There seem to be two types of responses athletes give when interviewed about their plans for a game. Category 1 is hopes, and category 2 is plans. Both of these are important, but one is a far superior technique which has mental health and addiction ramifications as well. Hopes vs. Plans The athlete is coming from a ... Read More
Turning Failure into Success
Maybe you've made a mistake and became addicted to something. Maybe you've relapsed. Or perhaps you've found yourself in a difficult life situation where you aren't getting the support you feel you need. You are not alone, and there are many people who have been able to turn a failure into a success. If we persevere, ... Read More
Advocating for Yourself During Recovery From Alcohol & Drug Addiction
You have an addiction to Drugs and Alcohol. It’s an almost impossible thing to admit to yourself and the people you love. It is even harder to seek out addiction recovery treatment like medical detox or going to a drug and alcohol rehab facility. But you’ve acknowledged your addiction and you’ve taken the steps to get ... Read More
What’s Your Environment Like?
Look around you. What do you see? Who do you see? How do you feel when you see them? Our environment can affect us a lot, good or bad. It can provide a loving and supportive space for our recovery, or it can be a chaotic trigger and factor in our addiction. Toxic Environments Scenario 1: Imagine a cramped and messy ... Read More
Treatment for Sedative Addiction
Sedatives are drugs designed to depress or slow down the central nervous system. These can include medicine for treating anxiety, seizures, insomnia, or epilepsy. Drugs include Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, and in some people's opinion even alcohol. Use of these drugs has the potential for dependency and serious ... Read More
Superheroes with Super Problems
One of the reasons why comic books and comic book movies are so successful is that they provide a mirror into the real world. That seems like an incredible statement given the extreme powers, body shapes, and, well, tights... But comic book heroes, like their mythological predecessors, are often archetypes of various ... Read More
Opioids Fighting Opioids: Naloxone and Methadone
There's a saying in drug rehab circles: "A dead person can't recover." While not for everyone, or for every recovery, two drugs have saved many lives. Both are included in the World Health Organization's list of Essential Medicines. Naloxone Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, was recently used to save pop ... Read More
More Expensive Treatment Not Always Better Treatment
In America we're often raised to think that the more expensive something is the higher quality it is. But this is far from accurate and often it's the other way around. In drug and alcohol addiction you have many options and more expensive doesn't always equal better. The Problem With Pricey Rehabs You've probably seen ... Read More