This is a topic that is a bit scary to write about, just because my experience has been that everyon...
Sponsors are an important part of twelve-step recovery. Even in alternative recovery programs, there...
Many Americans struggle with anxiety symptoms every year. In fact, according to the NIH a little ove...
Leaving AA: My Experience Recovering Without the Twelve Steps First, I want to clearly state that I am not anti-AA or any other twelve-step program. I got sober in the rooms of AA and NA, and am deeply grateful for the opportunities offered. Among many other...
Tramadol Withdrawal There is undoubtedly a major opioid abuse epidemic going on in the United States. We all hear about it in the news, online, and from friends and family. We hear often about the major players in the opioid crisis: heroin, oxycontin, and fentanyl, but...
Third Step Prayer Ideas The third step of twelve-step programs is one in which we work on turning our will over to a higher power in our lives. The third step prayer is a popular one, and helpful to remind ourselves of our deeper intentions. The...
How to Stop Smoking Weed Learning how to stop smoking weed is harder than you may think. Although we often think of cannabis as a non-addictive substance, we can indeed build both psychological and physical dependence. We build our lives around use, create habits, and have...
Anyone who has been around the addiction treatment world has probably heard the term halfway house before. However, not everyone knows exactly what a halfway house is. Also, many people are confused about all the different words that are used in addition to halfway house....
The dominant attitude with regard to addiction has been condemnation as addiction was seen as an individual failure, causing from ethical weakness and a lack of self-control. The disgrace has not been completely lost and scientific evidence recommends that addition is mainly a biological wonder....
So you want to get sober, but you aren't interesting in Alcoholic Anonymous. Some people get to this point and they give up on recovery because they think AA is the only way. Or maybe you have been going to AA for some time now,...
5 Addiction Recovery Apps You Need Smartphones and technology can be incredibly harmful in recovery or incredibly helpful. We look at our phones, get out of our heads, and avert from whatever we're experiencing. Instead of going on Facebook or Instagram, here are a few addiction...
How to Deal with Drunk People Whether you're in recovery from addiction, not drinking for the night, or just slightly buzzed, dealing with a drunk person can really be difficult. To deal with drunk people, you may need to meet them with firm boundaries, incredible compassion...
