People can sometimes interpret their addiction as a phase and not a disease. This might result in a relapse. Why is it a disease? Addiction is just…
If you’ve been addicted for quite some time, your children might have figured it out already. They might know something isn’t right in the house,…
Whether you went through recovery before or in the middle of school, it will be a hard transition back. You should be prepared with a…
St. Patrick’s Day marks the anniversary death of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. Many people like to celebrate it by wearing a “kiss me I’m Irish”…
We’ve all heard the ignorant line dripping with condescension, “Oooh, poor baby, was that a trigger for you? Grow up and deal with it! The…
You start using for the first time. Now it’s your 10th and you need more. You get sucked into a whirlpool of bad habits. You’re stealing from family, selling…
In this generation, everyone is on their phones. Some people can’t live without their phones. Phones can be very resourceful in terms of what apps…
Addiction and Homelessness Some homeless people are addicts and some addicts are homeless. But, what exactly is the link between the two? Do all homeless people become…
Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston… What do these musicians have in common? They died from overdose. There is a…
Chagrin is understandable when a mom discovers her young adult son has, once again, stolen money from her wallet. Or he didn’t show up to…