Challenges of Polysubstance Abuse
It’s likely no surprise to anyone that people who struggle with substance use disorder sometimes or even often use and abuse more than one addictive substance at a time. Many of the influences that lead to the development of a substance use disorder can result in a person using whatever substances are most easily available […]
Celebrating Recovery Anniversaries
Congratulations! You made it! You have been clean and sober for a year (or two, or three, or five, or ten!) and now it’s time to celebrate. Successfully walking along the recovery path is an incredible achievement, and one that should be recognized. It has been a long, hard, challenging journey to get to where […]
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. […]
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 […]