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Jul 15, 2022 · In the second episode of the Addiction and Recovery podcast, host Chris West-Russell delves further into the topic of addiction, discussing what it is and how it is an inherited disease passed from generation to generation. He aptly describes addiction as a sleeping tiger, waiting to be woken up by circumstances and environment.
Understanding Addiction. Chris has developed three individual talks explaining the what, who and how of addiction, as well as how gaming, social media and vaping for example is having a negative impact on the youth, particularly in regard to behaviour. When a habit used as a coping mechanism becomes an active addiction.
Jul 15, 2022 · In this episode, Chris talks about the decision that needs to be made. The choices are: to end up in jail, an institution, death, or life. If you chose a life free from active addiction, Chris will show the road map to start your recovery from Addiction.
Jan 11, 2013 · Life “below the radar” can be fraught with difficulties. Others may think you have it all together. You may have even convinced yourself. But even if you think you’re not an addict, or you ...
The Sleeping Tiger Talk for students from grade 6 to grade 12 Chris has developed talks explaining the what, who and how of addiction, as well as how gaming and social media is having a negative impact on the youth, particularly in regard to behaviour.
Jan 5, 2008 · It is as if a “sleeping tiger” – a recovery metaphor for drug or alcohol dependency – wakes up and roars loudly during that first break in abstinence. In treatment for substance abuse, clients learn that this “sleeping tiger” not only sleeps during a time of abstinence, but continues to grow. This is the reason a return to active ...
Mar 2, 2017 · Your struggle with your painful thoughts & feelings can be compared to this imaginary pet tiger. Every time you empower your pain by feeding it red meat of experiential avoidance (i.e. anything you do that helps you avoid upsetting thoughts and feelings), you help your pain-tiger grow a little bit larger and a little bit stronger. Feeding it in ...
