Alcoholic Recovery. Is Relapse Necessary?

The answer is: Yes, for most alcoholics (and drug addicts), relapse is part of the journey. The vast majority of people do relapse at least once on their road to sobriety. It is the rare alcoholic indeed who is able to put the plug in the jug...

Using Mindfulness Techniques in Substance Abuse Treatment

If there is an opposite of addiction, it might be mindfulness. While addiction often involves running from feelings and numbing pain, mindfulness involves learning to stay with and accept pain and discomfort. Practicing mindfulness skills during treatment can help maintain sobriety beyond treatment.

10 Tips for Living Drug, Alcohol, Smoke Free

Are drugs, alcohol or cigarettes ruling your life? Have you tried quitting only to pick back up again -- even though you really, really want to stop? A healthier life awaits you. You can do it -- I promise! Here are ten ideas to get you on and keep...

Suboxone Withdrawal – What You Need To Know

Suboxone withdrawal is the newest development in opiate addiction. The problem stems from prolonged use of Buprenorphine HCl, the largest active ingredient in Suboxone. Buprenorphine HCl is a partial-agonist opioid, which means it is also an opiate...

Understanding Cravings in Addiction Recovery

This article explores the the phenomenon of drug/alcohol cravings in addiction. It explains the nature of cravings and the dangers, aswell.

IV Steroids-A Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

Whether you are new to IV steroids or not, this personal experience of my 3-day solu-medrol cycle will help to prepare you for some of the things you can expect.

Johari Window

Use the Johari Window to increase self awareness and self esteem, and to decrease anxiety. Once you understand how the Johari Window works, you will see how important it is to share about yourself with others and to listen to others for feedback that will help you grow and get more of what you want.

I Am In The Midst Of A MS Relapse

Relapse Prevention: Holiday Edition

In order to maintain sobriety through the holidays, it is important to recognize holiday stressors and develop a clear plan for coping with them. Use the holiday stress quiz to assess your stress savvy and add the stress quiz widget to your website.

Want to Understand Alcoholic or Addicted Thinking? Learn About the "Stages of Change" Theory

It's tough to understand the thinking of an alcoholic or drug addict. Here's a tool doctors use to help them understand the addicted mind set - The Stages of Change Theory.