Now and again, you might hear someone suggest that in today’s world, public libraries are no longer necessary. These arguments are generally pretty hollow and built around some assumptions that just are not true—like the false idea that everyone has equal access to...
Introverts navigate the world differently than extroverts. While an extroverted person might feel energized by spending time with lots of people in a variety of social situations, an introverted person might feel energized by spending time alone or with just a few...
Here’s an experience many people—maybe even you—have had: You meet someone new and think to yourself, “Well, I don’t have a lot in common with this person.” That thought might make it less likely that you will try to develop a friendship with your new acquaintance....
When it comes to sports, few things are more exciting than a victory secured in the final moments of a competition. The buzzer beater in basketball. The Hail Mary in football. The walk-off home run in baseball. These moments—when a player or a team does something just...
This blog post is the fourth in our four-part series focused on defining some of the jargon you may encounter as you seek out treatment for a substance use disorder and your recovery journey gets underway. We encourage you to read previous entries in which we define:...
This blog entry is the third in a series devoted to defining some of the terms and ideas that get tossed around in conversations about substance use disorders, their treatment, and the recovery journey. Almost every community has its own specialized jargon that only...
