Psychoactive substances have long been connected to the creative process. But how does addiction affect creativity? And ...
Writers and Their Drugs of Choice
Does credit belong to the drugs or the writers? A look at how some of the best English language writers have struggled w ...
Women in Addiction Treatment: 6 Misconceptions
A look at gender-based assumptions in the world of addiction treatment….that are wrong! ...
5 Common Arguments Against 12 Step Recovery (and the Counters)
The common arguments against 12 step programs – and their counters – here. ...
Addiction & Loneliness: Can You Beat Addiction Alone?
You can. But why try to beat addiction on your own? Science is showing us how social connections make us more happy. Thi ...
The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
Addiction is not really a hedonistic pursuit. It is a grueling, maladaptive way of relating to other people and an inabi ...
Why Are We Unhappy? 5 Ways to Get Happier in Addiction Recovery
What if happiness was a practice instead of a state of mind? 5 practical ways to bring happiness into your life HERE. ...
The Benefits of Meditation for Addiction
Do you hesitate when it comes to “meditation”? Here, we discuss 7 real-life benefits of adding meditation (Step 11) ...
The Importance of Considering Culture (and Questioning ‘Truth’) in Addiction Treatment
An academic look at how assumptions about the “truth” about addiction and its treatment can inadvertently disempower ...
The Cost of Addiction to U.K. Society
A look at the cycle of addiction, poverty, and costs that they incur to the United Kingdom. Plus, sobering facts and com ...
