Does Trauma Always Lead To Addiction?
For people with addictions, whether substance abuse or process addictions, understanding the various pathways that lead to addictive behaviours is critical to getting proper treatment
For people with addictions, whether substance abuse or process addictions, understanding the various pathways that lead to addictive behaviours is critical to getting proper treatment
Addiction and co-dependency share a strong connection: shame. Shame is much stronger than guilt. Unlike guilt, which is rooted around specific actions, shame makes a
There is much evidence to suggest that personality disorders and substance abuse are interconnected, though it can often be challenging to discern which condition came
“Be where you are; otherwise, you will miss your life.” The Buddha Anyone who has suffered from addiction knows one thing is true: wading through
As many people will attest, living with an alcoholic is no easy feat. People who live with alcoholics or those with substance abuse problems get
The ego has been a topic of fascination within the psychology community for centuries. All this is especially true when attempting to understand the origins
by Renee W. Although I’ve had a handful of relapses, one will be cemented into my memory forever. Around three and a half years of
Having difficult conversations is never easy – this is especially true for the people we love, particularly when we suspect they may have a problem
“Unforgiveness is like drinking poison yourself and waiting for the other person to die.” You may have heard variations of this quote from Marianne Williamson in