With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the upcoming season of love invites us to reflect on the transformative power of self-compassion, hope, and renewal while on the path to mental recovery and sobriety. This time of year can be an inspiring era for...
A recent report published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors establishes that assessing patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) based on the biological and psychological roots of their alcohol addiction could help predict more effective treatment...
Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. So many factors can contribute to it, including genetics, temperament, and life experiences. When considering environmental factors that may lead to addiction, it’s important to look at our jobs, where we spend most of our time....
Addiction treatment can be as varied as the individuals who receive it. After all, what works for one person may not help another. That’s why it’s important to explore a variety of treatment options for drug and alcohol addiction. One such treatment is eye movement...
Being a single parent is a challenge—and reward—like no other. But if you’re also dealing with addiction, the challenges can seem insurmountable. Fortunately, it is possible to overcome addiction while raising children on your own. Here, we explore the unique...
