Addiction is associated with changes in nerve cell function during which the brain attempts to adapt to a drug's presenc ...
Emotions during addiction recovery: A practical exercise
How can you navigate the high’s and the low’s of addiction recovery? An inspiring piece about how perspective can al ...
What is a psychological addiction and how is it treated?
Psychological addiction(s) have been somewhat overlooked in the recent DSM-V update. What are they? And do they deserve ...
Long term recovery from addiction: 5 ways to fail at everything
How do people in recovery sabotage themselves? A review of our common mistakes (and how to avoid them). More here. ...
Intensive psychotherapy for addiction: What is it?
What happens during a session of intensive psychotherapy for addiction? Should you wait until you've gotten some time un ...
Teens, peer pressure, and drug use
How can you help your teen stand up to peer pressure and to prevent drug use? Practical tips that you can start to use T ...
All things in moderation? Not when it comes to addiction
Is total abstinence too extreme? Is moderation a viable option in addiction treatment? We review here. ...
Starting over after relapse
Starting over after relapse does not need to be full of guilt or shame. Some practical tips of getting started again in ...
The benefits of Spiritual Psychology: INTERVIEW with The Clearing
What is Spiritual Psychology and how does it fit into an addiction treatment plan? We investigate here. ...
Understanding psychological dependence on drugs
We explore the concept of psychological dependence on drugs versus physical dependence here. ...