Recovery from addiction is a life-long process. Many people only seek treatment after substance use or a compulsive behavior has led to serious repercussions. Addiction impacts a person’s mind, body, relationships, goals, and spirituality. It only makes sense that successful treatment for addiction must address all of these areas.1 Key Contributors to a Healthy, Happy…

Drug abuse and addiction are international concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) shares, “It is estimated that 255 million people used illicit drugs, such as cannabis, amphetamines, opioids, and cocaine, in 2015 which translates into an annual prevalence of illicit drug use of 5.3%.”1 Anyone, anywhere, can struggle with drug abuse. Luckily no matter who…

Today’s teens have never lived in a world without the internet. They are often more tech-savvy than adults and they embrace new trends and technologies. The Internet is a great way to stay connected and informed, but if you’re the parent of a teen, you know it can also cause a lot of problems too….

Incest is a serious issue that we rarely talk about. Incest survivors are often plagued by shame, embarrassment and misplaced guilt. When a child or young adult is sexually abused by a trusted family member, it can cause lasting damage, depression and even PTSD. These problems can be difficult to deal with, and many survivors…

Treating an addiction to drugs or alcohol involves an approach that examines the addict on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. A school of thought has recently emerged that marries the psychology of addiction rehabilitation with a thousand-year-old philosophy. For people who struggle to make standard methods of aftercare apply to their lives, the addition…