Alcohol damages almost every organ in the body, including the brain; because of the cumulative toxic effects of

chronic alcohol abuse, the alcoholic risks suffering a range of medical and psychiatric disorders.[11] Alcoholism has
profound social consequences for alcoholics and the people of their lives.characterized by compulsive and
uncontrolled consumption of alcohol despite its negative effects on the drinker's health and social standing. 
medically defined as a treatable disease. dipsomania is a crisis lasting from one day to two weeks, consisting of a
rapid and huge ingestion of alcohol or whatever other strong, excitatory liquid was available; with loss of all other
interests, and these crises recur at indeterminate intervals, separated by periods when the subject was generally
sober. The drinker's inability to control such compulsive drinking, despite awareness of its harm to his or her health,
indicate that the person might be an alcoholic.

Psychiatric disorders are common in alcoholics, with as many as 25 percent suffering severe psychiatric
disturbances. The most prevalent psychiatric symptoms are anxiety and depression disorders.  Men with alcohol-use
disorders more often have a co-occurring diagnosis of narcissistic or antisocial personality disorder, bipolar
disorder,schizophrenia, impulse disorders or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Two "yes" responses indicate that the respondent should be investigated further. The questionnaire asks the following questions:

1. Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your drinking?

2. Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?

3. Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking?

4. Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a

hangover?[

Six distinct states are identified and assigned a color:

 Questions (White) - considering purely what information is available, what are the facts?

 Emotions (Red) - instinctive gut reaction or statements of emotional feeling (but not any justification)

 Bad points judgment (Black) - logic applied to identifying flaws or barriers, seeking mismatch

 Good points judgment (Yellow) - logic applied to identifying benefits, seeking harmony

 Creativity (Green) - statements of provocation and investigation, seeing where a thought goes

 Thinking (Blue) - thinking about thinking

White – Facts & Information

Participants make statements of fact, including identifying information that is absent and presenting the views of

people who are not present in a factual manner. In many thinking sessions this occurs immediately after an initial

blue, and is often an extended action with participants presenting details about the background to the purpose of the

thinking session. The key information that represents the inputs to the session are presented and discussed. Key

absences of information (i.e. information needs) can also be identified at this point.
Red – Feelings & Emotions

Participants state their feelings, exercising their gut instincts. In many cases this is a method for harvesting ideas - it

is not a question of recording statements, but rather getting everyone to identify their top two or three choices from a

list of ideas or items identified. This is done to help reducing lists of many options into a few to focus on by allowing

each participant to vote for the ones they prefer. It is applied more quickly than the others to ensure it is a gut

reaction feeling that is recorded. Alternatively it may be used to state one’s gut reaction or feelings on an issue under

discussion - this is more common when using the colors to review personal progress or deal with issues where there

is high emotional content that is relevant to discussion. Finally this can be used to request an aesthetic response to a

particular design or object.

Black – Critical Judgment

Participants identify barriers, hazards, risks and other negative connotations. This is critical thinking, looking for

problems and mismatches. This is usually natural for people to use, the issues with it are that people will tend to use

it when it is not requested and when it is not appropriate, thus stopping the flow of others. Preventing inappropriate

use of the black is a common obstacle and vital step to effective group thinking. Another difficulty faced is that some

people will naturally start to look for the solutions to raised problems - they start practicing green on black thinking

before it is requested.

Yellow – Positive

Participants identify benefits associated with an idea or issue. This is the opposite of black thinking and looks for the

reasons in favor of something. This is still a matter of judgment - it is an analytical process, not just blind optimism.
One is looking to create justified statements in favor of the idea or issue. It is encapsulated by the idea of "undecided

positive" (whereas the black would be skeptical - "undecided negative").The outputs may be statements of the

benefits that could be created with a given idea, or positive statements about the likelihood of achieving it, or

identifying the key supports available that will benefit this course of action.

Green – New Ideas

This is the thinking of new thoughts. It is based around the idea of provocation and thinking for the sake of identifying

new possibilities. Things are said for the sake of seeing what they might mean, rather than to form a judgement. This

is often carried out on black statements in order to identify how to get past the barriers or failings identified there

(green on black thinking). Because green thinking covers the full spectrum of creativity, it can take many forms.
Blue – The Big Picture

This is where all participants discuss the thinking process. The facilitator will generally wear it throughout and each

member of the team will put it on from time to time to think about directing their work together. This should be used at

the start and end of each thinking session, to set objectives, to define the route to take to get to them, to evaluate

where the group has got to, and where the thinking process is going. Having a facilitator maintain this role throughout

helps ensure that the group remains focused on task and improves their chances of achieving their objectives. The

blue is also an organization of thinking. What have we done so far? What can we do next?

So the meeting may start with everyone assuming the Blue to discuss how the meeting will be conducted and to

develop the goals and objectives. The discussion may then move to Red thinking in order to collect opinions and

reactions to the problem. This phase may also be used to develop constraints for the actual solution such as who will

be affected by the problem and/or solutions. Next the discussion may move to the Yellow then Green in order to
generate ideas and possible solutions. Next the discussion may move between White thinking as part of developing

information and Black thinking to develop criticisms of the solution set. Because everyone is focused on a particular

approach at any one time, the group tends to be more collaborative than if one person is reacting emotionally (Red)

while another person is trying to be objective (White) and still another person is being critical of the points which

emerge from the discussion (Black).

Addictions is a combination of Agrimony, Aspen, Cherry Plum, Chestnut Bud, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose & Star

of Bethlehem.

ADD/ADHD is a combination of Aspen, Centaury, Cerato, Cherry Plum, Chestnut Bud, Clematis, Scleranthus, White

Chestnut & Willow;

The impulsivity of people with ADD / ADHD can cause problems with self-control. Because they censor themselves less than others

do, they’ll interrupt conversations, invade other people’s space, ask irrelevant questions in class, make tactless observations, and

ask overly personal questions.  Those with impulsive signs and symptoms of ADD / ADHD also tend to be moody and to overreact

emotionally. As a result, others may start to view them as disrespectful and.the  Inability to keep powerful emotions in check,

resulting in angry outbursts or temper tantrums.

Anger is a combination of Beech, Holly, Impatiens, Larch, Pine, & Willow;

Menopause is a combination of Beech, Chicory, Elm, Impatiens, Mimulus, Olive, Rock Water, Walnut, White

Chestnut & Willow;

Adrenal Support 

Agrimony, Elm, Clematis, Hornbeam and Mimulus; it helps restore energy, bring back joy, and return patience.

Aspen, Gentian, Gorse, Mustard, Rock Rose, Sweet Chestnut and Star of Bethlehem;  Clematis, Hornbeam, Olive

and White Chestnut;  Aspen, Cherry Plum, Mimulus and Rock Rose,  Agrimony, Holly, Honeysuckle, Mustard,

Sweet Chestnut, Walnut, Wild Rose, and Willow;

High Blood Pressure is a combination of Agrimony, Chestnut Bud, Holly and Honeysuckle; High Cholesterol is a

combination of Aspen, Holly, Hornbeam, Impatiens, Larch, Mimulus & Mustard;

Agrimony, Clematis, Crab Apple, Elm, Hornbeam, Impatiens, Mimulus, Mustard and Scleranthus; Beech, Chicory,

Crab Apple, Impatiens & Willow; Agrimony, Gentian, Holly, Impatiens, Olive, Sweet Chestnut, Wild Rose and Willow;

Beech, Cherry Plum, Elm, Impatiens, Oak, Star of Bethlehem & Vervain;  Beech, Cherry Plum, Elm, Impatiens, Oak,

Star of Bethlehem & Vervain; 

 Aspen - for trust and courage

 Cerato - to promotes confidence and trust in ones inner self
 Cherry Plum - encourages inner peace
 Holly - promotes harmony, faith in others and faith in yourself
 Larch - aids in courage, stability and confidence
 Rock Water - supports flexibility
 Star of Bethlehem - provides calm and peace
 White Chestnut - for mental Peace

Healing Combinations for Learning Problems was made for you. It is especially formulated to help students find

their center; increase their concentration and their ability to focus. A combination of Chestnut Bud, Clematis, Larch,

Wild Oat & White Chestnut; it helps students to learn from new experiences, to express creatively, and to trust

themselves and their intuition. 

Healing Combinations for Low Self-Esteem is a formula specifically aimed at providing a boost in self-esteem and

self-confidence when it is needed most. A combination of Cerato, Gentian, Larch, Pine and Scleranthus; it does not

take the place of ability but helps you to know your abilities and feel the confidence and self-esteem to match. 

Tinnitus is a combination of Beech, Cherry Plum, Chicory, Heather, Honey Suckle, Impatiens, Oak, Pine, Rock

Water & Willow;