Recovery

In sports, the notion of in bounds versus out of bounds is extremely important. Whether a football player was in bounds or out of bounds when he caught the ball can change the course of a game. When a tennis player returns a serve outside the lines defining the court, she loses the point. A...Read More

Have you ever thought about just how many different ways people find to compete with one another?There are traditional sports, of course, in which teams or individuals face off in the hope of winning the competition and the glory that goes with it. Often, these sporting events are filled with drama, strategy, luck, and brilliance—all...Read More

Everything alive on Earth requires water to survive. That is to say, water is absolutely foundational to life. That is why people on Earth work so hard to ensure everyone has access to clean water and why those exploring space are always on the lookout for signs of water on other planets.While water is important...Read More

Take a moment to think about your closest friends and family members. Call to mind the people who always have your back, who have seen you through tough times, and who know they can count on you if they need help.Now, take a moment to think of the people in your life with whom you...Read More

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

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

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