Far more then simply getting to a stage where you’ve stopped using an addictive substance, the process of recovery is about learning to regain a…
The fact that certain types of strong painkillers can be dangerous if taken inappropriately and can create dependence and addiction does not take away from…
Everybody’s Bottom is Different The pull of an addiction may be so strong that efforts to convince him or her of the need for recovery…
While recovery from addiction can involve a lot of focus on improving behavior, a significant part of the struggle is also dealing with symptoms of…
Anonymity means a non-disclosure of involvement in recovery, that what is communicated in a small group isn’t shared with anyone else. Anonymity has been an…
The current star of the TV show “Revenge” has recently revealed to the public about her struggles in the past with abuse and addiction. Amber…
Orchestrating an intervention for a loved one can be a delicate and stressful endeavor. However, when the people close to an addict feel like they…
There is no question that women and men have a number of physiological differences when it comes to the development and progression of addiction. Alcohol…
Systemic family treatment involves including the family in the recovery process. There is more understanding about how addiction often runs in a family, so including…
People are constantly trying to find new and innovative ways to battle addiction. The result is that creative and cutting-edge ways to help those in…