According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the definition of addiction is “a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use,…
Many people like to play the blame game when it comes to addiction. Well, some people may say, “If the person never started using substances…
Part of being in the present moment is allowing yourself to get in touch with your senses. Very often, we go through life on auto-pilot…
Realizing that you need help with an addiction or mental illness can be a scary thing to consider. It can be hard to admit…
Addiction impacts everyone, even those who do not directly use a substance. The United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration talked to…
Addiction and trauma go hand in hand. Many people who develop addictions have dealt with some sort of trauma in their lives. Trauma is…
Your recovery is a constant adaptation. Self-awareness helps you be able to adapt. Your communication with yourself needs to be just as good as your…
Recovery from an addiction can be difficult because of all the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and mental illnesses. Much of this stigma comes from…
Coming to terms with a new normal can be a difficult thing. For those of us in recovery, we must come to terms with our…
“The Alcoholics Anonymous model has worked for drinkers and drug addicts for decades. But there are other options too,” says Lisa Lombardi, writer for TIME…