We cover a lot of territory in these blog posts. Often, we can cover a topic fairly completely in a single entry. Other times, a topic requires a series of pieces to explore it in full. As a result, we have posted a number of series—formal and informal—on this blog....
Sometimes our lives can feel as though they revolve around just a few tasks that we repeat over and over again. Get up, go to work, come home from work, have something to eat, watch some TV, go to bed—and then do it again the next day. In some ways, routines can be...
A substance use disorder is a big problem for the person struggling with drugs or alcohol. In fact, it can feel all-consuming. So much so that it might seem like no other problem you might be having could possibly be as impactful on your life. As it would turn out,...
One of the biggest challenges people face when they are in recovery from a substance use disorder is cravings for drugs or alcohol. Those cravings—especially in the early days of your recovery journey—may be annoyingly prevalent. But even if you have been in recovery...
Making smart nutritional choices is important for everyone. What we eat—and in what amounts—is essential to our overall health. Good choices have been shown to have major positive effects in both the short and the long terms. For someone struggling with a substance...