Understanding Shame and Addiction
Countering shame with compassion can be a powerful weapon. The life of a recovering addict is filled with a multitude...
Is There a Cure for Addiction?
Feb 21, 2018
“Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior and leads to...
Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
Dec 29, 2017
Over recent posts, we’ve been exploring the relationship between the brain and addictive behavior. Today, we’re pleased to present the...
How to Spot Senior Addiction
Dec 22, 2017
Seniors are not immune to addiction. Addiction is an equal opportunity affliction. It can and does affect people from all...
A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
Dec 7, 2017
Having a support system is everything when it comes to addiction recovery. Recovery is a process that endures long after...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Rehab
Nov 30, 2017
As scientists have increased their knowledge about both the human brain and the nature of substance abuse, a variety of...
A Double Whammy: LGBT Addiction and Depression
Nov 15, 2017
Addiction and depression often go hand in hand. And in the LGBT community, incidences of these debilitating conditions rise even...
Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
Oct 24, 2017
The road to recovery is often harder for disenfranchised addicts and the people who love them. The term “disenfranchised” originally...
4 Ways Addicts Differ From Non-Addicts
Oct 16, 2017
The brains of addicts differ from those of non-addicts. When it comes to understanding addiction’s complex nature, addressing the “What is it?”...
Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
Oct 6, 2017
Enhanced understanding of the lies addicts tell themselves can help break shackles of addiction. Family members and friends of addicts...
