Is Addiction Genetic?
The question of what causes addiction and how to cure it has lead to a persistent and troubling question: is addiction genetic? Answering this question impacts how we treat addiction for medical reasons, but it is also laden with cultural and emotional baggage—the language of guilt and personal responsibility. Here is the answer to the […]
Ayurveda and Recovery
Although the practice of yoga has become widespread in western countries, its “sister science,” Ayurveda, is in many ways just now reaching our shores. This ancient form of medicine that began in India around 1500 BC has been popular in that country since its inception, but it is beginning to gain popularity here as well. […]
Inspirational Quotes to Support Recovery
Wise words from others can be of great support and comfort to all of us in difficult times. There is something about statements from people we admire that lights a fire within us and inspires us to emulate their greatness on our own paths. The reasons why these phrases instigate actions and change are interesting […]
Ibogaine Research and Initial Isolation
Ibogaine hydrochloride (ibogaine HCl) was first extracted from Tabernanthe iboga in 1901 by Dybowsky and Landrin. Research into the central nervous system and cardiovascular actions of ibogaine began appearing in scientific literature during the early 1900s. After the introduction of Rauwolfia and overall interest in the Apocynaceae family of which Tabernanthe iboga is a member, […]
How to Deal with Football Season When in Recovery
After many months, football season is winding down but the big game – the Super Bowl – still lies ahead! Whether your team is in it or not, this very all American “holiday” is a part of our country’s fabric, and chances are you will be watching the game somewhere with friends. You may find […]
Jobs in the Addiction Recovery Field
Now that you are well on your way on your own personal path to recovery, and have been successfully drug and alcohol free for quite some time, perhaps you are beginning to think about the ways in which you can help others follow in your footsteps. Certainly, you can offer a great deal of support […]
What Jobs Have the Highest Addiction Rates?
Can the career path you choose actually put you at higher risk for drug abuse, alcoholism, and addiction? Interestingly, but in some ways not all that surprisingly, research points to yes. Since we spend almost half of our waking hours at our jobs each week, its not unexpected that our jobs can have a giant […]
New Year’s Resolutions to Help Keep You Sober
This year, don’t aim for perfection with your New Year’s resolutions: strive for ongoing sobriety and all the steady, quiet progress that this entails. It’s not easy to make and stick to New Year’s resolutions for 365 days, especially when you’re also struggling against addiction and relapse. However, you can make your resolutions your secret […]
How to Develop Healthy Habits in Addiction Recovery
Many people take time at the beginning of each new year to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future. In looking ahead, many of us make resolutions, or a list of changes we would like to make in our lives. As someone who has made the choice to get clean and […]
The 7 Absolute Best Quotes About Recovery
When the going gets tough, many people turn to a motivational quote to help them find the inspiration they need to move forward along a challenging or difficult path. A few choice words from a famous person, religious leader, author, or even a regular Joe can often be very helpful to us. In recovery, hearing, […]