"I Had To Dig Deep & Ask For Help" Max Hall

Former BYU and Arizona Cardinal quarterback Max Hall has taken plenty of hard hits in his career. Niether shoulder injuries or concussions kept him off the field. Quite simply he wanted to play. He was tough, often lying to doctors … Continue Reading

Advice on Mistakes from Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee had incredible discipline and self control. There’s no doubt in my mind that he understood the power and the meaning of the word no. He spent years training his mind and body to achieve extraordinary results. He remains … Continue Reading

Bradley Cooper Said No – So Can You

In August of 2004 Bradley Cooper got sober and has stayed sober. He even refused to use any stimulants in the physical transformation for his role in the movie American Sniper.  A role in which he needed to beef up … Continue Reading

Rob Lowe Recovered – So Can You

This May actor Rob Lowe will celebrate 26 years of sobriety. An amazing accomplishment for the talented star who rarely said no in his early twenties. During his Brat Pack days he was known for womanizing, alcohol, and drugs. He … Continue Reading

Addiction Doesn't Care Who You Are

Addiction is no respector of people. In other words it doesn’t care who you are, where you came from, or how much money or fame you have. Rich or poor, black or white, educated or illiterate means nothing to addiction. … Continue Reading

Just Say No to Opioid Abuse

Regardless of what you may think about the CDC’s methodology for compiling Opioid statistics we have a pill epidemic in this country. It is leading to more abuse, more overdoses, and more deaths. Opioids—primarily prescription pain relievers and heroin—are the … Continue Reading

Relax………Then Recover

The definition of the word relax is to make or become less tense or anxious. We know from research that stress triggers relapses so relaxation is essential to the recovery process. How do you relax? First you have to learn … Continue Reading

The Truth Will Set You Free

“When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.” Thomas Sowell. When you avoid the truth you only hurt the recovery process and eventual … Continue Reading

Dewshine? Just Say No

Two teenagers died in Tennessee last week after supposedly mixing Mountain Dew with racing fuel. The mixture called “Dewshine” is toxic and lethal. Racing fuel contains methanol which even in small amounts can cause headaches, dizziness, vomiting, heart, and breathing … Continue Reading

Congrats to Anthony Hopkins for 40 Years of No

For over forty years now international superstar Anthony Hopkins has said no to alcohol. He began drinking in his early 20’s as an escape from his tedious theatre life. Over time the drinking continued to escalate beyond his control. He … Continue Reading