People in recovery or on a spiritual quest are often told to “Keep the faith” or “Trust your higher power.” But what if you don’t have a deity to turn to, or you’ve never learned how to “Turn it over.
Dr Donna MarksJanuary 17, 2022
There are several ways to do an intervention, but the biggest mistake anyone can make is not addressing an addiction at all. Ignoring an eating disorder or substance abuse can lead to dire consequences including death. Other addictions lead to…
Dr Donna MarksOctober 18, 2021
When it comes to addiction, some people spend more time resisting change than getting well. They’re more afraid of living without the vice than being fully alive.
Dr Donna MarksSeptember 13, 2021
Maybe you’ve heard the expression, “Don’t quit before the miracle.” So many people do. They get tired of waiting and think things will never get better, either for themselves or others.
Dr Donna MarksAugust 8, 2021
Last September, I was visiting a friend out of state. Checking my voicemail, I was stunned by the following message: Hi, Donna. Some bad news. Jessie died last night...
Dr Donna MarksAugust 1, 2021
Many people often ask about the difference between sex addiction and love addiction. While they often go hand-in-hand, they are not the same. Sex addiction has nothing to do with love.
Dr Donna MarksJuly 17, 2021
Some people go through life never understanding why they don’t reach their goals. They don’t see why they aren’t getting the career they want, true love, good health, or peace of mind.
Dr Donna MarksJune 21, 2021
One of the problems with the current recovery models is that they don’t recognize there’s only one addiction. You might be thinking, ‘What? That’s impossible; everyone knows there’s a whole list of addictions!’
Dr Donna MarksJune 13, 2021
Addiction is a pandemic problem and at the root of almost all medical and emotional issues. But most people think of an addict as someone they can see; a person who is staggering down the street with an empty liquor…
Dr Donna MarksMay 24, 2021
Recent Comments