Take Advantage of What Your Community Has to Offer

Take Advantage of What Your Community Has to Offer

Did you know that communities all over the country have community and municipal bands that perform free concerts—generally in parks and other outdoor spaces—throughout the summer? Maybe there is one near you, and if so, we encourage you to take in a concert from time...
How to Escape the Trap of Substance Use Disorder

How to Escape the Trap of Substance Use Disorder

Most of the time, even when you are facing a challenge in your life, you can figure out the best—or at the very least, an acceptable—way forward. Every now and then, however, you are likely to encounter difficulties that are not easily solved.  Sometimes it can feel...
Cravings Are Like a Dog That Will Not Stop Barking

Cravings Are Like a Dog That Will Not Stop Barking

In the Sherlock Holmes story “The Adventure of Silver Blaze,” the great detective solves a case by realizing that an intruder must have been known to a particular dog because that dog did not bark when the crime was taking place. The moment Holmes comes to this...
Staying Single Can Serve You Well in Recovery

Staying Single Can Serve You Well in Recovery

American culture—by which we mean both pop culture and the general culture of our society—often seems obsessed with romantic relationships. We keep track of which celebrities are dating. We root for our favorite fictional onscreen couples to get together. We go to...