Addiction is defined as a disease by most medical associations, including the American Medical Association. It has been considered such for several … [Read more...]
Compliments make me uncomfortable
After recently deciding to start my own automotive marketing and consulting business, I've been reaching out to friends in the industry to let them … [Read more...]
You can’t rationalize irrational or unsafe behavior in addiction
Photo: Matthew Rader It was late on a Sunday night, and I was desperately searching for a place to buy insulin syringes. These small syringes are … [Read more...]
Please don’t leave me alone with my thoughts
A social psychologist at the University of Virginia, named Timothy Wilson, recruited hundreds of undergraduate student volunteers and community … [Read more...]
Withdrawing from emotional stress in recovery from addiction
One of the most challenging parts of entering recovery is that you are forced to face the same painful emotions and challenges, but without the help … [Read more...]