Thom MacIntyre - Yahoo! Voices

Civilization Smiles on a Barbarian

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:23:43 EDT

Even though you were born a barbarian, you are chosen for a chance to become civilized. Your hard work as a young pioneer has opened the door for civilization to shine on you and your family. Rejoice, young man!

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jan 06, 2012

The Worlds of Arthur C. Clarke

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:37:41 EDT

A writer's vision lifts a boy through an impoverished childhood, keeps a young soldier's mind occupied, and helps an addict overcome withdrawal. Arthur C Clarke's vision was peaceful, grounded in science, and painted a future better than we deserve.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Sep 29, 2011

F.E.A.R. 3, Video Games, and a Recovery Program

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:43:37 EDT

F.E.A.R. 3 (or F.3.A.R.) is my favourite game of 2011 so far. It fills those dangerous times when an ex-addict feels the need to use. A solid game that not only crowns the other two releases, it stands on it's own. You will NOT be disappointed.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Aug 31, 2011

Was Casey Anthony a Junkie?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:37:47 EDT

Casey Anthony displayed enough self-centered behavior to give rise to conjecture that she was an addict. Although the apparent fearlessness and live for today actions mimic an addict's behavior, her following actions did not.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Oct 26, 2010

Staying Drug Free, Making Amends, & the Wreckage of the Past

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:14:06 EDT

It is one thing to go through withdrawal, staying off of drugs is another. Facing life without the crutch of drugs is new to us. Even if we have been off of drugs for a solid length of time, the problems caused by using drugs do not magically go away.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Sep 21, 2010

Jails, Institutions, and Honesty Before the Judge

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:25:31 EDT

I have detailed time and time again that hard drug led to the slammer, the nuthouse, or the grave. A surefire way of getting the max is to get busted on bond, especially for the same crime you bonded out on. ope Sykes did just that.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: May 05, 2010

No Person Can Stay Clean Alone for Long

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:02 EDT

I have tried to address the needs of people getting and staying clean who need, for whatever reasons, to keep their recovery undisclosed. That does not change the fact that you can't work the steps alone.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jan 29, 2010

A True "According to Hoyle" Recovery Miracle

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:23:53 EDT

As addicts in recovery we know that any day withou using drugs is a miracle to be cherished. This should not make us lose track of the other miracles we live each day.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Nov 19, 2009

G 20 Summit Protesters Welcome to the Allegheny County Jail

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:31:24 EDT

If someone you love went to the summit to protest, here is all the information you will need if they go to the county lock up

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Sep 25, 2009

The Challenges of Dual Diagnosis to the Recovering Addict

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:03:35 EDT

American society has come a long way. Still, mental health issues have many labels attached to it. Many are unkind and not true. Addicts in recovery must ask themselves if they were self-medicating a mental illness.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Aug 31, 2009

ME? I Thought You Brought It! a "How-Not-To" Camping Guide

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:31:29 EDT

Experienced campers magically turn themselves into greenhorns with the aid of some mushrooms. A little more magic may be needed to get them through the night.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Aug 11, 2009

Recidivism, Recovery and the Criminal Record

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:44:29 EDT

Now that the United States has become a leader in locking its population up, so many people are asking why the cycle continues.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Aug 10, 2009

What Happens After You Get Arrested?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:57:38 EDT

So you never took care of that problem and now there is a warrant. What happens after you turn yourself in?

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jul 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Joey: R.I.P

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:15:02 EDT

A young man decides he does not want to live anymore. Although much loved, he leaves this world.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jun 30, 2009

A Beginner's Guide to Robert Graves and the Classical World

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:44:57 EDT

With a few of his historical novels under your belt, classical Greece and Rome will come alive for you.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jun 25, 2009

Guilt, Prayer and Staying Clean

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:04:56 EDT

Staying off drugs takes more than just not using. Guilt has to be put to rest and we need to acknowledge God. One way or another we have to pray or our struggles can overwhelm us.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jun 25, 2009

Building Upon Our Recovery from Addiction

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:56:59 EDT

Here are some terms and phrases unique to the recovery community.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jun 24, 2009

Recovering From Herion Withdrawal: Now We Have a Week Drug Free

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:14:25 EDT

Getting over withdrawal from heroin is a big accomplishment. Now comes the tough but rewarding part. How do we deal with our primary life motivator being abruptly ended?

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jun 18, 2009

Need to Get Clean but You Are Afraid of Withdrawal?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Thom MacIntyre) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:42:01 EDT

After a 22-year fight with drugs, I have 5 years clean. Just like marriage and the military, the first year is the toughest.

Contributor: Thom MacIntyre
Published: Jun 11, 2009