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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Coping with Global Tragedies

In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris and other areas across the globe, many people are struggling with feelings of grief, uncertainty, and fear. Hearing the news of such...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Gratitude All Year Long

The traditional picture of an American Thanksgiving often includes family and friends sitting around well-decorated tables, with delicious feasts set before them, each very often with a perfectly...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Being a People Pleaser Isn’t...

Do you go out of your way to please other people so they will like you? Is it difficult for you to say no or express your opinion when it’s different from what others think or want? Do you often try to...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Mindful Holiday Shopping and Giving

During the holiday season, it is easy for us to go overboard when shopping for those we love or want to impress. Along with our desire to please others are the seemingly endless sales— Black Friday,...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Planning for Joyful Holidays

While the holidays often call to mind images of joy and sharing, in reality, for many the season can be one of anxiety and stress. During this time, we often feel pressed to find the perfect gifts for...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: The Christmas Holidays

During the holiday season, we can get caught up in the magic of the season – picturesque snowy landscapes, heaps of gifts around a towering tree, and perfect gatherings of happy family and friends....

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Detoxifying in the New Year

The New Year is nearly upon us and, with new beginnings, come an opportunity for transformation. One way we can enter 2016 with feelings of greater clarity, health, and balance is to engage in a...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Helpful Hints to Welcome in the...

The end of the year is the ideal time to look back at our previous year, reflect on the lessons that our experiences provided for us, celebrate our growth, and begin to look at how we would like to...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Recommitting to Joy and Our Goals...

Each New Year invites us to reflect on our past accomplishments and review the objectives we have set for ourselves. Life is truly a gift, and each moment we are alive, we have an opportunity to live...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Substituting One Addiction for...

One way to look at how addictions form is through a metaphor that likens human memory to software programming of the brain. In this model, when we take an action, it “programs” us with either a good or...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Sugar Addiction and How We Can...

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 States, statistics show that about half of...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: 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...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Love is the Key to Healing

February is considered the month to celebrate love, and love is the key ingredient to healing. Very often though, we feel we are not deserving of love. This feeling is particularly prevalent amongst...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BOG: Coping Skills to Support Recovery

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 help on the road to health and...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: The Shame of Addiction

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 are unworthy or unlovable. When we feel ashamed, we feel compelled to...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Recovering from Fentanyl Addiction

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 were once prescribed to...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: The Value of Quality Sleep

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 for several days. This disruption can be problematic as sleep...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Nurturing the Blooms of Spring

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 to for approval have an image of us that is difficult for them...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Finding Compassion after Violent...

The attacks on Tuesday in Brussels, Belgium were devastating, tragic, and senseless as innocent lives were taken, severe injuries were incurred, and fear struck across the globe. When such violent acts...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Forgiveness of the Self and Others

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 silver. The Apostle Peter also denied Jesus...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: The Social and Interpersonal...

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 in a myriad of ways....

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: The Loss of RCMP Constable Sarah...

Whenever someone beloved by the community passes away, particularly at a young age and under tragic circumstances, the entire community is affected. Such is the case with the untimely passing of RCMP...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Moving from Kapha to Pitta Season

According to Ayurveda, over 5,000-year-old Indian system of healing, there are three types of doshas, or mind-body types. These are Vata, a mind-body type consisting of air and space; Kapha, a cold,...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Laughter for Health and Wellbeing

Human beings are social creatures. It is in our nature to connect with other people and form cooperative communities. One way we connect with others is through laughter. Forging relationships through...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Addiction Affects a Nation

The recent resignation of Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Hunter Tootoo, shines a light on the very serious problem of addiction. And, while Tootoo’s resignation is...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: The Loss of Music Icon, Prince to...

The global music community- both musicians and fans alike- were deeply affected by the tragic news that legendary musician had recent passed away. Prince passed away at the age of 57 on April 21, 2016...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: Understanding Self Sabotage and...

“Sometimes we go through phases where a clear vision of our dharma or purpose seems to elude us. Or we might encounter roadblocks, whether internal or external, that seem to prevent us from fully...

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CHOPRA ADDICTION AND WELLNESS CENTER BLOG: A Father’s Love: The Foundations...

“It is a wise father that knows his own child” – William Shakespeare As we celebrate Father’s Day to honor the fathers in our lives, it is also a good time to recognize those individuals who hold a...

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