Researchers, Dr. James Prochaska and Dr. Carlo DiClemente developed the Transtheoretical Model of health behavior change in the... Continue Reading

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There isn't a single "best" approach to recovery. Likewise, all studies have limitations, and we need to keep that in mind. Continue Reading

Focusing on oneself isn't selfish—especially when helping yourself allows you to help others. Continue Reading

They see it primarily as a spiritual problem—a weakness in someone’s nature that must be fixed. Continue Reading

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Therapist Nicole Arzt recounts how one of her patients "experimented" with sobriety before committing to a sober life. Continue Reading

Pet therapy turned around my recovery and changed my life, and I believe it can do the same for others. Continue Reading

This article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol addiction is the most common form of substance abuse, aff... Continue Reading

This article was contributed by Wish Recovery in Los Angeles. Alcohol detox is a process that should never be taken lightly. Wh... Continue Reading

Opioid addicts who are either uninsured or have Medicaid often encounter barriers to treatment. Continue Reading

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When looking for a proper teen support group, keep the following three life skills in mind. Continue Reading

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The so-called 'practical reasons' that the addicted mind refers to in order to avoid treatment are simply rationalizations to d... Continue Reading

My failed recovery attempts convinced me that I needed more than the traditional approach. It was only after committing to this... Continue Reading