Here we outline the Top 3 places to find PTSD support: either in major cities, online or by starting your own PTSD suppo ...
Can personal narratives about drug addiction help others? BOOK REVIEW
Personal narratives are the backbone of 12 step programs. But can a book about addiction stories actually help other add ...
Drug Addiction and PTSD
Addictions can result from the immense pressure of symptoms from PTSD. A review of post traumatic stress and how it imp ...
Coping with changes in relationships during early addiction recovery
Wonder how relationships will be if you give up the bottle or the drugs? Coping with changes in relationships is essenti ...
Emotional pain and emotional healing in addiction recovery
Pain is something that we all must deal with sooner or later. It is the great leveler in life. We may come from differen ...
Letting go of the past – How to let go of anger
One of the biggest steps in getting free from addiction is the step to forgive someone who has hurt you. Having the cour ...
The victim mentality in addiction treatment
Getting out of the victim mentality is an important part of recovery from past trauma. But how can you learn to accept ...
Binge drinking and the effects of alcoholism on the family
The effects of alcoholism on the family can seem obvious. So what should you do if you are the spouse or child of a bin ...
Dealing with grief to prevent drug abuse and misuse
No matter your age, the death of a loved one can trigger intense emotions of loss and grief. Grief and loss can even tri ...
Trauma and abuse counseling for addiction
Unresolved trauma can fuel addiction. But what does trauma do to the mind and body? And how can we addicts move beyond e ...