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Overcoming Addictions

Table of Contents

Introduction To Addictive Disorders

Understanding Addiction in Laymen’s Terms

Dominating Dependencies

(Relationships, Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Internet)

Recovery Tools

Treatment Alternatives

Support Groups, Organizations & Programs

Healthy Living, Healthy Choices Tips

Overcoming Addiction Rewards & Resources

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Introduction To Addictive Disorders

In this guide, the Addictive Disorders discussed refer to health matters dealing with both physical and psychological intense desires or cravings for substances or behaviors that grow into dependency. For example, not only will alcohol and drug dependency be addressed, but addictions dealing with issues like emotional, “things” or “people” attachments. The general concept is that these cravings or yearnings are ongoing in spite of the fact that they cause the addicted person, and at times others, harm at various levels; social, psychological and physical. And on the whole, the addictive disorders that are discussed are considered progressive or advancing in nature, and chronic or lasting for a long period of time, with distinct periods of recurrence.

There are some alarming facts to consider regarding addictive disorders. For instance, a recent report in the National Drug Addiction Recovery Month Kit showed the cost of alcohol and illicit drug use in the workplace, including lost productivity, accidents and medical claims to be an estimated $140 billion per year.

Another fact: every eight seconds, a person dies due to a tobacco-related illness, according to the World Health Organization.

Also, an estimated 28 percent to 30 percent of people in the U.S.A. alone have an addictive substance abuse disorder, a mental health disorder or both, according to a 2002 report by the National Mental Health Association.

And alcohol abuse and dependence occurs four times as much among men over the age of 65 than women in the same age group, according to the Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health, 1999.

With Addictive Disorders being such a large important part of everyday life, this ebook strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of the issues surrounding the disorders. It includes information about some of the top addictions in society today, along with a variety of solutions available to help with treatment and coping, based upon the most recent studies, research, reports, articles, findings, products and services available, so that you can learn more about Overcoming Addictions.

For example, consider the following and decide if it is myth or truth: addicts cannot be medically treated. This is a myth. Some substance addicts can be medically treated via a detoxifying program, followed up by treatment with new medicines like Bupropion (Zyban) and Naltrexone (ReVia). These medicines help people who are refraining from addictive substances to keep their desires for them in check.

Note that the contents here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any and all health care planning should be made under the guidance of your own medical and health practitioners. The content within only presents an overview of Overcoming Addictions research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician.

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Understanding Addiction in Laymen’s Terms 

Many researchers believe that addiction is a behavior that can be controlled to some extent and also a brain disease.  And since some testing with functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) found that all addictions tend to cause nearly the same reactions inside the brain, there could be one type of control model for addiction health-related issues. In other words, just as there is one disorder or disease labeled asthma, there would be one for addiction, covering all addictions; gambling, smoking, overeating, drugs, etc. Then one main treatment strategy or plan could be used to treat all addictions.

How addiction works in a nutshell is like this. The brain, the center of the body’s nervous system, handles addiction by increasing dopamine levels in response to increased reactions from behaviors, also referred to as compulsions, like gambling or over eating, and / or in response to increased repeated substance abuse, like from cocaine or alcohol. And this addiction affects the three functioning processes of the nervous system; sensing, perceiving and reacting. How? Let’s take a quick peak…

Dopamine, the chemical transmitter to the “pleasure center,” the place where survival instincts like eating and reproduction focus in the brain, activates cells individually or energizes them. Each energized cell in turn energizes another cell, and so on down the line, resulting in a spontaneous or systematic process of ecstasy or elation.

The problem is the brain doesn’t realize what it is that is causing the ecstasy reaction. So when this flutter of activity increases the creation of dopamine for the negative behaviors and substances like drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc., it neglects the natural survival instinct reaction mechanisms, replacing them with the ecstasy instead.

Note that also, depending upon the addiction, nervous system functions are altered. So sensing, perceiving and reacting functions of individuals are impeded. For example, alcohol is a depressant and slows down all of these functions. So a drunk driver facing an immediate collision will in all likelihood react slower than a healthy, alert driver. And whether or not the addictive substances are inhaled, going into the lung system; or injected, traveling via the blood system; or swallowed, entering the digestive system, also affects different bodily reactions, responses and overall health.

One long-term effect is an increased tolerance level with dopamine reaching out into other brain areas that cloud judgment and behavioral considerations and choices. And ultimately depression results, even amidst opposing or negative stimuli, like the negative effects of narcotics on behaviors and on the body / mind and like trying to withdrawal or discontinue use.

Note: other long-term effects can include changing of the brain’s shape and possible permanent brain damage, depending upon the addiction and length of compulsive activity. And other health problems like cancer from cigarette smoking can result.

Addiction summed up is: compulsive behavior despite negative consequences.

OTHER FACTORS IN ADDICTION

Of course no two people are 100 percent the same. So since internal genetic and external environmental and behavioral factors and influences vary, so can addiction issues with each person. In other words, a child born of an alcoholic parent may have an altered or different brain chemistry or make up than a child not born of an alcoholic. However, other factors need to be taken into account with regards to whether or not and to what extent the child is susceptible to addictive behaviors or substances. For instance, genetics, mental state and the environmental setting of the child, especially during early developmental years could all play key roles as to how the child or growing adult will react when confronted with certain behaviors or instances.

So take for example a soldier. Surviving temporarily on the only remedy available in hostile territory, he becomes addicted to morphine while outside his element or home environment. Later he returns to his home environment. Will he stay addicted to the morphine? Will it be difficult to stop using it?

The answers vary, depending upon the soldier’s predisposition or susceptibility to addiction; his home environment, his mental state, his genetics with family history, and other factors. In other words, if he came from a background of living long-term with a family of addicts, socialized with addicts in his neighborhood and school environments, and already battled with smoking cigarettes, marijuana and other substances routinely, this soldier may have a difficult time withdrawing from morphine. Whereas, a soldier who had never seen addiction up close before, either in his family, neighbors, school friends, etc., and who otherwise came back with a fairly healthy mental state, may be able to stop using morphine with little or no problems and get back to his “normal” routine.

Which leads to, “How can you tell if someone is addicted or not?

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Dominating Dependencies:

(Relationship, Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Internet)

Addictions present some common and some unique characteristics and behaviors across the board, depending upon the behaviors and / or substances associated with the addiction. Let’s take a look at some common symptoms or traits and a little about how to begin getting help for the more common addictions or dominating dependencies today.

Odors associated with the substances like cigarette or marijuana smoke are fairly noticeable traits. Here are some maybe not so obvious:

• Fatigue

• Uncontrolled cravings

• Wearing long sleeves (to cover needle marks) during hot weather

• Hanging out with known addicts

• Thoughts, actions – nearly everything- –  focused on addiction

• Nasal congestion (sniffing, nose bleeds…), eye changes (redness, glassy, wears sunglasses when not needed, etc…)

• Behavioral changes (moodiness, mood swings with hyperactive, lethargy, violence, paranoia, secretive, confused thoughts and actions)

• Denial of use, addiction, etc.

• Memory loss, distorted time

• Stealing or excessive / unusual borrowing of funds

• Unkempt appearance, truant / absenteeism from work, school, home…

• Sudden changes in school work and grades, job performance, regular behavior

• Withdrawal from normal activities, friends, family

• Withdrawal symptoms: nausea, sweating, chills, convulsions, anxiety, nervousness, depression, headaches, hallucinations, diarrhea, restlessness / sleep disturbances, shaking (uncontrolled), sensitivity.

Now for a look at how to begin getting help for the more dominating dependencies today.

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RELATIONSHIP ADDICTION

One major addiction facing many people because of the nature of its definition is relationship addiction or co-dependency. It is a learned dependent behavioral condition, generally with the existence of emotional, physical and / or sexual abuse, that affects people with or related (not necessarily “blood related” but environmentally or socially) to those having alcohol or drug, gambling, sex, food, work or other dependencies, or the mentally ill.  This unhealthy condition is learned from the abusers’ relationships and affects a person’s ability to have a healthy relationship. Co-dependent is associated with “dysfunctional family” members or those feeling anger, shame, fear or pain mainly because of the addiction that is “unspoken” or discussed. The person or persons addicted are in denial and don’t admit their dependencies or problems surrounding them. And those in relationships with them adapt this type behavior as well, keeping the “status quo” at an even keel to avoid confrontational issues and rock the boat.

Co-dependent people repress their emotions and ignore their own needs while being compulsive caretakers for the addicts. And as a result they become “survivors.” To help keep addictions hidden, they distance themselves from the addict as well as the problems associated with the addiction, and certain behaviors develop over time.

Co-Dependent Behaviors / Traits

Inhibited Emotions – Detachment occurs. Don’t touch, don’t feel, don’t talk, don’t trust, don’t confront. Keeping the addiction hidden becomes then entire focus of the addict’s family and / or others in co-dependent relationships, shifting all main focus of safety, health, and basically life to the sick person or addict. With the focus off themselves, the co-dependent people neglect their own safety, health…in short, lives.

Self – Esteem – Low self-esteem is common among co-dependent people. To substitute something in the “real world” that would make them feel better, since their fantasy of the hidden addiction becomes their real world, they often become addicts themselves, diving into gambling, illicit sex, cigarette or marijuana smoking, work (becoming workaholics), or drugs and alcohol as well.

Martyr – These caretakers take on a martyr role while trying to “help” the addict. But their exaggerated, compulsive behaviors that they think actually “help” others, in reality negate their supposed “help.” For example; a co-dependent person may think nothing of lying for his or her spouse or adult (or teen) children to cover up for theft to fund a drug addiction. Since this behavior does indeed “help” the addict – stay addicted, that is, the co-dependent person feels “needed” and a cycle of dependency develops around the addict – additive behavior / substance – caretaker – caretakers compulsive actions / behaviors.

Victim – Co-dependent people feel caught up in the cycle of dependency and feel helpless to break free. They see themselves as victims and are magnetically drawn to others in similar circumstances in their relationships.

Confused – Because of the nature of the disorder, co-dependent people often confuse love with pity and rescuing. They hold on to unhealthy relationships at all costs to avoid feeling abandoned. They feel guilty when trying to be in control, yet they feel driven to control people around them. They desperately seek approval or to be recognized, in part because of their identity loss while trying to hide the addict and addiction problems. And in part because they don’t trust themselves or others with all of the lying going on, and can’t identify reality very well or trust their own feelings. (Outward shows of appreciation like rewards and approval help ground them).

Unhealthy emotions – Intimacy and personal boundaries become problematic, as escaping reality unfortunately comes with the need to find escape outlets. So dealing with intimate emotional issues like feeling loved can mean reaching out to the wrong person. Anger and how to deal with it also becomes a problem and can be misdirected – both internally, causing health problems like ulcers, and externally, like in violent behaviors, because the person doesn’t know hope to cope or where to turn for help. And adjusting to change is burdensome, with lack of effective communication skills and healthy decision-making tossed aside. So depression and anxiety-related emotions surface and fester.

CO-DEPENDENCY HELP

The key to getting help for co-dependency is acknowledging the problem. Then seek help. Check out library books on co-dependency and to find helpful resources. Search the Yellow Pages (under recovery programs, addiction recovery, etc.) and ask your healthcare provider or local hospitals and healthcare centers for more information and places to start.

Also visit sites like the one for Co-Dependents Anonymous at www.coda.org (in Spanish and English) for contacts in your state, Frequently Asked Questions, meetings, list groups, helpful literature and other tools like the 12-Steps used as a base or foundation in many recovery programs.

For more website, simply conduct a quick search of words or phrases associated with co-dependency. They will yield many sites, chat rooms, list groups, ezines and other helpful resources to aid in recovery. For example, using your favorite search engine, type in words like; co-dependency, co-dependent relationships, and codependent recovery.

Also target groups and other resources associated with the addiction(s)directly. Each addiction pretty much has its own network of healing and recovery resources. For instance, there is Gamblers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Nar-Anon (for narcotics), etc. Online, simply key in the addiction and “anon” after it or “recovery” to get you started.

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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION

Some people, both professionals and non-professionals or lay people, believe that there are three types of people who drink and use drugs; Social Users, Substance Abusers and Addicts. They consider Social Users those people who are supposedly trying to make something more out of otherwise positive, upbeat social situation – be it an interview, sporting event, date, family gathering or other activity where people are together. The user may be uncomfortable and try drugs to feel more at ease, to fit in, to feel less inhibited or any other number of mood-alterations, instead of simply not going or facing reality and participating in healthier situations for himself or herself. And supposedly, as a result of this social drug or alcohol use, these Social Users do not report negative consequences like being out of control or exhibiting any bad behaviors.

Substance abusers, on the other hand, who supposedly use alcohol or drugs in light of negative experiences or episodes, as well as positive ones, report some negative effects. In general, though, instances seem relatively minor to them, like lampshades on heads or broken promises and after-party complaints. Sometimes only one negative issue will surface afterwards; sometimes a combination of issues will surface. Not much concrete to go on is characterized with this middle stage.

Now for the heavier hitters, known as Abusers, a number of negative consequences result, regardless of whether or not the alcohol or drugs are taken for positive, negative, any and all reasons. From one to any combination of the following negatives are often reported; negative reoccurrence of the same bad behaviors (maybe broken lamps from tripping instead of lampshades on heads), broken promises and broken limits set beforehand, mental mania or diving into deep subjects (almost in a psychological way), denial (of being drunk or high), crying jag or emotional outbursts, memory loss or confusion, and many (repeated) complaints are brought to light after the events by others.

Drugs and Alcohol Addiction Behaviors / Traits

Regardless of the type of alcohol or drug dependent person, addiction or dependence is characterized by professional standards according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) (1994). To sum up, the DSM-IV identifies an addict as having three or more of the following “symptoms” within a year’s time period:

– Mental thoughts focused on the substance (alcohol or drugs) even when not using.

– Withdrawal from society, friends, loved ones, normal activities – to focus on continued substance use.

– Using more than expected

– Substance abuse even though negative consequences directly result from the abuse (at any level: physical, emotional, social, work-related, etc.)

– Attempts to stop or “control” use and withdrawal symptoms develop (shakes, hallucinations, cravings, etc.)

– Tolerance levels can change; i.e. it takes more and more to get and sustain a drunk or high state

Drugs and Alcohol Addiction Help

Similar to the key to getting help for co-dependency, the key to getting help for drug and alcohol addiction is first in acknowledging the problem, then in getting help. Check out library books on co-dependency and to find helpful resources. Search the Yellow Pages, online search engines, 12-Step Groups listed in community calendars, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics (or the specific drug name like “Cocaine”) Anonymous, etc.

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GAMBLING ADDICTION

Another top addiction is gambling. In fact, studies including research by the National Gambling Impact Commission show that gambling nationwide affects a minimum of 2.5 million people, over 1 percent of the population. In targeted gambling areas like Las Vegas, over 5 percent of the people are expected to end up having some sort of gambling problems. To help put those figures into perspective, gambling problems occur twice as often as cancer and twice as often as cocaine addiction. That’s a LOT of impact.

And young people battle gambling addiction more than adults. Here are the latest prevalence rates as reported by the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling, the following are the prevalence rates:

• 16-24 year old males 4%

• 11-18 year old males 4-7%

• National average, all ages 1.2%

How can you tell if someone is addicted to gambling? Similar to the characteristics noted for other top addictions, the main ones to look out for with gambling follow.

Signs of a Gambling Addiction

– Repeated attempts to stop gambling.

– Serious financial problems

– Has unrealistic view of what “life” and “the world” owes you

– Preoccupation with gambling, lying about it and denying addiction

Help for Gambling Addiction

Help is unfortunately often not sought until people hit “rock bottom” or pretty much lose about all they own, owe nearly anyone and about everyone they know (and many don’t). Once reality sets in and denial isn’t an issue any longer (and even in some cases where it’s borderline) a nationwide 12-Step program is available, Gamblers Anonymous. Other help can come from a combination of psychotherapist and / or counselor who helps focus on internal emotional issues, group therapy to interact with fellow addicts in recovery, and inpatient, residential or outpatient care, for short-term and long-term recovery options. You can seek recommendations from your healthcare providers or local hospitals.

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INTERNET ADDICTION

Even the Internet can be addicting! Although Internet Addiction is not yet an official disorder, obsessive Internet use is a real problem for some today.

Signs of “Internet Addiction”

Some signs of trouble are:

– Using the Internet more and more, while going out into the real world less and less.

– Checking email too frequently during the day – every day.

– Going online every day, rarely taking a day off.

– Sneaking online to sites that you shouldn’t visit.

– Others say that you are indeed online too much.

– Sneaking online and checking email when you should be doing other things like working. Arriving before work, staying after work, skipping lunch, avoiding meetings, avoiding co-workers – to use the Internet.

But there are ways to overcome the trouble spots. Similar to other addiction recovery, realizing there is a problem is the starting point. Facing “why” the escape from the real world is necessary is next. Then decreasing online activity and replacing it with healthier activities can help the person get back to normal.

More Help for Internet Addicts

Ways to help deal with Internet over-use are to monitor and log use, then set goals for daily activity in its place and follow up with more monitoring and strategic planning. Being logging “when” you go online and “why” and “where.” Then over time, cut back usage by replacing alternative resources for your attention.

For example, instead of emailing people all day long, grab the phone and call others. Instead of playing games on Yahoo all night, allow yourself one hour and play solitaire or visit with a neighbor or friend and play a board game like chess. And instead of reading ebooks and forum posts for hours on end, grab some nonfiction self-improvement books, daily newspapers or popular magazines and learn more about the industries in your work environment or about nonprofits of interest and how you can join in their causes. Take charge and keep your mind stimulated and yourself active in the real world.

A counselor recommended by a healthcare provider may be about to help with this process, too. In this type of addiction, getting online help is probably not a good idea, since the goal is to spend LESS time online. So seek help from those referred by your local healthcare providers for starters. Monitoring online activity, what triggers jumping online each time, and replacing it with more appropriate, healthier activity is the key to recovery.

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Recovery Tools

Regardless of the addiction, be it drugs, alcohol, gambling, relationships, etc., a 12-step program is the fundamental tool of many recovery programs. The basic 12 steps that groups’ members actively stress are as follows, varying in some degree per addiction recovery program. Note that no particular religion or spiritual affiliation is required. All are welcome and invited.

12-Step Program

1. We admit we are powerless over our addiction – that our lives have become unmanageable

2. We believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity

3. We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood God

4. We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves

5. We admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs

6. We are entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character

7. We humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings

8. We made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all

9. We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others

10. We continue to take personal inventory and when we are wrong promptly admit it

11. We seek through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understand God, praying only for knowledge of God’s will for us and the power to carry that out

12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we try to carry this message to other addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Basically members recite the steps at their meetings. And there may be a presentation or group discussion based upon one particular step that day, with the rest of the event focused on individual needs or issues that are brought up by members, so that each member gets to address his or her top or immediate concerns, seek help and help others to get through, “One day at a time.”

OTHER RECOVERY TOOLS

Here are more tools to aid with healing from addictions, listed in no particular order.

Internal Motivators– Many decide to kick their addictions based upon interior motives like love, a sense of achievement, competition, responsibility and a number of other reasons. A love for a child can make some stop the denial process dead in its tracks, allowing recovery to step in. Watching a close friend or relative who is farther along the addictive path of destruction can also be an eye-opener, resulting in some addicts adopting the “I can do it” attitude to kick the habit. Some simply want their own self-respect back and respect from others. While other addicts prefer better health and a sharper mental state, and decide to overcome their addictions and recover. Regardless of the reasons, internal motivators can be welcome stepping-stones in the path of recovery.

External Motivators – Other motivators along the way are external, like money, work, housing, etc. For example, an addict is generally well aware of the money needed for the continued purchasing of the addictive substances. Someone not used to living in less desirable conditions because income is lacking, may not need much of a jolt of reality other than the first eviction notice, to spur him or her to quit spending hard-earned money on drugs, gambling, porn or cigarettes, etc. And some who may really value their jobs and are striving to maintain good work standards and ethics, may see reality when they are passed over for a promotion or annual raise because of tardiness, sloppiness, mishandling of money, etc., and may seek help to get their work act together promptly.

To help with internal and motivators, addicts and their support people can turn to recovery tools like books, videos, movies, healing music, speakers and events focused on addiction and recovery. A good place to begin is at your own local library or favorite bookstore. Online you can search Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (BN.com) or even your favorite search engine. Type in terms like “addiction recovery” and / or add the addictive substance or behavior (“gambling recovery” “overcoming cigarette addiction”).

Recovery Books

Some popular recovery books are:

Addiction & Recovery for Dummies, by Brian F. Shaw, Paul Ritvo, Jane Irvine, M. David Lewis; For Dummies; (December 13, 2004).

7 Tools to Beat Addiction, by Stanton PHD Peele; Three Rivers Press; (July 27, 2004).

The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior, by Craig Nakken; Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services; 2nd edition (September 1, 1996).

The Addiction Workbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Quitting Alcohol and Drugs (New Harbinger Workbooks), by Patrick Fanning, John T. O’Neill, John O’Neill; New Harbinger Publications; (June 1, 1996).

Bridges to Recovery : Addiction, Family Therapy, and Multicultural Treatment, by Jo-ann Krestan; Free Press; (March 15, 2000).

For online chat rooms and message boards where recovering addicts seek fellowship, simply type “recovery message board” or “recovery chat room” in your favorite search engine. Include specific addictions like gambling and cocaine for more focused groups.

Intervention

Another popular recovery tool is called an intervention. An intervention generally refers to a planned gathering of people who know the addict and want to offer support and intervene to stop the addiction. Friends, family, co-workers, church members or in short close contacts meet and gently confront the person with the addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex or other behavior or substance addiction.

It is believed that by close contacts sharing their personal feelings and thoughts for the addict’s well being, the addict will feel safer and confront denial issues, opening up a pathway for recovery and healing. By actually being with so many caring people, the addict may also become motivated to seek help and change, and realize that he or she hasn’t faked everyone out with lies about the addiction. Many want to seek help so that they are not alone in their struggle any longer, preferring recovery and health instead.

The intervention team becomes part of their support network. Each member shares his or her own experiences with the addict and the problems arising from the addiction. And in turn, each shares their love, support and encouragement for recovery as well as any healing resources or tools they may have. For example, maybe one member who faced similar addiction issues found help from a local 12-step program and therapist, and brought the meeting information (location and times) plus the therapist’s phone number alone to share.

Trained people are also available to help groups with interventions. Some go through a 3-stage intervention program.

Stage I  – This focuses on telephone coaching over the phone. A trained professional helps you build a foundation with hope and figure out whom to ask to join in an intervention plan.  They also help strategize – gather the intervention team together, educate about goals and overall plan, and help with getting the addict to the intervention meeting the first time.

Stage II – This stage generally begins if no treatment has yet kicked into place after Stage I. Generally, the main person in charge of gathering the intervention team together meets with the professionally trained counselor get together for strategy planning about a half-dozen times.  Note that the addict is not present at these. Goals are to educate, support and develop a plan of action that includes healing treatment with the one seeking help for the addict first.

Stage III – At this point, other intervention team members are brought in and counseled. And the addict is invited to the meetings where intervention members share their new boundaries and coping skills with the addict (if he or she comes along). The intervention members’ love and support are demonstrated more than once, and by now the addict has had multiple opportunities to enter recovery and treatment but has not yet taken the plunge to seek help.

Results with this 3-stage program are long-term help for not only the addict, but the support people as well. The addict is generally removed or placed outside the dysfunctional family environment. And both family and addict learn healthier behaviors, communication and coping skills. For more information about interventions, contact:

Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery

Outpatient Center

5409 N. Knoxville Ave.

Peoria, IL 61614

1-800-522-3784

Check with your libraries and bookstores for helpful intervention books. Here are a couple of popular ones:

– Crisis Intervention Strategies (with InfoTrac) (Counseling Series)

by Richard K. James, Burl E. Gilliland Richard K. James, Burl E. Gilliland; Wadsworth Publishing; 4 edition (August 10, 2000).

– A Guide to Crisis Intervention, by Kristi Kanel; Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (February 21, 2002).

And check out what resources National Intervention Referral has available in your area by contacting them at (800) 399- 3612 (24 hours / 7 days), or by visiting them at and filling out their online form www.nationalinterventionreferral.org .

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Treatment Alternatives

For treatment alternatives in your area, some places to contact include counselors (educational, school, professional / medical like psychologists), doctors and hospitals. They may offer treatment solutions that include self-help, smoking patches, online treatment and housing alternatives. Some other options follow:

Treatment Centers (mental health, crisis centers, substance abuse programs) – For help locating treatment facilities in an area near you, contact:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

200 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20201

Telephone: 202-619-0257

Toll Free: 1-877-696-6775

National Toll-Free Help Lines – For organizations that offer mental health information, referrals some crisis counseling, dial these toll-free numbers (from within the United States:

– National Treatment Referral Hotline

800- 375- 4577 www.nationalhotline.org

– National Mental Health Association

800-969-NMHA (6642)

– National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-TALK (8255)

– Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation

800-639-7462

–  SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

800-662-HELP (4357), 800-487-4889 (TDD)

– SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Info

800-729-6686

Detoxification – Immediately halting an addict’s alcohol or drugs, can result in not only emotional but physical withdrawal, as the body has become dependent. So medical detoxification, or “de-tox” for short, is sometimes a treatment option. De-tox is the process by which an addict is actively withdrawn with the help of his physician while the negative substances are gradually removed from his body’s system, in a step-by-step process. Depending upon the addiction, some medications have been found to help with controlling mild to extreme withdrawal symptoms like seizures, delirium and shaking, with inpatient care. For example, with alcohol addiction, benzodiazepines, carbamazepine and clonidine are sometimes used. And tranquilizers can be used for outpatient care. While with cocaine, Antidepressant drugs may be used to help treat depression and anxiety during withdrawal. De-tox combined with a recovery program can produce a greater positive response in improving the patient’s healthcare.

Inpatient / Outpatient Services – Inpatient services like de-tox may be available at hospitals and residential treatment centers, and are considered to be quicker if careful monitoring of the patient is done so that no addition addictive substances are used during the time of treatment. However, outpatient services performed in private, addiction treatment or mental health offices or centers, while less expensive and intrusive on day-to-day lifestyles (especially with those continuing in their daily jobs), can be equally effective if a careful support treatment strategy is in place and used by the patient so that he or she does not return to using addictive substances while on the outside.

Nutrition  – Unfortunately, nutrition is often not a focus when a person is addicted, regardless of whether the substance is alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, etc. So in order to help get the brain back to a healthier state and improve “thinking” and overall health, good nutrition is taught and supplements are often encouraged. For starters, many suggest lowering or limiting dietary intake of simple starches and sugars, upping the intake of protein.  A good multivitamin / multi-mineral supplement recommended by a family or healthcare provider can be a helpful tool in a well-rounded recovery plan, too.

Retreats / Rehabs  – Today there is a wide variety of rehabilitation or rehab centers to aid recovery and healing programs in targeted environments.  Choose from rehabs focused mainly for Teens, Christian-based Programs, Executives, Gay & Lesbian Programs, Prescription Addiction, Residential Treatment Programs, Intervention Partners, Coast-specific (East or West), or 12-Step Rehab, for starters. A good place to begin is with a call to the National Treatment Referral Hotline at 800- 375- 4577 or fill out a brief info request online at www.nationalhotline.org about your case.

Support Groups, Organizations & Recovery Programs

Following are a variety of groups, organizations and programs to aid in addiction recovery. They are listed in no particular order of importance.

Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org – This is a group whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. Their site has lots of helpful information and a section with local links for more targeted help in each state of the USA and in Canada.

Street Address:

Alcoholics Anonymous

475 Riverside Drive

11th Floor

New York, N.Y. 10115

Mailing Address:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Grand Central Station

P.O. Box 459

New York, N.Y. 10163Al-Anon & Alateen www.al-anon.alateen.org  – This is the support group for friends and family of alcoholics. Their site, in English and Spanish, offers support meetings, surveys, literature and more.

Contact them at:

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

1600 Corporate Landing Parkway

Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617

Tel: (757) 563-1600

Fax: (757) 563-1655

wso@al-anon.org

Gamblers Anonymous

www.gamblersanonymous.org

International Service Office

P.O. Box 17173, Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 386-8789 – Fax (213) 386-0030

Cocaine Anonymous www.ca.org

Narcotics Anonymous www.na.org

World Service Office in Los Angeles

PO Box 9999

Van Nuys, California 91409 USA

Telephone (818) 773-9999

Fax (818) 700-0700

National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service (800) 729-4357. The National Institute on Drug Abuse www.nida.nih.gov  – The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Their site contains prevention, treatment, and other information on drugs and abuse for researchers, educators, parents and other interested parties. Subscribe free to their email notification list and keep updated.

Healthy Living, Healthy Choices Tips

Healthier living is a choice. And here are some choice tips towards a healthier approach to life.

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ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS

For help 24 / 7, reach out via the World Wide Web. A variety of chat boards, list groups, email pals, message boards and other means of cyber-communications can help link people up for fellowship during their recovery. And some programs, like 12-steps, offer online meetings for those unable to attend in person. Used in a safe and sensible manner, these online communication systems can offer healing interaction among fellow addiction fighters.

Here are some general guidelines to follow for safe, healthy and effective communications. First, depending upon the means of communication, most generally offer the user to key or type in comments, questions, share ideas, ask for help, cry on cyber-shoulders, etc. pretty much instantly. And those places with archived posts allow for browsing and in-depth reading for those wanting to learn more on their own. Take time to look around and learn the system and setup. Ask the moderator or person in charge of the site (usually listed on the Contact Us page) for help.

Second, when typing responses, do not use all capital letters. That means shouting to some people and they may take offense.

And third, be leery of sharing images. They can be altered and re-used by anyone. Scenic shots might be fine to share, like of recovery places to visit (public parks, scenic drives, etc.) However, think twice before sharing family photos online with strangers. Ask permission if others are in the shots, too, before sharing. If you don’t have their permission, don’t share – – general rule of thumb.

Online Safety Tips

Don’t disclose personal information or anything that makes you uncomfortable. Many people feel they have the right to ask anything and plunge right on in. Ignore them, use your delete button or simply say that you are not comfortable discussing “that” right now.

Try not to be rude, even if the other inquiring person is, and try to keep out of cyber-fights. If you need help, seek out the moderator or webmaster (usually linked on the bottom of the website pages.) If all else fails, move on to another forum, message board or other cyber-location, and leave that one alone for awhile. If and when things calm down, you can always revisit, see how things are and try again.

Don’t lie. Part of recovery is facing denial and no more lies. So if you are not comfortable telling the truth, stop. Don’t lie, just stop. Return to healing and recovery resources that you ARE comfortable with and don’t harm yourself. Realize that all kinds of people of all ages jump on the Internet, many healthy, but many unhealthy. So not every place is a healthy environment for you at all times. Nothing personal, it’s just life. Period. And it’s not your fault; there’s nothing you can do. Instead, seek healthier recovery activities and keep healing!

Avoid topics that can trigger bad episodes, especially those that could possibly mean returning to past addiction –related issues. Here’s a visual way to explain this, as shared at some recovery 12-step meetings:

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One of Life’s Paths

A man walks down the sidewalk and falls into a hole. He picks himself up, dusts himself off, climbs out of the hole and moves on.

Next time this same man walks down that same sidewalk, he sees the hole up ahead and decides to go around it. However, just as he skirts the edge of the hole, he accidentally falls in again. As before, he picks himself up, dusts himself off, climbs out of the hole and moves on.

A third time going down the same sidewalk, this same man walks a little farther away from the hole, trying to by-pass it. However, he trips over a rock in the path and falls in again anyway. And as before, he picks himself up, dusts himself off, climbs out of the hole and moves on.

The forth time – – the same man chooses a DIFFERENT sidewalk and enjoys his walk. The hole isn’t there; he doesn’t fall; there’s no need to climb out. Success!

Moral of the story: choose your paths wisely!

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MORE HEALTHY LIVING DAY-TO-DAY TIPS

Good Habits – Bad habits took time to develop; so do good ones. Take it a day at a time and focus on replacing the bad ones with good ones. Jot your progress down in a private journal. Reward your good days and good times with stickers, colored marker smiles, silly color-pencil sketches, etc. And stick with it! Remember “slow and steady wins the race,” not racing through things like the tortoise!

Be Your Best Friend – Forgive yourself and be a friend to yourself. No one is perfect. Be aware of your inner feelings and take care to find healthy outlets for yourself. For example, find healthy ways to express anger (yes, it’s OK to be angry sometimes!) and healthy outlets for fun (around healthy people and places). Parent yourself by adopting better grooming habits, eating healthier and getting plenty of rest. And have your support network and healthcare professionals on your team help you learn how to handle stress and anything that triggers old addictive behaviors and ways to pop up. Jot down notes for reference, if necessary, but bring them out as soon as you can and face them so that you can overcome them with healthier alternatives. Messed up in the meantime? Forgive yourself and move on. Don’t dwell on the negative. Instead, embrace the positive and your new network, support team and resources.

Stop and Smell the Roses – Life does have a lot to offer. And much is forgotten during stages of addiction. Keep an ongoing list or fun, neat things you’d like to do and USE it. For some ideas refer to the five senses; sight, taste, touch, smell, sound. For example your list can include a walk in the park, collecting leaves, a swim at a local hotel or YMCA, sitting on a porch swing with a friend, singing your favorite songs, whistling your favorite tunes, enjoying a warm bubble bath, buying some fresh flowers, lighting a scented candle, eating your favorite healthy foods, preparing a fun snack and sharing it with a friend, playing a board game and walking the dog. When you’re bored, anxious, or just need a break, grab your list and choose an item to do or plan.

Self-Improvement – Often addiction problems get started and continue because of lack of self-esteem. So reach out and continue your education, either formally or informally. Read motivational materials, listen to self-help tapes, watch inspiring movies, videos and DVDs. Learn goal setting, money handling, business skills, time management skills and more through library books, local workshops and online opportunities. Take charge of your life and be responsible. With learning opportunities available from free to all variety of budget ranges, the time for excuses is over!

Time-Out – This does not refer to the “time out” punishment, like sending a child to stand in the corner at a daycare facility. This is a time-out for yourself and allowing “bad” stress to take its course. In reality not everything is perfect. And that’s OK. There is no need to get high, drunk or escape in any other unhealthy way every time things aren’t perfect. Acceptance is OK. In other words, it’s OK to feel angry, sad, unhappy or other not so positive feelings sometimes. That’s natural and part of life.

However, instead of turning to negative addictive behaviors, get with your support team ahead of time and plan pro-active strategies for handling these sometimes-difficult issues. For example with anger, punch a pillow. Shed some tears when you’re sad. Take a time-out break and rest during heavier issues. Relax with some herbal tea. Tell yourself everything will be OK. And enjoy some relaxing music.

Then before you know it, the sun will come back up, and everything will be OK again. As they say, there is a season for everything. Life is a process and each of us has to take the good with the bad and make that proverbial lemonade out of lemons. “Bad” times may get you down for a while, but turn them around as quickly as you can and reach out for healthier “good” behaviors.

Overcoming Addiction: Rewards & Resources

There is an interesting relationship between addictive behavior and reward systems. Many people focus on addictions as a way to escape reality, rewarding themselves with false happiness like highs or drunken binges and gambling sprees that pull them way down over time.

However when these unhealthy rewards are replaced with healthier ones during recovery and healing, things can turn around. For example, saving a little money for a special trip can be rewarding. No need to gamble or get high; just enjoy swimming, shopping, skiing, and other fun activities instead.

But problems arise, like learning how much to save and where to go, how to get there, etc. And thus planning can be overwhelming and stressful.

To help addicts and those with tendencies toward addictive behaviors learn how to make and put a positive reward system into place, the first step is grabbing hold of reality and figuring out what WOULD be rewarding.

Reward yourself – with healthy rewards – along the way to success. That’s the goal!

1. Begin by keeping a notebook or journal listing rewards you would like to have. Start with something you think is totally unobtainable if you like. But start somewhere. And write down your thoughts so that you’ll be accountable and take responsibility for yourself and your actions and behaviors.

No one has to see this rewards notebook or journal but you. So feel free to use misspellings, bad grammar, doodles, magic markers, highlighters, clipped magazine pictures of what you want, etc. Be creative; make it colorful. It’s for YOU.

For example, your notebook could contain a list with some items like these that you think might be great: traveling, having lots of friends, being a part of a group, wearing designer clothes, having a new car, running your own business. Maybe you’d like to work part time, yet earn full time pay. Maybe you’d like to adopt children, join the Peace Corps, build your own boat or house. Dare to dream and live, jotting down ideas.

2. Then as time allows, research your ideas and find out what it would take to put them into action and make them reality. Do you need more money? More education? A scheduled time for a trip? A sewing machine to design clothes? Whatever it is that you’ll need, write it down.

Don’t know what you’ll need? Can’t figure out quite how to plan it all or get where you want? Use resources.

3. Seek help – ask trusted friends, write your congressman, check with your neighbor, move on to your net item and skip an unknown for now. Ask others at our 12-step meeting, research current trends in magazines and newspapers, ask the librarian for help and check via your favorite search engines. The goal is to reach out with your resources. No need to go it alone!

4. Then make it so, as they say on the television show Star Trek. Reach for the stars, your stars. Make time and plan your rewards one at a time. Have fun and enjoy life while you’re living it in a healthier, real way, with real friends and real vacations. Show off your one new suit of clothes that you worked for and saved for while paying all your other regular bills in the meantime.

5. Give back and help others plan their own rewards, too. That’s a reward in itself! Encourage your support team, your family, your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors and your healthcare team. Helping each other in life can be very rewarding. Don’t miss out on non-monetary rewards!

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Rewards and Resources

Here are some places to turn to for overcoming addiction with rewards and resources. Enjoy fellowship with others whoa re also looking for rewards to help motivate them through the recovery and healing process. Be a friend; make a friend.

Addiction Treatment Forum www.atforum.com – this offers more than a forum for communicating with others. There is a FAQs section for learning more about addiction issues, news with updates section and archives, a resource section with pdf reports on a variety of addiction-related topics, a calendar of industry events and a guide to other online resource links.

National Mental Health Association www.nmha.org – This is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit organizations that addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness, issues surrounding addictive disorders. They have over 340 affiliates nationwide and focus on improving mental health via education, advocacy, service and research. For additional help, contact them at 2001 N. Beauregard Street, 12th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311. Phone (703) 684-7722, fax (703) 684-5968. Mental Health Resource Center (800)969-NMHA. TTY Line (800)433-5959.

In summary, since Addictive Disorders are such an important part of everyday life, and with a variety of solutions and services available to help with treatment and coping, hopefully you can learn more about Overcoming Addictions and share this with others. Knowledge is a key to success.

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The Ex Factor Guide Review

Introduction:

One of the worst feelings in the world is getting dumped by your partner. Every single day millions of couples break up and most often, one of the two is left emotionally crushed… and it’s usually the one who got ditched.

People have committed suicide or suffered depression or resorted to substance abuse because of failed relationships. The pain is so acute that usually only one thing will solve it – getting their ex back.

All they want is a second chance to give it another go.

However, in most cases, they don’t get one no matter what desperate moves they make – and almost always, their moves reek of desperation which turns off their ex even more.

As strange as it may seem, ignoring the person who dumped you will usually make them want you more. They start questioning their own worth. It’s a fantastic technique that seems ridiculous and counterproductive, and yet it works wonders.

Author Brad Browning understands human psychology all too well. His book, The Ex Factor Guide, is an online bestseller that has helped thousands of people get their exes back… without the tears, drama or humiliation.

The reason his book works so well is because its rooted in human nature and the techniques go beyond reason. All his methods are laid out for you to follow. Your only job is to apply them.

Let’s see why The Ex Factor Guide is so effective at rekindling the diminishing embers of a failed relationship and turning it into passionate flames…

The Good Points:

1) Unlike other ‘get ex back’ products that have a ‘one size fits all approach’, this system has 2 versions – one for men and one for women. That makes it even more effective and it’s also way ahead of its competitors.

2) The product is a 220-page guide that is systematically laid out with exact instructions for you to follow. The importance of this cannot be overstated.

If your partner has dumped you, in most cases you’ll be highly emotional and may be thinking of overly dramatic gestures to try and win back their love.

That’s the worst thing you can do. Overreacting not only makes you look emotionally unstable, but it also makes you look desperate… and that can repel the person you’re trying to get back. It may sound counterintuitive, but being cool and calm in your approach will yield far more favourable results.

3) The Ex Factor Guide follows a very specific plan. The instructions are well laid out for the reader to follow. All you need to do is stick to the plan.

Your biggest obstacle will be getting out of your own head and adhering to the plan rather than deviating from it and doing unnecessary things to win your ex back. Follow the plan. Period.

4) The product is backed by a 60-day money back guarantee. Very often, you’ll be able to get your ex back before that. But if you can’t, at least you can get your money back.

5) The Ex Factor Guide has been an online bestseller for years and it still is. With countless positive reviews and success stories, this product is proven to work. You just need to apply it.

6) The product comes with 24-hour customer support. If you have any questions, you only need to contact their support desk.

7) Time is of the essence. You quickly want to get your ex back before they end up in the arms of someone else… and you want your heartache to stop.

Thankfully, this is a digital download. You get INSTANT access to the product upon payment so you can start applying it today.

There’s no point in trying to get an ex back if shipping time takes two weeks and they’re already getting married to someone else by the time the book reaches you.

The Bad Points:

1) Relationships that end because the couple keeps fighting or they have grown apart will be helped most by this guide. You can always get an ex back if the break up wasn’t due to some harsh reason like cheating or emotional/physical abuse.

The Ex Factor Guide works, but it’s not a 100% guarantee. Don’t let this discourage you. You should still give it a try and see. After all, you’re covered by the iron-clad refund policy

2) This program is only available online. You’ll need a credit/debit card to purchase it.

Should You Get It?

Do you want your ex back? Really? Are you serious about it?

If your answer is yes, then our answer is yes too.

The Ex Factor Guide is probably your best chance of winning your ex back. You need to take emotion out of the equation and replace it with methodical actions that are designed to work with human psychology.

The Ex Factor Guide is not your best friend when it comes to getting your ex back. It’s your only friend… and it’s a good one. If you follow the advice in this guide, almost always you’ll get him or her back.

Thousands of satisfied customers are proof of this. If you try to do it yourself, you’ll probably fail and end up making a fool of yourself while looking desperate in the process.

Apply the information in this guide and save your relationship today. It’s not too late… but only if you act fast. Don’t wait until your partner finds someone else.

Work on it now.

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Super Affiliate System Review

Introduction:

Every single day, thousands of people come online in droves in the hopes of making some extra income online. Some just want to earn a few hundred dollars extra to pay off a few bills, while others dream of making enough to drive fast cars and live in a beachfront home.

There are thousands of courses and products on the market to cater to this hungry crowd. The downside of this is that most of the products are absolute scams and pure unadulterated rubbish that’s just designed to make the vendor rich at the expense of the customer.

Finding a course that teaches you effective affiliate marketing is like finding a needle in a haystack.

John Crestani’s Super Affiliate System is one of the very few tested and proven courses that has stood the test of time. Even after 4 years, it’s still a bestseller… and 4 years in the online marketing world is a lifetime.

John’s system teaches beginners how to earn commissions by promoting other people’s products. It’s a hands off way to make a very neat income from some of the most lucrative niches.

Let’s look at his course and see why so many people are raving about it.

The Good Points:

1) The biggest selling point of the Super Affiliate System is John Crestani himself. The man is a successful marketer who has been around for years and walks the talk.

He knows his stuff and is generous with imparting his knowledge to help beginners… for a fee, of course. But then you’re learning from one of the best.

2) This is a 6-week training. So, it’s long enough to give you a solid foundation and understanding of what needs to be done… but it’s not so long that you lose interest.

3) The Super Affiliate System has been around for 4 years and it’s still an online bestseller. This is testimony to how good the course is.

John has updated it for 2020 and everything is brand new and current. You can apply the info you learn in today’s online marketing climate.

4) The program has lots of positive reviews and success stories from former student. Wonderful social proof.

5) The course is laid out in a systematic way for beginners. There’s over 50 hours of content with tasks for you to complete. Overall, the program is easy to follow. Here’s the course breakdown:

• Week 1 – The System Setup• Week 2 – Understanding the System• Week 3 – Marketing Skills• Week 4 – Facebook & Google ads• Week 5 – YouTube & Native ads• Week 6 – Scaling & Automation• Week 7 – Bing, Taboola Ads and LinkedIn

6) Besides the main course, you also get access to John’s ‘Done For You’ ad campaigns. You can choose to model these or analyze them to see why they work so effectively. It’s a lesson in writing ads that work in the real world.

7) John teaches his students to tackle profitable niches such as weight loss,muscle growth, diet, fat burning, skin care & more.

This is very different from most online marketing courses that tend to teach people to make money online by teaching other people to make money online by teaching more people to m-… you get the idea.

8) This course is about going into super-hot niches and dominating them. It’s real world marketing and not BS theory.

9) This program comes with access to John’s private Facebook group which is an active community. You can ask questions here and get help and advice from other marketers too. Excellent resource.

10) John also does a live weekly coaching where he answers questions and shares new strategies with his students. You’re not left stranded after purchase.

This is ongoing training to take you from zero to hero in record time. This one benefit alone makes the entire course worth every cent.

The Bad Points:

1) The price is a little steep. The good news is that there is a split-pay option to make buying it a little easier.

2) The program focuses mostly on paid ads. So, you’ll need to have extra cash to test ads until they convert for you. The advantage here is that paid traffic gets results a lot faster than free traffic which requires a lot of time and results are still left to chance.

Should You Get It?

Yes. If you have the budget for it, this product is a no-brainer. It’s solid training and one of the best out there.

While the price is a little steep, if you apply the information within, you should be able to recoup your investment in a month or two.

It’s better to pay more for a course that works rather than buying 10 cheap infoproducts that are based on untested theory.

With all the good points mentioned above, there’s really not a lot to say other than if you want to become a super affiliate who makes a good income online, this product is perfect for you.

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Salehoo Wholesale and Dropship Directory Review

Introduction:

Anyone who has been trying to make money for a while would have heard about how marketers who do dropshipping are making a killing online. Making thousands of dollars in a day is not a stretch with dropshipping.

This is one of the most scalable business models that can turn in massive profits. However, one of the biggest hurdles most marketers face is finding reliable dropshippers to work with.

There are horror stories of suppliers who don’t deliver the products or who take months to ship the products and so on. Some even take your money and disappear.

So, whom do you trust? Finding and testing each supplier individually is time consuming.

The good news is that the Salehoo Wholesale and Dropship Directory will save you this monumental hassle of trying to sort the wheat from the chaff when it comes to dropshippers.

This directory has a huge selection of vetted dropshippers for you to choose from. The suppliers are reliable and come from several different countries. You have a wide choice of vendors to choose from.

Let’s see why so many marketers love the Salehoo Wholesale and Dropship Directory…

The Good Points:

1) This product has been an online bestseller for years. It’s updated with new vendors every year and is trusted by thousands of marketers who do dropshipping. The product shows no sign of waning in popularity.

2) You have access to this product for 60 days to test it out. It’s covered by a money back guarantee. If you’re dissatisfied, you can always ask for a refund. This is a risk-free purchase.

3) The directory is more than just a list of dropshippers. It’s a learning resource rich in useful information for marketers who are new to dropshipping.

4) You’ll have access to the Salehoo directory within minutes of purchase. Money loves speed. No waiting here.

5) Since the membership for this directory is renewed yearly, the service is maintained and updated regularly. Many other similar directories end up outdated very fast because they’re neglected.

6) The list of suppliers provided in the directory is impressive and massive. You’ll never be short of suppliers and will be able to source for products that you can sell on popular marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, eBay… or you may have your own Shopify store. You have lots of flexibility.

7) The service has prompt customer support. If you have any questions, you can always contact the support desk.

The Bad Points:

1) Overwhelming. That’s what many beginners will feel when they first see this HUGE resource. All you need to do is take a slow approach and peruse the list systematically. Like they say, you eat an elephant one bite at a time.

2) This product is only available online. You’ll need a credit/debit card to purchase it.

Should You Get It?

If you do dropshipping, the answer is YES!

This directory is a fantastic resource that you’ll refer to over and over again. You won’t need to waste time and effort searching through pages and pages of suppliers and testing the different ones out.

All the best vendors are listed here and it’s all available to you in one place.

While you’ll need to pay for the membership, the amount of energy it will save you is priceless. With the Salehoo directory, just about anybody’s chances of success at dropshipping will be higher.

Stop wasting time dealing with disreputable or unreliable suppliers. Your business deserves nothing but the best… and the Salehoo Wholesale and Dropship Directory tells you who they are.

You really want this one.

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Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy Review

Introduction:

High cholesterol levels and plaque build-up are factors that cause millions of deaths every single year. Heart disease, strokes and many other serious health issues can often be traced back to high cholesterol levels.

Doctors often try to treat cholesterol problems with statins. This is a harsh type of medication that does more harm than good.

Cholesterol is caused by inflammation and not really the dietary cholesterol we consume. In fact, most of the cholesterol in our body is produced by OUR OWN BODY.

Imagine that! We are the architects of our own misery.

This is a natural problem that must be addressed naturally… and… that’s exactly what the Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy aims to do.

It’s a holistic method that treats the problem at the cause. You don’t need statins or other types of medication. You need to fix what’s causing your body to create so much cholesterol, and this program will tell you what to do.

It’s an online bestseller for a reason. The information works. Let’s see why it’s so powerful.

The Good Points:

1) This is a holistic product and requires no medication. Doctors often recommend statins to bring one’s cholesterol levels down. However, statins have a long list of highly undesirable side effects such as nausea, nerve damage, cancer, muscle aches, dizziness and much more.

You will not experience any of these when you use the Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy.

2) This guide has sold thousands of copies online and is a bestseller with many positive reviews. It’s also published by the reputable Blue Heron Health News brand. The information is legitimate.

3) The whole focus of the strategy is to breakdown plaque build-up and reduce cholesterol levels simultaneously. Plaque build-up is highly dangerous.

The diet provided in the Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy contains nutrients and antioxidants to break the plaque down and flush it out.

4) Once the plaque is removed, your arteries will not be clogged and you’ll avoid potential life-threatening health issues. What’s amazing is that this strategy works quite fast. It doesn’t work overnight… but for a holistic remedy, it’s fast.

5) The strategy itself is a combination of lifestyle changes and tweaks to your diet that aid in lowering your cholesterol levels and plaque. It’s an easy to follow strategy that will not turn your life upside down with demanding requirements. In fact, it’s easier to follow than the keto or paleo diet.

6) The guide teaches you the difference between good fats and bad fats… and it’s not what most people think. Coconut oil, olive oil, butter, ghee, etc. are good fats despite what the media tells you.

At the other end of the spectrum are the nice, golden, clean hydrogenated vegetable oils sold in supermarkets that claim to be healthy, but which are highly detrimental to your health and cause inflammation in your body… which in turn leads to higher cholesterol levels.

This book gives you the real truth on cholesterol and the effects of the food you eat. This is priceless information.

7) The Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy is covered by a 60-day money back guarantee. You can ask for a refund if you feel like the method didn’t work for you… but in most cases, people end up leaving a positive review rather than asking for a refund. The product is that good.

8) You get instant access to this digital download. So, you can immediately start using this strategy in your life.

The Bad Points:

1) This is an online download. You’ll need a credit/debit card to purchase it.

2) As with all holistic methods, it will take a longer time to have an effect than conventional medication. You’ll need patience.

However, unlike medication such as statins which have side effects and don’t address the root cause, this holistic method has no side effects and actually addresses the real cause and puts an end to it.

3) Speak to your doctor about your condition. If your cholesterol is high, you may need medication to manage it. You can still apply the information from this guide.

As your cholesterol levels drop, you can stop the medication and you’ll be fine. Do check with your doctor on your progress before you quit the medication altogether.

Should You Get It?

An unequivocal YES.

Anybody will benefit from this product regardless of whether they have high cholesterol levels or not. It’s not only a preventative measure, but our diets these days are so detrimental that you’ll definitely have friends or relatives dealing with high cholesterol levels.

You could advise them on what to do and this book might even save their lives in the long run.

If you have high cholesterol levels, the Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy has your name written all over it. You never know when plaque build-up can lead to a stroke or a heart attack.

Taking that chance and assuming it’ll never be you is an unwise decision. Procrastination in NOT a good idea.

Apply the Oxidized Cholesterol Strategy in your life and reclaim your health. Time is of the essence. Get it and start using it today.

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My Back Pain Coach Review

Introduction:

Millions of people around the world suffer from back pain. Their first resort is often medication to numb the pain. What they do not realize is that medication only masks the symptoms. It doesn’t cure the problem.

While there are people with serious back problems that can only be solved with surgery and professional medical treatment, the majority of people are suffering from back pain due to postural problems, a lack of mobility and insufficient flexibility.

Even sitting down for too long can cause back problems. So can a mattress with insufficient support. All these back issues can be remedied holistically… and that’s exactly what My Back Pain Coach strives to do.

This program is an online bestseller with thousands of copies sold. It’s proven to work and is still as popular today.

Let’s see why so many people are crazy about it and call it the best thing to cure back pain…

The Good Points:

1) The author, Ian Hart, is a trained and certified strength and conditioning specialist with impressive credentials.

He has been featured in magazines like Men’s Health and others. He truly knows what he’s talking about when it comes to back health.

2) The Facebook page for My Back Pain Coach is replete with unsolicited testimonials from satisfied customers.

This is undeniable social proof that the product works wonders. It’s very reassuring to know that this program is not untested theory.

3) The program itself has 4 Life Core videos to guide you. These are easy to follow exercises that are demonstrated clearly. You’ll have no doubts about what to do here. Just follow along.

4) If you’re wondering… this program will barely take up any time. You’re only required to do the exercises for about 16 minutes a day. That’s it. Anybodycan do this no matter how busy they are.

5) The program will help to increase your mobility, improve your body’s structural alignment and prevent problems that arise from sitting down for too long.

6) Even people who don’t have back pain would do well to get this guide and use it. Most of us work desk jobs that require us to be hunched over a computer for hours.

In fact, ‘sitting disease’ is a very real problem. Doing the exercises in this program will prevent you from getting back pains in future.

7) The program is a holistic method that requires no medication or surgery. It’s all natural and teaches you to work with your own body to correct imbalances within.

8) There is a 60-day money back guarantee. Your purchase is safe and you can always ask for a refund if you’re not satisfied.

9) Besides the main program, there are 3 bonuses that makes this product definitely value for money. The bonuses are:

• 10 Targeted Coaching Video Sessions For Back Pain Relief• Free One on One Coaching• The “Begin Your Day” Video Program

The Bad Points:

1) Not all types of back pain can be cured with this method. If you have spinal problems such as compression fractures or degenerative spondylolisthesis, you’ll require professional medical treatment or surgery. That’s one of the limitations of this program.

2) You’ll need to be consistent. The program doesn’t require much time, but it does require you to spend the 16 minutes a day doing the exercises… daily. So, you’ll have to remember to make it a daily habit.

3) You can only get this program online. A credit/debit card is required for purchase.

Should You Get It?

A more important question is, “Do you want to get rid of your back pain?”

If you truly want to get rid of your back pain, you’d already be clicking on the link below. We all know how horrible chronic back pain can be.

Getting rid of it is a no-brainer. You want the pain gone and you want it gone yesterday!

Taking a chance on My Back Pain Coach might be one of the best things you do.

It does require a leap of faith on your part to test it out, and you’ll will need to pay for the program… BUT it comes with a money-back guarantee. So, your money is safe and you have nothing to lose here.

Adopt the protocol given in My Back Pain Coach and stick to it for a month. You’ll see and feel the difference… and never look back. Pun fully intended.

Check it out today.

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Eat The Fat Off Review

Introduction:

With all the weight loss books out there, do we really need another weight loss guide?

In this case, the answer is yes.

We’ve seen tons of weight loss books and diets ranging from keto to paleo. But we’ve never seen one quite like Eat The Fat Off.

From the title, you may get the idea that the book is about the keto diet… but it’s not.

John Rowley, the author of this guide, delves into the eating habits of Greek residents on an island. What he noticed was that they were at a healthy weight and obesity was not an issue there.

The people were not even exercising that much. With further research, he discovered that the enzymes in the food they were eating were actually helping them shed the fat and keep it off, without their knowledge.

To the Greeks, this was just their normal meals. To John Rowley, it was the answer to preventing obesity and creating fat loss.

He then created a series of cookbooks based on the foods these people were eating and he focused on foods that increased production of the body’s fat burning enzymes.

The end result is an online bestseller that has sold thousands of copies and helped many people lose weight without struggle. The meals are tasty and nutritious. Being on this diet is beyond easy.

Let’s see why Eat The Fat Off is so popular…

The Good Points:

1) The product is an online bestseller for a couple of years and has many positive reviews. This is social proof that the methods in Eat The Fat Off work.

2) The protocol is short (21 days) and that’s enough time for you to see some weight loss. Depending on how overweight you are, you may need to repeat this cycle a few more times to reach your ideal weight. The good news is that the protocol is easy to follow.

3) By working with the enzymes in your body, specifically the lipase-P enzyme, you’ll accelerate your weight loss. That’s exactly what this program teaches you to do.

The lipase enzymes are responsible for catalysing the hydrolysis of fats in your body. These enzymes speed up fat burning. So, eating foods that aid in producing these enzymes will positively impact your weight loss.

4) Besides just helping you to lose weight, the diet recommended in Eat The Fat Off will boost your energy, improve your gut health, reverse aging, make your skin healthier and prevent diseases like diabetes and heart disease. These are fantastic side benefits.

5) The product is comprehensive with 3 cookbooks packed with fat burning meals. You’ll be consuming similar dishes to what people on the Greek island eat… and these are tasty meals! That’s the BEST part of this program. You do not have to sacrifice taste for weight loss.

6) Unlike the keto or paleo diet, this is a much more lenient diet to follow. You’ll not struggle with it. That also means that once you lose weight, you just carry on eating these meals. They’re tasty and healthy. This is a lifestyle choice not a quick fix.

7) This program is covered by a 60-day money back guarantee. It’s risk free!

8) You have instant access to the product after purchase. That means you can implement it minutes from now.

The Bad Points:

1) You’ll need to follow the diet tips and advice in the book closely. You can’t wing it and take a haphazard approach.

2) All fat loss takes time. While the methods in this program will accelerate your weight loss, you cannot expect to lose the weight overnight. You’ll have to be patient. Within a month, you’ll see and feel the difference.

3) This product is only available online. A credit/debit card will be required to purchase it.

Should You Get It?

100% recommended!

Unlike most weight loss books that focus on cutting your carbs and exercising your butt off daily, Eat The Fat Off focuses on eating in a way that primes your body for fat loss.

While clean eating and exercise is beneficial, knowing what to eat and how it affects you is imperative. The Greeks and people in the Mediterranean eat tasty food that’s healthy – and obesity is not a problem there. They’re not fitness fanatics either.

This is proof that there’s more to weight loss than just diet and exercise.

John Rowley’s book is eye-opening and the information is on point. If you apply it, you’ll find yourself losing weight faster and easier than you ever thought possible.

And you won’t need to starve yourself or spend hours on a treadmill. It doesn’t get better than that.

Eat The Fat Off works. It truly does.

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The Devotion System Review

Introduction:

There’s no denying the fact that there are millions of single women out there hoping to find a partner. Some of them hope that the men they went on a date with would call them back… but the calls never come.

Some believe that they’ll never find the right partner because most of the guys they date only want one thing… and they want it on the first date.

Some women believe that they’re just not attractive or smart enough or good enough to find anyone to accept them. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Over the past few years, one book has been extremely popular online with thousands of satisfied customers. Amy North’s ‘The Devotion System’ is an online bestseller that teaches women how to love themselves and attract men and love into their life.

It’s really not as difficult as you think. In fact, once you know the secrets and methods, it’s a piece of cake.

Let’s look at The Devotion System and see if it lives up to the hype…

The Good Points:

1) The book is detailed and written in a conversational manner. It’s very easy reading and truly revealing. Here’s a quick chapter breakdown:

• Intro

The P.A.S.S. System

Become a Dream Woman

SPARK Breakdown

Get What You Want IN a Relationship

The Love Buzz Mindset

What Stands Between You and Mr. Right

6 Steps to Embracing Your Inner Marilyn

Quiz

• Part 2: Men 101

Intro

How Men Work

He’s Afraid of Failure

What Makes Men Chase You

What Pushes Him Away

How to Hook and Seduce Him

The Devotion Sequence

The 15 Types of Men

8 Men to Avoid

9 Subconscious Signals He Sends

Quiz

• Part 3: Stages of Love

Intro

The Chemistry of Commitment

The Monogamy Message

The Phone Phrenzy Technique

How to Make Him Addicted to You

The Date

When to Sleep with Him

His Hot Spots

Tips to Turn Him On

Ways to Make Him Happily Monogamous

Preventing Infidelity

What to Do When He Pulls Away

Warning Signs

Signs That He’s “The One”

How to Let Him Down Gently

How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Relationship

Final Words

Quiz

2) What truly impressed us about The Devotion System was that it focused on loving one’s self first. So, few books talk about this.

There’s so much focus on techniques and methods that no one really addresses the fact that you need to fill the void within yourself with love rather than with another man.

A man will NOT complete you. You must complete you. When you love and accept yourself, you’ll be emotionally and mentally healthy. Your relationships will be better and you’ll have no problems attracting and keeping a man.

3) The second and third part of the book focuses on giving a man a reason to want you. There are countless stories of men who go to countries wherewomen are poorer and try to marry and ‘save’ these women.

This is rooted in a man’s inner desire to feel needed and want to look after a woman. This is a result of evolution.

These days, however, women are fiercely independent. With the demand for ‘equality’ and feminists trying to make it look like women are better than men, many men feel worthless now and view the woman as a threat rather than someone to approach and woo.

The Devotion System will show you how to appeal to a man’s inner desire to protect and look after you… without you appearing weak or giving up your independence. This is a fantastic way to attract a man and keep him.

4) The Devotion System is backed by a 60-day money back guarantee. There’s no risk for you. Give the product a try and if you’re dissatisfied, you canalways ask for a refund.

5) Besides a book, you also get a 13-part video series that makes everything easier to understand. Some people dislike reading. The videos will be more appealing here.

6) Other than showing you how to attract a man, the program also explains why some men may pull away despite your best efforts. Knowing this will help you to avoid this issue.

7) The program comes with 3 bonuses that makes the entire package value for money:

• Cheat-proofing Your Relationship• Finding Love Online• Textual Chemistry

The Bad Points:

1) Some women may feel like the whole ‘damsel in distress’ approach is demeaning and manipulative.

This is understandable, but if you wish to make a man feel protective of you and want to be with you, you’ll need to do what attracts him rather than expect things to be all black and white. Human beings have complex needs that are shades of grey. That’s just how it is.

2) This book is only available online. So, you’ll need a credit/debit card to purchase it and you’ll have to watch the videos on your computer.

Should You Get It?

An easy yes.

Amy North is a fantastic author and a relationship expert. Her advice and guidance on loving yourself is enough to help most women find true love.

You can’t love anyone more than you love yourself. Millions of women think they need a man to complete them. The Devotion System teaches you that you’re good enough and that you’re all you need.

Once women realize that the world is a better place because they’re in it, they’ll have confidence and self-worth. They’ll truly know how to attract a man they deserve and not pine and hope for any ol’ guy to choose them.

This book is eye-opening and something that every woman should read.

It gets two thumbs up from me.

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Blue Heron Health News Review (Vertigo and Dizziness Program)

Introduction:

Vertigo is one of those problems that affects millions of people around the world. It doesn’t get much press because unlike cancer or heart disease, it’s not life threatening for the most part.

However, this problem can result in falls because of dizziness. In older people, a fall risk can be deadly. Vertigo can result in fractures, dislocations, head injuries, etc.

There’s no real cure for vertigo and most doctors don’t even consider holistic remedies. Their answer to the problem is medication.

However, most cases of vertigo are due to fluid build-up or inflammation or poor blood circulation in the head. Your doctor will be the best person to advice you on the reason for your vertigo.

Over the past few years, there has been a Vertigo and Dizziness Program that has been published by the Blue Heron Health News group. It has taken the online world by storm and is an online bestseller.

The program claims to be able to cure your vertigo with just a few head exercises daily. No medication is required.

This sounded too good to be true. So, we decided to take a closer look…

The Good Points:

1) For starters, this program is an online bestseller with thousands of copies sold. This is proof that the product actually works.

2) The methods in this vertigo and dizziness program are holistic. You will NOT require medication. This is a fantastic benefit. By solving the problem holistically, you’ll be addressing the root cause of the problem and fixing itinstead of merely masking the symptoms.

3) The head balance exercises shown in this guide only require 15 minutes a day. Anyone can spare 15 minutes no matter how busy they are. It’s good that the remedy requires so little time.

4) The head exercises will improve blood flow to your head and neck. It will also activate the lymph system to clear toxins in your body. Inflammation will decrease and your condition will improve.

5) The program has been tried and tested on volunteers and proven to work. This is real world information and not untested theory.

6) The information in the guide is simple and concise. You won’t need to wade through tons of complicated medical terminology. It’s all laid out in an easy to follow manner to help you cure your problem.

7) The author dispels the common myths of vertigo. It has nothing to do with aging or other medical conditions… and you definitely do not need surgery or medication. However, it’s best to speak to your doctor first.

8) This is an online download. You’ll have access to the product immediately and can start using it within 10 minutes of purchase.

9) If the product doesn’t work for you, your money is NOT lost. It’s covered by a no-questions asked 60-day money back guarantee. You can always ask for a refund.

The Bad Points:

1) This is an online download. You’ll need a credit/debit card to purchase it.

2) No program is perfect for everybody. This one is no different. There’s a small minority of people it may not help. For people like these, they may need to resort to other methods. The only way you’ll know is to test this program out.

3) All holistic remedies require time and consistency to work. Since all you need is 15 minutes a day, do ensure that you apply the methods and do the exercises daily.

Give yourself at least a month. By then you should feel the difference. Be patient and consistent. Easier said than done… but these 2 ‘ingredients’ are crucial to the healing process.

Should You Get It?

If you’re suffering from vertigo and dizziness, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose by trying out this program.

You’re backed by the 60-day money back guarantee. So, it’s risk-free.

60 days is more than enough time to see if you get results, and you most probably will. The good news is that you’d have done it without medication.

The ‘Blue Heron Health News’ company is a legitimate and trusted one with thousands of satisfied customers. So, you can put your faith in them.

Ultimately, using the tips in this guide just might help you put an end to vertigo once and for all. This itself is enough reason to get this guide.

Make vertigo a thing of the past and apply this method today.

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Apesurvival Strike Pen Review

Introduction:

Strike pens are a very popular item these days.  With the increasing popularity of prepping, more and more survivalists are looking for handy items they can trust.

A strike pen has many uses ranging from self-defense to writing to even a torchlight. With the plethora of models available on the market, choosing one can be a challenge.

From our research, we discovered that the Apesurvival Strike Pen is an online bestseller with thousands of sets given away to many satisfied recipients. The official website has several positive reviews.

We say given away because that’s exactly what the company is doing. You’ll have to see it to believe it.

Let’s look at this more closely…

The Good Points:

1) The material used to make the Apesurvival Strike Pen is sturdy and durable. It will last a long time and can be effectively deployed as a weapon of self-defense.

2) This is a multi-purpose tool that has a lot of features wrapped up in one small pen. The official website says that the pen’s features are:

• 2 Interchangeable Tools• Bright LED Emitter• Functional Smooth Pen• Includes Batteries• Includes Replacement Ink• Precision Milled Alloy Body• Scientifically Tested Grip Pattern• Tungsten Steel Striker• Unassuming Discreet Design• Yours for FREE Until Supplies Are Gone!

Imagine that! They’ll give it to you for free as long as you provide your email address. Once your attachments get worn out, you’ll have to purchase new ones from them. That’s how they make their money, but it’s still a fantastic deal for you.

3) This pen can be brought on board aircraft. It will not raise alarms at airport security. So, no hassles there.

4) The LED light is extremely useful when trying to repair your car or look into crevices. Using the torchlight on your phone (a common practice) is not as effective.

5) You can use this pen for self-defense. It’ll not break or bend like a normal pen. That’s why it’s called a strike pen. Of course, knowledge of self-defense will help you to use this pen much more effectively in a dangerous situation.

6) The pen itself is aesthetically pleasing. It’s small, cool and sleek. It won’t look like you’re carrying some huge baton.

The Bad Points:

1) As far as strike pens go, this is a good one… but it’s not the best one. However, the better strike pens are far more expensive.

So, the Apesurvival model is perfect for someone on a lower budget. It gets the job done and is high quality enough to depend on. Definitely value for money… but you’re not paying for it.

2) This strike pen is only available online. You’ll need to email opt in to get it free and purchase any future accessories with a credit/debit card.

3) While a strike pen can be used for self-defense, you’ll need a basic knowledge of hand to hand combat to execute the moves effectively. Ideally, signing up for some self-defense classes will give you the experience you need to use this strike pen decisively and effectively.

Should You Get It?

Of course, you should.

They are giving it away for free as long as you provide your email address. The company is probably treating the pen as a loss leader in the hopes that you’ll purchase future attachments from them in the long run.

It’s a wise business model because the strike pen is high quality and you’ll use it for years to come. The multi-purpose functionality will make it invaluable to preppers and outdoorsy people.

It’s like a Swiss Army knife… except that it has different functions and can be used to overpower an attacker and save your life. If that isn’t enough reason to get the Apesurvival Strike pen, nothing is.

Do check it out.

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