The Crossroads Centre Antigua Blog

End-of-Year Reflection

End-of-Year Reflection

December 8, 2025 | #Mental and Emotional Well-being in Recovery

End-of-Year Reflection The end of the year often stirs a wide mix of emotions. You might feel proud, regretful, confused, hopeful, exhausted, or even pressured to start fresh the moment January arrives. In recovery, pressure is not helpful. What trul...

Co-Occurring Disorders & Recovery

Co-Occurring Disorders & Recovery

November 5, 2025 | #Addiction Recovery

Co-Occurring Disorders & Recovery Co-occurring disorders refer to the simultaneous presence of a mental health illness, and a substance use disorder. For many, this is extremely common as individuals with either a mental health condition or a substan...

Beyond Abstinence: The Medical Side of...

Beyond Abstinence: The Medical Side of...

October 6, 2025 | #Addiction Recovery

Beyond Abstinence: The Medical Side of Recovery Addiction is far more complex than many realize. Taking steps toward sobriety is a courageous act that you’ve undertaken and now you have gone through one of the hardest parts: breaking free from the ...

Addiction - A Chronic Relapsing Condit...

Addiction - A Chronic Relapsing Condit...

September 5, 2025 | #Addiction Recovery

Addiction - A Chronic Relapsing Condition Somewhere in the DSM it describes addiction as a “…. chronic relapsing condition…” OH NO!!!! Well, what does that mean to me? What does it mean to my clients? Does this mean we are doomed to fall back...

Eating for Sustained Recovery from Sub...

Eating for Sustained Recovery from Sub...

August 7, 2025 | #Recovery Lifestyle and Well-being

Recovery from substance abuse is a holistic process that encompasses physical, emotional, and mental healing. While therapy, support systems, and sometimes medication play crucial roles in sustained recovery, one often overlooked component is nutriti...

The Power of Acceptance and Surrender ...

The Power of Acceptance and Surrender ...

July 9, 2025 | #Addiction Recovery

By T’Mira Looby, M.S, NCC, Primary Addictions Therapist, Crossroads Centre Antigua Addiction can be a relentless force—overwhelming, isolating and often seemingly impossible to overcome. For many, it creates a cycle of destructive behavior that f...

Virtues of the Twelve Steps

Virtues of the Twelve Steps

June 13, 2025 | #Sobriety Tips and Techniques

According to the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, the success of Alcoholics Anonymous is attributed to a set of spiritual principles that, when practiced, can help even the most dedicated drinker recover. Nearly 90 years later, these principles, c...

Let’s Play

Let’s Play

May 14, 2025 | #Addiction Recovery

Recovery from addiction is a serious matter. The harm caused to oneself and others while consumed by drugs and alcohol can be incredibly devastating. The stories told within the rooms and foundational texts of Alcoholics Anonymous and other Twelve St...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Stra...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Stra...

April 15, 2025 | #Addiction Recovery

April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating individuals about the dangers of alcohol misuse and providing resources for those seeking recovery. Whether you are newly sober, maintaining long-term sobriety, or supporting a loved ...

Holistic Therapy in Addiction Recovery

Holistic Therapy in Addiction Recovery

March 14, 2025 | #Addiction Treatment and Recovery Strategies

I recently encountered a compelling definition of substance addiction articulated by a therapist named William. He described substances as "a very poor solution to a deeply rooted problem." Let's explore this further: If substances are perceived as t...