First Things First: Overcoming Denial In Addiction
Guest blog post by Jennifer DiCostanzo, LCSW, CADC, MISA1 Is overcoming denial in addiction important? Or even necessary? When you’re watching a loved one struggle with addiction, understanding the role that denial plays is vital! The Role of Denial in Addiction If you have ever watched a tv show or movie with scenes focused on […]
How to Help Someone With Drug Addiction
We all have our guilty pleasures. For some it’s using a drug to find a pleasant high. However, what do you do when someone you love slips from occasional use to addiction? It can become an ugly struggle quickly, negatively affecting relationships and health. When you love someone, it’s only natural to want to help. […]
Why Overcoming Addiction On Your Own Is Possible
Guest blog post by Jean M. Tschampa, PharmD, LCPC, CADC, C-IAYT, BCC I want to begin with something valuable: overcoming addiction is not impossible. Hard yes, but impossible, no. And overcoming addiction on your own is possible; however, there are some commonalities among those who have succeeded. Whatever road to recovery you choose, you have […]
Why is Addiction Considered a Disease?
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, Au.D., E-RYT Why is addiction considered a disease? The simple answer is because it changes your brain structure. However, the answer and the process is far from simple and much more dramatic. Learn how this disease moves the user from choosing to use to feeling compelled to use, perpetuating […]
The Power of Music: Johnny Cash Hurt Lyrics
Guest blog post by Myles Van Camp, MS Ever had a song touch you on a deep, emotional level? One of the songs that does it for me is Hurt by Johnny Cash. Hearing the lyrics and feeling the magnitude of what is conveys reaches out and momentarily stops me. That is the power of […]