12 Steps | 12 Cam | livingroomcardiff

Addiction must be viewed as a process that is progressive. Addiction must be seen as an illness – in AA it is described as a three-fold illness: physical, mental/emotional and spiritual; and unless there is adjustment of personality on all three levels, there will be no permanent sobriety; additionally, it is an illness that undergoes continuous development from a definite, though often unclear, beginning towards an end point.
 

Simply stated, recovery in AA and its relatives (Narcotics Anonymous (NA)The Minnesota ModelOvereaters Anonymous (OA), etc) involves reaching a personal ‘rock bottom’ whereby the alcoholic or addict become motivated enough to stop.

Recovery, AA believes, is made possible through a realisation that only a spiritual experience can conquer alcoholism and involves moving from an external locus of control to an internal one – an experience which is actuated through practise of the 12 Step “suggested” programme of recovery, and which involves:

1. Self examination – alcoholics have to admit defeat,

2. Acknowledgment of faults – they also need to take stock of themselves and confess any defects to another person in confidence,

3. Restitution of wrongs done – they need to make amends for harm done to others and, above all,

4. Constant work with others – they need to practice the kind of giving that has no price tag on it, the giving of themselves to somebody.

 

AA advocates abstinence and believes, from collective experience, that the illness is characterised by a loss of control. It is the first drink that does the damage by setting off a compulsive need for more. Alcoholics (and addicts in NA) do not say they’ll never drink (or use) again. They stay sober or clean ‘One day at a time’. The 12 Step AA/NA approach is structured, specific, solution-focused, goal-oriented and manual-driven, and is based on behavioural, spiritual, and cognitive principles. It is, as AA itself admits, ‘a programme for living’ – and, as such, is a ‘way of life’ for the lifetime of the recovered alcoholic or addict.

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Family members are often deeply affected by the individual’s addiction. Some people even say that addiction is a family illness, as it requires not only the recovery of the addict, but also of the whole family. 

 

This is based on the theory that the family operates as a system, and that any changes in any component part of the system (any family member) affects the whole, and that their attributes (characteristics) can only be understood in the context of that whole. Thus every family member (including the PIR) has to start communicating and reviewing who carries responsibility for what within the “system” and change their behaviour accordingly. 

Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells?
We know that caring for someone with addiction requires a lot of strength, as it can make you feel lonely, helpless and frustrated. If you feel like you are walking on eggshells, running out of resources, questioning whether your action is right and need some advice, please do not hesitate to contact us. Here are some helpful suggestions that have been provided by Stafell Fyw Caerdydd/Living Room Cardiff’s family members. It will be a great comfort to you to know that you are not alone and that there are others who are experiencing similar problems and can share their experience, strength and hope with you.

Meetings on Thursday at 7pm – 8.30pm and Sunday at 6pm -7.30pm.

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Living Room Cardiff’s peer support is the process of giving and receiving non-professional, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from severe alcohol and/or other drug-related problems or harmful behaviours.
 

The definition contains several critical elements:

Process of recovery implies that there is a continuity of support over time, which is central to sustaining long-term recovery. The main focus is not on addiction–related pathology, but emphasising the empowerment of the person and building on their strengths and assets. Importance is placed on peer support and involvement of family members and friends in helping the person to build meaningful and valued lives, realise their aspirations and contribute positively to society.

Non-clinical means that it is different from clinical services that involve diagnosis and treatment by health care professionals. However, all peer workers are also being trained and appropriately supervised. Here, professional clinical services may have a peer quality to them when they are delivered by psychologists, social workers or addiction counsellors who are in recovery. To clarify this, individuals seeking recovery may receive peer support within a group therapy, but this is lead by a professional therapist/ addictions counsellor.

Peer based means that support and services are provided by individuals who have successfully achieved addiction recovery. Recovery is concentrated around three main elements: 
1. sobriety (or working towards abstinence from the substance/drug/behaviour), 
2. improvement in general health (physical, emotional relational), and 
3. reintegration (community life and participation).

 

Alcohol | Alcohol | livingroomcardiff

Alcohol: Consider seeking help if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions…

  • Do you drink to help cope with your problems?

  • Do you feel shame or guilt about your drinking?

  • Do you feel you have a problem with alcohol?

  • Does your drinking cause you trouble at work, home, school or college?

  • Do you have trouble remembering what happened the night before?

  • Do you (or have you had) trouble with the police due to your drinking?

  • Do you feel the need to drink more than you used to?

  • Do you want to stop drinking, but can’t?

  • Do you sometimes feel that alcohol is the only thing keeping you together?

  • Do you carry on drinking regardless of the damage you see it is causing?

  • Do you prioritise your life and social activities around alcohol?

Call today
Call today for a confidential chat and professional assessment if you feel you may have a problem with alcohol 02920 407 407
 

Alternatively, you may prefer to ring the AA National Helpline number: 0845 769 7555 (calls charged at local rate)

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Recognising one’s need of help is the first step to recovery. However, people in recovery and their families are often not prepared for the issues that follow once abstinence is achieved – specifically coming to terms with living alongside a non drinking/or using family member, and for the people in recovery him/herself, getting used to living a sober life.

 

Therefore, we have decided to collate helpful information, advice and suggestions from our people in recovery to help those about to embark on this wonderful (but challenging) journey of recovery.

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Drug test

The Whizzinator Overview

Let’s face it: a mandatory drug test isn’t always something that you can avoid. If you’re a cannabis enthusiast and are trying to find effective ways to pass your approaching urine drug test, you might have come across the Whizzinator somewhere online. In this post, we’ll give a short but informative overview of this product so that you won’t have to spend time scouring the web for Whizzinator reviews.

Introduction

The Whizzinator is a somewhat popular urination device. You might have noticed that it resembles a real-life penis. This device is helpful if you intend to cheat a drug test. Its life-like resemblance to male genitalia makes it difficult to be caught while using it during urinalysis. If you’re wondering “if this is all legal,” well, people use The Whizzinator for other things, too, such as an adult toy. This means that the product isn’t necessarily made only for beating a drug test.

Product Overview

The Whizzinator is a pretty straightforward device. It comes with a penis replica (The Whizzinator Touch) that you fill with synthetic pee and wear during your test day. The synthetic urine that it carries is going to act as a substitute for your THC-induced urine. When it comes to reception, this product does have some decent reviews and testimonials, mostly 5 out of 5’s. Upon looking at some typical Whizzinator review online, you’ll find that many users did find success with this product.

Does The Whizzinator Really Work?

Let’s get straight to the point. The quality of the synthetic urine that comes from the Whizz Kit will fool professional lab tests. However, the real challenge would be doing a successful ejection of the synthetic urine. While the device may be an excellent replica of a male genital, you must ensure that the urine comes out just right. This activity becomes more complicated if you’re being observed.

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How to Use The Whizzinator

You should strictly follow The Whizzinator instructions laid out here to ensure the successful use of this device. The synthetic piss from the Whizz Kit possesses good attributes, making it ideal for fooling a test. You’d want to make sure to fill The Whizzinator Touch only with the fake pee from the Whizz Kit to guarantee your desired outcome.

Here’s the step-by-step instruction for correct use of this product:

1. Make sure to practice getting comfortable using the device. Try filling it with water and emulate dispensing properly so that when the day of the test comes, you’ll have no problem faking it even when under observation.

2. At least two hours before your test, take out all of the components from the package.

3. Mix the dried synthetic pee with water as shown on the instruction manual that comes with the product. Do this on the test day itself to avoid contaminating the fake urine.

4. Use the syringe to fill the urine bag with the fake liquid pee. At least 3 – 4 ounces will do. Make sure not to overfill, so you’ll remain comfortable while wearing the device.

5. Take out the heat pad and peel back the adhesive strip before attaching it to the back-end of the bag (the side across from the temperature strip).

6. Attach the straps to your waist. Make sure the temperature strip is attached to your skin so that it’ll have the right body temperature. Getting an ideal temperature may take an hour.

7. When it’s your turn to take the test in the lab’s bathroom, carefully dispense the urine into your specimen cup. Try to control the flow by touching and squeezing the shaft gently. You may want to practice this activity beforehand.

Pros and Cons

Pros

– Reusable many times over.

– It uses a high-quality and realistic synthetic urine.

– It can be easy to use, especially with practice.

– Guarantees a negative urine test result if instructions are followed.

Cons

– Using this device is illegal in some states.

– It can be pretty expensive.

– You’ll have to buy a separate synthetic urine kit to keep reusing it.

Where to Buy The Whizzinator

You can buy The Whizzinator directly on the manufacturer’s website. To get alternative deals, you can also buy them from online marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart. Just make sure to keep an eye out for cheap knock-offs circulating the market since they most likely won’t give you the same results as the original.

Manufacturer and Product Support

Whizzinator products are manufactured and sold by a California-based company called Alternative Lifestyle Systems, Inc. Every product comes with a 14-day return policy as long as it remains unused and in original condition.

Summary

Using The Whizzinator for THC detox provides a good chance of success if properly utilized. There is a reason why this urination device is widely-used among marijuana users. The most significant factor in its popularity is the fake pee that can easily fool your typical drug testing facility. There are many other ways to pass your forthcoming urinalysis, such as detoxifying, but using The Whizzinator to pass drug test can be a quick solution if time is a significant issue. You also wouldn’t have any trouble figuring out where to buy The Whizzinator since their available in multiple online outlets. Keep in mind that this product isn’t marketed as a cheating tool but rather as an adult toy. Before using this product, make sure to check in with your local state laws to ensure you won’t have to risk prosecution.

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02920 407 407

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Living Room Cardiff’s peer support is the process of giving and receiving non-professional, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from severe alcohol and/or other drug-related problems or harmful behaviours.

This support is provided by people who have similar characteristics (e.g. age, gender, ethnicity, co-occuring disorders) and experiential knowledge (understand recovery as a lived experience), and are able to assist others in initiating recovery, maintaining recovery, and enhancing the quality of personal and family life in long-term recovery. These similarities allow for mutual identification between the recipient and the helper, and give them a sense of confidence and trust. The relationship in peer support is non-professional, which means that it is closer to the reciprocity of friendship, and there is a minimal power differentiation between the helper and recipient. Support provided involves the provision of emotional, psychological, social and informational aid. ¹

¹ White,W. (2009). Peer-based addiction recovery support: history, theory, practice and scientific evaluation. Chicago: Great Lake Addiction Technology Transfer Center.

 

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We have a team of addiction specialists, that will help you develop a personalised wellness plan just for you.

Individual Recovery Wellness Plan
At Stafell Fyw Caerdydd/Living Room Cardiff we will provide and help you to develop a personalised recovery wellness plan that is designed to meet your needs and consists of collaboratively setting realistic and achievable goals for oneself.

 

Peer-based recovery support (The session runs with Recovery Coaches)
Peer-Based Recovery Support is a process of giving and receiving non-professional, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from alcohol and/or other drug-related problems, Instigating Peer-Based Recovery Support Services, whereby the stages of recovery are spanned and may encompass support at individual, family, neighbourhood, and community levels, will help us improve treatment provision in Cardiff.

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Over/Under Eating: Consider seeking help if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions…

  • Do you use food as a source of comfort even when you are not hungry?

  • Do you at some point gain weight even when dieting?

  • Do you prefer to eat alone?

  • Do you find it difficult to moderate certain foods once you have started eating them?

  • Do you rigidly restrict your choice of food?

  • Do you use the excuse that you have already eaten to avoid mealtimes?

  • Do you, or have you ever had a habit of weighing yourself at least three times a week?

  • Do you, or have you ever purged, or used diet pills or laxatives to control your weight?

  • Do you exercise with the motivation to burn calories rather than to keep healthy/fit?

  • Do you overeat or under-eat despite the concerns of others?

Call today
Call today for a confidential chat and professional assessment if you feel you may have a problem with over/under eating 02920 407 407
 

Alternatively, you may prefer to ring Overeaters Anonymous (UK) Helpline number: 07000 784985 (calls charged at local rate)