Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
As anyone who is in recovery from a substance use disorder can tell you, the risk of relapse is real and ongoing. That’s because a substance use disorder is a brain disease that can be managed—but not cured. As a result, the possibility of relapse is ever-present....
Apr 1, 2025 | Mental Health
Most of us do not spend much time thinking about walking. Despite the joy and wonder that accompany a baby’s first steps, fairly soon the trick of wandering around on our own two feet becomes commonplace. In fact, when we do think about walking, we are often looking...
Jan 31, 2022 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
Working a Program with a Sponsor For those who participate in a 12-Step program as part of their recovery journey, the relationship between an individual and their sponsor—a person who supports them as they move through the steps—can be quite meaningful. In some...
Oct 28, 2021 | Recovery, Mental Health
Think about your favorite work of art. Maybe you love a painting like the Mona Lisa or American Gothic or Starry Night. Maybe you love a Broadway musical like 42nd Street or The Phantom of the Opera or Dear Evan Hansen. Maybe you have a favorite rock album or comic...
Jul 22, 2021 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery, Alcoholism
When you hear the word “ritual,” what comes to mind? It is possible that your mind immediately goes to religious practice and the various rituals associated with different faiths. The ritual often called “communion,” for example, is a Christian ritual that calls to...
