According to a study by researchers at the College of Natural Sciences in Austin, Texas people who are socially isolated may be more prone to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. We are designed to connect and interact with … Continue Reading
Avoid Stress – Avoid Addiction
Most people today understand the negative consequences of to much stress in our lives. How it can dramatically impact your overall health is also well documented. But did you know that stress is a key trigger for most addictions? It … Continue Reading
Face Your Addiction – Don't Fear It
Your addiction won’t magically go away one day. You will eventually have to face your addiction. That is a fact. Yes it takes courage but that courage is in you. Don’t listen to the lies that keep telling you to … Continue Reading
Hate The Disease Love The Addict
Addiction is a disease. The addict uses because they have the disease of addiction. Some people have cancer or diabetes. We don’t criticize or judge them for those diseases and we don’t enable them either. A good friend of mine … Continue Reading
You Can Rebuild Your Life
We’ve all made poor decisions. For some people those choices set them on a path of clear destruction. They feel their life is in ruins. Relationships are destroyed, finances wrecked, health compromised, and for some incarceration. Don’t lose hope. You … Continue Reading
Nothing Is Written In Stone
You can change your life! You can recover! Incredible change can happen in your life when you decide to rise up and take control of your life. We all have free will. Everyday you make a decision to be free … Continue Reading
Destroy What Destroys You And Break Free
Overcoming an addiction is one of the hardest things a person will ever do. That’s why a recovering addict is strong not weak. But before you can break out of prison, you need to realize that you are locked up. … Continue Reading
Recovering Addicts Are Strong Not Weak
I admire anyone who said no to an addiction. Any addict in recovery is strong not weak. Weak people say yes, only the strong can say no! It takes focus, discipline, strength, and commitment to say no to something you … Continue Reading
Today I Won't Be Negative
Today’s to do list. Don’t be negative. Don’t give up. Don’t lose hope. Believe in yourself. Stay in recovery! He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Proverbs 13.3
Stay On The Path To Recovery
The road to recovery is not a straight line. You will stumble. You will fall. There will be setbacks and disappointments. Don’t be discouraged. Keep saying no to your addiction. Creating realistic expectations is the key to staying on your … Continue Reading