Life in Recovery

Dax Shepard is an American actor turned podcast host. Born in January 1975 near Detroit, Michigan, Dax shot to stardom with films like Let's Go To Prison (2006), Hit and Run (2012), This Is Where I Leave You (2014) and The Judge (2014), among others. In 2018, he launched his successful podcast, Armchair Expert, with ... Read More

In rehab facilities across the country, you're likely to find references to religion, spirituality or a "higher power" in treatment programs and 12-step groups. This causes people to ask the question: Why does it seem like everyone treats spirituality and recovery as two essential parts of the same message? Is ... Read More

An essential part of success in Alcoholics Anonymous is learning how to find your higher power. But what does this mean, exactly? Traditionally, recovery from addiction has been parallel to religion in many ways. Many treatment facilities are connected to or supported by churches, and the history of recovery ... Read More

Words have enormous power and influence over our emotions, thoughts and actions. Just the simple act of reading one word of encouragement can make you feel happier and more optimistic about the future. Alternately, words also have the power to crush our spirits. Sigmund Freud thought words held a magical power we ... Read More

Close, strong relationships are critical to a successful recovery. The same principle applies to marriages affected by drug and alcohol addiction: A healthy relationship can be a huge source of support for a spouse in recovery. The problem is that addiction has often left that relationship weak, damaged, and ... Read More

Best known as the lead singers and songwriters for the band Heart, Ann and Nancy Wilson have left an indelible mark on the music world. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, the band is known for its hard rock, heavy metal and occasional folk sensibility and has even been described by some as the ... Read More

In moments of crisis, many people turn to some source of faith such as Scripture. The same is often true for people in recovery. Whether they're battling cravings, worried about relapse, or struggling to start over in the aftermath of an addiction, Scripture can deepen faith and provide grounding and inspiration to ... Read More

Bob Marley is known as the face and symbol of reggae. His name and music are familiar worldwide. Rolling Stone put him 11th on its list of the 100 greatest musical artists of all time. Bob Marley and the Wailers have three albums on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums, and he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ... Read More