by Keenen Diamond | Jun 15, 2018 | Q&A, Recovery
Alcoholism is a disease that affects more than just the sufferer. Family and friends are also greatly affected when they have a loved one suffering from alcoholism. It may be difficult for them to determine the best course of action to take to support their loved one...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 14, 2018 | Alternative Therapy, Recovery
Many recovery programs focus on a spiritual experience as a necessary means of changing our thoughts, behaviors, and reactions in our lives. Some people experience a sudden and drastic upheaval, while for others, the spiritual experience occurs more gradually. While...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 14, 2018 | Addiction News, Q&A
The news always seems to have stories about artists and musicians being arrested for drug possession or passing away as a result of substance abuse. It seems as though creative people are more likely to become addicted to or abuse drugs. Is there a link between...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 13, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Sobriety
Everyone needs a sense of purpose if they are to feel fulfilled in life. In active addiction, we often struggled to grasp any sense of purpose or meaning, aside from the incessant and uncontrollable desire for intoxication. As we continue on the path of recovery, we...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 12, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Relapse and Recovery
The decision to seek help is the single greatest decision we have made in our lives. Many of us were averse to reaching out for help because it meant we had to open up about our problems with drugs and alcohol or address shameful behavior that we would rather ignore....