Most people think addiction begins with substances. I’m not sure that’s always true. Sometimes it begins much earlier. It begins with the belief that certain
High-functioning addiction is incredibly convincing because it tells you that if you’re functioning, you’re still in control. I believed those lies too until I couldn’t anymore.
When ADHD and addiction are addressed together through integrated, evidence-based care, recovery becomes more than simply stopping substance use – it’s an opportunity to build healthier ways of thinking, coping, and living.
You know it’s not a good idea, but you still do it. It goes against what you know is true, but you still act on
Avoidance can look like control and independence. It can also look like strength. But if we’re honest, avoidance shrinks our lives around structuring our days around what we don’t want to feel.
Addiction will sneak in and wear the disguise of normal life. What we call addiction is shaped by culture, and every society has its own
EMDR is a pioneering trauma therapy designed to help individuals reprocess traumatic memories in a safe, structured way with the guidance of an experienced therapist, helping to reduce the traumatic charge of past memories and experiences.
Family therapy is a vital component of addiction treatment because it explores and addresses the profound impact of addiction on the entire family and the relational struggles of each individual.
Understanding the complex link between anxiety and addiction is an essential first step and can help individuals seek effective treatment that lasts. Those experiencing both disorders at the same time must explore comprehensive treatment and care that addresses these conditions together, as well as considering their needs, preferences, and goals for recovery.
