We have learned how stress and anxiety trigger or lead to addictive behavior. So how can one reduce stress or anxiety? It might be as simple as taking a walk through the woods. Spending more time with nature has been … Continue Reading
Laurie Dhue's Recovery From Alcoholism
It takes bravery and strength to face your addiction. It takes courage to speak out about something you’ve hidden for so long. It takes all three multiplied by a factor of ten when your on cable news. But that’s exactly … Continue Reading
Sheryl Crow's Huge Lesson
In an interview with WebMD the international recording star Sheryl Crow offers us a valuable life lesson. One she calls “a huge lesson for me.” In her own words “I’ve learned to stop putting everybody before myself and to say … Continue Reading
Purpose Kills Addiction
Jonathan Butler has seen and endured a lot. He overcame a life of drugs, self-destruction, and poverty though spiritual intervention and purpose. The superstar’s music has crossed multiple genre’s from urban, pop, jazz, contemporary, and gospel. He launched the Jonathan … Continue Reading
Resolve Your Trauma Avoid Addiction
Unresolved trauma can lead to all kinds of addiction. Studies show that many addicts experienced a major traumatic event in their lifetime. It is one of the leading causes of drug and alcohol addiction. Seek immediate treatment for any past … Continue Reading
Stay Connected With Others – Avoid Addiction
According to a study by researchers at the College of Natural Sciences in Austin, Texas people who are socially isolated may be more prone to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. We are designed to connect and interact with … Continue Reading
Avoid Stress – Avoid Addiction
Most people today understand the negative consequences of to much stress in our lives. How it can dramatically impact your overall health is also well documented. But did you know that stress is a key trigger for most addictions? It … Continue Reading
Face Your Addiction – Don't Fear It
Your addiction won’t magically go away one day. You will eventually have to face your addiction. That is a fact. Yes it takes courage but that courage is in you. Don’t listen to the lies that keep telling you to … Continue Reading
Hate The Disease Love The Addict
Addiction is a disease. The addict uses because they have the disease of addiction. Some people have cancer or diabetes. We don’t criticize or judge them for those diseases and we don’t enable them either. A good friend of mine … Continue Reading
Destroy What Destroys You And Break Free
Overcoming an addiction is one of the hardest things a person will ever do. That’s why a recovering addict is strong not weak. But before you can break out of prison, you need to realize that you are locked up. … Continue Reading