Understanding Self-Medicating

Self-medication is a dangerous behavior that affects not only the individual, but also society in general as those surrounding the individual seek to help him or her address deeply-seated issues head-on. Understanding what motivates people to self-medicate can help...

Common Fears that Keep Addicts away from Treatment: Part 2

One of the most common obstacles that besets individuals who are considering seeking treatment for their addictions is fear. Fear of rejection, fear of judgment, fear of losing an identity—these are only a few of the types of fear that an addict might harbor prior to...

Common Fears that Keep Addicts away from Treatment: Part 1

One of the most common obstacles that besets individuals who are considering seeking treatment for their addictions is fear. Fear of failure, fear of sobriety, fear of success—these are only a few of the types of fear that an addict might harbor prior to seeking...