Watching a friend or family member struggle with drug or alcohol addiction is very difficult and can negatively impact your well-being. You may experience feelings of anger, sadness, frustration, guilt, worry, and fear. In general, you will likely feel overwhelmed and confused about how you can help. At times you might feel like giving up…
If you’re thinking about entering treatment for addiction for the first time, you’re making a smart move. Throughout your addiction treatment, you’ll likely go through several therapy modalities, including stress management, group therapy, and individual therapy. Talking with an addictions counselor one on one during individual therapy can be a vital tool in helping you…
Many people assume meditation is performed by sitting in one place and forcing their minds to go completely blank and quiet. For that reason, many people see it as something that they will never be able to or don’t even want to try. However, recovering addicts are often told to enlarge their prayer and meditation…