Overcoming Addiction: Recovery, Unity and Service
There is more to recovery than just going to meetings and working with a sponsor. Two important facets of the program, but the work does …
Letting Go In Addiction Recovery
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things that you can do in recovery. If you think about the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous ( …
Addiction Recovery and Asking for Help
Like most serious problems, the best starting point is asking for help. As is the case for one of the most serious medical problems of …
IOP: Long Term Treatment Benefits
The longer one remains in treatment, the better. Research shows that those who are in treatment for greater lengths of time, have a better opportunity …
Addiction Recovery Employment Stress
Just because someone is working a program of addiction recovery, does not mean that life is going to be “walk in the park.” Sure, without …
Addiction Epidemic: A National Emergency
America’s dependence on opioid narcotics has reached untenable heights. Americans make up only a small fraction of the world population. But, we use the vast …
Relationships In Early Addiction Recovery
Those who seek help for addiction by way of treatment are given a few guidelines to adhere to by the facility. But, most of the …
Addiction, Stigma and Shame
Shame, like stigma, can be detrimental to one’s addiction recovery. But, they can also be obstacles to seeking help for one’s alcohol or substance use …
Cannabis Use Disorder Is Real
If you live in Florida and use marijuana, either medically or illicitly, you may find yourself scratching your head. But not because marijuana makes your …
Snowfall: Crack Cocaine Epidemic
Long before there was an opioid epidemic in America, concern was directed towards cocaine. Those old enough to remember the 1980’s with some detail, can …
