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