Browsing: Addiction

There’s a distinction between problematic drinking and true alcohol addiction. but determining when someone has crossed that line can be tricky — especially if they handle…

Military life can place intense strain on a person’s body, mind, and relationships. Service members and veterans may face long separations from family, high-pressure environments, trauma,…

Trigger warning: This post includes references to grief, the loss of a spouse, prolonged caregiving, and a personal health crisis. Drinking after losing your spouse is…

The way positive reinforcement is carried out is more important than the amount. ~ B. F. Skinner Have you considered positive reinforcement as a strategy to…

Walking into your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting can feel like a big step. Many people wonder what they should say, whether they have to talk, or…

Service can leave a lasting impact long after someone comes home. Even when the shift from combat to everyday life looks smooth from the outside, the…

What would you do if you’d tried everything — and nothing worked? Tim had been through every form of traditional recovery. Multiple DUIs. Kicked out of…

Shame is like a prison. But a prison that you deserved to be in because something is wrong with you. ~ Brené Brown Do you tend…

Recovery apps can never replace professional treatment, but that doesn’t mean they can’t support the recovery process. A well-designed recovery app can serve as a critical…

What happens when you finally stop running from yourself after more than fifty years? For Ann, the answer came at 77 years old, in a moment…