Caffeine is everywhere today. From outright energy drinks, to Starbucks brewed coffee, to pure caffeine powder there are more ways than ever before to consume caffeine. In the 1990’s CVS, Walgreens, and RiteAide put the local corner drug dealer out … Continue Reading
Life After Heroin? It's Been Good For Anthony Bourdain
Celebrity Chef and best selling author Anthony Bourdain considers himself one of the lucky ones to get off heroin and make it out alive. “I should’ve died in my 20’s” when talking about his heroin addiction in the 1980’s during … Continue Reading
Recovery Is Active Not Passive
Things will not magically get better. Your habit or addiction won’t just go away. And while I believe in miracles its not the best recovery strategy. You can overcome any addiction. You can break the chains of any habit. It … Continue Reading
Want To Live A Successful Life? Then Learn This Word
Warren Buffet mastered this word to achieve incredible wealth. Steve Jobs used this word to change our lives forever. And this tiny but powerful word is available to you as well. Need more time? This word is a valuable time … Continue Reading
Steps To Make Recovery Less Painful
Most people entering treatment are naturally apprehensive and curious as to what lies ahead. Here are a few steps to help you get the most out of your time spent in rehab. First off, convince yourself that this will be … Continue Reading
Less is More
Want to reduce stress, get more done, find lost time and have extra money? Then begin to simplify your life and embrace the idea of less is more. We know from research that stress can trigger any habit or addiction. … Continue Reading
Cut yourself some Slack
They say those who wonder if they are good parents are typically the ones who are good parents. I think sometimes those who continually beat themself up are probably the ones who should give themselves a break. Don’t be so … Continue Reading
Say No To Stigmatizing Addiction
Not a day goes by without some hater commenting on social media about the lifestyle or actions of someone fighting addiction. I got news for all those haters. We’re all addicted to someone or something. And some of those things … Continue Reading
Go Confidently Into Recovery
Self confidence is extremely important in maintaining your mental health. The simple fact that you recognize you need help should boost your confidence. Millions of addicts either deny they need help or fail to have the self confidence to ask … Continue Reading
Change your Environment
An addict I know has been unable to change her life for 30 years. It is the same story, use, hit bottom, get in trouble, get clean, get a new job, start in a new apartment, do well, use. The … Continue Reading