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Shah Deaddiction and Rehabilitation Services and Centre 12 Step Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Treatment, Counselling, Detoxification, Residential Rehabilita

The treatment offered is a four to six month residential programme based on a modified version of the Minnesota model of treatment modified to suit the ethnicity, language and lifestyle of the individual patient, incorporating the 12-step method of recovery. The treatment comprises of the 12 steps, Psycho-education, Bibliotherapy, Behaviour Modification Therapy, Individual and Group Therapy, Recreation and Occupational therapy, Family Therapy, as well as, Yoga and Meditation and other Alternate Therapies.The programme starts with a 15 day detoxification programme under the care of a psychiatrist in a general hospital with a special ward for addicts followed by a 120 to a 180 day stay for rehabilitation and follow-up over a period of one year after discharge from rehabilitation. During the stay for detoxification, all medical parameters are checked and addressed so that the treatment becomes a holistic one - Body, Mind and Spirit.

13/10/2019

Here are some useful tips to stay sober.

The 12 step program of Alcoholics Anonymous only works if you let it.

This list is not necessarily in order.

1. Stay away from that first drink, taking the 1st step daily.
2. Attend AA meetings regularly and get involved.
3. Progress is made ONE DAY AT A TIME. Live in the present.
4. Use the 24 Hour plan.
5. Remember, your disease is incurable, progressive and fatal.
6. Do 1st things 1st!. Recovery is first everything else is second.
7. Don't become too tired. Get sufficient rest.
8. Eat at regular hours.
9. Use the telephone. Hello? Call when you need.
10. Be active - don't just sit around. Idle time will kill you.
11. Use the Serenity Prayer.
12. Change old routines and patterns.
13. Don't become too hungry. Eat well and sensibly.
14. Avoid loneliness. Spend time with your parents, family, friends
15. Practice control of your anger.
16. Air your resentments. Call and/or speak.
17. Be willing to help whenever needed.
18. Be good to yourself, you deserve it.
19. Easy does it.
20. Get out of the "IF ONLY" trap.
21. Remember HOW IT WAS. Your last drunk, the feelings etc. Never forget how you felt after the last time you drank and the consequences.
22. Be aware of your emotions.
23. Help another in his/her recovery, extend your hand, listen.
24. Try to turn your life and your will over to your Higher Power.
25. Avoid all mood-altering drugs, read labels on all medicines.
26. Turn loose of old ideas.
27. Avoid drinking situations/occasions.
28. Replace old drinking buddies with new AA buddies.
29. Read the Big Book regularly.
30. Try not to be dependent on another (sick relationships..
31. Be grateful and when not, make a GRATITUDE list.
32. Get off the "Pity Pot"...the only thing you'll get is a ring around your ass and numb feet .
33. Seek knowledgeable help when troubled and or otherwise.
34. Face it! You are powerless over alcohol.
35. Try the 12 right up to 12, not just 1 and 12 or 1, 12 and 13!
36. Let go and Let God.
37. Use the God bag and the answers: yes, no or wait I have something better in store for you. Don't forget to say thanks.
38. Find courage to change through the example of others who have.
39. Don't try to test your will power - Have diarrhea? Try willpower.
40. Live TODAY, not YESTERDAY, not TOMORROW - projection is planning the results before anything even happens.
41. Avoid new emotional involvements the first year - you end up putting the other person first and lose sight of "your" program.
42. Remember alcohol is - cunning, baffling and powerful.
43. Rejoice in the manageability of your new life.
44. Be humble--Humility is not in thinking of your self more, but in thinking more of yourself less often. Watch your ego.
45. Share your experience, strength and hope.
46. Cherish your recovery.
47. Dump your garbage regularly. Share your problems feelings emotions with your sponsor, at meetings, with those whom you trust.
48. Get plenty of "restful" sleep.
49. Stay sober for yourself - not someone else - otherwise it won't work.
50. Practice rigorous honesty with yourself and others.
51. Progress is made ONE DAY AT A TIME, not 10 years in one day! One day at a time is living in the present daily.
55. Make no major life decisions the first year.
56. Get a sponsor and use him/her. (not just selectively share..).
57. Know that no matter what your problems, someone's had them abefore. Don't be afraid to share.
58. Strive for progress not perfection.
59. When in doubt ask questions. The only stupid question is the one not asked. You weren't afraid to speak before, so why start now?
60. Use prayer and meditation...not just pillow talk, get on those knees. Put your shoes under the bed just in case someone's looking and you dont like it.
61. Maintain a balance: spiritual, physical, emotional and mental.
62. Don't take yourself so seriously- take the disease seriously!
63. Learn to take spot check inventories.
64. Watch out for the RED FLAGS or "triggers" ... things that give excuses for poor behavior and inevitable relapse.
65. Know that it's okay to be human ... just don't drink over it.
66. Be kind to yourself; it's about time, don't you think?
67. Don't use other substances as a maintenance program.
68. Know that whatever it is that's causing pain - it shall pass.
69. Stay as away from the DRY DRUNK SYNDROME as humanly as possible.
70. Don't give away more than you can afford to, your sobriety comes first and must be the number one priority. Protect it at all costs.
71. Take down those bricks from the walls around you; you'll be able to see the daylight better. Let people know who you are.
72. Get a home group and attend it regularly.
73. Know that the light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train, but actually a ray of hope. Drop the negativity.
74. Know that you are not alone, that's why the "We" is in the steps.
75. Be willing to go to any lengths to stay and be sober. Adopt self protective behaviour.
76. Know that no matter how bleak and dark your past may be, your future is clean, bright and clear if you don't drink today.
77. Stay out of your own way.
78. Don't be in a hurry--remember "TIME = Things I Must Earn".
79. Watch the EGO. "EGO = Ease God Out".
80. Protect your sobriety at all costs. Keep the light on you.
81. Learn to listen, not just hear. Be open-minded and nonjudgmental.
82. Know that if your insides match your outsides, everyone looks good.
83. If the rest of the world looks bad, check yourself out first.
84. Gratitude is in the attitude.
85. When all else fails ... just don't drink. Up the number of meetings!!!
86. Remember FEAR = FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL!
87. Remember FINE = Fouled up, Insecure/insane, Neurotic and Emotionally imbalanced...watch the I AM FINE.
88. Handle what you can and leave the rest, don't overtax yourself. You can only accomplish so much in a given 24 hours. Recover first, everything else next. Make a list of priorities.
89. Honesty and consistency are key factors in recovery.
90. Let the little kid in you out - learn how to laugh from the gut.

09/10/2019

Most people believe that smoking causes only lung cancer. But, smoking does not cause only cancer. There are a myriad other problems associated with smoking or chewing to***co.

Damage caused by smoking starts from the very first puff. Yes! The very first puff. What the first puff dies is that it prepares your body for further puffs and then more and more until such time as you are not completely addicted to smoking. You then become a slave to King Ni****ne.

In 5 to 10 seconds of inhaling that first deadly puff your brain and central nervous system gets impacted.

You should know that different people are impacted differently by anything that they eat, drink, breath, swallow or inhale. Some people have greater resistance to a particular problem, while others succumb faster. But, the bottom line is that everyone gets impacted by smoking ci******es, ci**rs, bidis, pipes, sheesh, chillum or any other ni****ne plus noxious chemicals delivery system or electronic ni****ne delivery system. It is only a question of how long the adverse effects takes to act.

There are 7500+ noxious chemicals produced by smoking, of which 50+ are known to cause cancer and 11 are classified as grade I carcinogens.

Smoking causes (and I am moving from top to bottom - head to feet): Strokes, blindness through cataracts, periodontitis, a large variety of oral cancers, cancer of the larynx, esophageal cancer, emphysema, lung cancer, asthma, heart diseases, arteriosclerosis, stomach cancer, cancer of the kidney, cancer of the bladder. It can cause severe ulceration and laceration of the abdomen and intestines. Pancreatic cancer is also caused by smoking.

Obviously, all this does not happen overnight. It does take some time to develop. However, some individual are more at risk than others, probably as a result of genetic predisposition or environmental factors.

The greatest service that you could do to your self and your family is to quit immediately or not start if you are a nonsmoker.

03/10/2019

A lot of people ask me "Why should I quit smoking? What will I get by quitting?

When you do quit, you will see the benefits very soon.

You become better and better with time after you quit.

Of course, you cannot just simply reverse the effect of decades or years or even months of smoking immediately. If you have completely stopped smoking, then the effects of smoking will take time because smoking does not effect only your lungs as is commonly believed.

It has an adverse impact on your entire system.

In 48 to 72 hours your sense of smell and taste improve.

3 to 5 days later your bronchial tubes relax and overall energy level increases.

In two weeks or so your blood circulation improves drastically.

Between three months and nine months your lung capacity increases by
10+%.

In a year your chances of a heart attack drops by 50%.

In five years your chances of stroke returns to that of a non-smoker.

In ten years your chances of cancer return to that of a non-smoker.

And in fifteen years your chances of a heart attack is the same as a non-smoker.

In the meanwhile, your family will be happier and really appreciate your having quit. Your home or office starts smelling better and fresher. The bad odour of your breath will go. The health of your loved ones improves dramatically. You are able to focus and better able to work on tasks/jobs/assignments on hand.
All of life is great if you are a recovering (quit and staying quit) smoker. All you have to do is quit, but that is not so easy. You need to stay quit one day at a time and recruit all the help you can get in terms of support from family, friends, neighbors, etc and, perhaps find a good counsellor who can guide you.

Quit, start living and enjoy life.

Laughter - the best medicine!
27/04/2017

Laughter - the best medicine!

27/04/2017

Laughter - the best medicine!
Read about it.

Is laughter really the best medicine? Many experts believe it is an effective tool in recovery.

Addiction is a serious disease with far-reaching health consequences. But what if there were an alternative to addictive behaviour that was healthy, fun, and not at all serious?

Laughter, it has been said, is the best medicine. And it turns out that this adage does have some support. While it may not technically be a medical remedy, there are far-ranging health benefits. Some of which are:

• Physical Health Benefits. These include lowered stress hormones, a boost to your immune system, decreased pain, muscular relaxation, and reduced risk of heart disease.

• Mental Health Benefits. These include stress relief, improved mood, enhanced resilience, reduced anxiety, and a greater sense of excitement about life.

• Social Benefits. Shared laughter increases social connection, eases conflict, promotes shared experience, and enhances cooperation.

If you have been feeling weighed down by the stress of life, it's likely that you haven't had a good belly laugh in some time. Oftentimes, when we are preoccupied with worries and concerns, it is difficult to find anything funny. For this reason, it can be useful to help the laughter come out with these simple tips:

• Smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter. When you smile, it engages similar muscles to those used for laughter. It also changes your mood, so you will be in a more positive frame of mind. This will help bring on the laughs!

• Gratitude. Focus on those things in life which you are genuinely grateful for. This will help lighten your mood, easing the way for pleasant humour. Of course, it can be difficult at first to find things which you are thankful for, but once you start, you will find more and more.

• Move toward laughter. If you hear someone laughing, move towards the source. Laughter is often most pleasurable when shared in a group, so joining in can be a good way to jump start your own peals of laughter.

• Funny friends. Surrounding yourself with funny, joyful, or lighthearted friends can help elevate your mood and put you in a good frame of mind. In turn, this will help you see the funny side of life.

• Laugh at yourself. It's been said that the truly wise are able laugh at themselves. When we are able to find humour in our own follies and missteps, it shows a healthy distance from taking ourselves too seriously. So, try to find one thing that is funny about yourself, and have a small laugh.

• Laugh instead of complaining. There are many situations that are annoying. We can let these ruffle our feathers, or choose to find them funny and laugh it off. Doing the latter will invariably help you to move on and get back on track more effectively.

This is true for the afflicted (Addicted) and the effected (Family).

Why people use alcohol or drugs.
13/04/2017

Why people use alcohol or drugs.

13/04/2017

WHAT ARE THE MAIN REASONS WHY PEOPLE USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

It is quite normal for individuals to try drugs at some point in their life. For many, it is just an experimental phase and does not lead to any problems or misuse. Although, for a small percentage of individuals, drugs change their life and they continue to use, eventually experiencing difficulties, facing adverse consequences and/or developing an addiction to alcohol or any drug – illicit or prescribed medication or to behaviours like gambling.

All in all, individuals use drugs for different reasons. Some people may use for more than one reason, while others may begin using for a particular reason (curiosity, pleasure, medical) and then continue using for another (relief, tension, escape).
Below, in no particular order, are some of the main reasons why people use alcohol or drugs:

Reason 1: Curiosity
Drugs are a frequent topic of conversation and most people have friends or acquaintances that use them. As curiosity is part of human nature, many people, especially young people, are curious about drugs and how they make a person feel.

Reason 2: Celebration
The use of drugs, including alcohol, may be a part of a cultural or religious celebration or practice; such as, a party or gatherings. In these situations, drugs like alcohol, are more acceptable, but can still cause problems.

Reason 3: Media
It seems as though the media almost glorifies people using. Drugs and alcohol are found throughout advertisements, magazines, events, films, etc. This affects how people view the issue, even if it is subconsciously. The media may promote drugs as being a great social activity, a way to achieve success, or a way to lose weight.

Reason 4: Pleasure
An individual may use drugs because they enjoy the pleasurable feelings; this results in the user feeling that they have a positive effect. This pleasure can be associated with the ‘high', the relaxation, the loss of inhibitions, the euphoria, the relief from pain, the ability to sleep or stay awake, and the increased energy.

Reason 5: Emotional Problems
One of the most common reasons why people use is to relieve various emotional problems. These may include anger, stress, anxiety, tension, boredom, and depression. When people are using drugs for these reasons, it is common for them to continue using, eventually becoming addicted. People also may take drugs because they have low self esteem; these substances may make them feel good about their self. Young people especially, may use as a way of rebelling away from mainstream society. If a person has experienced a traumatic event, they may turn to drugs to help them cope with their feelings.

Reason 6: Social Pressure
The social pressures to use drugs can be extremely powerful. Some may feel like they have to drink alcohol when they go out for fun or when they attend a party or gathering. Younger people that have grown up in a household with drug abusers sometimes use that excuse to justify their own involvement with these dangerous substances.
There are certain social groups, which make drugs seem fashionable or trendy. In these groups, using is the key to belonging; anyone who abstains will be excluded. Because some people are desperate to find a place to fit in, they go along with it.

Reason 7: Previous Use
Trying any drug for the first time is typically a life changing experience. A onetime experiment does not mean that a person will become an addict, but it could remove some barriers against trying again.
People who regularly use drugs are more likely to try or use other substances as well. Also people who smoke to***co or drink alcohol in their early teenage years are more likely to use drugs and develop problems when they become an adult.

Reason 8: Dependence
Some people use because they are physically, psychologically dependent on them - or both. All drugs are addicting, some more than others. With frequent use, a tolerance will build and an addiction will develop. In most situations, a person with a dependence will need to get treatment. Through treatment an addict can be helped and regain a sober life.

22/03/2017

I am happy to let you all know that I am associated with Sakthi Rehab in Bengaluru in the capacity of Consultant and that we have started a special facility for women addicts and alcoholics.

How the Alcoholic Personality of a Recovering Alcoholic convinces you to start consuming alcohol again. Read it about it...
22/03/2017

How the Alcoholic Personality of a Recovering Alcoholic convinces you to start consuming alcohol again. Read it about it.

HOW THE ALCOHOLIC PERSONALITY CONVINCES YOU TO GET BACK TO DRINKING.
Anyone who has struggled with alcohol addiction knows that physical cravings can be difficult to manage. Your body, brain and mind cry out for the substance(s) that they have become dependent on. It can be extremely difficult to fight these cravings, and there may be times when the lure of the booze can seem almost overwhelming.
In the early days and weeks of abstinence, these cravings can be eased with medical assistance in the form of prescribed medication to assist with withdrawals, a planned detox and a rehab program. All of this gives you a good foundation to begin a new, sober life.
However, looking forward, it pays to stay vigilant. Months or even years into recovery, your addictive voice can still sneak up on you—usually when you least expect it. Before you know it, you can find yourself longing for, or even planning for a drink.
Below are some of the ways that drinking can lure you back.
1. It tells you it wasn’t that bad.
The typical forgetting process begins when you start to think that things are really not as bad as you once knew to be true. You convince yourself that you are now “cured” and able to handle your drink like a “normal” drinker that you were once upon a time.
2. It wants you to “fit in.”
Even though you decide to get sober, it doesn’t mean that others will do the same. Some of your other friends may still be drinking and see it as a very normal part of their lives. You will encounter this on many occasions, such as weddings, holidays and birthdays, and you may be tempted to want to join in with the drinking. In fact, on occasion, peers may put undue pressure on you, mourning the loss of their former drinking partner, or seeing you as “boring” for not wanting to join in the fun.
3. It convinces you that life is too hard to do it sober.
When life deals us a difficult situation such as losing a job, a relationship breakdown or a bereavement, the temptation to revert to old coping mechanisms can be strong. For so long, we drank in order to manage difficult feelings and it is hard to break free of the old habits. That is why finding new ways of coping is important.
Jatish Shah..
JATISH SHAH
Shah Baug, No: 1, Ground Floor,
Byramji Gamadia Road,
Off: Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg,
Mumbai 400026.
Cell: +91 9819533496
Email: shah_jatish@hotmail.com / jatishshah@gmail.com

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