Replacing a Drug Habit vs. Moving on from One
Many years ago, we promoted the idea of replacing an addiction with other more beneficial...
Read MoreMany years ago, we promoted the idea of replacing an addiction with other more beneficial...
Read MoreI was a heroin addict. One choice changed my life. It wasn’t the choice to quit. When things got...
Read MoreHumans are motivated by the pursuit of happiness – always. This is true even in the realm of...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why the idea of “addiction as a disease” only includes behaviors and habits...
Read MoreWe’ve been told for several decades that the disease model of addiction would help people to stop...
Read MoreWhether you have had a personal experience with a substance use problem or not, you have likely...
Read MoreEvery day I talk to parents of heavy substance users. I hear a range of emotions from fear to...
Read MoreHuman change is an unavoidable human experience. At its core, it’s a completely personal...
Read MoreIn 1989, my father and sister had a talk with me because they were concerned that I had an alcohol...
Read MoreNon 12 Step – What Does this Mean? 30 years ago, I had just matriculated out of a long term...
Read MoreWhen you send your spouse or significant other to rehab, you’re hoping that the end results...
Read MoreWhen most “addicts” or “alcoholics” make the decision to quit or moderate their substance usage,...
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