Supporting the Addict and the Dangers of Enabling

Dec 9, 2025

Supporting the Addict and the Dangers of Enabling If you care about someone with a substance use disorder, it’s natural to want to keep them safe, avoid conflict, and fix problems as they come up. In many cases, families quietly take on extra responsibilities, cover...

What Books Can I Read To Help Me Stay Sober?

Nov 30, 2022

What Books Can I Read To Help Me Stay Sober? Books can be an important part of any sober person’s life. They can provide comfort and companionship, offer new perspectives and insights, and give practical advice for dealing with difficult situations. While there...

12 Steps and Another 12 Steps To Help You Overcome Addiction

Nov 22, 2022

12 Steps and Another 12 Steps To Help You Overcome Addiction The 12 Step program is a set of principles designed to promote recovery from addiction. The program was originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a way to help recovering alcoholics stay sober. AA...

13 Strategies To Help With Insomnia During Substance Withdrawal

Apr 8, 2021

13 Strategies To Help With Insomnia During Substance Withdrawal Recovery from addiction brings uncomfortable physical and psychological symptoms. If you’re on this journey and experiencing withdrawal symptoms, you may notice that you have trouble falling asleep...

What Are The 4 Agreements?

Jun 7, 2019

What Are The 4 Agreements? The Four Agreements is a best-selling self-help book written by Don Miguel Ruiz. He was inspired by ideas from the Toltec, a group of indigenous people who lived on what is now Mexican territory over a thousand years ago. The goal of...

The Four Agreements – A Powerful Tool

Apr 1, 2019

The Four Agreements – A Powerful Tool I have been working and studying in the field of mental health and addiction for more than 30 years and have seen many treatment advances. One of the most effective tools used with clients is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel...