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The Science of Addiction: Understanding How Addiction Changes the Brain
Addiction is often misunderstood as a simple matter of willpower or poor choices. However, modern science has revealed that addiction fundamentally alters brain function and structure, transforming it into a chronic disease that profoundly affects decision-making, behavior, and emotional regulation.
Robert Hammond
Nov 184 min read


Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery: Healing Your Body to Support Lasting Sobriety
Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery: Healing Your Body to Support Lasting Sobriety Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery: Healing Your Body to Support Lasting Sobriety- Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery: Healing Your Body to Support Lasting Sobriety-Addiction recovery is often seen as a battle of the mind and willpower, but an equally important yet sometimes overlooked factor is nutrition. Substance abuse can s
Robert Hammond
Oct 284 min read


Understanding Dual Diagnosis: When Mental Health and Addiction Co-Occur
Understanding Dual Diagnosis: When Mental Health and Addiction Co-Occur Understanding Dual Diagnosis: When Mental Health and Addiction Co-Occur In this blog we will be taking about Understanding Dual Diagnosis: When Mental Health and Addiction Co-Occur. Addiction and mental health disorders often exist side by side, creating a complex and challenging condition known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. For individuals and families navigating this intersection, under
Robert Hammond
Oct 144 min read


The Role of Trauma in Addiction and How Healing Both is Possible
The Role of Trauma in Addiction and How Healing Both is Possible The Role of Trauma in Addiction and How Healing Both is Possible - The...
Robert Hammond
Sep 306 min read


How to Tell If a Loved One Is Struggling with Addiction
How to Tell If a Loved One Is Struggling with Addiction How to Tell If a Loved One Is Struggling with Addiction Addiction affects...
Robert Hammond
Sep 236 min read


Healing After Losing a Loved One to Addiction
Healing After Losing a Loved One to Addiction H ealing After Losing a Loved One to Addiction Losing a family member to addiction is one...
Robert Hammond
Sep 167 min read


The “Let Them” Theory: A Powerful Mindset Shift for Peace and Growth
The “Let Them” Theory: A Powerful Mindset Shift for Peace and Growth The “Let Them” Theory: A Powerful Mindset Shift for Peace and Growth...
Robert Hammond
Sep 93 min read


Divorce in Recovery: Navigating One of Life’s Biggest Losses Without Relapse
Divorce in Recovery: Navigating One of Life’s Biggest Losses Without Relapse Divorce in Recovery: Navigating One of Life’s Biggest Losses...
Robert Hammond
Jul 154 min read


The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery- The Role of...
Robert Hammond
May 285 min read


The Impact of Social Media on Addiction Recovery
The Impact of Social Media on Addiction Recovery The Impact of Social Media on Addiction Recovery The Impact of Social Media on Addiction...
Robert Hammond
May 215 min read


How to Heal After Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home
How to Heal After Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home How to Heal After Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home How to Heal After Growing Up in an...
Robert Hammond
May 65 min read


Am I an Addict or Alcoholic?
Am I an Addict or Alcoholic? For many people struggling with substance use, one of the most difficult questions to face is: “Am I an...
Robert Hammond
Apr 296 min read


Understanding the Intersection of Trauma and Addiction: Healing Both for Long-Term Recovery
Understanding the Intersection of Trauma and Addiction: Healing Both for Long-Term Recovery Understanding the Intersection of Trauma and...
Robert Hammond
Apr 96 min read


The Link Between Trauma and Addiction: Healing the Root Cause
The Link Between Trauma and Addiction: Healing the Root Cause The Link Between Trauma and Addiction: - Healing the Root Cause - Addiction...
Robert Hammond
Mar 126 min read


Adopting a Growth Mindset in the Face of Addiction
Adopting a Growth Mindset in the Face of Addiction Adopting a Growth Mindset in the Face of Addiction Adopting a Growth Mindset in the...
Robert Hammond
Oct 23, 20247 min read


The Science Behind Addiction: Understanding the Brain
The Science Behind Addiction: Understanding the Brain The Science Behind Addiction: Understanding the Brain. The Science Behind...
Robert Hammond
Oct 16, 20247 min read


Addiction and Veterans: Understanding the Struggle and Path to Recovery
Addiction and Veterans: Understanding the Struggle and Path to Recovery Veterans often face a unique set of challenges during and after...
Robert Hammond
Sep 25, 20247 min read


The Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction
The Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction Anxiety is a normal response to stress or danger, but for some, it becomes an overwhelming...
Robert Hammond
Sep 6, 20245 min read


Understanding the Role of Genetics in Addiction
Understanding the Role of Genetics in Addiction Addiction is a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors, including genetic...
Robert Hammond
Mar 12, 202412 min read


Navigating Shadows: Seasonal Affective Disorder's Influence on Addiction and Recovery
Navigating Shadows: Seasonal Affective Disorder's Influence on Addiction and Recovery As the seasons shift and days grow shorter, many...
Robert Hammond
Nov 27, 20238 min read
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