Addiction Therapy
The Benefits of Using the Twelve Steps From Day One
There is a belief held by many in the recovery field that a person can only recover if they are willing. This may seem obvious on its surface, but there is more to this concept than that surface level. Willingness is more than simply showing up. Willingness lies in rigorous honesty, and it is only…
Read MoreHow the Twelve Steps Can Help Those in the Professional Sphere Recover
Anyone who has flown probably remembers the inflight instructions before takeoff. Particularly the portion that discusses placing your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others. Well, we can think of no better analogy than this when it comes to healthcare professionals getting the 12-Step recovery help they sometimes require. Addiction is not an exclusive disease.…
Read MoreThe Importance of Educating the Spouse for Successful Recovery
Did you know that some of the principal founders of the Temperance Movement in the 19th Century were spouses concerned about the dangers brought about by their husband’s drinking? One of the founders, Frances Willard, is often remembered with a fist in the air exclaiming to crowds of exacerbated spouses, “We must do everything for…
Read MorePreparing Guests for Life After Treatment
It is important to understand that 12-Step recovery and the healthcare industry are not separate; rather, they have long been intrinsically intertwined. In a letter written in 1966, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Bill Wilson wrote, “Thankfully, we have accepted the devoted services of many nonalcoholic. We owe our very lives to the men and women of…
Read MoreIs Ritalin Addictive?
Understanding Ritalin Ritalin is the brand name commonly used for the medication methylphenidate. This stimulant drug impacts the central nervous system (CNS), increasing communication levels between nerve cells throughout the brain and body. Methylphenidate has similar effects to amphetamine and cocaine. There are a number of street names for Ritalin, including: Kiddie cocaine R-ball Skippy…
Read MoreHow to Help a Loved One With Addiction
If your loved one is struggling with addiction, it can be hard to know how best to support them. Sometimes, actions that may seem helpful can actually harm their well-being in the long run. This blog offers some tips on how to help a loved one with drug addiction and provides insight into the condition.…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Statistics for New Jersey
Substance abuse involves the use of substances, illegally obtained or otherwise, for purposes other than that which they are meant for. This can include socially acceptable drugs such as alcohol, over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, and illicit drugs. Drug and alcohol abuse has become a prevalent problem within the United States, and it can hugely impact…
Read MoreFamily Therapy Goals and Benefits
Family is something universal, we have all, at times, been part of a family. Our interpretations, experiences, and understandings of what family is, however, can vary greatly. For some people, family are those who you grew up with, shared pivotal defining moments with, and with whom are deeply connected. For others, family is associated with…
Read MoreFirst Step to Recovery
The first step in the recovery process isn’t a physical action, but rather a change of mindset. Recovery begins with recognition and acceptance, after which healing can begin. Addiction and Denial People living with addiction who are not seeking help are sometimes in denial. This may be denial as to the very existence of the…
Read MoreSigns of Meth Addiction, Abuse, and Use
Methamphetamine is a drug commonly known as ‘crystal meth’, or ‘meth’. It is also known informally as ‘ice’, ‘speed’, ‘glass’, or ‘crystal’. Methamphetamine abuse is a serious issue that is, unfortunately, growing in the United States. Chronic meth use is a difficult addiction to hide due to the damaging consequences meth does to a person.…
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