Unhealthy Relationship

Toxic Relationships in Addiction and Recovery People are fundamentally social beings. Without social contact, our well-being quickly declines. Social isolation leads to a  variety of negative outcomes for our physical and mental health, however, this doesn’t mean that all our relationships lead to positive outcomes. An important topic to consider in addiction and recovery are […]

Willpower and addiction

While science does not agree, many people continue to see addiction as a matter of willpower, and debates on the matter have not been quiet. Among people who have a layman’s understanding of addiction, the person who chooses to use drugs or alcohol is the one to blame. The maintenance of addiction is associated with […]

Misconceptions Contributing to The Stigma of Addiction

Helping to Reverse the Stigma of Addiction Unlike other mental health issues, addiction is often judged and considered more harshly. There  are several reasons for this. First of all, addiction is frequently seen as a personal choice and as a continued choice the person keeps making. Secondly, it has more of a stigma because people […]

Mindfulness

The Art of Mindfulness There are different practices we can employ to enhance our well-being and that are also used as supports in the treatment of addiction. One particular practice that has a strong empirical support is mindfulness. Mindfulness has gained a lot of popularity and attention in the scientific community in the past few […]