Anyone can beat their addiction. There’s this phrase, “Once an addict, always an addict.” But what do they mean? For most people, their life struggles create their addiction. What if we flipped the script and stopped labeling those seeking recovery as addicts?

Source: Dr. Adi Jaffee

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You've made the decision to stop drinking, but why are you now experiencing cravings?  Learn why you crave and how to stop cravings.

 

There is something you can do "Right Now",  if you are suffering through cravings on a regular basis, or just every now and then.

Watch the video  for a very real and quick remedy.

Source: Dr. Eric Berg

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How many people believe in the idea that the way you think, has some effect on your life?

Do you have a vision? Do you want to be the next Martin Luther King?

If you are looking to create your own future and live every day to its fullest then this video is definitely for you.

Source: Dr. Joe Dispenza

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Hooked, Hacked, Hijacked: Reclaim Your Brain from Addictive Living. Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness. Dr. Peeke is nationally known as the "doc who walks the talk" inspiring through example.

Source: Dr. Pamela Peeks

Research has shown that prolonged drug use causes a chemical change in the brain of the addict that alters the brain's reward system that prompts compulsive drug seeking in the face of growing negative consequences and despite the fact it is no longer rewarding. When friends and family members are dealing with a loved one who is addicted, it is usually the outward behaviors of the person that are the obvious symptoms of addiction.

Source: Verywell mind

Addiction impacts any relationship. Those who are close friends with an addict or alcoholic often wonder what the best ways to approach the situation may be. No one has all the answers when it comes to this disease. A professional intervention counselor can help answer a lot of questions loved ones are having.

Source: Family First Intervention

The video is a 5 minute overview showing the similarities between addiction and codependency.

Source: Compelling Light

 

Codependency is a psychological concept that refers to people who feel extreme amounts of dependence on certain loved ones in their lives, and who feel responsible for the feelings and actions of those loved ones.

Source: Positive Psychology 

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Finding closure through an intervention: If the loved one is not going to stop in spite of the many societal consequences he or she has suffered, then you can take charge and initiate a family intervention. Help a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol abuse to find the care they need with the help of an intervention led by recovery experts.

Source: Family First Intervention

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Teens aren’t prepared to deal with the risks of alcohol on their own. They need your guidance to make smart decisions. Get started by learning how to stop teenage drinking. Arm yourself by learning some real-world tips on how to prevent teenage drinking and driving.

Source: Talk it Out

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You can choose to surrender to your envy, sorrow and regret, or you can choose to feed your inner peace, joy and hope. The story of the two wolves is an ancient tale that has been a part of the Native American tradition for generations.

Video Source: Anasazi Foundation

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Balance is bringing things into harmony. It’s not something that you can get, but something that you continually do. Life is a game in which you are continually juggling many balls in the air. Balance is not something we can get; it’s a state of mind. 

Source: Psychology Today

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Holistic wellness is the ultimate state of wholeness that can be achieved by a human being. Holistic medicine focuses on patient education and encourages patient participation in the healing process.

Source: Myasthenia Gravis & Overall Wellness