Why Family Members Also Need Recovery
A client once told me, “Alcoholism is a fire that has raged through my family for generations. We’ve all been burned. We all carry its...
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A client once told me, “Alcoholism is a fire that has raged through my family for generations. We’ve all been burned. We all carry its...
Recovery coloring book for kids? It’s a first. Every child experiencing trauma needs a special vocabulary and story for comfort. This engaging new coloring book...
Addiction treatment is now a massive $35 billion dollar a year industry. Patients now have more treatment choices than ever, yet one glaring problem exists...
Are you afraid of the term psychiatry? Do you wonder if you are ready for the loony bin if you need to seek help? And...
What can you expect from your first 12 step, or AA, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? Most people begin their recovery with some trepidation when attending their...
Gambling addiction is when the lure of the bet is all someone can think about. Gambling is defined as any risk of losing money or...
Males survivors of sexual abuse are in the news with the #MeToo movement and the ongoing investigation of Internet porn and pedophile priests. Estimates show...
Mental health is something most people prefer not to talk about unless mental illness enters the picture. If you have mental illness or addiction in...
It’s a question many want to avoid. Where is the line that separates casual drinking and a medical disorder? Some say if you want a drink you’re...
Recovery is hard—especially early recovery. It’s a given. Everyone has a tough time sticking with it, so any extra aids and tips are basically gold. Because...
What does equine therapy teach about honesty in recovery Honesty in recovery is the magic that drives the change we need to heal. But how...
Is there proven path to addiction recovery that everyone should follow? Is addiction treatment the same for alcohol, meth addiction, opioid addiction, gambling addiction, tobacco...