Actor Devon Sawa took to Twitter to celebrate his sober milestone. Only someone in recovery would know exactly how many days are in 12 years: 4,380. That’s how many days Final Destination actor Devon Sawa has been in recovery, an accomplishment that he celebrated on Twitter this week. “12 years sober, officially,” Sawa wrote. “This… Continue reading Devon Sawa Is 12 Years Sober
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What to Expect in Early Recovery from Addiction
In early recovery we may discover co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma, and exhaustion. We may even find ourselves engaging in compulsive behaviors in other areas, like gambling or sex. A few weeks ago, a woman contacted me in the throes of early recovery. I vividly recall those first few weeks — I was so out… Continue reading What to Expect in Early Recovery from Addiction
Intervention for Alcoholism
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: An alcohol intervention is when a group of family and friendsconfront a loved one about problem drinking. In this article, we cover the basic aspects of an alcohol intervention, plus we offer tips on how to plan the whole process. Your questions are welcomed at the end. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 15 minutes TABLE… Continue reading Intervention for Alcoholism
How to Find Sobriety in the New Year
If you’re abusing alcohol and have decided it’s time to stop, here are some tactics that helped me to get and stay sober. You don’t have to undertake this daunting task alone. You stumble to your car after a night out drinking. Not just any night, New Year’s Fucking Eve! You pounded more beers and… Continue reading How to Find Sobriety in the New Year
7 Ways to Boost Your Digital Wellbeing for a Healthier 2019
7 Ways to Boost Your Digital Wellbeing for a Healthier 2019 It’s nearly 2019! Are you thinking about all the healthy habits you’d like to get a handle on over the next twelve months? Weight loss, fitness, eating more healthily, drinking a little less maybe? Where does digital wellbeing fit on your list? With all of us now spending more… Continue reading 7 Ways to Boost Your Digital Wellbeing for a Healthier 2019
Man Says Addiction Was Harder Than 200-Foot Fall
“I’m determined to stay sober and to help someone. Every bad experience in your life can turn into an opportunity, and this is, like, a golden opportunity,” the man said. Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Henderson was out enjoying a spring hike in Utah last March when he took an ill-fated step. “The trail just happened to be… Continue reading Man Says Addiction Was Harder Than 200-Foot Fall
Can Music Therapy Help Ease Anxiety For Pregnant Women?
Researchers examined whether music could work as a tool to help calm symptoms of anxiety in pregnant women. With four prior miscarriages, 42-year-old Elizabeth Larsen of Huntley, Ill., struggled with severe anxiety during her pregnancy. But Larsen says she found relief through music therapy, in which music is used to improve health. New research indicates… Continue reading Can Music Therapy Help Ease Anxiety For Pregnant Women?
“The Situation” Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
The Jersey Shore star is giving back to the community by co-sponsoring an addiction treatment scholarship and sharing his story with recovery groups. Reality television star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino marked his third year of sobriety by bringing holiday meals to individuals in recovery. The Jersey Shore mainstay issued the news via his Instagram page… Continue reading “The Situation” Celebrates Three Years of Sobriety
Twin Addictions And Parallel Recovery
In hindsight, we both had tell-tale signs of the addict – irrational fear, feelings of inferiority, flights of fancy. But there was no room for two troubled twins in our divided, post-divorce household. I’d always been the golden twin by default. To quote the Radiohead song, I was “fitter, happier, more productive” than my twin… Continue reading Twin Addictions And Parallel Recovery
Thailand To Legalize Medical Marijuana
More than 99% of the Thai public supported the measure, according to news reports. As medical marijuana has become widely accepted in the United States, Thailand will become the first Southeast Asian country to legalize the drug’s use in a medical setting. Somchai Sawangkarn, a Thai lawmaker who was involved in the process of drafting… Continue reading Thailand To Legalize Medical Marijuana