What is Sex Addiction, and is it Similar to Substance Addiction?
Addiction, simply put, is a pattern of compulsive behavior that we engage in in order to seek a chemical reward in the brain. Both illicit substances…
The Benefits of Traveling for Addiction Treatment
Can it be Helpful to Travel Away From Home for Rehab? The short answer: Yes! Here’s why. The Systems that Reinforce Addiction Addiction to drugs or a…
How Buddhist-Inspired Addiction Treatment is Different
As the field of addiction and substance abuse treatment evolves, one thing has become increasingly clear: there is no one-size-fits-all path to recov…
How Art Therapy Helps to Heal the Wounds of Addiction
“What’s the one largest thing that you want your clients to take away from your group?” Sue asked me. Sue was an art therapist whom I had hired to su…
Why are Healthy Boundaries so Important in Addiction Recovery?
Learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries is a common part of early addiction recovery, and a key in maintaining a healthy, thriving long-term…
How Mindfulness and Meditation Help with Drug and Alcohol Cravings
Mindfulness is a tool for daily living that is rooted in Buddhist Meditation that has been scientifically proven to help lessen a wide array of menta…
Recognizing the Signs of High-Functioning Alcoholism
The cornerstone of any drug or alcohol addiction is the continued use of the substance despite its negative consequences. Some may believe that to tr…
What is Holistic Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction?
Holistic addiction treatment refers to the practice of treating the individual as a whole. We consider methamphetamine addiction to be a coping mecha…
Can Yoga Help with Overcoming Addiction?
As the addiction treatment world continues to evolve, it has become increasingly clear that treating substance use disorders is most effective when d…