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Avoid Substitute Addictions in Recovery
There are times when it makes sense to take advantage of a substitute. For example, if you are coaching a team and your players are getting tired, the opportunity to
Walking the Balance Beam Between Boredom and Burnout
Picture a gymnast on a balance beam. For the moment, imagine the athlete standing with both feet on the beam maintaining their balance without any
How Substance Use Disorders Relate to Sadness, Grief, and Depression
While we hesitate to talk about emotions in terms of “positive” or “negative” feelings, we do acknowledge that some mind states can be particularly problematic
When There is Less Light, You Might Not Feel Quite Right
This time of year, it can sometimes seem as if the sun never shines. That can be particularly true if you have to be at
Five New Year’s Resolutions that Support Sobriety
As the new year approaches, you may already be thinking about resolutions. Right about now, many people are thinking about new goals for the new
Here Come Four Holidays that can be Hard on Your Recovery
We are approaching a big run of holidays. In rapid succession, we will experience Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or a number of other December holidays), and
Don’t Go It Alone: Keeping Loneliness at Bay in Recovery
It is probably the case that most everyone feels lonely from time to time. Maybe you are the only person in the office on a
Do Not Take Club Drugs Just to Be Sociable—Or For Any Other Reason
Have you ever heard someone say that they are just a “social smoker” or a “social drinker”? Maybe you have said something like this yourself.
Make Up Your Mind to Give Mindfulness a Try
Here is an experience you are likely familiar with. You are engaged in a task you have done a million times before—taking a shower, washing
No Hard Definition of ‘Rock Bottom’
Are you hip to Elmo’s feud with a pet rock named Rocco? Elmo, the red furry monster of Sesame Street fame, finds himself frequently losing
How Substance Use Disorders Relate to Sadness, Grief, and Depression
While we hesitate to talk about emotions in terms of “positive” or “negative” feelings, we do acknowledge that some mind states can be particularly problematic