Almost everyone at some point in their lives struggles with a form of anxiety. Feelings produced from anxiety can be misleading and are perpetuated by reinforcing thoughts. Most people do not recognize that they are anxious until they feel the physical symptoms of anxiety. Substance abuse is a quick remedy for uncomfortable feelings produced by
Addiction Treatment Modalities & Programs
Treatment Modalities in Addiction Treatment The settings in addiction treatment programs vary both in environmental and philosophical approaches. Treatment modalities have their own unique qualities. The differences are described below. Therapeutic Community Therapeutic communities in the United States are primarily referred to in the field of addictive behavior as a mental health approach. They began
Toronto Mayor Admits Smoking Crack
Toronto Mayor Admits Smoking Crack After months of denials, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has admitted to smoking crack, in the latest chapter of a saga that puts the city’s residents in a place that seems all too familiar to loved ones of people struggling with alcohol or drugs. In May, staffers from Gawker and the
Step 10 Overview
Step 10: Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Up until this point in our program, we have been preparing ourselves for the journey of our new life. As we look at the 10th step, we begin to put this new way of life into practice. We do so
Making Amends
Step Nine brought me a lot of fear and anxiety. During our active addiction, we left a trail of destruction and hurt along the way. When we get to Step Nine it is time to resolve that destruction, where and when we can. Some are eager to make amends and just want to get it
Pitfall in Recovery: Cognitive Distortions
In recovery, you have to make changes in your life to be successful. You adopt a structured routine in your life, start exercising and eating healthier and talk about your feelings instead of keeping it all in. But one of the biggest changes you must make is the way you think and this is a
Reaching a Point of Spirituality to Accept Things
Although I live in Florida, I went to treatment and lived in a halfway house in Georgia for seven months. The first eight steps were completed with my first sponsor while I was still there, and since my time living in Georgia was coming to a close, the timing aligned for me to back home once
Learning to Love Myself While Finding Recovery
Written by: Sara Sheppard My name is Sara Sheppard, and I’m an addict. Every recovery story is unique. You might find my story particularly unique, yet even in my situation, I can see the common threads existing for all addicts. For example, the hopelessness and helplessness that occurs with each individual hitting rock bottom. Or
UnshA(A)ckled
Written By: Tim C. | Sobriety Date 10.28.16 I was born in central New Jersey weighing 4lbs, feet first, and a few weeks early – my mother was hoping for a girl. Naturally, I came into this world with the need to have my way. I had a normal childhood with two loving parents who were
Step 9 Overview: Making a Direct Amends
Step 9: Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Now that we have compiled our list of those in need of amends, we carefully contemplate our course of action. We must consider each amends we are to make and how best to approach each