This is an educational piece to try to clean up some of the confusion...
Excellent interview that looks at the thinking that can get us into...
There is always lots of discussion about archaic language and 12...
This video is tough to watch but it speaks to isolation and lack of...
Most Substance Use problems are, in some way or other, a reaction to perceived stress. Recovery is abouts learning how to deal with life on lifes terms. Here are some suggestions. Thanks too Lisa S. for the contribution. Stress Management Techniques Today's culture rewards...
A Higher Purpose Personal growth and recovery do not happen by accident but as a byproduct of intentional living. A life of recovery is a life that is lived on purpose, mindful of our moment-to-moment intentions. Growth occurs by making a conscious commitment to living for a higher purpose. As...
Thank you to Vivian C for the article What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a concept that originated with Buddhist meditation, but in recent years has been adapted as a secular approach to helping people with mental health issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. There are three main...
One of the biggest issues for people who are actively using drugs or alcohol is that this use generally causes sleep issues and then they try to get more sleep by using more of whatever it is that they think helps. Here are three great articles from Kayla Johnson at tuck.com Alcohol...
We have an amazing operating system that we need to take care of here is an interesting look at what is going on up there. https://silverridgerecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/silverridgerecovery.com_how_addiction_affects_the_brain_the_neuroscience_of_compulsive_behavior.pdf
