Have you ever wondered how some people overcome incredible obstacles and find peace? What about why some people are devastated for life while others press on and find joy? Ever wonder if the adage “Money ...

This is the first installment of a two-part series focusing on cultivating the virtue of patience and applying it to recovery from addiction.   I like to define patience as the ability to maintain one’s ...

Recently, celebrity overdoses once again made headlines. Heroin use is again on the rise, especially among younger adults. The marijuana debate begins anew with at least two states legalizing its use and others close behind. ...

Dear Dr. Toni: I am a female psychotherapist who specializes in process addictions. Mostly I work with people who are the Adult Children of Alcoholics and Addicts who have codependency issues and love addiction challenges. ...

This column will begin a three-part series on motivation from the client’s perspective. I chose this topic because motivation to change often fluctuates during the early phases of recovery, and how a client deals with ...

Spirit Recovery Medicine Bag is not your average self-help book. It teaches a whole new way to accept who you are, let go of the past, and begin the journey to wellness of the mind, ...

What do you do when you can’t stand your friend’s children? Is it ever okay to lie to a friend? How do you react when a friend’s spouse comes on to you? Author Mark Matousek’s ...

Treated addicts who never smoked or quit smoking have been found to recover faster and remain abstinent longer than those who continue smoking. There is growing epidemiological evidence that smoking cessation is associated with successful ...

“Aha” Moments Keep Coming   When I edited this issue of Counselor, I observed two recurring themes: One involved the importance of resilience; the other emphasized the necessary component of spirituality to establish and maintain ...

A basic tenet of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alanon and other 12-step programs is turning our lives over to a higher power and seeking their guidance in all of our affairs. As you and other readers ...