- Life Is Worth Living Because...
- “Life Is Worth Living Because Of: Kids, Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Sisters, Good Friends, Pets etc… The goose bumps you get when hearing a great song for the first time – and anything else that gives you goose bump or those good kinds of shivers... The pleasures of a good meal – something to enjoy everyday, 3 times a day (or 4….) Those times when you come away from a book, film, song or piece of art feeling somehow moved or enlightened – getting that magical feeling of connectedness to the human condition”
- About My Work
- “As editor of Choosehelp.com I try to help people find the mental health and or addiction information they need to make informed decisions.”
- My Story
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“After wrapping things up at school with an undergraduate degree in psychology from Carleton University I set off for a bit of fun on a trip to Asia – not knowing at that time that my trip would extend to a decade and more and that I’d find myself a new home country in tropical Thailand
A little bit of teaching soon led to the opening of a small restaurant, which ultimately led to the opening of a slightly bigger one – which I still have to this day. At the same time, also a number of years ago, I started working as a freelance writer, eventually coming to specialize in mental health and addiction writing.
For the last 5 years or so I have authored and researched hundreds of articles and blog postings on addiction and mental health, have authored ebooks on finding care and, for a short time, even ran a free help line out of my own home to answer questions about addiction and treatment and to help people in need connect with treatment they could afford.”
Qualification
| Years in Practice: | 5 Years |
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| Graduated from: | Carleton University |
| Year Graduated: | 2000 |
| Other Credentials: | Diploma, Carleton University, BAH, 2000 |
John Lee's Most Recent Activity on Choose Help
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Facebook Share on Twitter 08:11 - Feb 25, 2022 Cocaine Cravings and Withdrawal Timeline
Learn what to expect from cocaine withdrawal and learn how long your cravings will last – and what you can do to tame your urges.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 07:30 - Feb 22, 2018 Heroin Harm Reduction Advice: A User Guide
Here are 50+ heroin harm reduction tips... because anything that prevents overdose and keeps you alive and healthy increases the odds of finding eventual lasting recovery.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:33 - Feb 13, 2018 Should You Take Antabuse to Quit Drinking?
Here’s how it works: take a pill each morning and know that for the rest of the day even a sip or two of alcohol will make you feel horribly ill. Need to quit drinking? Is disulfiram a good option for you? Read on to learn more about this FDA ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:32 - Feb 13, 2018 Genetics - Alcoholism Hereditary?
While the biological basis of alcoholism is far from completely understood, research now seems to indicate that there is a genetic predisposition passed through families that leaves some more vulnerable to abuse. For anyone with an alcoholic close ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:32 - Feb 13, 2018 How to Cut Down Your Drinking
So you’re drinking too much and you want to change – you have 2 choices, either cut down or quit entirely. While abstinence is the safest course of action it’s not for everyone, and some people want to at least try to cut down before conceding to a ...
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:32 - Feb 13, 2018 Compare Your Drinking to American Averages
The more you drink the greater your risk to develop a problem… but how does your drinking compare to American averages? Find out where you fit in and find out - based on how much you drink - your risk of developing an alcohol abuse disorder.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:32 - Feb 13, 2018 Prevent Wet Brain with Daily Thiamine
Do you drink heavily? Would a daily thiamine and multivitamin supplement reduce your risk of brain damage? Read on to find out more.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:30 - Feb 13, 2018 AA and Terminal Uniqueness
A lot of people attend a single AA meeting and dismiss the group as "full of people that have nothing in common with me". 12 steppers call this phenomenon terminal uniqueness. It's very common, and it's usually completely false.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 12:00 - Feb 13, 2018 AA for Beginners – What You Need to Know
New to AA? Start here – a list of 9 quick-read articles answering all your important questions on getting started with the 12 steps.
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Facebook Share on Twitter 10:00 - Jan 18, 2018 15 Ways to Cope with Opioid Withdrawal Pains and Aches
Tapering from opioids or quitting cold-turkey? Here are some home-remedy tips to ease your discomfort.