Physical Addiction vs. Psychological Dependency

Oct 3, 2019

Physical Addiction vs. Psychological Dependency Everyone seems to have a different definition of addiction, making it hard to recognize if you or a loved one has a problem and is in need of help. One aspect that adds to the confusion is whether a substance or behavior...

Personality Traits Common with Addiction

Sep 17, 2019

Personality Traits Common with Addiction Those who suffer with the disease of addiction have a multitude of personality traits in common. It is amazing how similar these traits are among the majority that I treat who suffer from drug addiction and/or alcoholism.Almost...

If Your Parents Are Addicts, Are You More Prone to Addiction?

Aug 20, 2019

If Your Parents Are Addicts, Are You More Prone to Addiction? Drug and alcohol addiction have definite genetic and hereditary components. Are you prone to addiction if one or more of your parents suffers from the disease or are in recovery? The answer is yes.Science...

Addiction: It’s Not How Hard You Hit

Jul 18, 2019

Addiction: It’s Not How Hard You Hit I am a big movie fan. I love the Rocky series. Of all the classic lines delivered in that series, one stands out more than any other line from any other movie I have ever watched. Rocky is having a passionate discussion with his...

There’s Freedom in Accepting Responsibility!

Jun 27, 2019

There’s Freedom in Accepting Responsibility! People suffering from addiction are often sick beyond all comprehension. The depths of despair, depression and anxiety are indescribable. The brain of someone in active addiction is not functioning properly. In fact, it is...