Getting drunk intentionally seems to be a very English thing. The culture for many seems to center around the belief that how drunk you get is an indicator of how good a time you have had. For some, the measure of a good time revolves around how many text messages you have sent which necessitate [...]
Stopping drinking is something which is more frequently contemplated these days than ever before, perhaps as a result of the realization that as a nation we consume far more units of alcohol than are good for us. I write this (a little tongue in cheek!) whilst sipping a nice cool glass of Chablis whilst flying [...]
Social drinking has become acceptable in a big way. You can hear many justifications made about it being part of how business is performed, or how “it’s only wine; no hard spirits”, and so on. But it is clear that these familiar comments are uttered with a rather defensive demeanor. The person who is moved [...]
How do you go about helping someone else to do something which they deep down aren’t sure that they want to do and they firmly believe that it will be difficult? Most smokers who are contemplating stopping look upon this task about as favorably as having their leg chopped off; they dread it.  Smokers [...]
There are literally countless well known, even well loved celebrities, who are very much in the public eye, who have undergone an alcohol rehab program. While some have managed to kick the habit successfully with their alcohol addiction rehab, others have gone on to relapse, some more than once and have been on a rollercoaster [...]
Smoking is a common habit and a difficult one to quit for majority of regular smokers. If you have been smoking for a long time and suddenly decide to quit the cold turkey way, then you are likely to suffer withdrawal symptoms and strong cravings for nicotine. But with the help of some quit smoking [...]
Duality In the dream state, the mind perceives its own formations. It considers all of them as real objects. Only on coming out of the dream, can one discard them as imaginary. One realizes that it was just the same one consciousness getting superimposed upon by names and forms. One consciousness was being perceived as [...]
I woke up this morning feeling tired, almost as if I hadn’t slept at all, and wondered why on earth I drank that wine last night! It’s now well past mid-day, and I still feel well below par, my head feels heavy, I’m hungry and thirsty…and most of all I’m really annoyed at myself. Just [...]
Over the years I have noticed how everyone’s beliefs can differ in relation to whether they think that smoking is an addiction or simply a habit. This core belief has a missive impact upon how easy or how difficult you find it to stop smoking. If you think that you are addicted to smoking then [...]
Everyone approaches the idea of stopping in their own unique way and for their own reasons. In a similar way, each individual has a unique twist to their habit. Some people only smoke socially; some only smoke in the evenings, some smoke 20 a day, some 50, and so on. Each person’s expectation about how [...]
If you’ve been exercising for a while but you’re just not getting the results you want, it could be time to talk with a personal trainer. Sustained a recent injury and want to modify your routine to prevent further injuries? Again, it’s time for a personal trainer. Decided you’d like to try a mini-marathon, but [...]
Gambling addiction is a severe problem in the society. Most problem gamblers will seek help through counseling and this lens aims to explain how to resolve gambling issues. Many people seem to take gambling as a normalized way of being. The type of gambling we are referring to are slot-machines, internet betting, casinos, betting shops [...]
“Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.†This quote by Mark Twain, aptly describes how tough it is for the addicts to stop smoking once and for all. Quitting cold turkey does help many smokers but many succumb to the temptation of having a puff again which gradually leads them back to [...]
“It’s never too late – in fiction or in life – to revise.†This simple quote is a fitting line for smokers who hesitate to quit smoking because they feel it is too late or too hard to quit. Addicts should train their mind to think about quit smoking benefits rather than the short term [...]
Extract from The Cure for Alcoholism (Benbella Books, October, 2008)Author: Dr Roy EskapaForeword: Dr David Sinclair Advance Praise: “The Cure for Alcoholism provides something that ‘s never been offered before… the potential of A REAL CURE. This book does not deal with prayer, will power or abstinence. This is the first book and program I’ve [...]
