The Harm in Harm Reduction Programs
The idea of “harm reduction” is an appealing one. After all, who wouldn’t want to reduce harm anytime such a thing is possible? Ideally, of course, we would like to avoid harm entirely, but reduced harm is preferable to more harm, right? Absolutely. But are there...
After Recovery Treatment Ends…Now What?
You have made it through detoxification and rehabilitation treatment. You are sober and armed with strategies and resources to help you stay that way. But when the big day comes and you are headed home, you may well experience some trepidation. It is one thing to stay...
Make Sure Sleep is on Your Schedule
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” You have probably heard someone deliver that line—or maybe you have delivered it yourself. It seems to perfectly encapsulate our extremely busy lives. We are far too busy to sleep, so we are just going to have to put it off. We figure our...
Getting Through the Holiday with Your Sobriety Intact
Have you heard? We’re coming up on the most wonderful time of the year for a holiday or two. Or at least that is what a whole lot of people (and, frankly, a whole lot of businesses) would have you believe. From Thanksgiving through Christmas (or other celebrations in...