. Describe the reason that you selected this support group. ANS: In reality‚ it took me time to finally choose a Gamblers Anonymous support group as my last paper. I made that choice because I realize gambling is a serious problem which needs attention. Therefore‚ people could spend many years in college had degrees‚ had high standard jobs and lived in poverty if addicted gambling. People may be aware of some other addictions and avoid them‚ but totally ignore that gambling is a real addiction
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Abstract This paper is focused on discussing my personal experience while attending a local Narcotics Anonymous meeting. I knew going into this meeting that I had to go with an open mind‚ an open heart‚ and a complete respect for those around me. I understood that all meetings are unique in their own way and that their formats may not be similar to that of a neighboring location. From my research it seems it follows the same precursors as what you would exercise if you were looking for a good
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a production assistant for Station Film and Anonymous Content has showed me how to be team-oriented and well driven. While working on television sets‚ I was able to gain hands-on physical production experience that has enhanced my knowledge in media management and audio production. Taking courses such as media production‚ cinematography‚ and film directing has helped develop my scriptwriting‚ oral‚ and multimedia expression skills. Working at Anonymous Content has encouraged me to be fearless and
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don’t think people should be allowed to be anonymous online. This being a free world it wouldn’t feel like we have enough privacy. I don’t want anyone I don’t know to have access to anything I do online without me knowing. If people were online anonymous why would anybody be online knowing strangers may be watching them. This thing would probably start a lot of commotion. If there are anonymous social account people would have to be
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Anonymous Posting Some of least noticed‚ yet deadliest threats talked about these days is anonymous posting and users on the internet. Supporters claim that using a false identity is used through those seeking help online without the fear of getting targeted by peers and harshly cyber bullied‚ shielding themselves from close-minded societies and teaching them not to have to be ashamed of themselves. Critics argue that fake identities are only another path towards child abductions and sex trafficking
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Children of Anonymous Sperm Donations Should Know Their Biological Father We all have biological fathers. Even if we haven’t met them before‚ we have seen pictures‚ or have been told stories about them from family members. Even adopted children are able to get information about their biological parents once they reach the age of 18. However‚ children from anonymous sperm donations don’t get this opportunity. These children aren’t searching for their biological father for financial support. They
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Alcoholic Anonymous and Al-Anon Groups Nicole P. Thompson SWK-339 Coker College Professor: Jean D. Keefe April 13‚ 2009 Abstract Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon groups have helped a lot of people become sober‚ and to deal with an alcoholic family member. It takes a lot for a person to first admit to having a drinking problem‚ and then share their experiences with a room full of people. If they want help‚ that is what they have to do. Research on two AA meetings provided a lot of
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Vegas Sexual Issues 2 The topic I chose for my paper is “Sexual Addiction” because a friend whose husband I know has the issue and her husband is recovering with the help of therapy and Sex Addicts Anonymous. Sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behavior‚ which can be used interchangeably according Eli Coleman‚ is defined as “when sex can be taken to its obsessive and compulsive extremes.” Sexual compulsions and obsessions are distressing‚ recurrent
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day‚ we walk past many different types of people that come from all walks of life and some who are the typical definition of “normal” that are battling addictions to alcohol. My eyes were opened up a great deal when I attended an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that had a guest speaker named James and if I would have walked past him on the street‚ I would have never known the internal battles that he has faced and does face everyday he gets up out of bed. I went to an early morning meeting and
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AA Analysis Alcoholics Anonymous‚ AA‚ is an open discussion meeting with anyone who wants to be a part of it or learn options for help. Many people join AA for the idea that they can relate to others and not feel judged on their past and present life choices. I personally‚ have a hard time understanding alcoholics and what their need for over use of alcohol. I went to an AA meeting with the hopes of understanding and being able to put myself in “their shoes” so that I can learn to help more. From
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