by Keenen Diamond | Aug 16, 2019 | Drug Abuse, Mental Health
Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as SAD, affects those who are particularly vulnerable to develop substance abuse problems. SAD affects up to 7% of adult Americans, and victims are unable to function effectively or be comfortable in many different social...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 12, 2019 | Addiction Treatment, Blog
When people suffer from addiction, whether it be to drugs, alcohol, or some other form of addiction, partners also suffer alongside them. Family members, siblings, and loved ones also suffer. Compassion can help family members better support a loved one with...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 26, 2018 | Love and Relationships, Sobriety
Compassionate is the ability to have sympathetic pity and concern for the suffering of others. In recovery, compassion is a great motivator for us to seek out and help others who are still suffering from addiction and alcoholism. In fact, most recovery meetings begin...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 7, 2017 | Blog, Health and Wellness
The dictionary definition of compassion includes mention of sympathy. To have sympathy means having sorrow for someone’s misfortune. Compassion is the way that humans connect through their suffering. Everyone suffers a misfortune at least once in their life. Everyone...
