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Name Three Good Things When Times Are Tough

by Rob Cline | Oct 30, 2026 | Addiction

We have written before about gratitude journals and the ways in which they can support your recovery efforts. Folks who keep gratitude journals generally write down three things each day that they are thankful for. They can be big things or small things, new things or...

Escape From the Monstrous Dangers of a Substance Use Disorder

by Rob Cline | Sep 11, 2026 | Addiction

Have you seen director Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey”? Even if you have not, it is quite possible that you are familiar with the story. You might have read Homer’s epic poem in a class or picked up a recent translation out of curiosity. Or maybe you have...

How to Escape the Trap of Substance Use Disorder

by Rob Cline | May 29, 2026 | Addiction

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...

Straight Talk About Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community

by Rob Cline | Jun 6, 2025 | Addiction

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on the long—and ongoing—struggle for acceptance and equality. While many strides have been made, there is still plenty of work to be done as evidenced by the prevalence of substance use and...

There is No Upside to Focusing on Rock Bottom

by Rob Cline | May 22, 2025 | Addiction

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation about who is the “GOAT” in any given sport? GOAT is an acronym for “greatest of all time,” and it is the kind of subject that can inspire heated and lengthy debates. Think about your favorite sport for a moment. Who...

Ativan Can Calm Anxiety. It Can Also Become a Cause of Anxiety.

by Rob Cline | Jan 28, 2025 | Addiction

We all feel anxious from time to time. And you can probably remember plenty of times when you felt an acute sense of anxiety. Perhaps you had a big test, interview, or audition coming up. Maybe you needed to make a major presentation or give a speech to a full room....