Addiction: Is it a Disease or a Choice?
The controversy over whether addiction is a disease or a choice is important for those who work with substance abuse and who struggle with addiction.
Posts by Mia Williams, MS
What to Do if 12-Step Programs Don’t Work
You may have completed a 12-step program but didn’t particularly like the approach, or maybe it didn’t work for you at all, but there are other options.
How Long Until My Loved Ones Trust Me
Regaining trust can be difficult and daunting, even after you have successfully completed treatment and continue to progress.
How to Start Treatment Right Where You Are
Sometimes, getting into a treatment center doesn’t happen when you want it to, but you can begin the healing process wherever you are.
Was it a Slip or a Relapse? Knowing When to Return to Treatment
Many people in recovery have been there. You’ve gone through a treatment program and completed it successfully—and then you relapsed.
