The Link Between Alcohol and Depression Having an alcohol addiction or having depression is hard enough by itself. Experiencing both at once makes each one worse. If you suspect you have both diseases, you may…
3 Things You Need to Know About Life After Addiction Rehab Completing residential treatment for addiction doesn’t mean you are suddenly cured for life. Addiction treatment is about jumpstarting recovery, a lifelong process involving changes…
Living with FLOW FLOW highlights the power of being fully engaged in a pursuit and the psychological benefits of balancing ones perception of challenge and skill. This state induces optimal cognitive activity and focus on…
The 4 Steps of Starting Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery If you are seeking alcohol or drug addiction recovery, you may be worried about what the process entails. Although addiction treatment is different at every…
Healing Why don’t you just quit? Seem like a simple question and maybe a simple solution to someone suffering in an addiction right? Now imagine a pedestrian getting struck by a vehicle in a roadway.…
Tactical Recovery If you want to take a little experiment on perspective try the following. Close one eye and hold a quarter or another small item directly in front of the other eye about one…
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…