Addiction is both a physical and psychological condition. More often than not, addressing the physical aspects of your addiction is far more straightforward than...
Overcome Resentment
Resentment comes from holding negative feelings, such as anger or displeasure, towards someone or something because of bad situation actually or thought to be caused by...
Overcome Hoplessness and Helplessness
Hopelessness and helplessness often go hand in hand with chemical dependency. Those feelings can be what lead someone to drug or alcohol abuse in the first place....
What to Look for when Choosing an Addiction Counselor
Addiction counselors are a key component to the successful treatment of chemical dependency. Counselors act as a guide to their patients, showing them the way to...
An Addiction Recovery Community
The value of the recovery community in alcohol and drug addiction cannot be understated. Hearing others communicate their feelings, challenges, and ideas becomes...
Recovery Programs and the True Value of the 12 Steps
Primary Value of the 12 Steps Ever since Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) published them in the book Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have...
Your Personal Inventory
As the philosopher George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Conducting a personal inventory can be a useful way to...
Family Involvement in Drug Rehab
Chemical dependency doesn't just affect the person with the substance problem – it affects the entire family (a loose term, which usually includes close friends)....
The Benefits of Yoga in Addiction Treatment
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...
Letting Go of Shame and Guilt
A stigma is often attached to people with drug addiction and alcoholism. These diseases are often associated with people who are out of control, dysfunctional, or...