Thom MacIntyre
A hitch in the Army paid for college & then I had it ALL, including a habit. Trying to secretly kick it on my own was a disaster. I lost EVERYTHING including my freedom. With a firm program and a healthy amount of clean time, trying to make amends, build a life, and help the still suffering addict! Long-time MCSE. PROUD member of the KISS Army since 1976. NOTE* This has neither been approved or endorsed by and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or any service entity of N.A.W.S., Inc. OK?
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MCSE, A.S. Info Science, A.A. Bus. Management, Systems Administrator, IS ManagerInterests
Recovery, dual diagnosis, NA, AA, 101st Airborne, The Infantry, ancient Rome and Greece, all things Scottish, and WWII history.Motto
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Civilization Smiles on a BarbarianEven though you were born a barbarian, you are chosen for a chance to become civilized. Your hard work as a young pioneer has opened the door for civilization to shine on you and your family. Rejoice, young man!
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The Worlds of Arthur C. ClarkeA writer's vision lifts a boy through an impoverished childhood, keeps a young soldier's mind occupied, and helps an addict overcome withdrawal. Arthur C Clarke's vision was peaceful, grounded in science, and painted a future better than we deserve.
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F.E.A.R. 3, Video Games, and a Recovery ProgramF.E.A.R. 3 (or F.3.A.R.) is my favourite game of 2011 so far. It fills those dangerous times when an ex-addict feels the need to use. A solid game that not only crowns the other two releases, it stands on it's own. You will NOT be disappointed.
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Was Casey Anthony a Junkie?Casey Anthony displayed enough self-centered behavior to give rise to conjecture that she was an addict. Although the apparent fearlessness and live for today actions mimic an addict's behavior, her following actions did not.
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Staying Drug Free, Making Amends, & the Wreckage of the PastIt is one thing to go through withdrawal, staying off of drugs is another. Facing life without the crutch of drugs is new to us. Even if we have been off of drugs for a solid length of time, the problems caused by using drugs do not magically go away.
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Jails, Institutions, and Honesty Before the JudgeI have detailed time and time again that hard drug led to the slammer, the nuthouse, or the grave. A surefire way of getting the max is to get busted on bond, especially for the same crime you bonded out on. ope Sykes did just that.
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No Person Can Stay Clean Alone for LongI have tried to address the needs of people getting and staying clean who need, for whatever reasons, to keep their recovery undisclosed. That does not change the fact that you can't work the steps alone.
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A True "According to Hoyle" Recovery MiracleAs addicts in recovery we know that any day withou using drugs is a miracle to be cherished. This should not make us lose track of the other miracles we live each day.
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G 20 Summit Protesters Welcome to the Allegheny County JailIf someone you love went to the summit to protest, here is all the information you will need if they go to the county lock up
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The Challenges of Dual Diagnosis to the Recovering AddictAmerican society has come a long way. Still, mental health issues have many labels attached to it. Many are unkind and not true. Addicts in recovery must ask themselves if they were self-medicating a mental illness.
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ME? I Thought You Brought It! a "How-Not-To" Camping GuideExperienced campers magically turn themselves into greenhorns with the aid of some mushrooms. A little more magic may be needed to get them through the night.
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Recidivism, Recovery and the Criminal RecordNow that the United States has become a leader in locking its population up, so many people are asking why the cycle continues. -
What Happens After You Get Arrested?So you never took care of that problem and now there is a warrant. What happens after you turn yourself in? -
Happy Birthday Joey: R.I.PA young man decides he does not want to live anymore. Although much loved, he leaves this world. -
A Beginner's Guide to Robert Graves and the Classical WorldWith a few of his historical novels under your belt, classical Greece and Rome will come alive for you.
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Guilt, Prayer and Staying CleanStaying off drugs takes more than just not using. Guilt has to be put to rest and we need to acknowledge God. One way or another we have to pray or our struggles can overwhelm us. -
Building Upon Our Recovery from AddictionHere are some terms and phrases unique to the recovery community. -
Recovering From Herion Withdrawal: Now We Have a Week Drug FreeGetting over withdrawal from heroin is a big accomplishment. Now comes the tough but rewarding part. How do we deal with our primary life motivator being abruptly ended? -
Need to Get Clean but You Are Afraid of Withdrawal?After a 22-year fight with drugs, I have 5 years clean. Just like marriage and the military, the first year is the toughest.