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Dual Diagnosis is a medical disorder for when someone experiences a mental illness and substance-use disorder simultaneously. Either one of the disorders – mental illness or substance-use can develop first. A person experiencing a mental health condition could possibly turn to alcohol or other drugs as a form of self-medication to improve the mental health […]

Sticking to a routine and maintaining self-discipline are two of the most important aspects to recovery. There are many ways to build a routine and a habit of self-discipline as listed below: Settle for less difficult challenges It’s much better to set small and not too difficult tasks that are easier to achieve than larger […]

It’s a common for addicts to want to put their past behind them by forgetting they even had an addiction. They regret the life they lost due to their addiction and don’t want to waste any more time on their recovery. They tend to skip meetings, focus less on self-care and take up more responsibilities. […]

Alcoholism is referred to as a “family disease” because it affects the family as a whole and each member individually. Living in a home that is affected by addiction means living in a negative and unsafe environment filled with disruptions, strained relationships, lies and dishonesty. While living as a part of a family, a change […]

The 12 steps are a set of guiding principles that help chart a course of action for addiction treatment for alcohol, drug and other addictions. The 12 Steps are listed below: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us […]