Addiction is complicated. The human brain may be even more complicated. And, yet, research continues to evolve in both of these fields, as the addiction epidemic continues to unfold. As specialists continue to fine-tune addiction treatment, they are turning more and more towards the benefits of neurobiology. After all, we
By Olivia Pennelle  My second biggest challenge in recovery has been embarking upon the journey towards health and wellness. A subject we often do
by Olivia Pennelle I vividly recall my first two years of recovery as a time of immense change; mentally, physically and emotionally. In my previous
By Olivia Pennelle  Change is synonymous with recovery. It is an inevitable part of the process. Not only do we change our relationship with
By Olivia Pennelle  When I landed in recovery, I was 150 overweight. I had drank, binged, and drugged my way to 300 pounds. Despite
by Olivia Pennelle  More and more we are hearing the benefits of eating well: it reduces our risk of heart disease, can lower cholesterol,
By Chelsie C.  Don’t you think it’s about time you forgive yourself for being an addict?
The sooner you forgive yourself the better off you’ll
​By Caroline Turriff It was after I’d been ejected from ‘Prison Break’ rehab St Margaret’s in South London, for parading around in an over sexed
Are you worried that your eating habits might be symptomatic of an eating disorder? A comprehensive eating disorder self assessment is a crucial first step.
Recovery seems like the best time to be working all those kinks out and trying to make peace with yourself. The biggest challenge is dealing
Body image is all about self-perception. It has nothing to do with external sources and all about how a woman sees herself from within herself.