Life in Recovery

Many people in long-term recovery from substance abuse and addiction have attributed their success to an active spiritual and/or religious life. For example, they might be heavily involved in a local church, mosque, or synagogue, where they've found spiritual support, an outlet for service, and/or a sense of belonging. ... Read More

In 2022, the world mourned the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins, the drummer from the band Foo Fighters. Hawkins passed away on March 25, 2022, from what a toxicology report revealed to be an overdose. There were multiple drugs in his system at the time of death in Bogota, Colombia. He was only 50 years old.   Taylor ... Read More

Twenty percent of American adults are living with a mental health disorder, equating to 1 in 5 adults. This statistic reflects the fact that mental health disorders are common and nothing to be ashamed of. Mental disorders like depression, anxiety and other types of mood disorders can arise for a number of reasons. ... Read More

The 2022 Super Bowl provided a spectacular halftime show. Millions of Americans and people around the globe watched as the NFL featured several of the top stars in hip-hop music. However, this was more than a celebration of the music loved by many. The country's recovery community applauded the hard-earned sobriety of ... Read More

The nationwide lockdowns that came during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the ways people around the world connected with others, fulfilled school and work obligations, and took care of their own mental health. For Philip Baldwin, faith was essential for making it through three ... Read More

While the days when executives like Don Draper enjoyed morning cocktails in their corner offices may be mostly in the past, the modern corporate world isn't without toxic traits. Today's high-level workers still face company culture peer pressure that can be difficult to oppose.  Is it about the need to act ... Read More

Dating a recovering addict can be challenging, but like any relationship, it can also be very rewarding. There's no reason to fear dating someone in recovery, but before you do, you should make sure you're not under any misconceptions about what the experience will be like. There are unique risks to forming an ... Read More

When it comes to sleep, we each have our particular preferences. We might insist on a certain side of the bed. We might require total darkness or a certain thread count for sheets. In some beds, cats and dogs are welcome; in others, not so much. Our preferences also impact when we go to sleep and how long we sleep. ... Read More