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Being sober means that not only are there none of the physical harms like hang overs, but that there are none of the emotional harms like...

12-step has been scientifically proven to be the best choice for sustainable recovery for most people. It is a universal need way to know...

"ambivalence" I taught in an alternate school for two semesters. I walked in terrified. But the kids were curious. They just wanted to...

When they finally decide to give the word that its "all-clear," I think instead of scheduling my usual busy business week and resuming...

Often when addiction is raging within, there are no redeemable values and the mind has snapped shut. The attitude is one of...

All through my using days, I made mistakes. And when I first got sober, they used to grab hold of me and stop me in my tracks. A...

Recovery isn’t as simple as using your willpower. I found it impossible to use will power alone. It didn't work. Using the power I find...

When I think back to when I first entered the rooms, I see I had no empathy. I judged everyone at first. I truly was a lost soul.Little...

Art therapy is about creating and creating is about keeping yourself from getting bored.

It's your life and no one else knows you like you. ​ You might have become lost during your addiction and now find that recovery is like...

Create your own lifestyle revision that fortifies the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual awakenings you'll need to sustain your...

Recovery Takes More Then 28 days

One of our residents received an origami book as a gift. The intent was to help her pass the time in a relaxing way. But the crane proved...

Alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases of loneliness in that alcoholics and addicts behaviorally alienate those whom they cherish the...

We can make a difference in the quality of the recovery experience. Through the 12-steps, individualized recovery plans, accountability and

Once you begin recovery, there are many ways to explore your attitudes toward the world and your part in your life. Some of your attitudes m

Relearning a new way to live our lives after our active addiction isn’t simple, it’s a new and unusual way of life for us. It is built on...

There are studies about the question, 'can I think my way into recovery and a new frame of mind, or do I get a new frame of mind because...

LANGUAGE and RELATIONSHIPS Recovery is about relationships - with yourself, your family, your friends and your higher power. Learning to...

Surrender was the last thing on earth I could ever imagine. After being discouraged by my mother to pursue my dream of operating a horse...