“Peaceful Practices” Using Meditation Techniques!
Meditation Practices: Meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. But many meditation techniques exist — so how do you learn how to meditate? In Buddhist tradition, the word “meditation” is equivalent to a word like “sports” in the U.S. It’s a […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY BALANCE LIFE IN RECOVERY!
When breaking free from a life of addiction, sobriety takes center stage in your life. Recovery takes all your time, energy and focus. While this is natural and necessary, it’s important to remember that there is more to life than your Recovery process. The keyword to remember is “balance.” Balance means allowing all the good […]
WHAT IS ADDICTION ? ADDICTION IS A COMPLEX DISEASE.
Addiction is a disease of the brain. It is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment, just like any other chronic medical condition. As researchers continue to work toward understanding the disease of addiction, the picture becomes more complicated. There are many factors that go into a person becoming addicted to a substance. As a […]
WHAT IS NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS?
Introduction to Narcotic Anonymous James Patrick Kinnon, known as “Jimmy K.”, is commonly credited with founding Narcotics Anonymous (N.A) in 1953 in Los Angeles, California, for the purpose of helping its members stop using addictive substances. At the time, Alcoholics Anonymous had been in existence for almost 20 years, gaining international recognition for helping its members stop […]
ABANDONMENT AND COMPLICATED GRIEF AFTER LOOSING A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE!
Losing a loved one to suicide is one of life’s most painful experiences. The feelings of loss, sadness, and loneliness experienced after the death of a loved one, are often magnified in suicide survivors by feelings of guilt, confusion, rejection, shame, anger, and the effects of stigma and trauma. Furthermore, survivors of suicide loss are […]
WHAT IS COCAINE ADDICTION? WHAT IS COKE AND CRACK?
Coca is a plant that produces cocaine, In the past, cocaine was used for different medical applications, but then people became addicted to it and then it turned to addiction, causing criminality, and wrecked lives. In this article, we will be exploring the history, effects, and consequences of cocaine History of Cocaine Cocaine’s history begins […]
Understanding and Overcoming Adderall Addiction
Many people think that medications like adderall are solutions to many problems and increase productivity. The original purpose of Adderall was to treat (ADHD), but it has gained popularity as a cognitive enhancer and study aid. However, the boosting of productivity can quickly spiral into a full-blown addiction. In this article we will discuss Adderall […]