Everyone has periods of time when they feel less energized and struggle to find motivation. It is common to feel this way on occasion but, then the moments become more frequent or last for longer periods of time. People see things differently and the goals become less important. It is difficult to feel inspired and…
One of the best ways to be successful in life turns out not to be intelligence or even merit. It has a lot to do with going the extra mile. Creating a philosophy of achievement is based on traits and practices that define success, such as transforming your life by putting in more effort than…
People who are successful in recovery usually refer to their new lifestyle as being in ‘recovery.’ people who are focused on recovery understand that it is more than just sobriety. The fact there is no standard way to define recovery means it is really a personal thing that has common attributes with other people but…
The inner critic that gives voice to all our fears and concerns can get the best of us unless we get the best of it first. When left unchecked, the seeds of doubt can grow into cacophony of not-enoughs, should-bes, what-ifs, pointing out all that we are not instead of celebrating all we are. Learn…
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic developed in the early 1960s and used in human and veterinary medicine. The drug is used for anesthesia. Developed in the 1950s as an intravenous general anesthetic, ketamine was developed as a dissociative anesthetic to replace PCP because of its severe side effects. Learn more about the basics of ketamine…
People in recovery from addiction can struggle with finding a sense of purpose. People with addiction are often isolated from others and struggle with finding who they are under the veneer of addiction. Arriving at time at functions is difficult, so it will be even harder to have a deeper sense of themselves and how…
Nobody prepares you for having a person with addiction in the family. Few people know how to handle the situation. Some families guilt a loved one into rehab or ignore the problem. This can hurt a person seeking to heal. Families try their best to get strong but good intentions are not always effective. Find…
More than two dozen states have followed suit, legalizing marijuana for medical purposes and recreational use. If you live where it is not legal, the leniency from other states still has an impact. Social acceptance for the drug has increased and turned positive. Some claim marijuana can help with chronic and acute health problems like…
Spirituality means different things to different people. To feel a connection to a higher power takes some thought and intentional action. Spirituality can help us derive a sense of meaning and purpose from our experiences. Maintaining a practice takes some work. Find some tips for remaining spiritual in recovery to boost your mental and physical…
There are videos captioned and signed for people who are hard of hearing through Described and Captioned Media Program under the Drug Abuse subcategory. Learning to support people who are hard of hearing with drug abuse safety and education is a challenge that is worth pursuing. Research Many articles have been written on substance abuse…