by jeffsimone | Jun 12, 2023 | Dopamine, Science
Addiction is a complex phenomenon that affects millions of lives worldwide. To understand the underlying mechanisms driving addiction and recovery, there are a handful of books that stand apart from the rest. “The Biology of Desire” by Marc Lewis is one of...
by jeffsimone | Jun 8, 2023 | Addiction Recovery, Personal Growth, Responsibiltiy
In the journey of recovery, one thing is clear: Everything matters. Too often, people facing addiction mistakenly believe that their problems will magically disappear with time or age. The reality is that unresolved issues have a way of gradually corroding our...
by jeffsimone | Jun 3, 2023 | Co-dependency, Enmeshment, Loved One Recovery
The Pain of Separation Discovering that your adult child, whom you love more than anything, has cut you out of their life can plunge you into a deep state of sadness and confusion. As someone who has experienced the struggles of addiction and stood by parents during...
by jeffsimone | May 29, 2023 | Addiction Recovery, Understanding Addiction
Addiction is a topic that has long been viewed through narrow lenses, whether moral or genetic. It’s tempting to simplify the issue and attribute it to a single cause, as it allows for easy solutions and clear-cut blame. However, the truth is far more complex...
by jeffsimone | May 29, 2023 | Readiness, Taking Action, Willingness
Do you often find yourself trapped in the delusion that tomorrow, next week, or next month will be the perfect time to start that thing you keep putting off? It’s time to let go of that belief. The most common and crippling delusion is that tomorrow, next week,...
