“If asked what the two most important things in recovery are, I would have to say willingness and action. I was willing to believe that A.A. was telling me the truth. I wanted to believe it was true in a way I cannot relate in words. I wanted this thing to work. Then I began…
Looking back at my struggles with addiction brings to the surface much more than just my experience with drug and alcohol abuse. The ever encompassing “disease”, and I do see addiction as a disease, manifests in many other ways other than the drink, the pill, and the needle. Ever since I was young, I can…
Recovery is full of paradoxes. By admitting powerlessness we become empowered, we find freedom by surrendering, and if we want to keep what we have we must give it away. Another such paradox is the “selfishness versus self-care” dilemma we are faced with upon starting our journey of recovery. In our addiction we are so…
“For years I was sure the worst thing that could happen to a nice guy like me would be that I would turn out to be an alcoholic. Today I find it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. Today I find it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. This…
Chip Chapin – Balloon Animal
It’s a pretty safe bet to say that no one tries to get sober on a winning streak. As addicts and alcoholics, pain is a strong motivator for change. That pain can be much more than simple physical pain. The mental and emotional despair that many alcoholics and addicts feel after being so beaten down…
With the New Year upon us, there is always a lot to be grateful for. For some of us, the holidays are not the easiest time of the year. We see others celebrating with families and we may not have our families in our lives. We see old friends going out and drinking with an impunity…
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With an epidemic ravaging the country by killing 40 Americans everyday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released new guidelines directing doctors to simply refrain from prescribing opioids. But if a new drug and study gains ground the health agency might make a change in their guidelines. The Proceedings of the National Academy…
Breaking News! We are thrilled to announce that The Last Resort Recovery Center is officially CARF accredited! We just found out today that our team has earned this distinguishing achievement for a full three-year term! What does this mean? “CARF International accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally…