Recovery is about empowering you to take charge of your life by learning to value feelings, opinions, and needs. When you find the courage to challenge childhood beliefs, healthier relationships can be born. A common fear among codependents in...
Addiction Treatment
What is the Link Between Creativity and Addiction?
Addiction is very powerful. Anyone who has experienced it, whether a loved one, or personally for themselves, realizes how true of a statement this is. It has been researched over and over, the link between addiction and what drives people to it...
Transitional Treatment is a Pivotal Part of Recovery
Transitional treatment programs provide a middle road for those who have been in residential treatment and graduate to more independent living. In order for sober living to take place, many people go through a process that needs more freedoms to...
Should I Stage an Executive Intervention for My Boss?
When addiction strikes the corner office, it can be quite alarming. You may be wondering what you can do to help a boss who is struggling under the weight of addiction. Working underneath a boss with addiction can be miserable and difficult when...
Why Science Suggests You Need Chocolate in Early Alcohol Addiction Treatment
When you are in early recovery, the best thing you can do is eat some chocolate. Sounds great, but why this is recommended rests solely on this: it curbs cravings. Eating chocolate is helpful because of the chemical compounds contained within...
The Best Treatment is the One You Choose
Just as addiction is unique to the person experiencing it, treatment should also be tailored to that person, too. There are many treatment options and the new way of treating people with addiction is to provide individualized care. By choosing a...
Let’s Talk About Safeguarding Executives Against Addiction
Businesses generally have plans in place for crisis situations but that does not protect from every possible thing that may happen. Employment Assistance Programs can provide employees space to deal with personal matters, typically psychological...
What Can I Do if I’m Tech Addicted?
Technology is great and brings a wealth of new opportunities to people who want to use it for business or pleasure. Unfortunately, some people become addicted to the power of 24/7 connectivity and are not able to put phones or computers away. The...
Why Addiction Needs to Be Addressed in the C-Suite
Addiction for c-suite executives is difficult to address but is necessary if you are to find a healthy balance at work and in life. Professionals often do not take addiction issues serious enough and this can cause problems down the road. Learn...
Know the Most Common Triggers for Men with Addiction
There are many reasons men with addiction struggle to stay sober. Men are not always willing to open up about the struggles and challenges of sobriety with loved ones. This can lead to a risk of relapse. If you are struggling in addiction recovery,...