Toward Better Theories of Addiction and Recovery
What are the primary “facts” or findings about addiction and recovery, of which any theory of them, and any approach to treatment and recovery, would need to take into account?
Believing Addiction is a Disease May Be Bad for Your Recovery
How could believing addiction is a disease be bad? There are now several studies suggesting that individuals who believe their behavioral problems (either addiction or mental health) are a disease may have more trouble recovering from them. The most recent study found that individuals who believe obesity is a disease are less focused on weight […]
Addiction recovery is a broader perspective than addiction treatment
In addition to the facts arising from the science of addiction treatment, there is another compelling and relevant aspect of addiction: Natural recovery.