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
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
Spiritual Problems Require Spiritual Solutions
In an effort to eliminate or numb their pain addicts will seek a chemical solution. That momentary bliss can quickly turn into an all consuming addiction. When that happens the pain is worse than before. Nothing about recovery is easy, … 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
Routine Is Part Of Recovery & Life
Creating a healthy routine is a critical element in any recovery program as well as in life. Developing positive habits are the building blocks for a successful recovery. They help to create structure and avoid boredom or anxiety. Those early … Continue Reading