Rob Doiter Professor Jakeson 3/6/12 Drugs and Behavior A.A. Meeting Reaction Recently‚ I attended an A.A. meeting‚ which stands for‚ alcoholic anonymous. The meeting I went to was located in Penfield‚ NY at 1601 Jackson Road‚ area code 14526. It was called the Yellow House. When I walked in‚ everyone was very welcoming and nice. Many people stared at me intensely as I entered the Yellow House. I think they thought I was a recovering alcoholic‚ until I explained
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both in and outpatient treatment. The Burrell center has a collaboration of counselors to help as well. The agency chosen to contact is the SIGMA house. The initial step is to call and set up an assessment. Then she must complete the program that is determined from her evaluation by the counselor. After completion of the program her continuing a life of sobriety and attending classes and therapy are essential. * What is the best way to access the organization’s services? The best way to
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going through the program. The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs that do not single out one type of population‚ but they help and support a variety of populations. Their main target to focus on are those who suffer from substance abuse or chemical dependency. This program is not just a 12 step program that pushes people through. They help them focus and walk them through the importance of the steps‚ and helps them build a relationship with God through the program. They also require
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Everyday you turn on the TV and there is a new support group for some addiction. A 12-step program for internet addiction‚ gambling‚ alcoholism‚ etc. These groups are a blessing to those who desire to make the changes in their lives and to know they are not alone. There is one addiction‚ however‚ that seem to have no ‘cure’ no 12 step program‚ and no true understanding – the obsession and addiction to money. We work each day of our lives to support our families‚ provide shelter‚ food and clothing
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adhering to a set schedule instead of being able to travel whenever they want. When driving privileges become reinstated‚ that person is subject to drastic insurance premium increases‚ and possibly being dropped by their insurance company. The first step they are required to do is provide the licensing agency with a SR-22 form‚ which proves they have motor vehicle liability insurance. To ensure proper coverage‚ under SR-22 laws‚ the insurance agency is required to notify the licensing agency if the
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groups read from “Bible”‚ share their personal stories about addicted to alcohol‚ introduction of new members to groups‚ celebrating members’ sobriety and also discussion of 12 step program which is related to drinking problems. All members are encouraged to “work” the 12-step program‚ they have to understand and apply each step in their lives before proceeding to the next. These members help other people in quitting drinking. This is a socialization group. Types of groups: Self-help group: This
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people collecting their collecting their coins. This was particularly noticeable when a woman collected her 8th month coin‚ and talked about how hard her journey to sobriety has been‚ and how thankful she was for the support she received from the AA program. After the coin ceremony‚ the meeting began talking about their daily topic‚ which was selfishness‚ specifically how their alcohol abuse lead them to becoming someone they could never have imagined. Listening to their stories was amazing‚ and very
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aspects of behavioral analysis. In this paper the terms of behavioral analysis will be evaluated and a behavioral analysis of dreaming will be examined. The use of behavioral analysis for gambling addiction recovery‚ opposed to the traditional 12 step process‚ will also be covered. The purpose of this paper is to better understand the multi-faceted topic of behavioral analysis that may often be overlooked. The article entries used come from The Behavioral Analysis‚ The Psychological Record‚ and
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room was occupied by approximately 70 attendees‚ and even more sitting on the outside porch. The focus of this particular day’s meeting was step six of the 12-step program. The sixth step is stated as follows: “We’re entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character” (Wilson‚ 1939‚ p. 76). Following the definition and interpretation of the sixth step‚ the main speaker of the day came up to the podium to tell her story. This woman was a recovering alcoholic and ex-heroin user. She had been
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K to 12 Program on the go! There is no denying that the Philippines quality education has deteriorated in all aspects where our graduates are labeled as unfit‚ uncompetitive and inefficient if they will go abroad. Thus‚ our educational system for many years has been undergoing an unending change and implementation of variable curricula and programs almost every two years to uplift the quality of our education and produce graduates that are holistically developed Filipinos with 21st century
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