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Why Shaming People with Addiction Doesn’t Really Work Author: Justin Mckibben Does anyone else remember that episode in Game of Thrones when Cersei Lannister (played by the amazing Lena Headey) was marched naked through the streets of King’s Landing for the “walk of atonement”? During this public ritual... Learn More

Do I Have Depression? [caption id="attachment_21785" align="aligncenter" width="442"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Anyone who has ever been both alive and awaken will experience feelings of being down.... Learn More

Is It My Fault My Loved One is Addicted? [caption id="attachment_21753" align="aligncenter" width="473"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben I'll never forget when I told my mother I needed to go to rehab. It... Learn More

Five Common Behavioral Addictions You Should Know Author: Shernide Delva When most people think of the word “addict,” they usually think of drugs or alcohol. However, addiction does not just limit itself to substances. In fact, more people than ever suffer from some form of behavioral addiction.... Learn More

How to handle when your spouse keeps bringing up your past Coach Heidi Bilonick McGuirk tackles the issue: How to handle when your spouse keeps bringing up your past. Dear Coach Heidi, My question is; I have been in recovery for approximately 8 months. While I was in active addiction,... Learn More

Inside the Mind of An Addict [caption id="attachment_16038" align="aligncenter" width="387"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg I think this article will hit home for anyone out there stuck in active addiction... Learn More

6 Ways Addiction is in Our Blood and is Being Exploited You might be a recovering addict but, I’m willing to bet there are other areas of your life that would qualify as active addiction. About 20% of you are smokers. For those without a recognized drug addiction – normies as... Learn More

When it Comes to Criminal Confessions, Is Anonymity a Guarantee? By Cheryl Steinberg AA and other 12 Step fellowships promise anonymity but, don’t be confused; it’s not the same thing as ‘confessional privilege,’ the expectation of confidentiality when one confesses to their priest or, the protection of confidentiality between lawyer... Learn More

The Terrible Things We Do in Addiction It’s no secret, addiction takes you to places you never thought you’d go. It’s quite common for people like us – recovering addicts – to look back at our time spent in active addiction and cringe at some a lot... Learn More

Are You Addicted to Your Misery? Are you all about the ‘frowny face’? Sometimes people become obsessed with their sadness, and any obstacle or excuse they can find not to change it. Misery can be addictive, after all misery loves company right? Addicts and alcoholics especially... Learn More

8 Ways to Identify Toxic People (and How to Set Healthy Boundaries Once You Do) You ever had that person in your life you felt was poisoning your day on a regular basis? This is someone who has a real talent for bringing you down spiritually, emotionally or socially and takes more away from your... Learn More

Junkie, Crackhead, Dope fiend: Is it ever OK to use derogatory terminology to describe addiction? Addiction has many faces, touches all levels of class and creed, and has many names. Titles like ‘Junkie’, ‘Crack-head’, ‘Dope Fiend’ are thrown around, and other not-so-fun nick-name's like ‘Drunk’ all create a negative mental picture for most people. The... Learn More

Why Shaming People with Addiction Doesn’t Really Work

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