The famed 19th-century psychologist and philosopher, William James, once said that “It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its…
When dealing with issues of mental health, the potential to lose focus on the whole picture becomes very possible. This especially happens when the individual struggling with their mental health…
If you go to one of the thousands of 12-Step meetings held every day around the world, chances are you are going to hear or read something about “How It…
According to a publication by the National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “About half of those who experience a mental illness during their lives will also experience a substance use…
Many people are familiar with the 12-Step philosophy of recovery. The original 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped millions of people and their families recover from the disease…
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) offers some pretty staggering statistics regarding the connection between mental illness and substance abuse. For example, they have found that “f the 20.3…
It is not uncommon to see co-occurring mental illness among those who already struggle with addiction. However, though common, many people remain unaware that they struggle with these comorbidities. As…
There is a responsibility statement in the world of 12-Step recovery that states, “When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of always to be there. And…
The vastly influential Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh once said, “When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are…