You’re in college with a research paper due in 10 hours. You stock up on energy drinks and pull an all-nighter because realistically, it’s the…
Some problems seem too abstract to fix easily, so we resort to mental shortcuts instead. Unfortunately, this bad habit of deferring difficult/work-intensive decisions (like, say,…
Staring at your eyes in the mirror, you wonder at what point your own reflection became that of a stranger. As your palms squeeze absently…
Recovery is not a destination, it’s a journey. A hallmark of long journeys is the toolbox that helps propel you through life’s daily routines and…
STOP! Collaborate and listen… okay, but like, seriously. Not in a bad 90’s rap way. More like a shhh, your body is trying to speak…
Imagine yourself as a cozy human burrito. Softly enveloped in comforting blankets that wash away the fear and anxiety that tug at your soul. It’s…
Recovery is HUGE. You spent a part of your life, whether it’s a big chunk or a smaller chunk, under the influence. And you probably…
At first, emerging from years (or even decades) of a drug or alcohol-induced haze is exhilarating. Reality hasn’t quite settled in yet, you’re feeling rejuvenated,…
Opinions. The best and worst thing about them is that we all have our own. Unfortunately, many people use the idea of subjectivity as a…
Exercise in recovery is one of the best ways to make sobriety into a lifestyle. With our in-patient program, we’ve found that men in particular…