Addiction is Not a Choice

Apr 18, 2019

Addiction is Not a Choice It amazes me how little understanding there is around addiction. Mountains of evidence show that drug and alcohol addiction is a chronic brain disease as well as a progressive disease. Over time and without effective treatment, the disease...

Is Addiction Genetic?

Apr 16, 2019

Is Addiction Genetic? In my 40 plus years of working with suffering addicts and alcoholics, I have definitely seen a genetic component to the disease of addiction. Over the years, a great deal of medical research has been done around the genetics of addiction. We now...

Addiction to and Recovery from Addictive Stimulants

Apr 8, 2019

Addiction to and Recovery from Addictive Stimulants Do you know anyone who is struggling with an amphetamine addiction? Whether you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, it’s essential to know the signs of addiction and the steps to recovery. It’s time to start...

Depressant Addiction and Recovery

Mar 25, 2019

Depressant Addiction and Recovery Depressant substances generally work by slowing down the body and thus creating a sense of relaxation. Alcohol is one of the most common depressants. It is legal and widely available. Many who eventually become addicted start out by...

Alcoholism – A Drinking Disease or A Thinking Disease?

Mar 8, 2019

Alcoholism – A Drinking Disease or A Thinking Disease? I am often amazed how the thinking of alcoholics and addicts, prior to effective alcoholism treatment, is so similar. I have worked with hundreds of such people from ages 18 to 77, male and female. The...