by Joe Hisel | May 28, 2019 | Addiction
Addiction is a dangerous disease that is difficult to overcome. When somebody is addicted to a certain substance, it can take years for them to recover. In fact, many renowned recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous consider recovery to be a lifelong process.... by Joe Hisel | May 15, 2019 | Addiction
As time has passed, scientists and researchers have discovered more about what addiction really is and how it affects those who suffer from it. Over the years, there have been many misconceptions about the nature of addiction, but now more than ever, we understand... by Joe Hisel | Apr 20, 2019 | News
It is well known and well documented that alcohol addiction can lead to significant changes in the brain, causing the brain tissue of alcoholics to exhibit a variety of differences from the brain tissue of non-alcoholics. A new study, however, has revealed that there... by Joe Hisel | Apr 5, 2019 | News
Drug and alcohol addictions carry significant negative physical and psychological side effects on their own, and as it turns out, these addictions can also have a negative effect on concurrent drug or alcohol addictions. An international research team recently found... by Joe Hisel | Feb 2, 2019 | Therapy
For anyone who has ever struggled with any sort of mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, or addiction, they know that when your mental health is lacking, often, your physical health is as well. It can feel impossible to put any effort into your physical health,... by Joe Hisel | Feb 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
You aren’t alone in feeling like days drag by, your life full of mundane moment after mundane moment. Life during recovery can feel like this, sometimes. Dragging by, mundane, uninteresting. That isn’t how life was meant to be, and it isn’t how life has to be. It... by Joe Hisel | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Addiction Is a Self-Control Issue While this is partly true, it is not accurate to say. Yes, someone who struggles with a substance abuse addiction likely made a conscious decision to begin abusing drugs, alcohol, or other substances, but they likely did not choose... by Joe Hisel | Jan 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Substance abuse addiction is a commonly misunderstood disease. Some of the misconceptions are minor, while others can be quite harmful. Just like any issue, substance abuse addiction cannot be properly handled until it is properly understood and because it is such a... by Joe Hisel | Dec 8, 2018 | Therapy
Addiction is best addressed using a comprehensive approach that offers well-rounded physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. This is why many addiction recovery programs involve a variety of techniques in treatment, including one-on-one therapy, group therapy,... by Joe Hisel | Nov 18, 2018 | 12 Step
Addiction recovery is often a long and challenging road. The effects that substance abuse can have on an addict and those closest to them can be painful and lasting. However, there is hope for everybody who has been affected by a substance abuse addiction, whether... 
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