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Addiction is a complex and challenging disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is essential to recognize that addiction is not a choice or a sign of moral weakness; instead, it is a medical condition that requires understanding, compassion, and support.

Progressive in nature, the disease will usually get worse before it gets better. Often, the addict is so out of control, and so ugly it’s hard to believe they have a disease, when their behavior seems more like a intentional, catastrophic whirlwind, destroying everything in their path.

The impact this disease has on loved ones and families, often seem like too much to endure. Naturally, many want to walk away, have angry outbursts or blame the addict for not “just quitting”. This is why It’s vital, to stay completely informed about the current new developments in recovery, find support groups and do everything you can to understand the dysfunctional dynamics of this disease.

A lack of knowledge and understanding is the number one reason families give up, spouses get divorced, parents estrange themselves from their children, and addicts die! Let us remember that addiction does not define a person’s worth or character. It is a disease that requires understanding, the right treatment, and ongoing support.

When we stay informed we will see that, YES, their is hope, many, many people live beautiful lives free from the prison of addiction. When we are armed with knowledge, we can view addiction through a compassionate lens. We acknowledge that those grappling with this disease are not bad or evil people. Nor do they lack willpower, intelligence or moral character. Instead, they are individuals struggling with a sickness that deeply affects their brain’s chemistry, leading to compulsive behaviors, and loss of control over substance use . Addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system, leading to harmful behaviors despite how negative the consequences maybe.

Just like other chronic diseases, addiction can involve periods of remission and relapse. Relapse does not indicate failure; rather, it is a signal that further support and adjustments to the treatment approach may be necessary.

It is crucial to dismantle the stigma surrounding addiction and move away from judgment and blame. By understanding the science behind addiction, we can comprehend that it is not merely a matter of willpower or self-control. Instead, it involves neurobiological changes that make it incredibly challenging for individuals to break free from its grip.

The road to recovery from addiction can be a challenging and often misunderstood path. Many treatment programs, including rehab centers and support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), may have high relapse rates, which is a common and expected symptom of the disease addiction. However, this faulty and dangerous doctrine is taught and projected as fact by some of the individuals in these, or working for the recovery programs! When nothing could be further from the truth!

Not all people in AA programs, counselors or treatment centers are guilty of implying that if you relapse, “you lost all your days, you failed or you did something so wrong”. However, the ones that do, need to be reported to whom ever is in charge, immediately! The damage infused into someone suffering with this disease, by being mislead so blindly, can’t be underestimated, and should never go ignored.

The number one issues, hands down, I had with patients struggling in their recovery program, was the guilt and shame instilled in them by the people who made them think they broke some cardinal rule, by relapsing. It is crucial to recognize that addiction is a chronic disease, diseases have symptoms, relapse is a common symptom of this complex condition. This is one of the reasons you want to stay updated and informed.

Interview your counselors, ask questions, if something didn’t work, try something else, there is plenty out there. This is your program and your life, don’t be afraid to due your homework about whose helping you safe your life, and what are their qualifications?

Neuroscience has made some huge advancements and shed light on new approaches to addiction treatment. Practices like meditation, mindfulness, and brain entrainment, even hypnosis have shown promising results in helping individuals regain control over their thoughts and behaviors.

Brain entrainment is relatively new, and very exciting! It enables individuals to modify brainwave states, offering the possibility of changing deep-seated, faulty core beliefs, that were formed during early childhood. I can attest to these first hand because I used them in conjunction with a good life coach, prayer and meditation to completely transform my life! I suffered from severe depression and sought help for years and years. I was ready to get electric shock treatment and ketamine treatments, I was so desperate.

These discoveries in neuroscience offer newfound hope to those battling addiction. By reprogramming the subconscious mind through brain entrainment, individuals can address the root causes of their addiction and develop healthier coping mechanisms. It opens up a world of possibilities for lasting recovery and personal growth.

It is essential to celebrate the progress made in addiction treatment and recognize that each individual’s journey is unique. What works for one person may not work for another, but with a comprehensive and compassionate approach, we can continue making strides in helping individuals achieve sustained recovery.

By understanding addiction as a disease, shedding judgment, and providing evidence-based support, we can create a more inclusive and effective approach to addressing this complex and prevalent health issue.

For more information on these groundbreaking developments in neuroscience and the transformative potential they hold, please join the e-mail list below. You can discover the new hope offered by neuroscientists and how it is truly changing lives by empowering individuals to reprogram their brains for a brighter future.

To learn more about brain wave entrainment, read this article

For a free guided meditation, using brain entrainment, I created a video. It is an example of what I believe should be implemented as part of a recovery program. I usually would do this with my patients in person with results so good, I’ve created a 3 part series (Back From Broken) available to the public If you liked it, please niquire about the 3 part series. Step 1. Peeling Back The Layers, Step 2. cord cutting-severing ties with relationships that no longer serve you, and Step 3. Rebuilding Me

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