Monday, September 27th, 2021
What is Mindfulness?
What is Mindfulness? The definition of mindfulness states that it is the act of bringing your attention to the present moment, while being aware of all your feelings, thoughts,...
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
Even Short Periods of Sobriety are Beneficial
Sober for today? What good is getting sober if you aren’t going to do it forever? Many people believe take an “all or nothing” approach to sobriety, but is...Read More -
Thursday, May 13th, 2021End the Stigma
Stigma of Addiction You see it all the time. Someone, whether a local community member or a public figure, gets publicly outed for having a Substance Use Disorder or...Read More -
Monday, November 9th, 2020How to Survive Your First Holiday Season in Recovery
How to Survive Your First Holiday Season in Recovery by Lisa Walker The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and togetherness. However, for someone just starting...Read More -
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020Wondering If You’re Happy
Wondering if you’re happy ‘Wondering if you’re happy is a great shortcut to just being depressed.’ – Dorothea (20th Century Women) This is a great quote from a mother,...Read More -
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020What to do after rehab
What to do after rehab It took courage to admit you have a problem with drugs or alcohol. Entering treatment might also have been scary. Give yourself a pat...Read More -
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019Quality of Life in Recovery
Without question the primary goal of treatment for substance use disorders is abstinence. However, there are more factors than that when determining the quality of life and truly defining...Read More -
Friday, May 4th, 2018Losing the “Addict” Behavior
Many of us have heard the term “dry drunk” before, which basically means that someone may be sober, but little else has changed in the person’s behavior. Although we...Read More -
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018Mindful Meditation and Science
Sometimes there are people who are quick to dismiss meditative practices as being little more than mildly therapeutic, however, long-term practitioners personally experience much more than that. Thankfully, there...Read More
