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Signs of Drug Addiction The first step in seeking recovery from drug addiction is recognizing and admitting you have a drug addiction. If you are unsure that you or a loved one is addicted to…

Mindful Walking As summer begins to taper down I find myself wanting more and more to enjoy the remains of the warm crisp weather, especially in the early mornings as I watch the sun rise…

Signs of Alcoholism Because drinking is a prominent social activity, and every person’s tolerance level is different, it can be hard to determine if you or a loved one has an alcohol addiction. The following signs…

5 Principles For Recovery 1. Commitment to integrity. ”telling the truth about yourself is the most concrete, active step you can take in the process of finding real love.” Greg Baer. 2. Commitment to affirming…

“OODA Loop it!” - A Simple Guide to Recovery Living A phrase commonly heard by our patients at Brighton Recovery Center is “I need to OODA it”; a simple concept that is at the core…

Common Prescription Medications Which Are Abused According to the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, a bill that passed in the U.S. Senate and House this spring, “overdoses from heroin, prescription drugs, and opioid…

PERMA for Balanced Living Positive Psychology represents the new direction of psychology. Focusing on strengths and wellness in a person rather than what is “wrong”. In focusing on strengths already in a person a counselor…

Recovery From Addiction Is a Lifelong Process Addiction isn’t something that happens overnight. Often, it’s an accumulation of many different problems that don’t just go away once you’ve been through addition recovery. Once you get…

6 Long-Term Effects of Addiction on Your Brain Drug addiction, abuse, and alcoholism change your life quickly. As the emotional and physical dependency on drugs or alcohol evolves, a strong desire to use the drug…