by Keenen Diamond | Jun 11, 2018 | Addiction News, Addiction Treatment
The environment one lives in plays a major role in their development of addiction. Addiction arises from a combination of both genetic and environmental factors, but environment can play a major role in whether the genetic trait is activated. Nobody is doomed to...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 8, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Sobriety
Every day is a day when we must reaffirm our commitment to sobriety. Many recovery programs incorporate daily activities, such as prayer and meditation, that allow us to reestablish a connection with a higher power of our own conception to guide us through the day...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 8, 2018 | Q&A, Recovery
Successful recovery from addiction is entirely possible for anyone. There is no cure for addiction, but the disease can be managed and sufferers can create lives of happiness, joyousness, and freedom without the use of alcohol and drugs. Many people enter into...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 7, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Relapse and Recovery
Relapse is not a necessary part of recovery, but it is very common. Many people require several attempts at sobriety before finally being able to overcome addiction and alcoholism. The most important thing to know about relapse is that it is not a sign of failure....
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 7, 2018 | Q&A, Relapse and Recovery
For many men and women attempting to overcome addiction and alcoholism, relapse is a part of their recovery journey. However, this does not mean that relapse is a necessary part of addiction recovery. Although relapse is common, with enough open-mindedness, honesty,...
