by Arbor | Jan 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Sober Living Abstinence is NOT sobriety. Abstaining from drugs, alcohol or an addictive process like gambling or sex is the beginning stage of recovery, the foundation to living a sober lifestyle. Sobriety is the long, challenging, but rewarding journey of living a...
by Arbor | Jan 23, 2017 | Articles
Definition An individual who is addicted to nicotine through the use of tobacco products may have Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD). Nicotine, which stimulates the central nervous system, can be inhaled by smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipes; can be placed directly in the...
by Arbor | Jan 20, 2017 | Articles
Definition: Opioids are drugs that work on the nervous system to relieve pain. Opioid use disorder includes signs and symptoms that show compulsive, prolonged self-administration of opioid substances that are used for no legitimate medical purpose or, if another...
by Arbor | Jan 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
From the Inside Out We all want to be liked. Having friends, getting positive feedback, knowing people enjoy our company feels good. We gain a sense of esteem and value from others’ appreciation of our talents and presence. Many clients have told me that the...
by Arbor | Jan 17, 2017 | Articles
Pornography and Addiction Jeffery Miller, LCPC, CADC As we become increasingly more connected with the world, and our access to the internet progresses from being a novelty to a way of life, pornography is becoming an increasingly pervasive issue in our society,...
