by Rob Cline | Apr 30, 2021 | Recovery
“My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.” A Silver Lining The 17th century Japanese poet Mizuta Masahide (who was also a samurai) made this observation. It’s a wonderful example of finding the good in a bad situation—and as such, it offers an important... 
by Rob Cline | Apr 15, 2021 | Addiction, Family Resource
A Funny Line & A Serious Issue The famed comedian Groucho Marx was a master of one-liners. He built his career out of hundreds of witticisms (e.g. I’m not crazy about reality, but it’s still the only place to get a decent meal; or I intend to live forever, or die... 
by Rob Cline | Mar 28, 2021 | Addiction, Family Resource
Everyday Stimulants Let’s face it: most of us are using a stimulant on a daily basis. Whether we get it in our morning coffee, our afternoon soda, or our evening cup of tea (or all three), many of us take in a significant amount of caffeine day in and day out. When it... 
by Rob Cline | Mar 19, 2021 | Addiction, Family Resource
A Matter of Memory Imagine you have two friends and they are both named Rob. They both work in the arts and culture field. They live in the same town. Their dads even worked for the same company back in the day. Strangely enough, their paths seldom cross in person, so... 
by Rob Cline | Mar 2, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Winds of Change Some lawmakers in Indiana are introducing bills that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in the state. That effort is, of course, part of a larger trend throughout the United States. More and more states have been making...