by Rob Cline | Nov 13, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
In a perfect world, recovery from a substance use disorder would be a “one and done” proposition. Ideally, a person would realize he or she has a problem, enter a residential treatment program, graduate to high-quality aftercare, perhaps find a supportive community... 
by Rob Cline | Oct 29, 2019 | Recovery
The Approaching Holidays Many people in recovery (and if we’re being honest, many, many other people) dread the big holidays toward the end of the year. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, the temptations and stressors range from office parties with free-flowing... 
by Rob Cline | Oct 21, 2019 | Recovery
It is time to go back to work. Let’s face it: those words are always difficult to hear, whether it’s Sunday evening and you are anticipating the long week ahead or you have been gone on a lovely vacation that is now coming to an end. Even if you love your job, you may... 
by Rob Cline | Oct 15, 2019 | Addiction, Family Resource
It probably feels like the world is crashing down all around you. Maybe your child or your parent or your spouse or your friend is struggling with a substance abuse disorder. Or maybe the person in trouble is you. Either way, the weight of the stress you are under... 
by Rob Cline | Oct 3, 2019 | Addiction, Family Resource
Whether we like it or not, our lives are filled with difficult conversations. Talking about the birds and bees with our children, for example. Talking politics over Thanksgiving dinner with squabbling relatives. Firing an employee who just can’t meet expectations....