The Stages of Addiction

Addiction, at it’s most basic level, is still a nebulous concept. It’s difficult to pin down exactly where an addiction begins, and it’s not always easy to tell when someone’s actually addicted. However, despite the elusive nature of addiction, it still follows a...

When Does Drinking Become a Problem?

There’s nothing wrong with the occasional drink to relax, unwind, or have fun. However, at what point does this cross the line into an unhealthy habit or even addiction? Sometimes the line is hard to find, and we often forget that it’s even there. Addiction sneaks up...

The Importance of Making Amends

We talk a lot about how important making amends is, and with good reason. Making amends is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and those around you in recovery. However, making amends is more than just something nice you should do. Making amends...

An Indirect Approach to Making Amends

It goes without saying that making amends can be difficult. First, you have to not only acknowledge the mistakes you made in the past, but also own up to them. You’re forced to look at your mistakes and acknowledge and confront the pain you may have caused others....