What are the Effects of Alcohol Addic…
Alcohol is astoundingly ubiquitous in our society; it’s hard to walk within a few-block radius without finding a liquor store or bar; even the 7-11…
We Aren’t Here to Fix You Because You…
Our Foundation of Basic Goodness I want to take a moment and introduce the cornerstone of our program that makes our approach to addiction treatmen…
What is Sex Addiction, and is it Simi…
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 substanc…
The Benefits of Traveling for Addicti…
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…
How Buddhist-Inspired Addiction Treat…
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 rec…
How Art Therapy Helps to Heal the Wou…
“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 …
Why are Healthy Boundaries so Importa…
Learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries is a common part of early addiction recovery, and a key in maintaining a healthy, thriving long-ter…
How Mindfulness and Meditation Help w…
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 men…
Recognizing the Signs of High-Functio…
The cornerstone of any drug or alcohol addiction is the continued use of the substance despite its negative consequences. Some may believe that to …
