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Sitcom Theme Songs Offer Recovery Advice. No, really.
We know that when you think about sources of wisdom, you probably do not think about sitcoms. Sure, good situation comedies often find ways to touch on important themes (often
Common Fears in Addiction
Addiction recovery is a long road. During recovery, it’s common for people to experience a range of emotions, especially fear. Nearly everyone who enters rehab
Do Not Let a Relapse Cause You to Give Up on Sobriety
You were probably pretty excited when you first got sober—and rightfully so. After all, you had just overcome a huge challenge in order to reset
Be Flexible and Make Yoga Part of Your Recovery Plan
The Value of Staying Present in Recovery In a couple of previous blog posts, we have discussed the value of mindfulness practice—a form of meditation
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.