How Important Is Anonymity?

Oct 25, 2019

How Important Is Anonymity? The concept of anonymity is very important in most, if not all 12 Step Meetings. In the very first 12 step program in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) stressed anonymity. Today, most 12 Step Programs like AA have the word “anonymous” right...

When Everyone Has Cut All Ties with The Addict – Now What?

Oct 10, 2019

When Everyone Has Cut All Ties with The Addict – Now What? The longer someone stays in their addiction the worse everything becomes. Treatment center after treatment center, incarceration after incarceration – most loved ones eventually find they cannot...

Dangers of Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Oct 8, 2019

Dangers of Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey Alcohol and drug addiction continue to be a life-threatening issue for millions of Americans, including some who are still in their teens. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 19.7 million...

Physical Addiction vs. Psychological Dependency

Oct 3, 2019

Physical Addiction vs. Psychological Dependency Everyone seems to have a different definition of addiction, making it hard to recognize if you or a loved one has a problem and is in need of help. One aspect that adds to the confusion is whether a substance or behavior...

The Cost Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment

Sep 26, 2019

The Cost Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment “Addiction” used to be a taboo word spoken in whispers. Now, it is an everyday term passed around casually. While society’s openness about addiction allows the problem to be discussed and addressed, the casual use of the...