Breathing Practice Can Help Support Your Recovery
Most people don’t do too much thinking about breathing. Breathing is something we do all day, every day, for the entirety of our lives. Breathing keeps us alive and it’s a part of our experience from the moment we are born until the moment we pass on into the great beyond. But despite all of […]
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 […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Finally. 2020 is over and a new year is about to begin. This past year was a challenging one in one way or more for people all over this planet due to COVID-19, and everyone everywhere is excited to see this year come to a close as we look ahead to a new beginning. For […]
Negative Stigma
One of the things you should be most proud of in your life is your decision to recover from drug or alcohol addiction and your ongoing pursuit of a happy and healthy drug and alcohol-free life. Unfortunately, however, there is still a stigma that surrounds addiction recovery, and in some cases, this stigma can hold […]
Farm-Based Addiction Recovery Programs
There’s a new and growing trend in residential addiction recovery support programs, and it’s a very exciting one. After decades of pre-packaged, processed food, factory farms, and overstocked and overwhelming super-sized grocery stores, more and more people today are taking a step back from all of that and are now becoming more interested than ever […]