty of sobriety. This is a good checklist! Nice post. For anonymity sakes please feel free to call me Bill, I am an alcoholic whom has been through rehab twice and am discovering the beauty of sobriety. This is a good checklist!

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