Treatment on Monday. Whomp-whomp. You have a vague recollection of a conversation (while you were messed up) with a treatment counselor. You’re now riding the…
Singing the blues is a time-honored artistic tradition. Blues singers often approach the task with a cryptic veil that allows them to channel the idea…
Alcoholics Anonymous offers help for people seeking respite from substance abuse. Its active members proudly tout the effectiveness of group’s teachings. Despite lack of hard…
In a twisted sense, the threat of random UA checks acts as a godsend to people in substance abuse treatment. A dirty test usually spells…
Whether or not you’re intimately familiar with the Twelve Steps of AA, you’ve probably heard of Step Nine. Making Amends with Others has positioned itself…
Many people struggling with substance abuse are completely unaware that they qualify for up to 12 weeks of government-mandated protected time off from their jobs…
One of the awesome things about being an active alcoholic: You always have the option to repress the shit out of those choking, visceral feelings…
The “endowment effect” describes an innate, yet objectively irrational value bias best described by example. Imagine you’ve just turned 35. You’ve been proud of the…
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato It’s always sad hearing…
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