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Great Recovery Recommendations from ‘The Greatest’
Muhammad Ali Has Great Recovery Recommendations When you think about Muhammad Ali, several things probably come to mind. You will think about boxing, of course. After all, Ali’s nickname was “The Greatest,” and many people believe he was the greatest heavyweight boxer...
You Can Have Faith—Or Not—While Participating in 12-Step Meetings
The 12 Steps & Faith Many people have a sense of what goes on in Alcoholics Anonymous (or similar program) meetings because we see them represented in popular culture with some frequency. For example, it is fairly common knowledge that AA involves “12 steps.” And...
The Masters, the Moderns, and the Recovery-Motivated When It Comes to Mindfulness
Mindfulness Can Support Your Recovery If you are a person in recovery from a substance use disorder, there is a good chance that you have come across a reference or two to the ways in which the practice of mindfulness can support your recovery. There is also a good...
Go Green, Go Lean, and Other Advice for Your Eating Routine
Nutrition Tips for Recovery It probably goes without saying that those in recovery from a substance use disorder should avoid putting drugs or alcohol into their bodies. That, after all, is what it means to maintain one’s sobriety. But while it is pretty easy to...
How Family Support Matters in Addiction Recovery
Addiction Recovery & Family Support Family support is one of the most important tools a person with an addiction has to help them get sober and remain sober. Yet, as noted by various studies, family therapy isn’t utilized enough and could be a differentiating...
When It Comes to Getting Help, Set Your Sights Higher Than Rock Bottom
Set Your Sights Higher Than Rock Bottom People are pretty good at rationalizing reasons to keep doing something—even if that something is bad for them. Sometimes, the “something” in question is fairly minor. You might talk yourself into having a fourth piece of pizza,...
The Straight Dope: Explore These Documentaries About Addiction and Recovery
You Have Options Today These days, the viewing options available to us on our various screens are seemingly limitless. From network television to the wide array of streaming services, there are options for most everyone. You have your pick of reality shows, news and...
Analyzing Anger: How To Keep the Emotion from Upending Your Recovery
When was the last time you were truly angry? What did you do about it? And how did you feel about it afterward? Anger is an emotion that can quickly impact our behavior in ways that we might regret when we finally calm down. Maybe you have yelled at someone who didn’t...
Grief—Like Recovery—Is a Lengthy Journey
Imagine you are the driver taking a group of folks—family, coworkers, friends, whomever—on a long car ride. You have been traveling for a couple of hours, but you have many more hours to go before you reach your destination. Maybe you are starting to get a little...
Overcome the Stigma of Addiction Counseling and Create a New Path
Addiction Is a Disease Making the decision to get help for drug or alcohol addiction is a huge life moment. It’s one of the hardest decisions you may make, and you want to know you have support. Still, it can be hard to ask for help when it seems so many people view...
