Meditation and Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery

Oct 26, 2020

Meditation and Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery Addiction to substances or behaviors depends on a complicated interplay of brain chemistry, genetics, environment, and the availability of substances or behaviors to an individual. It would be irresponsible, therefore,...

Is It Possible to Recover Without Treatment?

Sep 16, 2020

Is It Possible to Recover Without Treatment? There is an old saying, “Anything is possible.” Many believe this is true and perhaps it is. When it comes to addiction and whether someone can recover without treatment, a better question would be, “Is it probable”? From...

Illegal Drugs and Memory Loss

Sep 3, 2020

Illegal Drugs and Memory Loss Illegal drugs are widely recognized for their potential to cause serious health problems. In 2017, the CDC reported that the persons using illicit drugs is as high as 11.2% per month throughout the U.S. Education remains essential in the...

What You Need to Know Now About Slow Taper vs. Cold Turkey

Aug 3, 2020

What You Need to Know Now About Slow Taper vs. Cold Turkey There is no shortage of opinions, misinformation and dangerous suggestions when it comes to quitting drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, in this case particularly, what you think you know could hurt you. It is...

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol

Jul 29, 2020

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol Are you newly sober? If so, congratulations. You might be dealing with a lot of emotions during this time, such as excitement for a new phase of life, fear at the thought of managing your sobriety long-term, and...