5 Ideas for an Awesome Sober Halloween
With Halloween kicking off the official holiday season, some of us in recovery (especially newbies) are faced with figuring out how to spend the holidays sober. Celebrating without drugs and alcohol can actually enhance the season, rather than make you feel like you’re missing out. Here are 5 ways to get your holiday season off […]
Recognizing Your “Using and…” Connections
Whether it’s drinking again, using drugs or overeating, people often slip and return to their old ways when they have stressful or emotional situations going on in their lives.
Lamar Odom Overdose
For each celebrity who overdoses in the national spotlight, the are many more individuals who quietly suffer the devastating aftermath of drug overdose.
Journey Drummer Deen Castronovo
Journey drummer, Deen Castronovo was issued a sentence Monday of 4 years probation and mandatory counseling for domestic violence and drug abuse.
Drunk Driver Streams Live Video of Herself Driving Drunk on Periscope
“I’m Drunk.” 23-year-old drunk driver, Whitney Beal, live streams video of herself on Periscope before being pulled over and charged with DUI.
Addiction Treatment: Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Addiction Treatment: Understanding and Integrating Motivational Enhancement Therapy Guest Post by Jonathan Liss, Ph.D. Of course you have heard about Motivational Interviewing, and maybe Motivational Enhancement Therapy. However, if you are not involved with MI or MET regularly, the following summary would be good way to refresh your memory, and provide a springboard for including […]
Defend Your Recovery and Mental Health During Seasonal Changes
Shorter days, less sunlight and less time spent outdoors can cause a bit of a negative shift in our mood. Here are 6 tips to help you cope.
8 Tips for Better Sleep
Here are 8 tips to help you reach better health through sleep. Employ some of these tips tonight for a better rest and to feel better tomorrow!
Recovery Stories: Dave’s Non 12 Step Journey
Meet Dave and hear his inspiring story about his non 12 step recovery journey. David is the voice of many people searching to break free from addiction.
Is Binge Drinking a Problem for You?
by Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. Many people see binge drinking as a harmless activity…a good way to relax on the weekend after a stressful week, or a way to celebrate a special occasion. In some settings, such as on a college campus, binge drinking is considered by many to be the norm. However, binge drinking can […]