Humans today exist at a pace that previous generations could not begin to fathom. From the moment the alarm goes off, days are scheduled to fulfill a list of demands. […]
Mental Health
How Can I Make a Gratitude Practice My Own?
Gratitude is a word often heard in treatment and 12-Step recovery programs. Such places carry slogans like “an attitude of gratitude”, and daily gratitude is suggested as a spiritual or […]
Suddenly Seeking Spirituality
It’s often said in 12-step meetings that hearing and seeing the word “god” makes certain people think the program won’t work for them. While it’s quickly pointed out that the […]
What Is the “DAD Effect” and How Does It Impact People With Addiction?
Many people can live their lives and enjoy their family and friends. They go out and have a drink here and there and never struggle with substance use disorder or […]
Setting Healthy Boundaries Paves the Way for Long-Lasting Recovery
Substance use can derail a person’s life, goals, and relationships. Families are the first group primarily impacted as a person deals with a substance use disorder. Recovery is about taking […]
When the Solution Becomes the Problem: Chronic Pain and Substance Use Disorder
Chronic pain can come in a variety of forms, from a persistent, repeatedly aggravated injury to an illness that inflames the joints or nerves and is estimated to affect […]