tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6036101608121770552024-02-19T06:57:38.396-08:00AIC American Integrity Courses AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-64003741424043078932023-06-05T03:58:00.002-07:002023-06-05T03:58:30.976-07:00Overcoming Addiction: Why HIV Education Is Necessary<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddFm_GpIcNITyxeziDPpa4mURNwGtEmCbRdGdAYOwRdDIL8gm3PiCMkjCln9-KNaOHnKIZ7DRnwhcmR2-9L4QyoI7IoCFb13d-jOkH613fMCMjc3c2xRUeY_NTd2BPoLhgqHPbpWGe9AvmNXjQSgfH6g1FYtrXremE8xB1AQU5LpzpWOK76kKfJbx5A/s500/Education%20on%20HIV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="500" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddFm_GpIcNITyxeziDPpa4mURNwGtEmCbRdGdAYOwRdDIL8gm3PiCMkjCln9-KNaOHnKIZ7DRnwhcmR2-9L4QyoI7IoCFb13d-jOkH613fMCMjc3c2xRUeY_NTd2BPoLhgqHPbpWGe9AvmNXjQSgfH6g1FYtrXremE8xB1AQU5LpzpWOK76kKfJbx5A/s320/Education%20on%20HIV.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Studies show that substance abuse increases a person’s risk of acquiring and transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which develops into AIDS when left untreated. In fact, the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS reports that people who inject drugs are 22 times more likely to acquire HIV than the general population. About 1 in 10 new HIV diagnoses in the United States are associated with injection drug use.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>These sobering statistics show why education on HIV is crucial for anyone who struggles with substance abuse. It is best to enroll in an <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#HIV/AIDS%20AWARENESS" target="_blank">HIV and AIDS education course</a> to get a fuller understanding of the topic, but these are a couple of key points everyone should know.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Injecting Isn’t the Only Risk Factor</h2><p>When HIV spreads among substance abusers, it is generally through the exchange of blood on shared needles and syringes. However, blood (and other bodily fluids) can also be exchanged via other items like cookers and cotton. </p><p><br /></p><p>Furthermore, substance abusers are still at an increased risk of acquiring HIV even if they avoid injection drug use. Alcohol, opioids, methamphetamine, and crack cocaine also increase the risk because people under the influence are more likely to engage in dangerous sexual activity. <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html" target="_blank">Take an HIV and AIDS education course</a> to learn how to protect yourself.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Get Tested Often—and Get Treated</h2><p>About 1 in 7 Americans with HIV are unaware that they have the virus. That’s why it is crucial that anyone with an increased risk gets tested for HIV regularly, even if they feel fine. Free, confidential testing is available in many communities.</p><p><br /></p><p>It’s also important to understand that HIV is no longer a death sentence; effective treatments are available to help people live long, healthy lives. Learn more by taking an HIV and AIDS education course.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-54430859962171255742022-12-15T03:08:00.000-08:002023-06-05T04:09:09.425-07:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9Ngm64ub6Fm7CvhYdRBOgplphjhS5tXB1_SWZIQhY51xl83E8wM9YFqMn9bN7ytiQcDMKbLl-WbDLZcHuCl61ZXpUq36XS9HT8Av_gLvICfJc5jyXxT3j4YLHBV7fEP1bV_wjzViLWHw19hxf0eyS9yD-cqVCHS1SZ-KsBOKaV8_aRFIPWYzDPLF8g/s500/defensive%20driving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9Ngm64ub6Fm7CvhYdRBOgplphjhS5tXB1_SWZIQhY51xl83E8wM9YFqMn9bN7ytiQcDMKbLl-WbDLZcHuCl61ZXpUq36XS9HT8Av_gLvICfJc5jyXxT3j4YLHBV7fEP1bV_wjzViLWHw19hxf0eyS9yD-cqVCHS1SZ-KsBOKaV8_aRFIPWYzDPLF8g/s320/defensive%20driving.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Auto accidents are unpredictable, but there are many measures drivers can take to protect themselves, their passengers, and everyone else on the road. These measures are the foundation of what’s often called defensive driving. During a defensive driving course, you will learn key techniques like the following.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Controlling Speed with Current Conditions in Mind: Inclement weather, construction work, and many other factors must be kept in mind when it comes to vehicle speed, no matter what the posted speed limit is.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Maintaining a Suitable Following Distance:</b> You’ve probably heard of the three-second following distance guideline. However, did you know the recommended distance changes depending on the circumstances? <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/" target="_blank">Educate yourself</a> to prevent accidents.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Responding to Aggressive Drivers:</b> Don’t be overwhelmed by someone else’s road rage. Take a defensive driving course to learn how to respond as calmly and safely as possible.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Scanning for Pedestrians and Potential Hazards:</b> As a driver, you have a responsibility to watch out for other people and possible hazards on the road. Train yourself to scan all sides of your vehicle efficiently.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Anticipating Other Drivers’ Actions:</b> No one can read minds, but you can make educated guesses about what other drivers are likely to do based on your driving and road safety knowledge.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Taking Steps to Limit Distracted Driving: </b>We’re all guilty of occasionally not giving the road our full focus. Everyone from teenagers to senior citizens should enroll in an <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#TEXTING%20WHILE%20DRIVING" target="_blank">online distracted driving course</a> to learn how to stay safe.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-85250937181959992902022-03-09T02:53:00.000-08:002023-06-05T04:11:25.074-07:00Overcoming Addiction: Advice to Help Guide Your Recovery<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVX6TSrwG7cH1q4UJZvpT7WoR09I5hn9pxX0iM2r5lNuwXhHb7twh5MqtkFwHUegi0Q7IXyz8Jn2BghIHUYDGzDH560a4AhX1qU3bnLKEdMe5LL_kvepKVD1Nia04KcLZR_dvFcsLddNQXsug8D6pc7wKsT1Y3dP8IhcYDRMaQz7_SPnNaH4NNotoYug/s800/Drug%20prevention.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVX6TSrwG7cH1q4UJZvpT7WoR09I5hn9pxX0iM2r5lNuwXhHb7twh5MqtkFwHUegi0Q7IXyz8Jn2BghIHUYDGzDH560a4AhX1qU3bnLKEdMe5LL_kvepKVD1Nia04KcLZR_dvFcsLddNQXsug8D6pc7wKsT1Y3dP8IhcYDRMaQz7_SPnNaH4NNotoYug/s320/Drug%20prevention.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Coping with cravings and dealing with a potential relapse may always be on your mind, but there are <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/" target="_blank">resources</a> to help you address those issues as they arise. An online drug and alcohol course is an excellent start for anyone in addiction recovery. These courses are ideal for providing support and information as you work toward a clean and sober future. <p></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">A Path to Success</h2><p>Online <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html" target="_blank">drug and alcohol courses</a> provide a blueprint to full rehabilitation that include supportive measures, such as: </p><p>Helping you deal with stress</p><p>Discussing who you allow in your life</p><p>What you do in your free time</p><p>How you think about yourself</p><p>Prescription and over-the-counter medications</p><p><br /></p><p>Interactive online courses can help you understand the science behind addictive drugs and teach you preventative actions. You will learn how to improve your decision-making abilities, direct your future, and learn the steps you will need to take to break free from bad habits. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Committing to the Process</h2><p>It’s normal to feel conflicted about giving up your drug of choice, even when you know it is creating problems in your life. Recovery takes motivation, time, and support, but by committing to the process and understanding that it won’t be easy, you can overcome your addiction and regain control.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-6992064942765706952022-02-18T02:51:00.000-08:002023-06-05T04:10:51.005-07:00 Tips for Dealing with Anger in the Workplace, Pt. 2<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccpsUm2Kx_71aCCpnxZo0D5bBhojBXS9hrQWWcn6O4w8H7klwirEMpHvSXaGDLxZdd01gXc0qT8faKegkrb-jKlVq6jRsimy7nW0gVpTnZinunC7mwtR9Q3_94Tl10EpnGCoz_358fOsjFzO1fUFMxNDf6fG-tYL18zHbY_zt0y_ToNPr_A_6f6m0hA/s800/Avoiding%20anger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiccpsUm2Kx_71aCCpnxZo0D5bBhojBXS9hrQWWcn6O4w8H7klwirEMpHvSXaGDLxZdd01gXc0qT8faKegkrb-jKlVq6jRsimy7nW0gVpTnZinunC7mwtR9Q3_94Tl10EpnGCoz_358fOsjFzO1fUFMxNDf6fG-tYL18zHbY_zt0y_ToNPr_A_6f6m0hA/s320/Avoiding%20anger.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>In an earlier blog post, the team at <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/" target="_blank">AIC. American Integrity Courses</a> looked at anger in the workplace and the value of online anger management courses. We will build upon that theme here with additional valuable tips.</p><p><br /></p><p>If there are any episodes of workplace anger, it is essential to keep detailed and accurate records. Keep in mind that anger is often not personal but reflects the individual's more profound issues.</p><p>Regardless of the source of the anger, it is vital to keep the safety of everyone in the workplace in mind.</p><p>Work to diffuse the anger at the moment while being calm and collected.</p><p>Finally, let the angry person cool down and then attempt to get to the source of the anger.</p><p><br /></p><p>One readily apparent benefit of online <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#ANGER%20MANAGEMENT" target="_blank">anger management courses</a> is that the person can do the work when it fits their schedule. They don’t have to disrupt a routine and can do the coursework at their own pace. Some people are embarrassed to take anger management training, and online classes help eliminate that because they are working alone. These courses can allow individuals to meet court-mandated training requirements as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Contact AIC. American Integrity Courses to learn more about our courses that focus on managing anger.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-6502590761290151902022-02-17T02:55:00.000-08:002023-06-05T04:11:55.499-07:00Learning to Control Your Temper with Your Child<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zyX7UbNWcaqWMHTAoV-FjYkPnbiazbnARh_cMFy7PkZqUkUKm06qNwpmG8jTgK0Z8IzymVY6_k51D1qf9FhOmBj3ZQg6lCvqSSl5nQAqssLPd4OtthVMg9MFGyYq4XadaWIAI9xiRAXMXI9NcvHJD5axWNFc1abn3igjBGEQpuEa8HDznYprVUK7Jw/s600/Parenting%20court%20ordered%20classes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zyX7UbNWcaqWMHTAoV-FjYkPnbiazbnARh_cMFy7PkZqUkUKm06qNwpmG8jTgK0Z8IzymVY6_k51D1qf9FhOmBj3ZQg6lCvqSSl5nQAqssLPd4OtthVMg9MFGyYq4XadaWIAI9xiRAXMXI9NcvHJD5axWNFc1abn3igjBGEQpuEa8HDznYprVUK7Jw/s320/Parenting%20court%20ordered%20classes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Anyone with a child can tell you they will test your patience. One of the most important aspects of raising a child is understanding that losing your temper is often not a case of if but when. However, knowing how to control that anger is vital because the consequences of uncontrolled rage can have far-reaching effects on your relationship. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whether dealing with an exasperating child, a teenager, or an adult, controlling our temper is a skill everyone must master. If you find yourself struggling with outbursts of frustration or anger, consider taking online <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/" target="_blank">anger management courses</a>.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Changing Your Perspective</h2><p>Anger can damage or destroy relationships and is especially true of a child’s trust. In an online anger management course, you will learn that this emotion is based on your perception of the situation. Once you master managing your thoughts, you can regain control of your feelings and moderate your anger. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">A Child’s Point of View</h2><p>Most children are not deliberately exasperating. They are exploring their world, and every new experience is one they file for future reference. Sometimes this behavior can seem frustrating to an adult who may have forgotten what it was like to be a child. If you think your angry reaction to a child’s actions seems excessive or is damaging your relationship, it might be time to consider <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html" target="_blank">getting help</a>.</p><p><br /></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-66485607023518457172022-02-09T02:48:00.000-08:002023-06-05T04:10:30.173-07:00Tips for Dealing with Anger in the Workplace, Pt. 1<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAtxpkrsMle-SahAiHLFWd7QhQ9Y8e68ynCdjHyEFvan1PiF_hAw6zynO4Fz3rBasKb3kTnucuT6Bf4oseOrtwAA6wEPCjM8h97ILBXFaX901NVBAeuTH4uwApi_9-YFgp4T0ptb8cd2dU-fMNMJWEdV51B5tbP82utbSZRsPs3lBDF3ChilPv6DfHw/s800/Anger%20Management.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAtxpkrsMle-SahAiHLFWd7QhQ9Y8e68ynCdjHyEFvan1PiF_hAw6zynO4Fz3rBasKb3kTnucuT6Bf4oseOrtwAA6wEPCjM8h97ILBXFaX901NVBAeuTH4uwApi_9-YFgp4T0ptb8cd2dU-fMNMJWEdV51B5tbP82utbSZRsPs3lBDF3ChilPv6DfHw/s320/Anger%20Management.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>We all get angry; it’s a fact of life, but it is what one does about that anger that is the determining factor. In the workplace, letting anger get in the way of interactions with colleagues or clients is a non-starter—this blog post from AIC. American Integrity Courses will provide tips for managing workplace anger.</p><p><br /></p><p>Build a culture of professionalism in the workplace.</p><p>As a leader, you must set an example of professionalism and decorum.</p><p>Ensure you have a code of conduct and procedures to address violations.</p><p>Provide online <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#ANGER%20MANAGEMENT" target="_blank">anger management courses</a> as a way to address issues.</p><p>Help the individual focus on improving their behavior with therapy from a professional in the short-term and long-term.</p><p><br /></p><p>With online anger management courses, the employee can go through the material at a pace that is comfortable for them. If there are any questions, the learner is free to review the coursework as often as they wish to make certain they fully understand all the lessons. Repetition helps drive home the essential points. </p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more about how court-ordered anger management courses work and how you can comply with a judge’s ruling, don’t hesitate to <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">contact us</a> at AIC. American Integrity Courses.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-81124600156732236662022-01-21T02:42:00.000-08:002023-06-05T04:10:12.829-07:00How To Become A Better Decision Maker<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtr5d--nnazIUS-fRp1LnYQ42oGdPgwcP_fSoOpYQo-nxXj6OjMQoaLN6ZiVQEZnOn0F9u0dbY9mBqskZeCgpGMY7GIyPs8-9nhv65xDkc8q5MUT0UHR5rY29xCkH1NQHQbBioFrj-RWL7cILq8gTia4NW-bNHfACwMwR6U-4XQpjJe5voHeVQ0ypsw/s600/Decision%20Making%20Classes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtr5d--nnazIUS-fRp1LnYQ42oGdPgwcP_fSoOpYQo-nxXj6OjMQoaLN6ZiVQEZnOn0F9u0dbY9mBqskZeCgpGMY7GIyPs8-9nhv65xDkc8q5MUT0UHR5rY29xCkH1NQHQbBioFrj-RWL7cILq8gTia4NW-bNHfACwMwR6U-4XQpjJe5voHeVQ0ypsw/s320/Decision%20Making%20Classes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Some may think that making decisions is an inherent skill we all have, but that is not exactly true. Sure, everyone can decide on things, but it may not be the best choice every time. It is a skill that can be learned and improved with training and practice. </p><p><br /></p><p>We offer decision-making classes at AIC. <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html" target="_blank">American Integrity Courses</a>, and this blog will look at becoming a better decision-maker. These skills apply to both adults and juveniles.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#DECISION%20MAKING:%20ADULTS" target="_blank">Decision-making classes</a> take a look at the entire process of coming to a choice that is effective and intelligent. Critical thinking is the foundation of figuring out what is the best choice that works well in particular circumstances. When you use the time to consider all the options and what steps to take to arrive at a pivotal choice, you will invariably come to one that is beneficial for you. </p><p><br /></p><p>In some instances, a court may order an individual to take a decision-making course with an eye toward helping them improve as a person and avoid trouble in the future. It is a valuable skill for everyone, regardless of their situation. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you wish to learn more about the value of good decision-making, you can contact us at AIC. American Integrity Courses.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-25905551258471903892022-01-13T02:40:00.000-08:002023-06-05T04:09:50.489-07:00How Court-Ordered Parenting Classes Work<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9NG1_Q2Z-9_fE8nof37ctXN7NKCu8BO6gm34dLd2WJ6lAhREyO8QjcJWlAGy_G54RSIonrOZBEB2cD6Ugd8dc-VFJSpp76-2cGkBfwwpgdbVw5bZmhjQM3TEdclx_wCY47qtASlwBnz-9RQv2hdFxpAFw3FgJgyeInpAcBgzXFpD7sdYN0Ub4UM_ag/s600/Parenting%20court%20ordered%20classes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9NG1_Q2Z-9_fE8nof37ctXN7NKCu8BO6gm34dLd2WJ6lAhREyO8QjcJWlAGy_G54RSIonrOZBEB2cD6Ugd8dc-VFJSpp76-2cGkBfwwpgdbVw5bZmhjQM3TEdclx_wCY47qtASlwBnz-9RQv2hdFxpAFw3FgJgyeInpAcBgzXFpD7sdYN0Ub4UM_ag/s320/Parenting%20court%20ordered%20classes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>When a family law case makes its way through the court system, the judge may decide to order one of the parties, or maybe both, to attend parenting classes. These courses help parents understand how a divorce can affect children. This blog post from AIC. American Integrity Courses will look at how court-ordered classes work.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html" target="_blank">Court-ordered classes</a> work in a simple way. The judge says that an individual must take a specific course to meet conditions imposed by the court. To avoid any penalty or further repercussions, the parent has to successfully complete the training and provide confirmation to the judge. </p><p><br /></p><p>Online courses are the most effective and convenient classes for busy parents. They can be taken at home on their own schedule to make it as easy as possible to comply with the judge’s ruling. You can get proof of enrollment to show that you are taking the course, and when you successfully complete it, then you will also get a certificate to show you have passed the course. </p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more about how court-ordered courses work and how you can comply with a judge’s ruling, don’t hesitate to <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">contact us</a> at AIC. American Integrity Courses.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-47914863571501687012021-12-06T07:51:00.000-08:002021-12-06T07:51:06.560-08:00Responsible Decision-Making Skills<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqVawNraZXHAJuupD5L6_IuKJU-oolQtbQUqqD5_wdp_4lKsfec-oTvaxLcch4qpu058l-eIeFVD4Zfo-9x99C2ZVFziawbYW0k04-oQ2dzn3_Dfpz7QX1ulylctZF1R8TShaJz05U39B/s500/shutterstock_1564174909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqVawNraZXHAJuupD5L6_IuKJU-oolQtbQUqqD5_wdp_4lKsfec-oTvaxLcch4qpu058l-eIeFVD4Zfo-9x99C2ZVFziawbYW0k04-oQ2dzn3_Dfpz7QX1ulylctZF1R8TShaJz05U39B/s320/shutterstock_1564174909.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Making a decision is a process that brings together multiple concerns and issues, considers them, and then moves ahead following the course plotted. Making an intelligent and successful decision is an even more exacting process as all the same things need to be methodically taken into account and then weighed before acting. </p><p>The team at AIC. American Integrity Courses is going to use this blog post to discuss the value of decision-making classes for developing this all-important skill.</p><p>The process of making decisions is often different for youths and adults because there are so many other factors that come into play based upon various life circumstances. There are online <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/areas-we-serve.html" target="_blank">courses available nationwide</a> that are tailored to these particular individuals to help them make intelligent and responsible decisions.</p><p>These types of courses teach critical thinking and how to use it to develop sound and responsible decisions. They illustrate the necessary steps to achieving goals and showcase how ordinary choices can have tremendous power and results in your life. </p><p><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#DECISION%20MAKING:%20ADULTS" target="_blank">Online decision-making</a> classes are the ideal tools for adding these skills to your toolbox and allowing you to reap the benefits while studying on your own time and at your own pace while at home.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-28280786815503476852021-12-06T07:38:00.002-08:002021-12-06T07:38:18.206-08:00Overcoming Anger Issues<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGs9ElOB3qmHOUxqFUjz8ZdZaU336d36e0ZdY3PKniDrOXY7n94LdypU6oGUnInbdyRv2dsAz6Jk6sS55zbN-9JVgXpK_CzSY_PLJtNq56_rZWfEgCaDCAcHP6mKnoQPTHz6T62xA_Uye/s500/bigstock-Sad-Woman-Hugging-Her-Boyfrien-85806428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGs9ElOB3qmHOUxqFUjz8ZdZaU336d36e0ZdY3PKniDrOXY7n94LdypU6oGUnInbdyRv2dsAz6Jk6sS55zbN-9JVgXpK_CzSY_PLJtNq56_rZWfEgCaDCAcHP6mKnoQPTHz6T62xA_Uye/s320/bigstock-Sad-Woman-Hugging-Her-Boyfrien-85806428.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Anger is something that we all experience at one time or another because it is part of being human. It is perfectly natural, but what is not natural is letting anger control behavior and lead to mistakes and harmful incidents. In some extreme cases, it even can end up in violence or similar legal difficulties. </p><p>This blog post from <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/" target="_blank">AIC. American Integrity Courses</a> will look at the value of online anger management courses in helping you address this issue in your life. These courses can help you overcome the anger that threatens to overwhelm you.</p><p>One of the significant benefits of online <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html" target="_blank">anger management courses</a> is that they are available on your schedule. You can do the coursework in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. You don’t have to be in a classroom with others which means there is no embarrassment from facing others or altering your life to meet a class schedule. These classes can also fulfill court-ordered mandates for students.</p><p>With an online course, you can go through the material at your pace and then review it as often as you wish to ensure you fully grasp all the lessons and facts. Repetition will help the essential points stick with you so that you can apply all the knowledge you’ve gained. </p><p>If you wish to learn more, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at AIC. American Integrity Courses.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-41452544333539665402021-09-03T08:58:00.002-07:002021-09-03T08:58:45.469-07:00Explore the Negative Impacts of Alcoholism with an Online Drug and Alcohol Course<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJNYZ9Yjgzbeix4yznNDf8cyrngSDhc6-lEjp_nl80Quz3X6R8wWF-pDO7oiP_OEb5tF-IaKxh3tuH-eb8r4OMSzkKiwRF320R2iDxJoAN9nWaT6EPopGJY3dpPtBFM8MdEbquFVcHKV_/s876/Courses+for+Drug+and+Alcohol.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="876" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJNYZ9Yjgzbeix4yznNDf8cyrngSDhc6-lEjp_nl80Quz3X6R8wWF-pDO7oiP_OEb5tF-IaKxh3tuH-eb8r4OMSzkKiwRF320R2iDxJoAN9nWaT6EPopGJY3dpPtBFM8MdEbquFVcHKV_/s320/Courses+for+Drug+and+Alcohol.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Alcoholism doesn’t just damage the body and mind—it also takes a toll on a person’s most important relationships. Some people call alcoholism a “family disease,” not only because it tends to run in families but also because one person’s addiction affects their entire family. </p><p>By taking an <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#SUBSTANCE%20ABUSE%20DRUG%20&%20ALCOHOL%20AWARENESS" target="_blank">online drug and alcohol course</a>, you can learn in detail the negative impact alcoholism has on spouses, children, and other family members. However, here are the basics that everyone should know:</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Broken Trust</h2><p>All relationships are built on trust. Unfortunately, alcoholics tend to be in denial about their disease, minimize the issues it causes, and lie to conceal their drinking. Furthermore, the impulse to drink may cause them to forget about plans or show up to occasions incapacitated. Over time, these actions deteriorate trust between family members and even breed resentment.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Financial Trouble</h2><p>Excessive drinking can be a major drain on a family’s budget. However, the potential for financial trouble doesn’t end there. As you’ll likely learn from any <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#DRUG%20&%20ALCOHOL%20AWARENESS" target="_blank">online drug and alcohol course</a>, the legal fines, legal fees, and auto insurance increases from a DUI arrest cost thousands of dollars—and the cost soars if anyone was hurt in an accident or a vehicle was damaged. Plus, job loss due to drinking can have a devastating impact on a family.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Domestic Abuse</h2><p>Alcoholism adds fuel to the fire of any relationship stressors, like financial difficulties, childcare issues, and simple miscommunication, making it more likely for emotional abuse to occur. Unfortunately, drinking problems are also associated with intimate partner violence because they reduce self-control and disrupt critical thinking.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-7510914656881590782021-09-03T08:50:00.002-07:002021-09-03T08:50:51.980-07:00Online Drug Abuse Courses & Other Ways to Stop Abuse<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_eGbXGy6L-GGp4slbsmxj16IgEUtpLAlyXF2GSkwrrMopASlSsfxuksmrfnHKzA3HwCUJelXaxI3SNbPM1ufgtsNKi5FIrR3g8EyRgle9AtKK05sPDrGIgn6lBq4DQKT9RVZs05WljgG/s1021/Drug+Abuse+Effect.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="1021" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_eGbXGy6L-GGp4slbsmxj16IgEUtpLAlyXF2GSkwrrMopASlSsfxuksmrfnHKzA3HwCUJelXaxI3SNbPM1ufgtsNKi5FIrR3g8EyRgle9AtKK05sPDrGIgn6lBq4DQKT9RVZs05WljgG/s320/Drug+Abuse+Effect.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Substance abuse is a serious issue that impacts people from all walks of life. While there is no simple solution, there are many different methods available to curb abuse and people may find that one option works better for them than others. Here are five potential ways to prevent and stop substance abuse:</p><p><b>Education: </b>Understanding the impacts of drugs and how addiction works can help people avoid forming unhealthy habits. For those who are already addicted, learning more can motivate them to overcome their impulses. <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#SUBSTANCE%20ABUSE%20DRUG%20&%20ALCOHOL%20AWARENESS" target="_blank">Online drug abuse courses</a> are the most convenient and private way to get educated.</p><p><b>Rehabilitation: </b>When addiction is deep-rooted, checking into a rehab center is often the best way to turn your life around. Clients can focus their efforts entirely on quitting while receiving the medical support they need during physical withdrawal.</p><p><b>Counseling: </b>Mental illness and substance abuse often coincide, which means attempts to overcome the addiction will ultimately fail until the underlying mental or emotional issues are addressed. Individual counseling helps people tackle the root of their problems.</p><p><b>Peer Support:</b> Connecting with people who are also recovering from substance abuse is a powerful way to stay motivated, especially when paired with <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/courses-english.html#DRUG%20&%20ALCOHOL%20AWARENESS" target="_blank">online drug abuse courses</a>. Peers understand these issues firsthand, allowing them to provide effective advice and better hold each other accountable.</p><p><b>Healthy Living: </b>Replacing negative habits with positive ones is the key to long-term success. While good nutrition, exercise, and socializing alone won’t overcome addiction, they make it easier to stay sober.</p><div><br /></div>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-28355297011902447382021-02-26T06:57:00.002-08:002021-02-26T06:57:23.954-08:00How John School Diversion Programs Reduce Harm<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2cIFBXWF_kNMXB6sGOtGd-T6BRewJf7ajaJ7T1xkPijs9Cw6ekbzo1axFFI-bNAc7UMlnvRcPzOA4Cn5AlUfoAIG42HYr6AKdFfweMLXCXp6kGPQiE2cs67EZU2sEzn3TIiGMhDD4-A8/s697/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="city street" border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="697" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2cIFBXWF_kNMXB6sGOtGd-T6BRewJf7ajaJ7T1xkPijs9Cw6ekbzo1axFFI-bNAc7UMlnvRcPzOA4Cn5AlUfoAIG42HYr6AKdFfweMLXCXp6kGPQiE2cs67EZU2sEzn3TIiGMhDD4-A8/w320-h213/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" title="city street" width="320" /></a></div>On dark streets late at night, men are
soliciting sex. It’s a perennial societal problem that does great harm to the
participants, neighborhood, and community. Those arrested for solicitation
often are referred to a <a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">John School Diversion Program</span></a><b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">to change their behavior. Specifically, these programs use the
increasingly popular Nordic model of reducing the number of sex workers by
reducing the demand for sex by solicitation.</span><p></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The harm that comes to sex workers and society
includes:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Body"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Violence </span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Abuse </span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Sexually Transmitted Diseases</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Psychological Damage to Johns, Pimps, &
Sex Workers</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Objectification of Women</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Impact of Street Prostitution on Neighborhoods
-- Debris, Such as Condoms, & a Bad</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Reputation for the Neighborhood</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">How Online Programs Help<br />
</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The concern over COVID 19 has moved classroom
programs online, which has had a significant positive impact on the </span><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">John School Diversion Program</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. It allows
students to be anonymous, which encourages more offenders to attend. And it is
less costly than classroom programs. Plus, these online classes are easy for
law enforcement and the courts to assign. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">With the success of online programs, it’s simpler for a </span><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">John School Diversion Program</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> to reach its goals:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Body"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Protect Public Health</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Prevent the Exploitation of Sex Workers
(Primarily Women)</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Prevent Sex from Serving as a Commodity</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Stop Violence Against Sex Workers</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Preserve Religious & Family Values</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="Body" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-10551807747660383252021-02-26T06:55:00.003-08:002021-02-26T06:55:28.338-08:00Take Court-Ordered Shoplifting Awareness Classes Online<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiWMRufRItyi0dLkSNgA3bg6ojmh6wq1VcEVY0EOcQ-NxkgOPaiTJ531nkJgBBXuH5Oe85PBlae-Xz_jIDDEbLL6evOgeBTLfl_HJVdwc1p26XYss7rUgp9Lq06qELa0xlSbVSOtYFzxo/s757/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="woman taking online course" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="757" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibiWMRufRItyi0dLkSNgA3bg6ojmh6wq1VcEVY0EOcQ-NxkgOPaiTJ531nkJgBBXuH5Oe85PBlae-Xz_jIDDEbLL6evOgeBTLfl_HJVdwc1p26XYss7rUgp9Lq06qELa0xlSbVSOtYFzxo/w320-h213/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" title="woman taking online course" width="320" /></a></div>Education plays a critical role in changing
the behavior of people found guilty of misdemeanors and crimes. For example,
those convicted of shoplifting benefit from online courses that help them
understand their behavior – mainly how thoughts and stress play a role in
stealing. The goal is to empower shoplifters to choose not to steal.<p></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">These </span><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">court-ordered classes online</span></a><b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">offer the benefits of anonymity -- which the offenders prefer -- and cost
reduction -- which is less expensive for those who have to pay the bills. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="Body"><b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Courses to Raise Awareness & Change Behavior<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">There are many reasons why people steal.
Often, juveniles shoplift with a group of their friends for fun or a dare. Some
may be angry, others may be depressed, and many may be in need. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">When people don’t get caught or held
accountable for their behavior, shoplifting can develop into an addiction.
Early intervention is the key to behavioral change, especially among juveniles.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">What law enforcement and the courts have found
beneficial is to assign people to mandatory classes. These classes teach them
to control their impulses and become law-abiding citizens. As these </span><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">court-ordered classes online</span></a><b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">are part of their sentence, a failure to attend and complete sends them
back to court for a harsher penalty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-79974580826802233972021-02-26T06:52:00.005-08:002021-02-26T06:52:55.047-08:00Anger Management: What You Shouldn’t Do<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6q0dIwyjvnDavzi7ZZ9jogKeFv1t0MN7dTL84pKOieI_4kRL5EvaCO3X8-Zwt5wx4C_mbaQ8TaVZVSH_tPexOMHNnk6fM_wtyuEPAZ50mGVx1Jo0AbdbYyoZCtGZclO0zWj235gS60wY/s868/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="angry man on the stairs" border="0" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="868" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6q0dIwyjvnDavzi7ZZ9jogKeFv1t0MN7dTL84pKOieI_4kRL5EvaCO3X8-Zwt5wx4C_mbaQ8TaVZVSH_tPexOMHNnk6fM_wtyuEPAZ50mGVx1Jo0AbdbYyoZCtGZclO0zWj235gS60wY/w320-h216/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" title="angry man on the stairs" width="320" /></a></div>Anger is a natural emotional response to a real or imagined threat or
provocation. Anger is not necessarily a <span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span></b><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">bad” </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">emotion, and it can
motivate people to excel in sports and other domains where it is beneficial to
take a competitive stance. However, anger can also push people toward unwanted,</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">anti-social behaviors
and to require </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">online
anger management courses</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">. For example, the overwhelming majority of
murders in the US are due to unchecked anger.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">There are three approaches to deal with anger: Stuff it, Express it, and
Get rid of it.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Stuff I</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">t<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">One approach to coping with anger is hiding it. This approach sees people
stuff their anger deep inside and repress it. But there is significant evidence
that this is a costly strategy. Studies show that stuffing anger inside can
have a </span><span lang="IT" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: IT; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">negative</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> impact on your health, such as increasing the
risk of illnesses such as heart disease.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Express It</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><a href="http://americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Online anger management courses</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> teach a second
approach to dealing with anger, expressing it appropriately. This view sees
anger as an inner pressure that builds up over time, doing harm unless it is
released. Unfortunately, research shows that venting one<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b style="mso-ansi-font-weight: normal;"><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span></b></span><span lang="DE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">s anger</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> without control makes
things worse. One healthy variation of venting is intense physical exercise
like running or kickboxing. </span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Get R</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">id </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Of
I</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">t<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">You can also deal with anger by getting rid of it. The problems with some
other approaches are due to the person staying angry. The solution is to stop
feeling angry. You can take </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">online
anger management courses</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">to learn some tactics on leaving the high arousal
state by relaxing (with deep breathing or calming music) or counting to ten (or
one hundred) before acting.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-5869031880244289992021-02-26T06:51:00.003-08:002021-02-26T06:51:31.440-08:00Teach Your Teens About Impulse Control<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxxmfxpMY-vCVQUO89Y0J7xf8-aDniYFnFrfPDZSUPb9KwxIinWK1YloOb1PkjU_QEKlOmFIT-4vWBy3LCPkE8_Cm0Du6cDhkQcAa04kN41oJVqS-yjNqaVwV77nU0_eZij97FIVomDnI/s903/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="teenagers" border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="903" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxxmfxpMY-vCVQUO89Y0J7xf8-aDniYFnFrfPDZSUPb9KwxIinWK1YloOb1PkjU_QEKlOmFIT-4vWBy3LCPkE8_Cm0Du6cDhkQcAa04kN41oJVqS-yjNqaVwV77nU0_eZij97FIVomDnI/w320-h213/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" title="teenagers" width="320" /></a></div>When toddlers throw tantrums<span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">, </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">they</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> rel</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">y</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> on </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">their parents to soothe and teach them that
tantrums are unacceptable. But when a teen loses control, society is not always
so understanding. We expect teenagers to calm themselves down because we </span><span lang="DA" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">hold </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">them to a higher
standard of self-control.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">One of the most important skills you can teach your teenage son or
daughter is self-control. It is truly a survival skill. Adults who can master
their own emotions and responses often enjoy successful professional and
personal relationships and do not end up taking </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">court-ordered
classes online</span></a></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Court-ordered
classes say <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">that learning self-control
often grows out of conflict. The next time you find yourself in a disagreement
with your teen, take solace in the fact that it can be a teaching moment.
Children have to learn that negative, aggressive, and dishonest behaviors are
unacceptable. They do tend to model their behavior after your behavior, so if
you become agitated and angry while talking with or disciplining your teen, he
or she will reciprocate</span></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Many </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">court-ordered
classes online</span><b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></b><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">teach that when </span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">teen</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">s respond to parental
efforts to correct their behavior by "blowing up" and refusing to do
what is being asked</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">, </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">they need to be taught self-control. By teaching
self-control, parents can help their children</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">identify their
feelings correctly, learn appropriate ways to express them, and ultimately
accept that they do not always get their own way</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-57756577797629769722021-02-26T06:48:00.002-08:002021-02-26T06:48:31.242-08:00What is Addiction?<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi792XpUiI31ZiMH8eiwKDjOubqQwxPmuLE8iclCIun6AXrp-caIV0AOOzBcCq0iJP1ZKgh1TxvgFTzlKljI3dwcALNGLiLCCdQeMMIFkmVr-Op46Q7-8qHVvapL0ghtxqE-OsSvkzTRVa/s775/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="drug recovery support group" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="775" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi792XpUiI31ZiMH8eiwKDjOubqQwxPmuLE8iclCIun6AXrp-caIV0AOOzBcCq0iJP1ZKgh1TxvgFTzlKljI3dwcALNGLiLCCdQeMMIFkmVr-Op46Q7-8qHVvapL0ghtxqE-OsSvkzTRVa/w320-h214/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" title="drug recovery support group" width="320" /></a></div>Addiction is a complicated, chronic brain condition influenced by genes
and the environment that is characterized by compulsive actions or substance
use that continue despite harmful consequences in a person’s life<span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">A</span><span lang="FR" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">ddiction </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">used to mean an uncontrollable habit of using </span><span lang="NL" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: NL; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">drugs</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> or</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> alcohol. </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">In recent years, the
concept of addiction has expanded to include behaviors, such as gambling, as
well as substances, and even ordinary activities, such as exercise and eating.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Addictions vs. Substance Use Disorders</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Online drug abuse courses</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">teach that the term addiction
is used to describe compulsive drug-seeking behaviors that continue in spite of
negative results. It is important to note that addiction is not considered an
official diagnosis in the DSM-5.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The DSM-5 classifies substance use disorders. While the diagnostic
criteria vary for each type of disorder, the DSM-5 describes these as
problematic patterns of use of intoxicating substances leading to significant
impairment and distress. These symptoms can result in impaired control, risky
use, social impairment, and tolerance/withdrawal.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Online drug abuse courses</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">also teach that these
conditions are informally referred to as addictions; a</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> doctor </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">can officially
diagnose a patient with substance use disorder or one of the two behavioral
addiction disorders recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). </span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Substance use disorders found in the DSM-5:3</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> are:</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Alcohol-</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Related Disorders</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Caffeine-Related Disorders</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Cannabis-Related Disorders</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Hallucinogen-Related Disorders</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Opioid-Related Disorders</span></li><li><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Sedative-</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Hypnotic or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Stimulant-Related Disorders</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Tobacco-Related Disorders</span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The DSM-5 also recognizes two types of behavioral addictions</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">:<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Gambling A</span><span lang="FR" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">ddiction</span></li><li><span lang="DA" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: DA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Internet </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Gaming D</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">isorder</span></li></ul><p></p>
AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-53613019549638228482021-02-26T06:47:00.000-08:002021-02-26T06:47:00.873-08:00How to Identify Intimate Partner Violence<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8qs79GyVwY8YDeGs6eaB0LSd0Jriov4EDS-1wFkXDsFDQ1xOBxNXq5SImTcSP_agtWagW4YAUWLM_LKZmKbrzdMi1VrDfKxhX62N00OI7hO3azJ6jfU_QfT1NIVq4kEYkLt2KyCJQtQmi/s745/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="woman holding hand out in front of her face" border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="745" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8qs79GyVwY8YDeGs6eaB0LSd0Jriov4EDS-1wFkXDsFDQ1xOBxNXq5SImTcSP_agtWagW4YAUWLM_LKZmKbrzdMi1VrDfKxhX62N00OI7hO3azJ6jfU_QfT1NIVq4kEYkLt2KyCJQtQmi/w320-h213/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" title="woman holding hand out in front of her face" width="320" /></a></div>Domestic violence, also<span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">known </span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">as intimate partner violence (IPV), </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">is known as a common
invisible crime.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">An intimate partner is a boyfriend,
girlfriend, spouse, or domestic partner with whom a person is currently or
formerly connected. If one understands the dynamics behind IPV that are
intertwined within common behavior patterns, it is easier to spot. These cycles
often bolster the denial and harsh effects that domestic abuse has on its
victims.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">I</span><span lang="NL" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: NL; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">PV is </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">widely known as a United States public health
crisis, and there are now </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">court approved domestic violence classes online</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The question
remains: is IPV preventable?</span></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">If so, what are the proven strategies that
have been shown to lower the incidence of this prevalent form of violence?</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Phases of IPV</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">To </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">better understand how to prevent IPV, we have to be
able to identify it. Three phases of domestic abuse were conceptualized in the
late 1970s by psychologist</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Lenore Walker:</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Phase 1:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The
Tension Building Phase</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">This phase refers to the build-up to an abusive episode</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Events might include
fighting over money, kids, jobs, etc</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Court approved domestic violence classes online</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> teach that verbal
abuse usually begins here, and in time, this </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b style="mso-ansi-font-weight: normal;"><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>“</span></b><span lang="FR" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">tension</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">” </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">peaks when it leads to
a physical abuse phase.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Phase 2:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The
Acute Battering Episode</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">This phase is often the result of an</span><span lang="PT" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: PT; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> external event</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">, such as the loss of
a job, a new pregnancy, etc</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">It may result from the emotional state of the
abuser. A</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">typical example is
when an abuser is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The instigating event
that sets off the abuser is usually unpredictable.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Phase 3:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The
Honeymoon Phase</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Court approved domestic violence classes online
teach that this part of the abuse cycle helps to cement the relationship and
convince the victim that he or she should not leave.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">In this phase, the
abuser may be apologetic, remorseful, and exhibit a sincere effort to be
generous and helpful.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-35953102841334145012021-02-26T06:40:00.006-08:002021-02-26T06:40:55.233-08:00Behavior Change Is Possible for Abusers<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyrYIrJkbZC7UuxLRu55NTZaKZlNWsZZ8-p5t9wU_-THyX_LeJm4hPTi9P18I94Z7YxsH180a3ihaIvxxvjLoG-0bzCKprt14Z2TwCSSPb1cz_6aALnDGqI27x9rkrBNCAeBH38QRsKzv/s1117/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="man watching a sunrise" border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="1117" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyrYIrJkbZC7UuxLRu55NTZaKZlNWsZZ8-p5t9wU_-THyX_LeJm4hPTi9P18I94Z7YxsH180a3ihaIvxxvjLoG-0bzCKprt14Z2TwCSSPb1cz_6aALnDGqI27x9rkrBNCAeBH38QRsKzv/w320-h180/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" title="man watching a sunrise" width="320" /></a></div>If you have noticed some unhealthy or abusive behaviors in yourself and
have decided you wish to make changes to improve. That<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span></b><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">s </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">wonderful</span><span lang="RU" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">!</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">You<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span></b>ve already completed the first
step of behavior change: recognizing that there is a problem.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">It can be</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">possible for abusive
partners to change by breaking unhealthy yet </span><span lang="IT" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">familiar patterns.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Let</span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span></b><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">s </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">look closer</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">at the process of
changing behavior. These steps are covered in many court-approved </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">domestic violence classes online</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Identify Problem Behaviours</span></b><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Replace any problematic behaviors with good </span><span lang="PT" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: PT; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">ones.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">For ideas,</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">read about</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">what</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">healthy relationships</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">look and feel like.
You may also look into</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span lang="FR" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: FR; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">communication,</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">conflict resolution,</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">respecting boundaries,</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">equality, dealing with</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span lang="DA" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: DA; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">anger, </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">and practicing</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">self-care.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Set Goals for Behaviors You Wish To Stop and
Start</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Create a plan for how to reach</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">your</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">goals and maintain</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">your</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">new behaviors.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Often, court-approved </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">domestic violence classes online</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">suggest ideas</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">like jotting down a
bullet point list of healthy responses for every problem behavior you
identified.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">This helps commit things to memory, and you
have a hard copy to redirect yourself if needed</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Create a Plan and Put In Effort To Reach Goals</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Create a plan to reach</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">these</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">goals and maintain</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">your</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">new behaviors.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">A crucial part of this
step is thinking about ways to</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">reward</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">yourself for making</span><span lang="PT" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: PT; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> progress.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">This might include
eating your favorite food, buying yourself something, or even watching a movie
or playing a video game you<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b style="mso-ansi-font-weight: normal;"><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span></b>ve been excited about.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-37398003281915741322021-02-26T06:39:00.006-08:002021-02-26T06:39:57.679-08:00How to Avoid Public Intoxication<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjxSwG7r2dSMwiabpNQd8LMlEvLVZhwJ9FJphSx8qGeecJFvycWqGIH62VRAmpgdIqR-mq6lNKbbpa_s_bhKwMOg2qa53SM9OFNxyo0HeiL4vCIDjmWjSyAQMa6lPSxG2GEHCuXQCNmBw/s1016/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="alcohol being poured into a glass" border="0" data-original-height="779" data-original-width="1016" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjxSwG7r2dSMwiabpNQd8LMlEvLVZhwJ9FJphSx8qGeecJFvycWqGIH62VRAmpgdIqR-mq6lNKbbpa_s_bhKwMOg2qa53SM9OFNxyo0HeiL4vCIDjmWjSyAQMa6lPSxG2GEHCuXQCNmBw/w320-h245/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" title="alcohol being poured into a glass" width="320" /></a></div>All across the country, people are looking for ways to spend time outside
with friends and family. Between the social distancing guidelines and the nice
weather, being outside can be the best place for people to be right now.
However, if your outdoor social activities involve drinking alcohol, you could
wind up facing some negative consequences, including <span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">court-ordered classes</span></a></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Public </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Drinking Laws</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">In many parts of the country, it is unlawful to drink alcohol in a public
space, including parks. Often, you must get an alcohol permit for a special
event in order to lawfully serve, sell, or drink in a public park. People
caught drinking in public</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">can be given hefty fines and </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">court-ordered classes</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">,<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">
depending on whether other offenses are involved. </span></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Public intoxication is also illegal. While having a single</span><span lang="NL" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: NL; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> beer </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">on the beach or </span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">in </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">a park may not draw
the attention of law enforcement, being drunk and loud, combative, or
inappropriate often does. Being intoxicated in public and creating a public
disturbance are summary conviction offenses that can result in large fines, court-ordered
classes, and sometimes imprisonment as well</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">What To Do?</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">The public drinking laws and penalties are harsh to deter people from
these behaviors</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">While there are advocates hoping the law will</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">relax around public
drinking restrictions to help stop overcrowding in indoor bars and restaurants,
the best advice is to drink in your own home, with friends.</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Additionally, if you
find that drinking is becoming a habit, please seek some assistance with
quitting altogether.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-41325332078906788422020-11-15T06:36:00.006-08:002021-02-26T06:37:42.267-08:00Maintaining Your Sobriety and Avoiding Holiday Relapses<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrZAdcfY4AQBIklOgz3WaQZf2vxtem_YRdJHbgFLBN69O8qFGFeS2U-8ZmkVEmOPD9fj6stjIsqcEFX3HWx0xtyWkv7no6Mg3OhiRJcASDj7XueIer156-QoKs3wg9lncLWprn_xzxV5z/s1047/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="1047" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrZAdcfY4AQBIklOgz3WaQZf2vxtem_YRdJHbgFLBN69O8qFGFeS2U-8ZmkVEmOPD9fj6stjIsqcEFX3HWx0xtyWkv7no6Mg3OhiRJcASDj7XueIer156-QoKs3wg9lncLWprn_xzxV5z/s320/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If you are a recovering addict, you<span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">may be spending your holidays away from your
addiction recovery support system and sober routines.</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">This can make you more
vulnerable to relapse. But there are effective ways you can prepare for this
challenging season. Maybe take an </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">online drug and alcohol course</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">and use</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">these top three
practical tips to help you avoid relapse and stay sober during the holidays and
beyond.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Have Sober Strategies in Place</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Develop plans</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">ahead of any holiday event that could potentially
trigger relapse to substance abuse. This may mean attending a Twelve Step
meeting before or after the event or making sure you can leave gatherings at
any time and are not dependent on anyone for transportation. </span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Adjust Your Attitude</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Talk with your sponsor, an addiction expert, or a professional counselor
about the expectations you have around the holidays. </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">An online drug and alcohol course</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">may
advise recovering addicts to do this if replaying childhood memories during
this time of year.</span></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Avoid Known Risks</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">If you know Aunt Camilla is going to grill you about rehab, avoid her. If
Uncle Stan will try to mix you a stiff drink, stay away from him. If the office
party is all about drinking, make a brief appearance, or don't attend. It is
unrealistic to think you can soldier through all of these events.</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-16690221708679452682020-11-01T06:30:00.005-08:002021-02-26T06:36:34.474-08:00Anger Management Tips for the Holiday Season<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPCBwMsZkgZKO5wDDJS4vJqknBLMnbmokPxxcLdKAULDE4xKOW0Zki6Xa-GdSg7xTLXn26TkaRSN031EWsKbX1yPWaCwQaszO20vRz25Avxfy-QN4OhmhwzQ-5DaGbazMnEMJWT5ttsNi/s893/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="893" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigPCBwMsZkgZKO5wDDJS4vJqknBLMnbmokPxxcLdKAULDE4xKOW0Zki6Xa-GdSg7xTLXn26TkaRSN031EWsKbX1yPWaCwQaszO20vRz25Avxfy-QN4OhmhwzQ-5DaGbazMnEMJWT5ttsNi/s320/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Many people spend the holiday season with extended family. While the
holidays are meant to be a time to enjoy your family, spending time with extended
family, some of whom you may not have seen for a while, can bring back past
resentments and grievances, which can lead to anger. You may find that <span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">online anger management courses</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> are an excellent
resource, particularly if you struggle with anger management issues.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">So how can you prepare for managing anger during this time of year so
that you<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b style="mso-ansi-font-weight: normal;"><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span></b></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">re </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">involved in the next
family feud?</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 16.35pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -16.35pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Start with being
careful with the amount of alcohol you consume. Drinking often contributes to
conflict and aggression. If you’re in control</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">, </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">you can avoid</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">many of your triggers.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">2</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. Budget. </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Decide how much money you can afford to spend
this holiday season and stick to it. Excess spending is one of the triggers
taught in </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">online anger management courses</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">that may get you
angrier. </span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">3</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Do not over-schedule yourself. Manage your time by p</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">lan</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">ning and set aside
specific days or times for each task to be done. Then give yourself even more
extra time. </span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">4. </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">You may also need to adjust your expectations.
Things may</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">unfold differently
from how you have planned them. You are only with your family for a short time,
so try to relax</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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opens gifts first? You don<span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><b style="mso-ansi-font-weight: normal;"><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>’</span></b></span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">t </span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">need to be involved</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> in</span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> minor family spats</span><span lang="X-NONE" style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: X-NONE; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-66946902508964778282020-10-14T07:28:00.005-07:002020-10-14T07:28:56.527-07:00The Benefits of Taking Court-ordered Classes Online on Impulse Control<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkcGy0G8V70WW3lugX-dO3wxagG__8iIu3TTsvxaAz7NsBZTXPuVHvr_Ycwz1j-5H76kPq7QqUfZrPN6l1n_SY4xlTQxM20KUhN4j7Y7ALVD-KDx2eQ-6AQd-Hdlynlb1XT8lLRpbRuks/s934/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="934" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkcGy0G8V70WW3lugX-dO3wxagG__8iIu3TTsvxaAz7NsBZTXPuVHvr_Ycwz1j-5H76kPq7QqUfZrPN6l1n_SY4xlTQxM20KUhN4j7Y7ALVD-KDx2eQ-6AQd-Hdlynlb1XT8lLRpbRuks/s320/1280_1pMryVXPYBCj.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Learning to control our impulses and emotions is difficult, but even more
so when a juvenile in crisis has experienced past traumas. Difficult
experiences can lead to outbursts and poor impulse control, and could
potentially instigate a life of crime. That's why AIC. American Integrity
Courses offers court-ordered <span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">classes online</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> that are easy to
follow and convenient to access.</span><p></p>
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students about critical thinking, decision making, and goal setting. Coursework
includes instruction that defines how someone’s behavior can have a significant
impact on their lives and the lives of their family. By being able to access court-ordered
classes online, it becomes much more comfortable for students to learn
continuously and be consistent with their lessons. Online courses are also much
more flexible in terms of scheduling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">We want to ensure that students with court-ordered classes learn about
the dire implications that daily decisions can have over their future. Our
courses are available at an excellent price with a full curriculum. </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Contact us</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> today to learn more about our court-ordered
classes online; we are here to help kids who have broken the law to strive for
a better future. <o:p></o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-36214068868171822262020-10-14T07:27:00.002-07:002020-10-14T07:27:51.075-07:00Why It’s Important for Juvenile Offenders to Take Court-ordered Classes<p><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDZysJT_iqdYfRXFEYlyAj0qblqe8L8HT7RaQyxTBi41Y-UcjlpcVq6giG4dQP33Iox9woFJbSGhCv9pX-UEFUff7Sd3cZdzpDqZFepO7BjyZZpktxirF6vV7TgqIeu3CeHbfa90BwelH/s602/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDZysJT_iqdYfRXFEYlyAj0qblqe8L8HT7RaQyxTBi41Y-UcjlpcVq6giG4dQP33Iox9woFJbSGhCv9pX-UEFUff7Sd3cZdzpDqZFepO7BjyZZpktxirF6vV7TgqIeu3CeHbfa90BwelH/s320/220th_sm_02IoQeQ2F4aZ.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />After committing a crime, Juvenile offenders need time to reintegrate
into society and an opportunity to be re-educated in areas where they need
help. That's why AIC. American Integrity Courses offers a place where these
juveniles can take court-ordered <span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">classes</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">. Online classes make it convenient to access
the courses at any location with Wi-Fi.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">At a young age, it's integral to present a positive outlook on life
through educational opportunities. By outlining the importance of changing
their behavior to mitigate the impacts of a criminal record, they can start a
new path. Court-ordered classes give juveniles a better idea of what awaits
them should they choose to turn their lives around as well as control their
anger and violent behavior. Most importantly, these court-ordered classes are
easy to complete; the courses follow approved standards to ensure quality
content.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">Contact </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.americanintegritycourses.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;">AIC. American Integrity Courses</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #20080b; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Open Sans"; mso-highlight: white;"> for more information
about our court-ordered courses. We want to be a resource for juveniles so they
can turn their lives around. Working alongside the students is how we can help
them integrate into society and live a more positive life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>AIChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16134042817615270519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603610160812177055.post-72831533159037496982020-04-15T05:18:00.000-07:002020-04-15T05:18:08.696-07:00Tips for Finding an Addiction Recovery Program<br />
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Struggling with addiction will always be considered a
dark time, but admitting you need help is the first step to a brighter
tomorrow. Several facilities offer assistance; however, it is critical that one
chooses a facility in which they feel comfortable. What better place than in
the comfort of your own home? An <a href="http://americanintegritycourses.com/">online
drug and alcohol course</a> could be just the thing you need to help you work
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<b>Family Involvement -</b> An <a href="http://americanintegritycourses.com/">online drug and alcohol course</a>
doesn’t have to be a solitary effort. By involving family and friends, you will
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