The New SEATA Site
The SEATA site is poised to become the leading resource for finding harm reduction and self-empowering US addiction treatment and recovery services. “Self-empowerment” is used to contrast the approach with powerlessness-based services. As Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous states, “We admitted we were powerless.” A SEATA provider will work to enhance the client’s capacity for […]
Recovery: Separating Using from the Stuff of Life
Long-term recovery incvolves much more than giving up your drug(s) of choice. Here are 6 tips to help you cope with life’s ups and downs without turning to drugs.
Cultivating Happiness
We believe in self-empowerment and creating a life that is enjoyable, fulfilling and healthy. The steps below will add to your quality of life.
Staying Sober on Labor Day
Labor Day, like other holidays, can be challenging for people in recovery (and especially early recovery). Here are 3 tips to get you through the holiday.
Parents Drinking More When Kids Go Back to School
Are you drinking more now that the kids are back in school? It’s that time of year again… as summer is winding down, kids are getting ready to go back to school. Some parents have been anxiously awaiting the first day of school, looking forward to having a little more kid-free time to accomplish necessary […]
Social Media as a Recovery Tool
There are many different tools available to aid in recovery, and social media is definitely one of them! Here are some apps to get you started!
Is Your College Student Drinking or Using Drugs?
Spring break just came to an end, and we know for many families that means school is back in session. For lots of parents, particularly those of us with college students, this past break was a great time for checking in on our young adults; making sure they were making wise decisions, staying healthy and […]
Staying Positive After a Slip
Have you recently relapsed? While it can be challenging, it is often beneficial to stay positive after having a slip. Here are 4 tips for doing just that.
Craving Is Not Dangerous
Chapter 9 of Dr. Horvath’s book: Sex, Drugs, Gambling & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions helps readers understand craving. We’ve included here the section, “Craving Is Not Dangerous.”
Addictive Behavior Unites Us
Addictive behavior, craving and stopping unite us. If we can accept this perspective, then we might have more compassion for those whose addictive behavior is more substantial than our own.