How Much Does it Cost to Rehabilitate a Drug Addict?
The cost to rehabilitate a drug addict can vary significantly. There’s no way to put a particular dollar amount on it because everyone is unique, as are their treatment needs. […]
The Power of Surrender
“The ultimate act of power is surrender.” -Krishna Das The twelve steps are a powerful approach to addressing addiction and difficult emotions due to recovery. A huge part of this […]
Forgiveness and Addiction
“True forgiveness is when you can say, thank you for that experience.” -Oprah Winfrey “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different.” -Oprah Winfrey Forgiveness […]
Friendship and Sobriety
“Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who walked into your life, said, “I’m here for you” and proved it.” “Anything is possible when you have the […]
Living From The Heart
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt in the heart.” -Helen Keller When going through recovery, it […]
Finding Your Way
“Getting lost along your path is a part of finding the path you are meant to be on.”- Robin Sharma An effective way to navigate recovery is to understand that […]
Why Are People in Recovery Told Not to Begin Relationships?
Addiction affects relationships insignificant and highly damaging ways. For example, alcohol destroys relationships in many cases because drinking is a person’s number one priority when they have an addiction. The […]
Happiness and Addiction in the Time of COVID
Cultivating happiness at any time can be challenging, but this seems to be especially true now with COVID. A recent survey by US pollster, Gallup, found that nearly 60% of […]
Accountability During Difficult Times
What does accountability mean to you? It can seem like a negative word with a harsh connotation to some, but really it means honesty, authenticity and looking at things the […]
Balance is in the Middle
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein No matter how much you plan in life, things will go the way they […]