Prescription painkillers are being abused at high levels right now but law enforcement, government agencies, and physicians are being challenged with how to deal with the issue of painkiller use. What they are not discussing is why people are using the pills to manage pain and how answering this question can transform the war on…
Resolving to be happy is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself. Positive psychology is not about pulling sunshine out of nowhere, it is finding opportunities to experience joy, even in the midst of being busy. Learning the power of being positive in all circumstances can really help you, especially if you…
If you ever wondered whether golf could teach you a thing or two about addiction recovery, you were right. There are lots of ways the sport can help you improve your grip on more than a golf club. Your life has changed and now you are forced to adapt your swing and start a new…
As we age, we look back at our lives and realize we spent a lot of time worrying about things. This is one of the biggest regrets people have as they age. You may struggle with this, too, but considering how much it costs our hearts, minds, and bodies, it really is not worth worrying…
Meditation is a great way to manage stress. If you want to build resilience over time, it can help you feel less stressed and is a great tool to use daily for your mind and body. If you want to get into a mindful place, learn some of the techniques in this five minute meditation.…
When you’re in early recovery, you might feel your life is dreary. After all, you’re used to getting high, having ‘fun’ and not taking much, if any, responsibility. However, getting sober doesn’t mean getting used to a life of boredom. Recovery is a learning process, and part of it is learning how to have fun…
If someone told you there would be joy in recovery, you might have given them a second hard look to see if they were serious. In fact, joy is serious business in recovery. It takes commitment to break free from addiction. Recovery is a time to celebrate living a happier life. Take these tips with…
Early recovery is like getting a second chance at life. Getting clean and sober is a start, but one also needs to learn a whole new way of life, including new ways of communication. This can almost feel like learning a new language, and you can face obstacles along the way. Rest assured that there…
Addiction is complex with multiple influences. Intelligence is one you may not have thought of when considering the correlation to addiction. Specialists look at the correlation between addiction and intelligence as quite surprising and highly interesting. Learn more about why scientists are studying this connection and how it can affect how we view addiction. Intelligence…
Do you always have to be right? Are you always coming out on top when in an argument or debate? Do you hate being proven wrong, because it makes you feel ill at ease for the rest of the day? A lot of times this kind of single minded persistence can come in handy, but…