People in Recovery
Chill Breathing
I felt better and according to science, made better decisions if I took a few moments to calm myself.
Topics: anxiety, decision making, tools for recovery
Political Cover
Politicians are often accused of flip-flopping, but they may see themselves as representing the will of the voters.
Topics: advocacy, research, stigma
My Life in Recovery
They soon realize they need to learn how to stay sober, while also repairing relationships, restoring health, and picking up the pieces of a career.
Topics: book plug, tools for recovery
A Little Politicking
Don’t forget that relatively few Americans vote in local elections. That may be a disgrace, but it also means that advocacy by a committed few can have the greatest impact.
Topics: advocacy
Celebrity Testimonials
It’s an illness that at different times seems to respond to everything and nothing. As in ‘everything works for someone, and nothing works for everyone.’
Topics: bad information, depression, finding the right treatment, research
War Within
That’s the mystery: Not why some people become addicted to certain substances, but why others do not.
Topics: consequences, emotional issues, relapse
“…and practice these principles in all my affairs.”
It should have been obvious all along that this effort was being Divinely Orchestrated. I just needed to step up and let the process work.
Topics: spirituality, tools for recovery