My Anxiety Keeps Me From Reaching Out, Can You Help?

My Anxiety Keeps Me From Reaching Out, Can You Help?

Anxiety and Addiction Many people with anxiety are also living with addiction. In fact, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association...

depression

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?

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...

role of spirituality

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

Effects on Children

Growing Up With a Parent with Substance Use Disorder Unfortunately, children of a parent who suffers from addiction are often plagued...

disease of addiction

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

Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness? According to Mindful.org, Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are...

call for help

Why making the call for help is so hard

Admitting you need help is the most important step As the saying goes, admitting you have a problem is the most...

trauma

Trauma Informed Care

How trauma affects addiction Trauma comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. The most important part about dealing with trauma is...

Families

Addiction is a Family Disease When it comes to addiction, it is often said that addiction is a family disease. However,...