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Spirituality and Drug Rehab

There are many people that believe spirituality and treatment for drug addiction go hand in hand.  The reasons for drug addiction are deep enough to allegedly harm a person in a spiritual sense.  From this idea, evolves the another that Alcoholics Anonymous began with when it was founded.

Since addiction can permeate a person on a spiritual level, it is believed that the healing ought to take place in that person’s place of religion.  For this reason, many of the drug addiction treatments occur at places which have the backing of an organized religion behind them.

However, there has been some evidence that such efforts aren’t always terribly successful.  Some people argue the reason originates from the confusion others often hold about religion and spirituality, claiming that the line between them becomes blurred in many situations.  This problem is exacerbated especially when the religious organization of the addict happens to sees addiction to be a sin or something shameful, two things which can cause greater harm than good in the time it takes to help an addict.

Unlike the Alcoholics Anonymous approach, others who claim they are using a spiritual rather than religious technique assert that a person must take full responsibility for their addiction and for their recovery rather than allowing it to be placed in the hands of a greater Power.  Concentrating on inward causes for their addiction rather than possible outside sources allow addicts better access to the reasons why they became addicts initially.   Some programs employ this very same method in their treatments for addiction.  But they do not use such an approach under the guise of strengthening a person spiritually speaking.

As with any kind of residential drub treatment for addicts and their family and friends must realize that no one treatment will work for everyone.  Further, whatever treatment an addict chooses with the support of those they love, they must realize that a program cannot only treat the addiction but the entire person in order to be successful.

Rugby

Rugby, England is a market town that lies along the River Avon in Warwickshire. It is a beautiful city with many fabulous natural scenic elements, and of course is also well known for being the origins of the famous and popular sport that shares its name. Tourists staying in a top Rugby hotel will certainly be aware of the famous English sport, as well as being attracted to the numerous landmarks and cultural aspects of this town. The shopping area commonly known as the Clock Towers is just one of the many features of this town that tourists and locals alike enjoy.

The primary shops located in the Towers are clothing stores, game shops and some thrift stores that tourists especially love because they provide many unique items at a great price. There are also restaurants, pubs and cafes in the area to provide everything from a light snack, a cup of coffee, or a full meal for hungry shoppers. The shops and area used to be known as the Rugby Shopping Centre, but was renamed for the famous clock tower in its center.

The Chiming Clock located in the area is an extremely famous focal point and main point of attraction to the center. This is due to its being programmed to play a tune every fifteen minutes. It also has a re-enactment of the famous fable known as the Hare and the Tortoise. When this occurs, crowds gather and children are enthralled. It was installed in the center in 1995 and quickly gained popularity and fame. Another aspect of the area that is particularly attractive to children is the Clock Tower’s Kids’ Club. The club offers introductory packets to children that are complete with activities and information. The children friendly nature of this shopping district makes it easy for families to enjoy and accommodating to tourists with children.

Whitstable in Canterbury and Christopher Marlowe

Whitstable is part of the district in England called the City of Canterbury. It is a seaside town located in the region of Kent. One of the greatest writers to have been born in this area is Christopher Marlowe, who was one of the English Renaissance’s greatest playwrights. The guests at one of the Whitestable hotels may be lucky enough to be in town while a production of Marlowe’s work is being staged. While he is popular around the world, it would certainly add a sense of history and authenticity to experience in the place he was from.

Marlowe was born in 1564 and was a contemporary of William Shakespeare. Marlowe is generally credited with the invention of blank verse, a form of dramatic writing that Shakespeare would take to unbelievable and unsurpassed heights. It is often debated which of the two writers would have ultimately been considered to be the greatest because unfortunately Marlowe died at a very young age. And while his work is still greatly produced and he is given great respect, he is probably as well known in contemporary society for his lifestyle and manner of death as he is for his writing.

Marlowe was a controversial Elizabethan figure and there is much evidence that suggest he was actually a spy for the queen. He was also believed to have been tied to the mysteries of the School of Night, which also included the intriguing character of Sir Walter Raleigh. It is strongly believed that Marlowe was an atheist, which would lead him to big legal issues and it is likely that he was also homosexual or bi sexual. There is a lot of mystery surrounding his death. It was officially documented that he died in a knife fight that erupted over the payment of a bill in Deptford boarding house. However, the characters he was with were extremely shaded with various underground ties, and Marlowe had recently been the subject of much political turmoil.

Literary Dorset

Jane Austen was inspired by Dorset, England. So was Thomas Hardy and ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’, by John Fowles, was filmed her. As an English Major, I thought it would be nice to personally check out why these authors were so inspired, so I made reservations a the Dorset Hotel for a few day, during my whirlwind writers tour of England.

I found Dorset to have a varied and rich landscape. I found The Cobh’ at Lyme Regis, this is where Meryl Streep walked in that famous scene. That were I decided to start my walk. I didn’t get far when I encountered places immortalised by Hardy with his novel, ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’. I found this place to be a very appropriate description of all the villages that lie amongst the pristine hidden valleys and rolling hills of Dorset.

I followed the coast as it reached eastward to Charmouth, which really doesn’t have any novels associated with it, but the walk is exquisite, so I continued on and saw fossil-encrusted cliffs. About 190 meters more I came across orange sandstone. Later I found out it was called the Golden Gap, it’s the highest point on the south coast of England. There really wasn’t any more references to literature, but I still had some time to explore. I came across a British hill fort which the placard read: The Maiden Castle. It was sacked by Romans in 70AD. Hm… I wonder if I can turn this area into a reference point in my novel? It’s a good possibility. I mean, why not continue the Dorset literature tradition? My novel might just extend this literature walk all the way to where I am now. Or, I could reference the next place on my hike, Dorchester and the medieval tithe barn of Abbotsbury. Yes, now I see why all those authors were inspired.