Effective Tools to Address Strong Addictive Urges

The truth about addictive behavior is that cognitive, rational thinking is not engaged and our animal-like amygdala has taken control.  If you have spent time in recovery, you’ve heard the saying that acting out behavior is “crazy.”...

A Tool of Recovery: (BA)HALT

I appreciate the practicality of the tools used by 12 step-groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Sex Addicts Anonymous. The tools help in establishing consistent sobriety, which is the basic foundation upon which all subsequent growth depends.  How important are...