New York Times readers shared their personal experiences with opioid addiction and recovery. The opioid epidemic can be covered with statistics and numbers: the 72,000 Americans who died of drug overdoses in 2017 or the five-fold increase in babies born dependent on drugs. However, that only captures some of the picture. To really grasp the effects… Continue reading "Times" Readers Share Stories Of Addiction & Recovery
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How To Avoid Relapse During the Holidays
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: You can stay sober this season with the help of these tips and tricks. Here are some great ways to stay sober and enjoy the holidays. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5 MINUTES TABLE OF CONTENTS: Make a Plan Healthy Diet Stress Relief Bring Support Stay Connected Your Questions There is great news for recovering… Continue reading How To Avoid Relapse During the Holidays
Former Police Lieutenant Details How Past Addiction Changed Everything
The former police lieutenant hopes that by sharing his story he can help other cops have courage to get treatment before addiction derails their lives. Dan Gosnell was a star with the Aberdeen, Maryland police department. At 35, Gosnell became a lieutenant in charge of the criminal investigation division, one of the youngest officers in… Continue reading Former Police Lieutenant Details How Past Addiction Changed Everything
"Six Gifts" Film Follows Athletes In Different Stages Of Recovery
“The movie is meant to inspire people currently suffering from addiction and those who are unable to find that missing piece to the puzzle to help finally get them sober.” A new film celebrates six stories of recovery, sparking a movement to inspire and motivate the addiction/recovery community. 6 Gifts, directed by Nick Tribuno, follows… Continue reading "Six Gifts" Film Follows Athletes In Different Stages Of Recovery
Get Rid of Drug Cravings Once and for All
ARTICLE SUMMARY: There is no way to completely eliminate drug cravings. However, you can learn to live with them…and get through them. This article reviews why cravings occur and offers three practical ideas on how to cope. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5-10 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Drugs and Pleasure Craving Definition Triggers Are Cravings Normal? What… Continue reading Get Rid of Drug Cravings Once and for All
7 Tips for Building Your Addiction Recovery Support Network
Support and Addiction Recovery Recovery brings about a lot of changes in your life, including who you surround yourself with. It is critical that you reevaluate your current relationships and cut ties with anyone who is not supportive of your new sober lifestyle. While this might diminish your social circle, do not get discouraged. Forming… Continue reading 7 Tips for Building Your Addiction Recovery Support Network
Trauma and Addiction Recovery Workbook [BOOK REVIEW]
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Trauma Is Personal Trauma isn’t just a buzzword in addiction treatment. It’s a reality that many men, women, young adults, and children face … every day. Trauma can take the form of a life-changing event. Psychology Today explains trauma as the result of ”any distressing or life-threatening event”. Trauma is usually caused by an external… Continue reading Trauma and Addiction Recovery Workbook [BOOK REVIEW]
Change is Strange: Coping with Change in Addiction Recovery
What Are “Changes”? For the past several months I have been experiencing a lot of change. But what does that mean? I’ve been asking some questions: What do we mean by change? How do we view change? What does change do to us? Simply defined, change is, “the act of making or becoming different.” Those… Continue reading Change is Strange: Coping with Change in Addiction Recovery
MyPillow CEO's Past Addiction Battle Inspires Him to Help Employees
“Addicts are hard workers. Addiction’s a lot of work… I’m all about second chances. When people come to me, that’s their past.” Mike Lindell, CEO of the popular MyPillow line of bedding, understands how substance use disorder can derail a person’s ability to pursue their dreams or even maintain basic quality of life. He struggled with… Continue reading MyPillow CEO's Past Addiction Battle Inspires Him to Help Employees
Macklemore Headlines First-Ever Recovery Fest 2018
The festival also featured free naloxone training, guest speakers in between sets, yoga, meditation and meetings before the event. Seattle rapper in recovery, Macklemore, could relate to the crowd at the first-ever Recovery Fest last Saturday (Sept. 29). The Grammy-winning artist was in the lineup at the alcohol and drug-free music festival at McCoy Stadium in… Continue reading Macklemore Headlines First-Ever Recovery Fest 2018