These three words, “what causes addiction” elicit such a divisive response in a question that seems to evade a clear answer. The cause of addiction continues to elude research for…
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Addiction and mental health are intertwined phenomena. In some ways you could say they grow together, like plants that tend to be found together in the wild. Addiction and mental…
The addict within lies to us about many things, but most of all it lies to us about what we are doing to other people. That is why when we…
If you’re thinking about getting sober, yes, do it! You’re worth it and life is a million times better sober, it just is. Addiction is a false friend and you’ll…
Are you chemically dependent on a substance or behavior? If you are chemically dependent on drugs or alcohol, it means that when the substance or behavior isn’t available to you,…
Much like a yoga practice requiring consistent attention and self-compassion, recovery is exactly that—a practice. It’s an evolving effort toward something that you can never truly master but always find…
Addiction impacts everyone differently. Whether you are experiencing it for yourself or someone you love has a damaging relationship with a numbing agent, the impact extends into every facet of…
Addiction recovery is definitely not something that will happen overnight. And you cannot just know that you have an addiction, wish that it will go away – and sit back…
Life is stressful. It doesn’t matter whether you are single or have a family, work as a grocery store clerk or a CEO, have enough money to pay your bills…
It is no surprise that women experience the world differently than men. And the relationship between addiction and women is no exception. For years, addiction was thought to be a…
