by Keenen Diamond | Jul 26, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Relapse and Recovery
We all have past experiences that we are ashamed of. Our lives were hijacked by addiction and we become selfish and self-centered, caring little for anything except our next drink or drug. In the past, we may have harmed others, ruined relationships, or done any...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 26, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Therapy and the development of coping skills are an important part of treating addiction. However, therapeutic treatment is only on part of the puzzle. For treatment to be effective, the problem of addiction must be addressed from a variety of angles, including every...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 25, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse
Ceasing drug and alcohol use abruptly is extremely dangerous. Our bodies have adapted to the increased intake of substances and made physiologically changes. When we abruptly discontinue drug and alcohol use, our bodies respond with painful withdrawal symptoms. Many...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 25, 2018 | Q&A, Sobriety
Detoxification and achieving sobriety is a strong step toward overcoming addiction, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. The real work begins when we leave treatment and reenter the world. Many people in recovery share similar stories of achieving sobriety, only to...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 24, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse
Addiction is a complex disease that affects mental, physical, and spiritual health. The complexity of the disease means that it requires daily maintenance and recovery practices to maintain sobriety. There is no cure for addiction, but that does not mean sobriety is...
