We cover a lot of ground in this blog, tacking all sorts of issues related to substance use disorders, treatment, and the recovery journey. There is, if we do say so ourselves, a pretty impressive collection of content to be found here.But with lots of content comes the danger that it can be hard to...Read More
It always seems to happen when you are trying to do something important. All of sudden your phone or your computer or your tablet seems to slow to a crawl. Images won’t load, applications or programs crash or freeze, and no matter how many times you click on something nothing seems to happen. It is...Read More
Way back in 1969, the band Chicago had a hit with a song from the group’s very first record. The song’s title is a question: “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”It’s a philosophical question (and truthfully, kind of an odd song). A close listen to the lyrics suggests that the answer to the...Read More
You probably know that each month of the year has several designated causes, ideas, or activities associated with it. But you may not be aware of just how many designations there are! Here are just a few of the various causes that are associated with specific months. Some of them are related to history and social...Read More
Do you enjoy puzzles? Maybe you love piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. Perhaps you enjoy Wordle or Sudoku or Spelling Bee. Maybe you like a good logic puzzle with multiple factors to untangle as you work toward the correct solution.All of those puzzles—and many more—can be frustrating, but in the end the satisfaction of finishing...Read More
If you are a parent, you want the best for your children. But if you are a parent struggling with drugs or alcohol, it can be difficult to provide your kids with the love and attention they deserve. Worse, your substance use disorder can have lasting effects on the lives of your children. The experiences...Read More
When you think about people who improvise, jazz musicians might come to mind. Improvisation is a central part of a lot of jazz music as performers create solos right in the moment. You might hear the same musician play a section in the same tune many, many times and never hear exactly the same solo.If...Read More
When you head off to work each day—whether you drive, walk, bike, take public transportation, or just head down the hall to the home office—odds are pretty good that you take the same route each day. You might have tried a few different routes when you first got the job, and from time to time you...Read More
“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”That’s a quote from the legendary comic actor, filmmaker, and composer Charlie Chaplin—a man who made millions of people laugh during the silent film era and beyond. In fact, Chaplin’s films are still delighting viewers today. It seems safe to say that if ever there was an expert...Read More
We’re guessing you don’t generally think of Disney movies and substance use disorders together. After all, Disney has been bringing joy to families for decades, and substance use disorders have not brought joy to anyone at all. Ever.But various characters in a whole bunch of Disney classics say some mighty inspiring things—things that apply to...Read More
