The Gooden Center prides itself on being an all-inclusive organization. Some one once told me that Alcoholics Anonymous was intergrated before Major League Baseball and the U.S. Army. It's important for us all to understand that, when attempting success in [...]
Family is the single most important aspect of most people’s lives. Family ties make and break addictions. Most psychological research suggests that social support, especially from family, is one of the single most important aspects of recovery. Yet, substance [...]
Addiction damages relationships. Whether you have children and alcohol has gotten in the way of being a parent, you’ve been less than a spouse to your partner, or you’ve manipulated others in your family – that becomes painfully evident [...]
Narcissism is a mental health disorder, also known as antisocial personality disorder, in which the person suffering it experiences a grandiose image of their own self. This normally results in an inflated sense of self-importance and ego. And, that [...]
If your loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, you’re far from alone. In fact, an estimated 18.5 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Millions of us struggle with pain pills, booze, and even illegal [...]
