I have Depression and I am Addicted, What Gets Treated First?
Depression and Addiction If you are suffering from addiction, you are more than likely also suffering from another trauma, as well....
Can I Get Back What Addiction Has Made Me Lose?
Breaking free from addiction When someone is experiencing active addiction, many casualties come along the way. This can mean severely fractured...
Why Being in a Quiet, Secluded Environment is Best for Recovery
Clear your mind Being in a quiet, secluded environment while in a drug and alcohol rehab center can give many great...
Role of Spirituality
The Basics The 12 Steps were developed in the 1930’s by Bill Ebby, who underwent a powerful spiritual experience once he...
Effects on Children
Growing Up With a Parent with Substance Use Disorder Unfortunately, children of a parent who suffers from addiction are often plagued...
12 Step Support
What Are The 12 Steps? The 12 Step Support Program is the most widely-used method of support during substance abuse recovery....
Disease of Addiction
Is Addiction a Disease? According to The Center on Addiction, addiction is a complex disease of the brain and body that...
Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness? According to Mindful.org, Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are...
Staying Sober Around the Holidays
Updated on 12/05/23 The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful....
Exercise and Recovery
Endorphins, endorphins, endorphins Exercise is a proven stress reliever! If you suffer from anxiety or depression, exercise can be a perfect...