Russell Brand and Recovery
You may be familiar with British actor and comedian Russell Brand from his stand-up comedy performances or appearances in movies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, the remake of Arthur, and more. He is known for being wild and crazy and often portrays characters that seem to reflect parts of his own […]
Optimism in Recovery
Anyone who knows about success and failure in any realm will tell you that attitude is a big part of getting to either end result. If you are optimistic and positive, things are much more likely to work out the way you hope than if you are pessimistic and negative. Of course, neither is always […]
Opioid Epidemic Lawsuits
In July, we posted a blog post here about Oklahoma’s court case and trial against opioid manufacturers; you can read that article here. That landmark trial began at the end of May of 2019 and ended with some success on Monday, August 26th of this year. This court case was and is extremely important as […]
Ben Affleck’s Recovery from Alcohol use Disorder
Actor Ben Affleck is not even fifty yet but he has already had a very long and successful career. Most fans first discovered him in 1997 when he co-wrote Good Will Hunting with best friend Matt Damon, but did much before that and he has done much since, too. Ben Affleck has been in the […]
Exercise for Busy People in Recovery
We all know how important it is to exercise. There are so many reasons – even beyond the visibly physical – to challenge the body on a regular basis. As someone in recovery, the benefits are even greater for you than they are for other people. Unfortunately, life gets in the way. Even with the […]
Google’s Recover Together
In September of this year, in recognition of National Recovery Month, international tech giant Google launched a new component to its already gigantic imprint on the world. This new development is called Recover Together, and it aims to provide resources that not only address the opioid and overall addiction epidemic in the United States but […]
Coronavirus threat to Recovery
Coronavirus has changed our lives in hundreds of ways over the past few weeks. It’s hard to even guess the many more major life changes we as a nation and society will experience even by the time you read this. Social distancing is a phrase none of us had even heard before just a few […]
James Hetfield in Recovery
If you are a fan of the metal band Metallica, or even if you’re not, you are probably familiar with lead guitarist and front man James Hetfield. James Hetfield has been the leader of this well-known, international band since the group first got together in 1981. His rhythm guitar playing, distinctive voice, songwriting abilities, and […]
The Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Mental illness and substance abuse are serious medical conditions on their own, but when they are combined, they can be debilitating to your health and well-being. Unfortunately, this situation is all too common: Roughly half of the people in the United States who have a mental health disorder also abuse a substance, and that figure […]
Tramadol: Side Effects, Uses, and Treatment
For people living with a painful medical condition that disrupts their daily life, tramadol may seem like a life-saving medication, one that allows them to resume normal function. But tramadol is also considered an opioid analgesic, which means that there are several risks inherent in taking this drug, especially when it’s used improperly. Tramadol uses […]