Dealing with substance abuse is never easy, but it can even be more difficult when there’s a mental health problem that reinforces negative addictions. It is not at all uncommon for an individual struggling with alcoholism to have what is known as a dual-diagnosis, or the coexistence of another mental health diagnosis alongside alcoholism. This […]
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Is Your Brother A Drug Addict? How to Face Being a Sibling of a Drug Addict
Addiction takes a toll on everyone in the family, but it can be particularly difficult for the siblings of the young man. Prior to the addiction, when circumstances spiraled out of control, you were close with your brother and shared that unique relationship only siblings enjoy. The healing process isn’t just limited to your brother […]
Why Do 12 Step Programs Work
The 12-Step recovery program is so integrated into our culture that many can point to a friend or family member that’s been helped by a 12-Step support group of some kind. But why does it work, even for those who don’t believe in God, when the program is so spiritual in nature? New scientific research […]
7 Considerations for Going Back to School After Treatment
While addiction is a terrible thing at any age, it’s particularly damaging when it occurs in the teenage years. Physical, spiritual, and social consequences are present in young men, but can be addressed with effective and holistic addiction treatment. But what’s next after treatment? Young men should pursue their goal of returning to school, but […]
The Importance of Friendship in Addiction Recovery
The secret to a successful recovery isn’t to simply stop using. Rather, it’s to create a new life where it’s harder to turn back to old ways, and easier to move forward. Without letting go of your old life, the more difficult it will be in recovery to find the support and practical solutions you […]
Study: Drug Addicts Share Key Characteristics with Successful CEOs
A recent study by neuroscience professor David Linden, PhD suggests that drug addicts share many of the same characteristics that make a successful CEO. For young men in recovery, this is a testament to the fine line that separates success from struggles. But it also serves as a reminder to the potential of life after […]
Meditation in Recovery: Research and Benefits of Practice
Mind over matter. This old adage encouraged us to believe that the mind is more powerful than the body, but is this actually true? What difference could a few positive thoughts possibly have in the grand scheme of things? The answer is much more than we could have anticipated. Scientific research has shown the practical […]
5 Celebrities Who Found Recovery from Addiction
Celebrities are notorious for substance addiction and abuse, and star athletes are no exception. With the recent decision by the NFL to suspend Broncos player Von Miller from four games due to substance abuse, a national dialogue is rising on drug use by athletes and other prominent figures. Negative headlines ranging from Michael Jackson to […]