5 Common Objections to Rehab: Excuses for Not Going Addiction TreatmentBy Promises AustinJune 21, 2017Denial and resistance to change is one of the insidious hallmarks of addiction. It’s not uncommon for addicted individuals to resist getting help and to reject the notion that they need help. You may have heard the phrase, “I’m not going to rehab,” countless times because your loved one truly believes they do not have…
Mindfulness Techniques to Help With Addiction Personal ResourcesBy Promises AustinJune 21, 2017By Kenneth England, MFT, Primary Therapist, Malibu Promises Many people grow up with underlying pain, fear, or shame that becomes a looming influence in their lives. It hurts and makes them behave in a certain way, but they may not even know what is eating them up inside. If left unresolved, these feelings can become…