The Social and Interpersonal Issues of Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga Family and friends of those who struggle with drugs or alcohol know that addiction can be a debilitating condition that has far reaching effects, impacting everyone involved […]
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Recovering from Fentanyl Addiction
By Nirmala Raniga When considering addiction, alcohol or illegal substances such as heroin often come to mind. However, many people who struggle with drug abuse are addicted to substances that […]
Forgiveness of the Self and Others
by Nirmala Raniga Learning to forgive is a fact of human existence. In the New Testament, Jesus was betrayed by his friend and disciple, Judas Iscariot, for 30 pieces of […]
The Value of Quality Sleep
By Nirmala Raniga As we approach springtime and move our clocks forward one hour, we not only lose an hour of time, but we also very often disturb our sleep […]
Nurturing the Blooms of Spring
by Nirmala Raniga It can be challenging when we engage in inner work and don’t feel as though we can see the fruits of our labours. Sometimes those we look […]
Overcoming the Shame of Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga Shame is an emotion that can be very damaging to all of us. It is an emotion that makes us feel there are aspects of ourselves that […]
Coping Skills to Support Recovery
by Nirmala Raniga After completing a recovery program, individuals are often concerned about how they will cope with life at home. Fortunately, there are simple tools to implement that can […]
Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is considered a romantic holiday, filled with images of loving couples in seemingly perfect relationships having the time of their lives. However, those images are not accurate depictions […]
Sugar Addiction and How We Can Detoxify from Sugar
by Nirmala Raniga As we approach Valentine’s Day, a holiday that is as synonymous with sweet treats as it is with romance, sugar consumption cannot be ignored. In the United […]
Substituting One Addiction for Another
by Nirmala Raniga “Most human behavior is nothing other than the avoidance of pain and the pursuit of pleasure.” – Dr. Deepak Chopra One way to look at how addictions […]