Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned addictions expert and best-selling author firmly believes that there is no such thing as an addictive personality. Nor, does he does think of addiction as a disease. Instead, Maté believes that addiction is deep-rooted, and stems from an individual’s need to solve a problem— typically from their earlier years. Oftentimes, […]
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What is a meaningful life? The World Health Organization defines “participation” as being involved in life situations. Such participation brings about satisfaction and meaning to one’s life. A sense of purpose and meaning increases quality of life and longevity and can act as both a protective factor for our health, and can help in the […]
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A client’s biggest fear after going through an addiction treatment plan is to relapse. With all the chaos of being introduced back into their everyday lives, many former addicts are tempted to drink or use drugs simply because of being exposed to their old haunts and routines. It is one of the most difficult times […]
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Methamphetamines are back. They cost less, are more addictive, and the purity of this stimulant is stronger than ever before. Meth is back and it’s more dangerous than ever. The days of users making their own meth in bathtubs is something like folklore these days. Since 2006, the US government has cracked down on over-the-counter […]
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Rumination—the pattern of focusing on the negative Replaying a mistake over and over in your head, or endlessly rehashing the details of a conversation are common responses when something goes wrong. As humans, we have evolved to disproportionately focus on the negative. In the past, when we were faced with life-threatening situations on a daily […]
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One of the most prominent questions on our minds today is whether certain individuals are more vulnerable to contracting the Coronavirus. Each of us wants to ensure that our loved ones are protected, so we want to know who is at increased risk. According to the CDC, young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised health are […]
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The Lonely Beginnings of Addiction Addiction and loneliness are closely intertwined, exacerbating one another, creating a dangerous cycle. Often, addiction begins as a type of self-medication, sometimes to medicate the loneliness one might be feeling. Indeed, a lack of meaningful relationships or social support can leave someone feeling pretty down, with nowhere else to turn […]
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Even on the darkest of days, if you look hard enough you can find something to be grateful for. Make your heart happy, take the challenge. It doesn’t have to be something big, unrealistic, or even tangible (I found a roll of one hundred dollar bills on the sidewalk). Remember, good things come in small […]
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Although the practice of mindfulness and meditation are only recently advocated in western psychology, they have been trusted, effective treatments in eastern traditions for hundreds of years. If you are asking yourself: “what is mindfulness?” the textbook defines it as the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. While being a little […]
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More and more people are realizing the benefits of yoga therapy for the treatment of drug or alcohol addiction. As treatment centers make use of a holistic approach to recovery, programs that incorporate whole body, mind, and spirit healing are becoming more common. Yoga helps with addiction recovery in a number of ways. First of all, it helps […]
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