66 % of all addicts had previously experienced physical or emotional trauma during childhood. Childhood trauma is a scary experience. Whether it’s from physical abuse, physical…
“When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that’s happened that day just melts…
Addiction has a way of making us feel terribly alone. But this isolation is a breeding ground for unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that, unfortunately, make…
Gratitude: (n) the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Thankfulness isn’t just for Thanksgiving. There are so many things,…
Ask any person over the age of 50 what accomplishment they’re most proud of, and you can bet that many of them will smile and…
Recovery is most definitely a new start . . . maybe even a restart! You’ve made the decision to get sober and enjoy life without…
Sex in the midst of addiction crosses many dangerous lines. It’s the perfect storm: you’re feeling good off a substance high already, which feeds into…
Summer is one of the most vacationed seasons. You have the sun, the warmth, your PTO, and the power to travel. But, is being sober holding you…
When you think of addiction, you might be envisioning a 20-30 year old, or maybe 40’s. What you may not know is that 90% of people…
If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, your body is already damaging itself. Each time you consume a drug, it lowers your lifeline and health.…