It may seem simplistic, but one of the most essential skills in a successful recovery is focus. The flip side to this coin is distraction,…
Beating caffeine addiction is not easy, any more than quitting other addictions is not easy in and of themselves. Illicit drug addiction may seem tough,…
Most addiction recovery programs use a 12-step program as a key part of their curriculum. Why? Over the 80 years since Alcoholic Anonymous started and authored…
Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. One of the advantages of this growth has been significant growth in healthcare…
Alcohol is consumed in massive proportions around the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. When you are in recovery, it helps to have a sense of…
Drug laws vary from state to state, but most states have similar laws regarding the legality of specific controlled substances, and the consequences of having…
Alcoholism is a family disease. It can have a devastating effect on each member individually as well as the family as a whole. It is…
Perhaps you have heard of equine therapy or horse therapy and wondered how horses could offer a therapeutic benefit to people. You may be surprised…
The simplest answer to “what is marijuana” is that it is a plant. When the leaves or flowers are dried, they can be smoked or…
Addiction to alcohol and drugs is a widely complex disease that affects millions of Americans. Most people seeking addiction treatment turn to an inpatient or…