by badmin | Aug 25, 2022 | Addiction
Too often, people mistake abstinence from substance use (or other destructive behavior) as “recovery.” While abstinence is the ticket that gets you into the theater, it is not the movie. Many of the clients I see come to me with an alcohol or other drug problem and...
by badmin | Apr 19, 2022 | Addiction
When I first began my recovery, I was fortunate to choose a sponsor in NA who was part of a “sponsorship line” that passed on some basic truths that have been key to my recovery and have stood the test of time over nearly 38 years. They are still just as true today...
by Marty Lythgoe | Feb 18, 2022 | Addiction
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...
by Marty Lythgoe | Jan 6, 2022 | 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...
