Addiction Recovery

It is not easy to admit you have a problem with drugs and alcohol. It is even more difficult to ask for help and admit that you need to go to a rehab center. But is your addiction really bad enough to warrant a 30, 60, or 90-day stay at…

Just over a year ago, many of us felt as if we had a pretty good handle on what our lives looked like, what we could expect and even what we could do if we needed help getting back on track with emotional health, fitness or any other need. It's…

Addiction and substance abuse problems are diseases, not an indication of a lack of willpower. Addiction causes significant changes to your brain chemistry, neurotransmitter imbalances and impairs your judgment. Relapsing is common among people in recovery, with stress and negative emotions among the most common triggers. Mindfulness based stress reduction…

Why Are Drug and Alcohol Withdrawals So Terrible? Very few people have been able to avoid weathering a withdrawal after the long-term use of drugs or alcohol. Some people have had to sit up through long nights and days, unable to sleep, nauseous and dry heaving, crawling to the bathroom with…