by Rob Cline | Jun 18, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
We do everything we can to avoid feeling pain. We take something for our headache. We rub ointment on sore muscles. We keep the ice packs and heating pads handy. After all, pain is no fun. But most of the time, it’s temporary, and we have safe means to lessen its... 
by Rob Cline | May 25, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Though some people truly relish new experiences and the sense of adventure that can accompany them, many people are much less eager to jump into new things. For some, that disinclination can be particularly strong. Most of the time, that isn’t really much of a... 
by Rob Cline | Apr 25, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery
Limitations There are an awful lot of things you can’t do right now in the midst of the COVID-19 public health emergency. You can’t meet your friends for a relaxing dinner at your favorite restaurant. You can’t go to the bowling alley or to the bookstore or to the... 
by Rob Cline | Dec 12, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
There are lots of different kinds of bosses in the world. Maybe your boss is approachable and easy to talk with. Maybe he or she is more like a coach or a mentor than a stereotypical boss. Or maybe you have a “my way or the highway” sort of person in charge. There are... 
by Rob Cline | Nov 19, 2019 | Addiction, Alcoholism
Maybe it has recently dawned on you that you have a substance use disorder. Things in your life may be falling apart, and you need to get a handle on them right away. On the other hand, quitting drugs or alcohol altogether may not seem possible. You might wonder if... 
by Rob Cline | Nov 13, 2019 | Addiction, Recovery
In a perfect world, recovery from a substance use disorder would be a “one and done” proposition. Ideally, a person would realize he or she has a problem, enter a residential treatment program, graduate to high-quality aftercare, perhaps find a supportive community...