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Have you ever heard someone complain—under their breath or right out loud—“This meeting could have been an email”? Lots of folks feel this way about lots and lots of meetings. Maybe the boss likes to get everyone together even when there is no pressing business to discuss. Maybe a co-worker...

You are probably all too familiar with the impatience that arises when you have to wait in line. Oftentimes, that impatience comes with ending up in a line to do something you have to do rather than something you want to do. Examples of this phenomenon might include waiting in...

This blog is bursting with all kinds of ideas and topics. After all, the development and dangers of substance use disorders, the details of the treatment process, and the direction your recovery journey might take are all complex subjects. Each can be broken down into many individual parts—and each of...

Her record-breaking Eras Tour may have come to an end, but it has been an exciting few months for Taylor Swift and her many, many (many!) fans. First, Swift announced that she had, at last, managed to purchase the rights to her early run of records. And then she announced...

Suppose a loved one is behaving differently than usual, or you notice them having trouble in some part of their life. In that case, you may suspect they are struggling with substance abuse.  A problem with drugs or alcohol may be to blame for the changes you have noticed. Before...

If you had to name the entertainment powerhouse that has had the longest and deepest impact on American (even world) culture, there is an excellent chance that you would name Disney.  And if you had to name the entertainment powerhouse that has offered the most inspiration regarding recovery from a...

Are you a basketball fan? There are lots of options out there to capture your attention. The NBA and the WNBA. Men’s and women’s college basketball. International competition. Various three-on-three leagues. Instructional leagues. Someone somewhere is putting a ball through a hoop pretty much all of the time. Whether you...

Sleep is essential for your ongoing recovery from a substance use disorder, but there is a good chance you are not getting enough restful sleep. Take a moment to think back to when you were a kid. How did you feel about going to bed each night? Odds are that...

It would be truly wonderful if you could go through treatment for a substance use disorder and then never have to worry about having a hard day again.  But, of course, hard days pop up in everyone’s life—and are sure to make an appearance from time to time in the...

Even if you have a steady job that provides a reasonable paycheck each week or month, you probably find yourself worrying about money from time to time. After all, surprise expenses—like car repairs, medical treatment, increases in rent or utility costs—seem to pop up all the time. At the same...