Parents Drinking More When Kids Go Back to School
Are you drinking more now that the kids are back in school? It’s that time of year again… as summer is winding down, kids are getting ready to go back to school. Some parents have been anxiously awaiting the first day of school, looking forward to having a little more kid-free time to accomplish necessary […]
Social Media as a Recovery Tool
There are many different tools available to aid in recovery, and social media is definitely one of them! Here are some apps to get you started!
Is Your College Student Drinking or Using Drugs?
Spring break just came to an end, and we know for many families that means school is back in session. For lots of parents, particularly those of us with college students, this past break was a great time for checking in on our young adults; making sure they were making wise decisions, staying healthy and […]
Staying Positive After a Slip
Have you recently relapsed? While it can be challenging, it is often beneficial to stay positive after having a slip. Here are 4 tips for doing just that.
Craving Is Not Dangerous
Chapter 9 of Dr. Horvath’s book: Sex, Drugs, Gambling & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions helps readers understand craving. We’ve included here the section, “Craving Is Not Dangerous.”
Addictive Behavior Unites Us
Addictive behavior, craving and stopping unite us. If we can accept this perspective, then we might have more compassion for those whose addictive behavior is more substantial than our own.
Then and Now: Integrating Two Pieces of a Dichotomous Self
Sometimes as we get further away from our addiction, we begin to notice a disconnect between who we were and who we are.
Dating In Recovery: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
Dating and relationships are a big responsibility, especially in recovery. Ask yourself these questions to see if you’re really ready.
Benefits of Yoga
In our fast-paced society, it can be easy to get caught up in running around and forgetting to de-stress. Self-care, including reducing our stress levels, is an integral part of the recovery process. Thankfully, there are some easy ways to slow down and reduce every day stress, including yoga. With several benefits in addition to […]
Addiction and Recovery: An Evolutionary Perspective
By Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP All species aim to survive. They do so by seeking out some experiences and avoiding or escaping others. The behaviors associated with addiction and recovery can be understood in this larger context of survival, approach and avoidance. The implications of an evolutionary perspective for addiction include new definitions for commonly […]