by Rob Cline | Jan 14, 2021 | Addiction, Alcoholism
In a Word, Anxiety Have you ever noticed that some people say, “I am anxious to meet you,” when what they really mean is, “I am eager to meet you”? It is undeniably a small thing—the kind of thing grammar nerds bother innocent people about—but it also illustrates an... 
by Rob Cline | Dec 30, 2020 | Addiction, Family Resource
Trouble Sleeping? You’re Not Alone Plenty of people have trouble getting to sleep at night. And there are plenty of reasons for that. Some folks have lots of worries—about their jobs, their kids, the persistently glowing “check engine” light in the car. Some... 
by Rob Cline | Dec 11, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
You have probably heard the term “gateway drug.” The idea is that a person may start using one drug only to find themselves eager for a more powerful or longer-lasting high. To achieve that, they abandon the first drug in favor of another—something that is likely even... 
by Rob Cline | Dec 3, 2020 | Addiction, Family Resource
It all starts innocently enough. You go to the doctor because you are feeling sick or having a hard time concentrating or feeling sad all of the time or experiencing chronic pain. Your doctor listens to you, makes a diagnosis, talks you through some treatment options,... 
by Rob Cline | Nov 18, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Given the ongoing public health emergency, many experts are now suggesting that we must prepare for a very different holiday season in 2020. Big family gatherings—the kind we either love or hate—are potentially dangerous, especially to the older members of the family... 
by Rob Cline | Oct 21, 2020 | Addiction, Family Resource, Recovery
We all crave safety—for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our community. But safety can mean more than being physically protected. Sometimes we feel unsafe when no outward threat is present or when we feel incapable of taking care of ourselves. This is...