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Life has a tendency to throw curveballs at us that try our patience. Learning how to practice patience and stress management is an essential life skill. For those who don’t know how to practice patience, coping mechanisms become necessary. These coping mechanisms then build into substance abuse and addiction. Holistic methods such as acupuncture or…

When looking into addiction treatment, there are a number of different programs that can help you or a loved one get clean. One of the most popular ways to get treatment is residential treatment. Residential addiction treatment is often the best way to overcome drug or alcohol addictions. With lots of residential treatment centers in…

Suffering addiction is just that, suffering. This disease takes its toll on your life. The root of your addiction exists in your history, environment, background, and biology. This history proves why you need psychotherapy during rehab treatment. You need to address the problems of your past so you can build a better future. The Role…

Houston had enough flooding last spring to give anyone chronic ombrophobia (fear of rain). While the high waters have long since receded, periodic “flash flood watches” continue—as do nervous glances at the afternoon sky. Will we relapse into fear of rain? The Storms of Life Are Out to Get Me “At least Houston doesn’t have…

There’s nothing worse than having friends or family who recognize substance abuse nagging you to change… except for having a little voice in your own head suggesting that the “nags” may have a point. When it seems that everyone you were close to is changing for the worse—because so many people are hinting or saying…

Last week, we discussed overconfidence and entitlement as factors in relapse. Today, we’ll explore other things that commonly function as “triggers” in tempting someone to return to the familiar bottle, needle, or other sources of chemical comfort. First, though, a couple of facts about relapse triggers that everyone should remember: Relapsers are in particular danger…

The decision to stop using heroin is not an easy one to make. To begin with, heroin and other opioids create a most devious addiction. The fact an addiction can appear within a couple weeks of taking the first dose is a testament to just how insidious this drug is. As someone contemplates climbing out…

Step Six of the 12 Steps: We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. “All these defects of character” refers to, of course, all the “wrongs” that came out privately in Step Four and were confessed in Step Five of the 12 Steps. In the relief of getting things out in…

Step Three of the 12 Steps: We made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God, as we understood him. Step Three of the 12 Steps is the natural follow-up to Steps One and Two. First, we admit that we’ve lost control (Step 1). Then we acknowledge belief in…

The Science Behind Addiction The science behind addiction involves a condition where something that was once pleasurable becomes indispensable to your daily life. Drug addiction is an overwhelming desire, uncontrollable use, and then compulsive use. Addiction also includes continuing to use a drug despite any repeated or harmful consequences. People use drugs for many reasons….

Addiction affects the lives of millions of people every year. Everyone’s addiction develops differently. However, doctors have done research on common causes of addiction. Addiction specialists recognize that about half of addiction cases have a genetic or hereditary component. However, the other half has to do with poor coping skills. As a person going through…

Approximately 5.1 million young adults age 18-25 struggles with substance abuse. In addition, 3.4 million young adults have had a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder. The number of heroin users in this age bracket has doubled in the last decade making drug and alcohol addiction a true crisis for young adults. Rehab programs for young…