Admitting powerlessness over anything can be stressful and disheartening. It is like losing the ability to have power over what is happening. When someone admits they cannot control everything, they are able to finally move forward in recovery. Alcoholism is an insidious disease, making people think they can do it all on their own. They…
Healthy families are possible, but they often feel far away when dealing with addiction. It can seem like nothing will ever be the same again, and if they return to some semblance of normal, how do those relationships get repaired is a bigger question many ask. Brothers can often help each other walk through difficult…
Loved ones who are impacted by drug addiction and substance abuse can shift things out of focus. It becomes solely about the addiction, that person, their behavior, and thoughts or feelings. After a while, it begins to feel heavy. With the disease of addiction, it can be scary to think of what will happen. Mental…
Millions of people struggle with addiction each and every day. More men abuse alcohol and drugs than women when comparing statistics. Those stats don’t tell the whole story, however, and don’t look at why it is men need a safe space to heal with other men in recovery. Find out why there are benefits to…
Putting faith and control into the hands of someone else is difficult under any circumstances. When asking for guidance as lives have become unmanageable with addiction, it helps to think about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and how to develop a moral inventory, the key to finding balance and hope in 12-step recovery. Searching and Fearless Moral…
Trust involves two or more parties or people. This is about an experience in recovery that helps rebuild and repair relationships that are hurt, lost, or nearly abandoned as a result of addiction. Giving trust without boundaries and trustworthy behavior can have huge effects on a person. Learn how to keep going forward when it…
Wilderness therapy combines nature experiences, along with some survival techniques, to develop therapy that helps people who struggle with substance use disorders, mental health, and behavior disorders. People who go outdoors focus on their self-improvement and overcome the issue of difficult behaviors and coping mechanisms. The goal is to foster personal and social responsibility while…
When the legalization of marijuana hit the states, it began as a small wave of people wanting it for medicinal purposes. Now, it seems, legalization across the board is on the horizon as a socially acceptable practice. Something called ‘dabbing’ is a method of creating more potent substances from marijuana concentrates. It is powerful, and…
Doing the 12-steps is not a dance, although some may think of it as such. It is part of a journey some decide to take in recovery. In early recovery, it may not be well known how the 12-steps came to be what they are. When they understand the origin, it helps them understand how…
Feelings of sadness can overwhelm people at any time. Even when it may not seem things are so tough, it can be hard to see the light in anything when mental energy is being drained by feeling constantly sad or down. Sadness is an emotion but can run much deeper. There are some ways to…