How Hobbies Help Your Recovery in Addiction Rehab
You’ve completed treatment and left your inpatient rehabilitation facility. You’re clean and eager to start a new chapter of recovery in your life…except this chapter has a lot of blank pages. How are you going to fill them? You can start by finding some new hobbies. One of the biggest differences people notice after going […]
The Philosophy of Second Chances
Who in life hasn’t wanted a do-over at one time or another? We’ve all been in a position where we required forgiveness for something, and when we’ve been truly sorry, sought forgiveness, and received it, the feeling of gratitude and relief is overwhelming. It’s an opportunity for a fresh start. This philosophy of second chances […]
Yankee Pitcher CC Sabathia & Alcoholism
Yankee pitcher CC Sabathia rose fast in the MLB organization and quickly became a star. However, addiction can strike even the most successful people among us, and it’s no secret that this left-handed strong arm struggled with alcoholism not too long ago. After a multi-night bender and years of drinking to much, Sabathia made the […]
E-Cigarette and Vaping Addiction Dangers
You’ve probably seen the headlines and read the news stories about the dangers of vaping. While some public health stories may seem alarmist in nature, in the case of e-cigarettes and their negative health impact, where there is smoke, there is fire. The outbreak of vaping-related illnesses in the United States can be traced back […]
Active Military and Veterans at High Risk for Opioid Abuse
Military service is a noble calling, one that can require great personal sacrifice on the part of active military members and veterans. There are high risks involved during tours of duty and the transition to civilian life can be difficult, especially if injury or post-traumatic stress disorder is involved. One of the greatest risks that […]
The Sober Curious Movement
There’s an amazing and surprising new trend amongst young people and really, people of all ages that is totally unexpected and is spreading like wildfire. Individuals who have been in recovery for many years may be surprised to learn more and more people now consider sobriety to be the cool thing to do. The sober […]
Psilocybin and Meditation
Thanks in part to the recent psilocybin decriminalization movements in Denver, Colorado, Oakland, California, Oregon, and soon other parts of the United States, more and more research is being done into the benefits of this amazing natural substance. Psilocybin users have been quite aware of the possible benefits of “magic mushrooms” for mental health and […]
Free Yoga!
Yoga is good for your body, mind, and soul! If you aren’t practicing yoga already, you should start. People who do yoga feel better physically, have more self-confidence, and feel better connected to themselves and to the world around them. The benefits of this ancient discipline are numerous and nearly endless, and yoga is practiced […]
Recovery Fears
Getting sober and tackling recovery is huge, scary, and overwhelming for all who take it on. It’s no wonder that the whole process, beginning to end, is wrought with many fears to accompany and contrast the big successes and triumphs. The process of recovery is ongoing, and will be a part of an individuals life […]
Psilocybin and Depression
2019 was a banner year for acceptance and interest in psychedelic substances and for psilocybin in particular. Psilocybin is the psychoactive ingredient in “magic” mushrooms and cultures and individuals worldwide have been benefiting from its effects for thousands of years. Thanks to a constant and energetic push by small groups dedicated individuals in Denver and […]