There are many people who believe that an addict is just a lazy person, or perhaps lacking in self-control. The addicted person may even feel the same, due to the shame or guilt of his situation; however he cannot work
Introduction to Addictions
Breaking the Pattern of Love Addictions
Love addicts tend to know who they but are unable to do much about it. After all, knowing doesn’t change the unconscious drive to be in love. But knowing you have love addiction can set the wheels in motion for
Podcast Interview – Business Innovators’ Radio
It was wonderful to recently be interviewed on James Hamilton Healy’s podcast! It’s thrilling to be able to spotlight some of the fantastic things we have going on here at Breakthrough Addiction Recovery. Listen to the podcast below: Listen to
Substance Abuse: The Dangerous Link to Eating Disorders
Eating disorders and substance abuse are commonly misconstrued as separate conditions. Nonetheless, those who have overcome this struggle, or are still undergoing counseling, will bear witness to the correlations or overlapping similarities between the two. There are substantive studies that
Interview with Michael Roth
Hear Michael Roth being interviewed by Valeria Teles of FitForJoy.org. Michael shares his own powerful story of growth and freedom from addiction, as well as how he now uses that journey to help save the lives of others who struggle
The Empty Chair Technique and Addiction
The Empty Chair technique is a unique method of therapy and coaching that was pioneered by Fritz Perls, the founder of what is known as Gestalt Therapy. Gestalt is the German word which means to form or shape. The term
Shadow Work and Addiction
The name of this particular type of personal work is apt, for shadow work is often dark and unpleasant. However, shadow work should be a particularly important part of everybody’s life. It allows us to shine light on the darker
7 Ways to Manage Chronic Pain Without Medication
Guest Post by Kimberly Hayes https://Publichealthalert.info Whether it’s fibromyalgia, IBS, or migraine headaches, when your body is perpetually uncomfortable, you become at risk of depression and, according to Women’s Health, addiction. While you may not be able to make
The Mind-Body Aspect of Addiction
Most people see different types of addiction in the same light that many people view the apparent duality of mind and body. For example, most people think drugs are either psychologically addictive, like amphetamines, or physically addictive (as well as
The Enneagram and Impacting Addiction
Those who understand the Enneagram know that it’s a valuable tool in psychology. The Enneagram, in its most basic description, describes nine different personality types. It has a wide range of applications that can help psychologists and mental health workers
What is an Addiction Intervention Specialist?
Addiction is an unfortunate reality that many of us have to deal with. It might not be us ourselves who face the addiction, but somewhere down the line – through our family, our friends, our employees – most of us