Tom Hanks’ Son Chet Talks Drug Addiction and Recovery
Tom Hanks seems to be one of the few major movie stars who has managed to live his life without any major scandals or controversies. He has been happily married to his wife Rita Wilson for decades, and has been the star of critically acclaimed movies like Forrest Gump and Big. Now in his late…
Why Service is an Integral Part of Recovery
Community service is a valuable part of recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction in many ways. Participating in service not only provides an obvious benefit to others, it also strengthens a person’s sense of self worth, focus, and optimism about life. Volunteering also offers the practical value of building skills that can be useful…
5 Truths Recovery Helps Uncover for the Hope to Die Addict
Getting help for a drug or alcohol addiction that has left you hopeless and cut off from anything good that was in your life can seem impossible. When a person finds themself at this low point with their addiction, it may seem that death is the only way out of it. Recovery is possible at…
Man is Treated for Google Glass Addiction
The first recorded case of Google Glass addiction was noted last September in California. How is this case, and the numerous other instances of Internet addictions, going to change the way we look at recovery? A Navy alcoholism treatment center in San Diego has reported that a 31 year old man was checked in recently…
Elizabeth Peña’s Death Spotlights Female Alcoholism
The circumstances surrounding the death of actress Elizabeth Pena were not clear when the news first broke. The public was shocked by the actor’s sudden death and details of her struggle with alcoholism took fans by surprise.Elizabeth Pena’s death, attributed to complications from alcohol abuse, has raised significant questions about female alcoholism. The fact that…
Recovery Cliché’s that Ring True
A cliché refers to sayings that are overused and trite. But they are overused for a reason, because they often apply to many people’s lives. Since recovery from addiction is such a harrowing situation and emotionally taxing, there are recovery cliché’s that ring true and apply to many people. Here are some recovery cliché’s that…
5 Ways to Enlarge Your Spiritual Life
People are starting to realize how important spirituality is to maintaining a balanced life. For people to live a balanced life, they need to nurture their spirituality in whatever form it takes. There is no right or wrong way to be spiritual and that should be apparent. People may find different ways to explore their…
Judy Collins Talks Alcoholism and Her Recovery
Folk singer Judy Collins might be the last person you would think of when it comes to naming an entertainer who struggled with alcoholism. Known for her angelic voice and social activism, Judy Collins always seemed like someone deeply spiritual and concerned with social issues. However, as she noted recently when discussing her own problems…
The Ties Between Mental Health and Addiction
Advancements in treatments for substance abuse have shown that mental health and addiction are tightly knit together. This has led to greater understanding both on the origins of addiction and the most effective ways to treat these issues. Addiction treatment professionals now realize that substance abuse and mental health issues should be treated at the…
Robert Downey Jr.’s Touching Tribute to His Mother
Robert Downey Jr. is considered one of the most talented and successful actors of his generation. He has won an Academy Award nomination for his work in the movie Chaplin and played the main character in the blockbuster action film Iron Man, which grossed internationally over 500 million dollars. Robert Downey Jr. has made a…