Practical Recovery

Questioning Dr. Peele

Our very own Dr. Horvath questions Dr. Peele about defining addiction, recovery and many other important issues on this SMART Recovery podcast. Click here to listen to the entire audio clip.

Don’t Toss Away the Serenity Prayer

Originally posted on March 8, 2013  on the Reunion San Diego blog For people opposed to “prayers”, AA meetings, traditional 12-step-based treatment and/or prayer in general, it’s too bad that the Serenity Prayer has been co-opted. What you probably don’t know, according to “The Secret History of the Serenity Prayer” by author Susan Cheever at […]

Think the Drink (or Drug) Through

Part of overcoming the need for a quick fix is recognizing and appreciating the value of enduring satisfactions versus momentary pleasures.