Every Mother’s Day, I wonder how many of us survived either as kids or moms. Child-rearing is passed down from generation to generation without any written instructions. If the parenting…
Dr Donna MarksMay 10, 2020
Some people find themselves addicted from the first drink of alcohol, or the first hit of anything that provides an overwhelming euphoria. This could be due to the personal reinforcement…
Dr Donna MarksApril 30, 2020
Some people have had dozens of chances to get sober, the best treatment centers, a good support system, and yet they don’t stay sober. Other people have minimal resources and…
Dr Donna MarksApril 28, 2020
There is more than one route to the same destination. We aren’t here to tell you how to make your journey, but we can provide a navigational system that does…
Dr Donna MarksApril 24, 2020
Did you know that most people who attempt to stop an addiction do not succeed? Research shows that only 25–40% of people stay sober from attending 12-Step programs or residential…
Dr Donna MarksApril 21, 2020
You weren’t born addicted. Even if you carried a gene that made you more susceptible, no gene tells you that you have to drink, drug, gamble, smoke, or engage in…
Dr Donna MarksApril 20, 2020
There’s a difference between being broken and being wounded. One state offers hope; the other offers despair. If you are struggling with a behavior that is causing you problems and…
Dr Donna MarksApril 19, 2020
Have you been struggling with a behavior you cannot stop? Maybe you were able to quit one addiction and found yourself taking up a new one? You quit smoking and…
Dr Donna MarksApril 18, 2020
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