addiction

Denial: The Danger in Rejecting Reality

“Denial was a weapon; it killed truth, numbed the mind, and I was a junkie.”... >>

The Critical Inner Voice and Addiction

It would be hard to overstate the massive impact of this past year’s pandemic on... >>

Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters in Addiction Recovery

When it comes to addiction treatment, just getting sober takes all of the attention. I... >>

Addiction: The Causes of Abuse and Dependence And How to Break the Cycle

If a woman, a singing sensation, like Amy Winehouse, surrounded by her manager, family, doctors,... >>

Are You Addicted to Your Relationship?

We’ve all been through it: the incessant checking of our phone, the tossing and turning... >>

Addiction Recovery: Why My Approach Is Trauma-Informed

It’s so hard to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. Whether it’s to using... >>

Why Therapy is Essential for Treating Addiction

Most people assume the remedy for recovery involves detox and abstinence from the drugs/alcohol. The... >>

Empowering Yourself to Conquer an Addiction

 “Pain in this life is not avoidable, but the pain we create avoiding pain is... >>

Do You Use Drugs and Alcohol to Manage Your Emotions?

I really dislike the word addict to describe someone. I believe that people are more than just their... >>

Understanding Cell Phone Addiction

I wake in the middle of the night and instinctively reach for my phone. I... >>