Some people love a juicy story. They love hearing them, retelling them, and exchanging them with others who might have related (or even unrelated) stories to share. Often, these stories are built around sketchy facts, eager assumptions, a dose of judgment, and imaginative speculation. In other words, these juicy stories are not always true. Even...Read More

As you would expect, this blog post is about your recovery from a substance use disorder. But before we get to that, we would like you to take a moment to think about your favorite song.It might take a moment for you to settle on a single song. After all, the world is filled to...Read More

Are you the kind of person who is always willing to put in the extra work in order to succeed? Maybe you were always the last member of your team to leave the weight room. Maybe you took and retook college admission exams until you got the score you thought you needed to be admitted...Read More

If you are a fan of Batman, hero of Gotham City (and surely you are), you are probably familiar with Two-Face—a man whose decisions about whether to do good or evil are often determined by the flip of a coin he always carries with him. Two-Face is a compelling comic book villain and a metaphor...Read More

Imagine you are taking your kid to college for the first time in a city quite a distance from where you live. The first time you head to the campus, the odds are pretty good that you are going to need a map or a GPS device to help you find your way. Even with...Read More

Here is something important to remember: Getting treatment for a substance use disorder is a big deal. Not everyone can bring themselves to do it for one reason or another. But for those who decide to put drugs or alcohol behind them, the treatment process can help them get their recovery journey underway.So, at the...Read More

The summer often sees the release of several big-budget films designed to fill the seats at your local movie theaters. This year’s batch of movies includes a new entry in the Mission Impossible franchise, a new Superman flick, and a new take on the Marvel superhero team, The Fantastic Four.It might seem like none of...Read More

You have probably heard the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” It is a good reminder that patience is often an important part of achieving goals. After all, many situations require a step-by-step approach. Getting ahead of yourself because you are impatient can actually slow you down in the end. Still, when...Read More

A person who is struggling with drugs or alcohol can rarely set or accomplish significant goals. That is because a substance use disorder has a way of taking over the entirety of a person’s life in ways that make everything worse rather than better. It is hard to succeed in any area of life when...Read More

Three interrelated areas in your life can provide ongoing support to your recovery: good nutrition, regular exercise, and restful sleep.In the first two cases—eating and exercising—it is easy to see how the choices we make lead to better or worse outcomes. More fruits and vegetables? Good. More candy bars and sodas? Bad. A 30-minute walk...Read More