What to do When Your Dog is Your Dealer When you think of a drug dealer dog, you may find yourself picturing a big mean looking dog, like a rottweiler or doberman, who will chase people away from their owners’ property and out of their privacy. Of course, this is a largely stigmatized image. But …
Educate Yourself With These Documentaries About Substance Abuse and Addiction Most of us have seen the show “Intervention” on TLC, and if you’re anything like me, have been extremely grateful to have never been on it. It features real life exposure of addicts and alcoholics whose families step in to get them the help they …
Lessons Learned from the Passing of Robin Williams Years after his death, we still see a significant number of men and women being affected by the depression and suicide of comedic icon, Robin Williams. Thus, unless we discover meaning in mournful circumstances, it is likely for many of us to succumb to despair and even …
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Gratitude Lists and How They Help You in Recovery We are often told in the rooms to practice an “attitude of gratitude” during our recovery from addiction. When first hearing this, it is easy to assume that this means just being polite, and saying thank you when necessary. Anyone who has participated in a 12-step …
Finding the Spiritual Side of Social Media Social media is a part of daily life for many people. For someone in recovery, the right social media channel can be a big help along the path of addiction recovery. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or newer channels such as Snapchat, following friends, celebrities, and businesses and …
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The Lead Singer of Aerosmith Gets Sober Steven Tyler wrote what could arguably be considered his band’s most well-known song, “Dream On,” before the idea of starting a band ever occurred to him. Tyler started the band, which would eventually become famous all over the world when he was in his early twenties. Prior to …
A Famous Recovery Journey Kristin Davis is most well-known for her iconic role as Charlotte in the hit HBO series “Sex and the City.” When she’s not in character, Davis is a global ambassador for Oxfam International, who has worked tirelessly fighting for better lives for women and children in need. Kristen was once a …
The Path to Recovery: Admitting and Accepting the Problem It probably comes as no surprise to you, if you are reading this, that you have a substance abuse problem. Hey man, no worries, so do I. If you are new, welcome home. It was probably pretty difficult for you to finally concede to the fact that …
Finding Social Support Networks in Recovery “We commence to make many fast friends and a fellowship has grown up among us of which it is a wonderful thing to feel a part. The joy of living we really have, even under pressure and difficulty. “ Page 15 Bill’s Story – Alcoholics Anonymous After coming from …
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Long-term recovery goes beyond merely quitting substances. While the physical aspects of addiction are important to address, there are the psychological and spiritual aspects of drug addiction therapy that are equally as important to consider. Many drug and alcohol rehabs (not to mention employers) understand the importance of creating comprehensive wellness programs that allow clients …
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