Emotional Trauma
There have been many articles written on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma which involve symptoms associated with events such as rape, violence and murder, but rarely do we hear...
As Above… So Below!
Did you know that scientists believe there is a black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy? For those of you who don’t know, the Milky Way Galaxy is...
Empowering Male Survivors Who Struggle With Addiction
"There is memory that we manage
And there is memory that manages us..."
~Philip Gourevitch
The most recent research has shown that at least 1 out of every 4 males experiences some form of...
The Use Of Acceptance-Commitment Therapy
Various therapies have been employed throughout the years to help treat people with addiction and mental health issues. One treatment that numerous studies have shown to be efficacious is called Acceptance-Commitment...
Drug Treatment And The Evolution Of The Soul
You are not who you think you are. Most of us identify with our ego, the self that is attached to everything around us. The self that takes offense to others...
EMDR Is Critical In Treating Men’s Trauma And Addiction
Do men really suffer from trauma? Men’s trauma issues have historically been solely associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) attributed to combat. However, men’s trauma and PTSD issues are not...
Addiction And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Managing Two Addictions At Once
Every “bad” behavior (e.g. an addiction) begins with a good intention. That is, the desire for something beneficial—to feel better, calmer, happier, etc. As the antidote to the disturbing effects of...
The PTSD, Trauma, Addiction Connection
The majority of adults in treatment for addiction frequently report significant trauma or abuse in their past. Current research supports an undeniable relationship between trauma / abuse and addiction disorders. This...
Horses Help Kids Recover From Adverse Childhood Experiences
Baylie is eight years old. Born to a mother addicted to cocaine and an alcoholic father, removed from her parents at six months and covered with bruises and cigarette burns, Baylie...
How Do Emergency Responders Cope With Addiction?
No one intentionally chooses a path of self-destruction; an unhealthy behavior or addiction. These damaging tendencies may develop over a period of time, and are often the result of trying to...
