Neuroscience research reveals that mindfulness practices increase activity in the brain’s decision-making centers while reducing stress responses – creating the mental foundation necessary for long-term recovery success.
Addiction Treatment Blog
Explore Sobriety and Relapse articles from the team at Williamsville Wellness — written with heart and backed by experience.
Self Compassion Addiction Recovery: The Evidence-Based Path to Lasting Sobriety
While shame fuels the addiction cycle with harsh self-judgment and isolation, self-compassion offers a revolutionary approach that acknowledges struggles with kindness, recognizes shared humanity, and motivates positive change without destructive self-criticism.
Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment
Learn about court-ordered addiction treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Discover how mandated treatment programs work, their effectiveness, and benefits for recovery.
Sober Fun on St. Patrick’s Day
This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. Although originally a religious holiday celebrating the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, this day is known to many as an excuse for heavy partying and drinking (not to mention a day for heavier police presence and DUIs).