The unexpected death of actor Robin Williams brings a tragic end to the comedian’s long battle with addiction and mental illness. Williams checked himself into a renewal center just weeks prior, but his struggle with addiction dated back more than 30 years. Robin battled cocaine and alcohol addiction in the early ‘80s, after his rise…
For those who struggle with process addictions, “leisure” activities can become destructive; proving detrimental to the addict’s lifestyle, personal health, and overall quality of life. What Is A Process Addiction? A process addiction is any compulsive behavior that includes an action that, on its own, is not physically addictive; such as eating or internet usage.…
Every year, millions of teens primp and prepare for the fall semester. Whether junior high, high school, or college, one of the most common – and potentially fatal – threats looming over our youth is the pervasive peer pressure to experiment with illicit substances. The reasons behind escalating drug abuse at the school level are…
You adore your partner and would do anything for them, but their addiction has taken over the relationship. You’re already accustomed to taking care of them, so it’s natural for you to seek help in regard to their recovery. Taking particular steps to help your addicted partner can make this process easier while keeping you…
Holistic addiction recovery facilities are becoming increasingly popular throughout the U.S., offering a multi-faceted and successful approach to addiction treatment. As the name implies, the goal of holistic treatment is to provide a comprehensive and positive program that addresses the individual as a whole – body, mind, and spirit. Though holistic medicine has been practiced…