Alcoholism

What a Wonderful WorldMaybe you know the old song “What a Wonderful World.” It opens like this:I see trees of green, red roses tooI see them bloom, for me and youAnd I think to myselfWhat a wonderful worldThe singer goes on to describe a number of beautiful things—the sky of blue, the clouds of white,...Read More

Anxiety is an unavoidable part of our lives. But for most people, anxiety is felt in specific and limited situations. We feel a little anxious when we are going to meet someone new, for example. Or maybe we get the anxious jitters before a speech, a test, or visit to the doctor. Nervous energy and...Read More

Have you ever had a mentor?Maybe your mentor was a teacher or a coach who always supported you and helped you consistently improve your academic or athletic performance. Maybe you had an internship in college, and your supervisor served as a mentor to show you the ropes. Or maybe you learned an artistic practice like...Read More

Spirituality and the HolidaysDecember brings holidays connected with various religions to the fore, making it a time during which many people are thinking about spiritual matters of all kinds. The holiday season is also a fine time to consider what role spirituality might play in your recovery story.Before we go too far down that path,...Read More

Nutrition’s Role in Overall HealthGood nutritional choices are seldom a priority for someone wrestling with a substance abuse disorder such as opioid or alcohol addiction. But once the journey toward lasting sobriety has begun, nutrition can play a key role in helping to limit the risk of relapse and in reversing some of the damage...Read More

Sound AdviceFlight attendants always give passengers an important piece of advice when sharing emergency procedures: make sure you are wearing your own oxygen mask before you try to help others.After all, you’ll be no help to anyone if you collapse from a lack of oxygen, right?The same thing is true when you’re in recovery: Take...Read More

Almost no one has a perfect childhood. Even those with loving parents, financial security, and other positive factors in their lives are likely to experience a variety of negative situations, ranging from the minor to the truly traumatic. For some, a traumatic experience or combination of traumas can have a lasting negative impact on their...Read More