Being a 'dry drunk' is a slang expression infamously known in the sober community. It describes a person who no longer drinks or abuses drugs, but continues to behave in dysfunctional ways. Although it originated from the AA camp, the term is used and understood by...
One common trait of many drug addicts and alcoholics is problems interacting with others in social situations. This is known as a lack of social skills. Sometimes this difficulty is what leads a client into addiction in the first place. And some clients have been...
I think we should clear up just what 'harm reduction' really is, as put out by The Harm Reduction Coalition. Is it time to move forward with new thinking and new ways of dealing with drug abuse? If there is more than one way to fold a towel, might there be more than...
If you thought the avoidance around death and grief in our society was bad, it is nothing compared to the avoidance of drug-related deaths. Overdose deaths outnumber traffic fatalities in the US, and someone dies every 14 minutes from a drug overdose in this country-...
Why Do 12 Step Fellowships Work? Addiction Rates are skyrocketing and the only proven hope amongst the numbers are 12 step fellowships. What are 12 Step Fellowships? Why do 12 Step Fellowships work so well? How do 12 Step Fellowships work? This is article should...
Introducing guest blogger Joshua Syna, from The Houston Hypnosis Center, addressing yet another addiction...cigarette smoking. How To Stop Smoking (Without Patches, Pills, or Anchovy Paste) Most often when people attempt to stop smoking, they forget to change their...
Trauma is an emotional wound that creates substantial, lasting damage to the psychological development of a person. Trauma can include experiencing physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Because trauma is often at the root of addiction, I found this article most...
Success in Addiction Recovery Grateful people experience a happiness in their life that individuals who lament their lot in life, find it hard to obtain. Being grateful is not about what material possessions you may have. A millionaire may be frustrated and fed up...
For seasoned professionals in the addiction field, here is a good reminder of how to guide the family during the after care period of addiction recovery. For recovery clients and their loved ones, use this as a template for behavior, and goal setting. When addiction...