The drug epidemic has long been a problem in America, especially amongst lower socioeconomic classes in major cities. However, there’s…
Addiction
Many people have others in their lives that struggle with alcohol addiction – or struggle with addiction themselves. However, because…
“When I stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer, the problem went away. From that…
Sober in Love: 5 Tips for Healthy Dating/Relationships in Recovery
As you progress through your recovery, you ideally will continue to improve and build a healthier, better life centered around…
Oftentimes, when we talk about addiction, we discuss the addict themselves. Certainly, much of treatment program centers around substance abuse,…
The words treatment, rehab, addiction, and addict pack a powerful punch. Sometimes so powerful we are crippled into never saying…
Disease or Bad Behavior?
Alcoholism and drug addiction is a disease, not a lack of willpower, not a moral weakness, not a sign of…
People in recovery must be especially careful when taking any kind of over-the-counter (otc) or prescription medications. Many otc meds…
The last time I thought about taking heroin was yesterday. I had received “an inconvenient truth” from a beautiful woman….
The statistics are staggering and the numbers continue to climb. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 64,000 people…
Exercise plays a critical role in the health of both body and mind. As a society, we’re exercising less and…
People in recovery must be especially careful when taking any kind of over-the-counter (otc) or prescription medications. Many otc meds…
HIV – 7 Things You Need to Know
HIV is a scary disease – despite the best efforts of the medical community, there is no cure, no effective…
If you haven’t heard of Mindfulness, it’s a form of meditation designed to bring greater awareness to your mind and…
Overcoming the challenges of communicating with a loved one struggling with Addiction Communicating with someone you love is not always…