5 Stages of Addiction and Recovery
What are the 5 Stages of Addiction? How we become addicted varies from person to person; some of us use a substance once and are instantly hooked, ramping up to abuse and addiction right away. Others slowly devolve from prescribed use into abuse as we endure chronic pain or suffer through depression and other challenges. […]
Celebrities Who Support Substance Abuse Charities
No matter who you are, you have probably known someone in your life who suffered from a substance use disorder of some kind. Problems with drugs or alcohol are common in our society and everyone has been affected by their own or others’ addictions to these substances. Addiction affects people from all walks of life. […]
Daniel Radcliffe in Recovery
Anyone who loves or has even just seen the Harry Potter movies knows Daniel Radcliffe. This talented English actor hit the jackpot when he landed the role of the title character in this series of eight films. As with the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling, the cast aged along with the movies […]
Crossfit and Recovery
Have you heard about CrossFit? If you know someone who participates in this demanding, body-changing, group workout then chances are that you have heard about it quite a bit. That’s the joke. People who CrossFit love to tell people about it. They are so enthusiastic about its role in their lives. And with good reason. […]
Eric Clapton Drug Use and Addiction
Eric Clapton once recorded a song called Cocaine – written by fellow guitarist J.J. Cale – and it became one of the biggest hits of his career. Of course, instead of glamorizing the drug, it references the dark path down which this drug beckons many, but today it stands as a reminder of the fact […]
Great Journal Prompts for Recovery
Beginning and cultivating a journaling habit can be valuable to you in recovery and in life. Journaling is easy. In its simplest form, it’s really just talking to yourself, out loud, in writing, on paper. Anyone can do it. Everyone should. Journaling doesn’t need to be something you make a big deal about. You can […]
Psilocybin and the Election
November 3, 2020 was a banner day for psilocybin. This natural substance has been illegal across the United States for decades, but new research into its immense benefits for mental health has forced lawmakers and citizens everywhere to take a closer look and, in some cases, to give it a second chance. Last year, ballot […]
Matthew Perry in Recovery
Almost everyone enjoys the popular 90s/00s sitcom Friends. During this show’s ten season run, the six friends – Phoebe, Joey, Monica, Ross, Rachael, and Chandler – all came into our living rooms every Thursday night for a decade. Soon, they made their way into America’s hearts as an indelible and unforgettable piece of our nation’s […]
Negativity Bias
Do you ever wonder why you are often pessimistic? Do you find that even when things are going well, you tend to expect the worst? Are you always waiting for the other shoe to drop, or always looking for the negative side of a positive or generally neutral thing? You’re not alone. Believe it or […]
Psychological Benefits of Dance
Do you like to dance? Why or why not? Do you dance at weddings, parties, clubs and concerts? Do you begin to boogie almost involuntarily any time you hear music? Do you move and sway when you’re in your car, stopped at a stoplight? Or, do you only dance at home? Do you swirl and […]