- Life Is Worth Living Because...
- “Life Is Worth Living Because Of: Kids, Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Sisters, Good Friends, Pets etc… The goose bumps you get when hearing a great song for the first time – and anything else that gives you goose bump or those good kinds of shivers... The pleasures of a good meal – something to enjoy everyday, 3 times a day (or 4….) Those times when you come away from a book, film, song or piece of art feeling somehow moved or enlightened – getting that magical feeling of connectedness to the human condition”
- My Story
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“After wrapping things up at school with an undergraduate degree in psychology from Carleton University I set off for a bit of fun on a trip to Asia – not knowing at that time that my trip would extend to a decade and more and that I’d find myself a new home country in tropical Thailand
A little bit of teaching soon led to the opening of a small restaurant, which ultimately led to the opening of a slightly bigger one – which I still have to this day. At the same time, also a number of years ago, I started working as a freelance writer, eventually coming to specialize in mental health and addiction writing.
For the last 5 years or so I have authored and researched hundreds of articles and blog postings on addiction and mental health, have authored ebooks on finding care and, for a short time, even ran a free help line out of my own home to answer questions about addiction and treatment and to help people in need connect with treatment they could afford.”
John Lee's Most Recent Activity on Choose Help
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:20 - Nov 21, 2022 For Teens: How to Quit Marijuana on Your Own
If you prepare yourself for high-risk situations and learn strategies to prevent relapse you have a great chance of being able to quit on your own – learn how to succeed here.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 07:15 - Nov 21, 2022 Alcohol Addiction - the Straight Facts
The difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction (alcoholism), what puts you at risk of becoming an alcoholic and what to do once you’ve crossed that invisible line to addiction.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:59 - Jun 15, 2022 No Relapse! 7 Exercise Excuses Answered
Getting into a daily exercise habit reduces your odds of addiction relapse – so what’s stopping you? Here are the 7 most common exercise excuses – all refuted!
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:57 - Jun 15, 2022 Intervention Tip #1 - Avoid Debate
Tips on running a successful intervention. Stick to the facts and avoid getting bogged down in debates about what’s true and what’s not.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:57 - Jun 15, 2022 Intervention Tip #2 – Assessing the Problem
How can you find a solution when you don’t understand the problem? By accurately assessing the severity of the addiction you are better able to select an appropriate level of care.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 10:25 - Mar 11, 2022 Burnout Self Test
Has cynicism and fatigue replaced the enthusiasm and drive you once had at work? If so, you may be dealing with burnout, a worrisome psychological state that can rob you of your happiness and even your health. Learn more about burnout and take a ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:47 - Jan 12, 2022 Getting Over the Recovery Blahs: Plan Excitement!
After a few months, it’s easy to hit a recovery wall and start to feel bored and dissatisfied with your new clean and sober lifestyle. This dissatisfaction will pass, but until it does, you can lower your risk of relapse by taking some time to plan ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 09:43 - Oct 08, 2021 In Pain? Assess Your Addiction Risks
Should you take opioids? Pain and addiction go hand-in-hand. Learn why pain ups addiction risks and who’s most at risk to develop a problem.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 09:37 - Oct 08, 2021 Opioid Addiction Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients
Three opioid addiction treatment options for people with chronic pain – including options for people who still need opioids for analgesia.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 07:00 - Jul 02, 2021 Rehab: How to Know When to Go
Think you need rehab or some form of addiction treatment but struggling with ambivalence and indecision? Take 10 minutes to try this cognitive behavioral technique called decisional balancing and you might find it easier to evaluate the pros and ...
