We know that there are a number of bad habits that contribute to
poor overall health. Among those habits are smoking, substance use
or abuse, and overeating, to name just a few. When people are
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Food addiction is a topic that has been debated by medical
professionals for years. And who is surprised? How many women do
you know claim they are addicted to chocolate, salty chips, or ice
cream? ... Read More »
It’s 2013. Another New Year is upon us: 12 months, 365 days. Right
now, people across our country are embarking on the age-old
tradition of making a New Year’s resolution. Friends and family
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As 2012 comes to a close I thought it would be helpful to review
some of the major tenets of goal setting. I typically write about
this at the end of each year because so often people feel ... Read More »
On so many levels, women and men are vastly different creatures.
One important area of gender difference is chemical dependency.
Women’s involvement in addiction and recovery is very different
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Consider the word “addiction.” What scenarios come to mind? It
could be someone scoring drugs on the street corner; an “up and
coming” young professional who has developed a liking for ... Read More »
Whether one struggles with an addiction or disorder, lifelong
recovery is the goal of treatment. This is achieved through a wide
array of therapeutic approaches that often include individual and
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It’s not unusual for certain misunderstandings to surround any
organization or group. The following are a few commonly held myths
about 12 step groups:
The news has been littered with examples of immoral behavior since
the economic downturn of 2008. We entered this millennium with a
lot of very wealthy individuals. The technology boom, among other
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Recovery Defined. Professionals in the behavioral health field have
discussed these two terms for decades. They debate such questions
as “What does it mean to be fully recovered?” and “Can ... Read More »