The Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction
Recovery from addicction is a difficult path, but millions of people have recovered. Different tools provided by programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have helped many people. Therapy also helps with people assisting people to get to the root causes of their addiction and…
5 Proven Ways to Maintain Willpower When Craving
Throughout the years, there have been many misconceptions about the disease of addiction. Before programs like Alcoholics Anonymous started, treatment facilities believed those with an addiction to alcohol or drugs were hopeless. Later, Alcoholics Anonymous presented the idea that addiction is a disease. Here we…
How to Cope With Anxiety Without Using Substances
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. There are several different types of anxiety disorders, and an estimated 18% of U.S. adults struggle with anxiety disorder symptoms. Although anxiety is a distressing and common addiction, it is highly treatable….
Join the No Matter What Club: Staying Sober Despite the Situation
One of the biggest myths surrounding rehab and treatment is that once someone gets sober, life will go straight back to normal. Does reaching initial sobriety mean that life becomes perfect? Not at all. One of the most significant things someone who enters recovery must…
Is Sober Living Right for You After Treatment?
The trickiest part of addiction sometimes has nothing to do with kicking the habit itself, and more to do with reframing your lifestyle to prevent unhealthy habits from crawling back into your world. This process can be almost as painful as detoxing. Though sober living…
Lakota Culture and Spirituality as a Path to Recovery
Spirituality is the lifeblood of every Native American’s life, tying the disparate elements of the world together into an interwoven fabric that connects the natural world to the world of the heavens. The Lakota, in particular, believe that there is a spirit alive in every…
Reframing the Way We Talk About Addiction
Language is more important than we give it credit – the way we frame a conversation and paint a mental picture is immensely influential on how that information is received. The words we use regarding drug use and addiction can affect a person’s recovery, and…
How to Choose the Right Sober Living
Choose the Right Sober Living Choosing the right sober living can be a long process for those who are unsure of what to look for or how to start. Families opting for a sober living for their child, spouse or relative are taking steps to…
Author – Chris Howard
Chris Howard is the Founder and Director of Ethos Recovery. He has a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and has served as a community advocate/mentor for men and women in recovery since 2010.