Solidifying Your Foundation is Everything in Recovery
When people descend into addiction, they often describe that time as a struggle because they had no foundation. This often means that they feel like they have nothing to live for, no foundation to build upon, and a deep loss of self-worth. Essentially, a person feels like their life doesn’t matter anymore, and when they…
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…
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…
Music Festivals See a Rise in Sober Attendees
Music festivals, especially ones featuring electronic music, have been getting a cavalcade of bad press related to illegal drug abuse. The rise of party drugs like Molly have led to music festivals attendees overdosing at high-profile events such as: Lollapalooza Electric Zoo Maryland Electronic Music Festival HARD Summer Music Concert This has sparked music festival…
Hitting Rock Bottom is the Crux of Recovery
Hitting rock bottom is a place that no one wants to be, but it’s often the beginning of a new journey. An addict then realizes one has no choice but to start living life differently. In regards to addiction, whether rock bottom involves estrangement from loved ones or a brush with death, the addict has…
5 Ways to Handle Alcoholic Triggers in Recovery
Alcoholism is one of the hardest addictions to break because it can be presented and available in so many areas of an adult’s life. Someone who has been an alcoholic usually has had a social life that revolved around alcohol. Even friends who mean well might have a hard time socializing with someone struggling with…