Family Holidays

In what was quite a remarkable demonstration of just how powerful the human brain can be when truly pushed beyond its perceived limitations, I followed the live stories of four students who learned how to communicate in a brand new language within a very short period of just three weeks. It was indeed part of a marketing campaign by an online language-learning platform, but that takes nothing away from what was achieved.[Readm More]

Going through life with someone who has an addiction can be tough. Not only can this have a huge impact on their life as the addict, but it can also affect you as a friend or family member. Addiction tends to take over the lives of everyone involved with the addicted person, leaving everyone emotionally, physically, and financially drained. So when your loved one decides that he or she is ready to begin the addiction recovery process, it can often seem too good to be true. This surprise can leave you feeling helpless as your loved one begins a new path. So to help you and your loved one get through this process successfully, here are three tips for helping a family member start the addiction recovery process.[Readm More]

Addicts put their bodies through hell when they are in the depths of their addiction. Continually consuming high concentrations of alcohol and other drugs breaks down the body's natural systems. In addition, addicts tend to enjoy foods that are high in junk and low in nutritional value. Beginning the road to recovery should be accompanied by bit of education and nutritional guidance. [Readm More]