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…
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…
Parenting After Rehab: How to Rebuild…
As you go through addiction treatment, the ways in which your addiction has affected your loved ones, and especially your children, may begin to un…
How to get a Family Member Into Rehab
Watching someone you love slip into the grips of drug or alcohol addiction can be unbearably painful. A person’s addiction affects everyone around …
Should I Tell my Employer About my Ad…
While there is a wide misconception that drug and alcohol addiction primarily affects those who are jobless and/or homeless, the truth is that over…
The Link Between Grief and Addiction
Addiction to drugs or alcohol are most often a maladaptive coping strategy for a deeper underlying issue. The issues that can lead to addiction may…
Now That You’re in Recovery, Can You …
Is it possible to keep your friends who still drink or use drugs now that you are in recovery from addiction? And how do you spend time around them…
