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Meditation Explained: 7 Ways to Be Meditative

The words “meditation” and “prayer” get thrown around a lot in the addiction recovery world. However, these same words can make uncertain newcomers feel like running for the hills. It’s often challenging for people to discern the distinction between religion and spirituality…and it can be even more difficult to ascertain the link between meditative practices…

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Your Question Answered: Is Addiction a Disease?

One of the most serious questions we encounter as drug addiction treatment professionals relates to the disease model of addiction. People ask: “Is addiction a disease? How can that be?” While our main focus as a drug treatment center is to help sick and suffering addicts and alcoholics, it also behooves us to provide education about…