Addiction Recovery is not Humanly Possible

Addiction Recovery is not Humanly Possible

In over 35 years of working in addiction treatment and counseling I have come to the conclusion that recovery from addiction is not humanly possible.  You may ask why, then, have I been able to remain employed or why has addiction treatment become a giant industry if...
Codependency In A Nutshell

Codependency In A Nutshell

Co-dependency is a disease of immaturity caused by childhood trauma.  Co-dependency is a disease of immaturity caused by childhood trauma.  How many people do you know who seem to spend most of their time operating out of an emotional self that seems to be about 15...
3 Step Guide: Addiction Relapse Prevention

3 Step Guide: Addiction Relapse Prevention

Like other chronic conditions, addiction relapse is a common occurence. It is one thing to stop the addictive behavior; it is another thing to stay stopped. It is still another thing to stay stopped and at the same time enjoy full physical, psychological, social and...
What Constitutes an Addiction?

What Constitutes an Addiction?

Biological – Psychological – Social Addiction is a bio-psycho-social disorder characterized by a maladaptive pattern of behavior or substance use which leads to significant impairment in a person’s life. It is critical to understand addiction as a complex...