Most of us think of sobriety and we think of the dictionary definition, the act of not drinking. While this definition is often enough for persons who are not in recovery, it is nowhere close to spanning the depth and scope of the word and its meaning to those in recovery. As a recovering alcoholic […]
Addiction and recovery seem to be deceptively straightforward concepts, which reinforces many of the misconceptions that are woven into the fabric of public opinion. In fact, the addiction stigma, which continues to be a major deterrent, is largely informed — or misinformed, as it were — by stereotypes, generalizations and assumptions. But for all the […]
Stress in relation to addictions is a given in our modern day lives, stress management skills are critically important during early recovery as well as ongoing sobriety. Learning how to manage day-to-day stress is one of the most powerful steps you can make towards developing optimal health. Beyond a doubt, stress overload is hazardous to […]
Every day, breaking news seems to bring new threats. Many people comment that our world is moving quickly and that violence and extremism are ever-present dangers. Visible images from television and the Internet often leave people anxious and concerned. Will terrorism ever end? Will we be able to experience a sense of safety—and for that […]
To those naïve about addiction, the words “heroin” and “suburbs” may not seem to go together. But in fact, it’s the perfect marriage – a marriage made in hell. It’s a connection fueled by ample resources, stigma, and easy access to the drug hubs of major cities. Some of the nation’s most severe heroin epidemics […]
