Many addictions begin as a coping mechanism or a way of filling a spiritual void. As a result, people in treatment for addiction must learn to deal with their emotions...
Living just for Today
Believing in oneself is an essential component to the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. Patients in recovery will begin to look healed, and the their physical...
Combating Stress and Addiction: 10 Techniques
Ten Techniques for Combating Stress and Addiction Whether you have struggled with substance abuse or not, it should be no surprise that combating stress is vital to...
Spirituality In Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment
Spirituality is More than Faith Ever since Bill W founded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1935, spirituality has been a foundation of many alcohol and drug treatment...
Recovery is a Journey
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” The journey of recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism can be a great journey indeed. People struggling...
Meditation in Addiction Recovery
Meditation factors into each person's recovery process differently. While some people may find that immersing themselves into a particular religion with formal ritual...
How to Support those in Recovery
Learn, Listen, and Love When our loved ones enter addiction recovery, we want to do everything we can to prevent a relapse. Through learning, listening, and loving you...
Pain Management and Chemical Dependency
A chemical dependency to prescription medication can develop whether or not you have a history of addiction. In particular, medications for pain management can quickly...
Beyond Nutrition
The Importance of Eating Healthy in Addiction Recovery A person struggling who has had a substance addiction has a fragile body system. Because of this, treatment...
Support from Denial to Recovery
You are not Alone with Addiction Admitting drug or alcohol abuse has become a problem can be the most difficult step for a person with an addiction or their loved ones....