COVID-19 and Addiction – Fear and Loneliness

Apr 17, 2020

COVID-19 and Addiction – Fear and Loneliness The COVID-19 pandemic has much of the world in a tremendous state of fear. Shelter at home policies have been implemented in much of the world. Most of us have never seen anything like this in our lifetimes. Life as...

Co-Dependence and Enabling Drug Addiction

Apr 3, 2020

Co-Dependence and Enabling Drug Addiction Drug addiction is not just a disease that impacts the addict’s life, health and daily routine. It’s also a disease that affects the people who love the addict, such as family members and close friends. The cost of...

The Urge-Peak Cycle & the Risk of Relapse

Mar 10, 2020

The Urge-Peak Cycle & the Risk of Relapse Addiction is not an easy thing to fight. If it were a matter of willpower, there would be no need for rehab centers, and patients could heal themselves once the decision is made to stop using. Recovery is not a linear...

The Disease Model of Alcoholism

Jan 22, 2020

The Disease Model of Alcoholism Is alcoholism a disease? It may very well come down to who you ask. Many people are more eager to view alcoholism as a character flaw instead of a disease. This line of thinking created a stigma around alcohol dependence for decades. It...

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia

Dec 8, 2019

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia Think of some of the things in your life that bring you joy. You probably have a smile on your face just thinking of them. Can you imagine if you suddenly felt absolutely nothing? For some people recovering from addiction, it is a reality...