Why People With a Substance Abuse Disorder Struggle to ‘Just Say No’
We all remember the “Just Say No” ad campaign from a few decades ago. The slogan seems to indicate that it should be easy for
We all remember the “Just Say No” ad campaign from a few decades ago. The slogan seems to indicate that it should be easy for
Staying sober during any season can be difficult, but fall and winter bring several additional challenges for people in recovery. Both seasons can profoundly affect
Addiction can take over every aspect of your life, including your relationship with your romantic partner. For some people who struggle with substance misuse disorders,
This past week has had a lot happen in it. I shared part of my Addiction/Trauma Timeline, and then am preparing the second half. I
For those who are in the earliest stages of recovery, the thought of Halloween may feel more like a trick than a treat. Though Halloween
When I was in early recovery at 22 years of age I didn’t have a purpose in life. Alcoholism had robbed me of completing college
When you live with addiction, one of the first things to understand is that you have a lifelong illness. And, just like with other chronic
I am almost 20 weeks in at Canyon and time has flown by. I can still remember the day I came in, not in the
Spirituality is valuable for people in recovery, who can rely on the strong foundation and sense of purpose it provides. However, discovering – or rediscovering