Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
When you take that all-important first step on your road to recovery, you will find that treatment for substance abuse...
Smoking Hinders Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
People suffering from addiction come from all walks of life. They may come from different social groups, different educational and...
Released from the Bondage of Addiction: True Stories
Addiction is a brutal form of enslavement. Psychology Today’s “Breaking Free from Addiction” describes it this way: “All addictive behaviors...
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse – Help for Victims
If you are being abused, help is available. The shocking thing about being in an abusive relationship is that the...
How to Recognize–and Stop–Enabling Destructive Behavior
Learning to stop enabling destructive behavior may be difficult, but it’s vital for an addict’s successful recovery. When someone you...
Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
Talking to a person in addiction rehab can lead to “Open Mouth, Insert Foot” Disorder. Ann Landers is quoted as...
Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
There are steps you can take to avoid the physical and emotional pain of relapse. If addiction recovery is a...
Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
No one decides to become an addict. While it is true that a person may decide to engage in substance...
All About Outpatient Rehab
When you picture “rehab,” you might imagine hospital-like stays, detoxing, and inpatient treatment that lasts a month or more. While...
Growing Gratitude in the Garden of Your Mind
You don’t have to pretend that negative things don’t exist. Just give proper attention and care to the good in...
