Trauma and addiction are two very difficult conditions to live with. To make matters worse, trauma and addiction are often linked to each other: addiction can lead to trauma, and traumatized people are more likely to develop addictions. In this
Many people are familiar with the concept of addiction. However, many people only understand addictions as they relate to things like alcohol or drugs. These things are very valid issues, and it’s good to address them. However, these are substance
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
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
Eating disorders have been called a lot of things over the years, ranging from attention-seeking behaviors to insecurities, to mental health problems. What hasn’t been given as much consideration is how eating disorders relate to addiction. Emerging research has suggested
It’s no secret that drug addiction can be very destructive to the body and mind. Long-term use of many drugs can lead to long-term damage, and this can affect the quality of someone’s life. The old medical understanding of damage
There are several different vocations in the addiction recovery field. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, you might be wondering who you should seek for help. It can get pretty confusing if you’re not sure how
Gambling addiction may not be viewed in the same light as an addiction to drugs or alcohol, but it can be a very real problem that can lead to serious repercussions. Gambling addiction presents a unique problem because it appeals
Somato Emotional Repatterning is a technique that uses mind-body methods to attempt to identify imbalances in the meridian (or energy flow) system of an individual. These imbalances can cause physical symptoms to arise in the person and can also result
There’s a lot of debate and research into the different causes of addiction. None of them are any more or less legitimate than others, but all should be given equal credence so they can be addressed and understood properly. Underlying
