Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant. Known as meth, ice, blue, crystal, and speed, the use of methamphetamine can cause devastating results. National Meth Awareness Day is November 30, a time to gather more information, to truly understand the facts about meth addiction. National Meth...
In the holiday's spirit, it only feels appropriate to discuss the importance of gratitude in recovery. Throughout life many people struggle with cultivating the “attitude of gratitude” towards life’s circumstances, especially for those who struggle with addiction. Many people who struggle with addiction also...
The upcoming holidays are going to be very different for many people throughout the country. With the COVID-19 pandemic, plans have changed almost daily for friends and family members who had expected to be able to celebrate together this year. Preparing for the holidays...
It’s time to talk about shame. But first, let’s talk about what shame isn’t. Shame is not guilt. If I hurt a friend, I will probably feel guilty. This guilt will push me to make amends and restore the relationship to wholeness. That is a...
November 13 is World Kindness Day, a day to examine the opportunities you have to make a difference in someone else’s life. Your acts of kindness can also make a difference in your own life. When you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you...
Sobriety is a lifelong endeavor. The idea of having to do something for the rest of your life-even if you recognize your very life depends on it- is difficult for the alcoholic ego to accept. When looking to the future the ego cleverly seeks...
The most important person to be honest with is yourself. In fact, the first step in the 12-step program is to admit that you are powerless over drugs or alcohol and that they have made your life unmanageable. Throughout your recovery, you will also...
I was first introduced to evidence based Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) in grad school, around the same time I had my first panic attack. Because the attack occurred in a car, my brain perceived the car as the threat so it generalized” and began to...
One of the most challenging times for you as you work your way through success in recovery may be a holiday celebration. It is important that you stay focused on your addiction recovery, though. There are many activities in and around our area that...
For those of you hanging in there with me on this blog, thank you. I know that outcomes are not always the most riveting subject (though I find it quite interesting). If you are thinking she is a bit of a “nerd”, relax! This...
When you are experiencing stress, you may be tempted to turn to an artificial solution. However, to stay safe and healthy, natural methods of managing your stress are much more helpful. You can naturally lower your stress levels with these five easy tricks. The Stress...
If addiction was taught, learned, and developed in the classroom through lectures and presentations, would any of us have become addicted? How many of us even remember much of what was taught in class when we were younger? Unless we put that information to...
