If you are a person who loves to exercise, this blog post is not necessarily for you. Maybe you have been working on your physical health for a long time. Maybe you are an athlete who is always in training for the next big game or match or other competition. Maybe you are already swimming,...Read More
In this blog, we often write about substance use disorders from a general perspective. That is to say, we lump all substance use disorders together without talking about any drug in particular. In one sense, that generalization is appropriate given that the process of overcoming a substance use disorder and then building a life free...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
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
