How Can I Help? Finding Solutions in Recovery
HOW CAN I HELP? This is a question often asked by those with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction. In both my personal and professional journey(s), I have witnessed so much devastation and loss – especially from loved ones who are left to pick up the pieces after someone dies of an overdose. There are simply no words to express the depth of pain, anguish, and despair that they must endure. It can quickly spiral downward leaving them in an unshakable state of depression. Recently, however, I’ve seen a few examples of people who, through their own…
Stigmas in Addiction Treatment
The recovery industry is teeming with labels and stigmas. How many slang terms for “drug addict” can you think of? Webster’s defines stigma as “a mark of shame or discredit.” Modern culture uses labels to denote devalued…
The Journey to Happiness
So many self-help books, so little time… If I had a dollar for every “get happy” or “get rich” or “get organized” self-help book out there, I would be quite wealthy. I have certainly read my share…
Holistic Health and Recovery
Holistic health care is defined as “A system of comprehensive or total patient care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs of the person; his or her response to illness; and the effect of…
Addiction and Emotions
Addiction and Emotions If you were to take a poll of all recovering alcoholics/addicts and asked how they initially got sober, then made it through the first year without relapse, my guess is that no two answers…
Addiction Among Discerning Clientele
Addiction Among Discerning Clientele According to the Gallup Poll, those with more disposable income and who are highly educated are more likely to drink alcohol than their counterparts in America. In fact, eight in ten adults in…
