Breaking Free from the Past
A higher proportion of women in treatment for substance use than in the average populations report history of abuse. Substance use, at...
The Role of Primary and Specialty Care in Recovery
When is the last time youve seen your doctor? Those with substance abuse disorders tend to avoid going to their doctor. Reasons vary,...
Finding the Road to Recovery
Everyone finds their own way to recovery. Why, then, do 12 Step programs emphasize getting a sponsor? Sponsors can be stalwart allies in...
When Friends are Not Enough
Friends who know us best, who have our best interests at heart, and who are good listeners are priceless. Recovery is equal parts...
Rigorous Honesty with Boundaries
Getting back "in the game" following treatment for behavioral health issues can feel awkward. For some, treatment has required a...
Words of Power
Affirmations are just words, so what is the big deal? Words have power. Anyone who has ever been strengthened by a timely comment, or...
Playing for Keeps
The need for play does not end with adulthood. Play can be active, building our energy, or can be calming, promoting improved...
Balancing Act
Day-to-day demands can leave one feeling off-balance. Home, work, school, family, friends, community, all these parts of our life can...
Finding a Personal Oasis
An oasis in a desert sustains life. Plants and animals that thrive in the desert must be resilient to withstand harsh conditions. When...
War Stories
During difficult times, it may feel as though one is the only person experiencing uniquely painful emotions. Feelings of isolation can...
